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This book is intended to serve as a core text for piano-teaching courses. This is also a great reference for teachers at all levels. It examines various piano-teaching theories for various levels of experience and ability. There is also information on piano competitions and the professional and business aspects of piano teaching, a consideration of leading contemporary pianists, presentations of model lessons, and some notes on electronic instruments. Contents: (Main headings only) Part 1: Keyboard teaching as a profession Part 2: How learning takes place Part 3: The elementary student Part 4: The intermediate student Part 5: Professional preparation Part 6: Competitions Part 7: Historical overview of keyboard pedagogy Part 8: Contemporary thoughts Appendixes