Any suggestions on games that can be played with one individual piano student during a private lesson? I have ideas for 2 or more students that can "compete" but need ideas of games for a single student + teacher. thanks! marksmusicdallas@hotmail.com

-- Jeffrey M. Marks (marksmusicdallas@hotmail.com), May 31, 2002

Answers

Jeffrey,

I play many different kinds of "games" with my pvt piano students. I'd be glad to suggest some, but are there any areas in particular (rhythm, notes, signs & symbols, intervals, etc.) for which you'd like ideas? Oh, btw, a "must have" for the studio is the book "Music Mind Games". Check any music catalog (Music in Motion, Friendship House, etc.). There are over 200 music reading/theory games that although geared for groups, I've modified for one student & me. But, you'll either have to buy the available manipulatives (can get expensive) or make your own (what I did). Anyway, I can get you started with some games to get you started. Just let me know what you're needing.

-- Gretchen Taylor (gtpiano@yahoo.com), June 02, 2002.

Games to play with flashcards. tic tac toe, memory, go fish. Another one of my students favorites is piano races. available from music in motion.

-- Shannon Whaples (shannonspianostudio@hotmail.com), March 28, 2003.