Nicola Cantan: Teaching Composition

Nicola Cantan, creator of Vibrant Music Teaching, speaks about teaching composition to piano students. She addresses the topic generally while also highlighting some specific composition resources offered by Vibrant Music Teaching. Topics discussed include the pedagogical benefits of composition, creative vs. non-creative approaches, integrating composition and improvisation with other elements of piano teaching, micro-compositions, long-term sequencing of composition curriculums, and teaching lyric-writing to students of all skill levels.

All Keyed Up | Nicola Cantan: Teaching Composition
Ben Kapilow & Nicola Cantan
 
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