Piano Creativity by Garreth Brooke

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When students ask "can I learn this song?"
The Magpie Method for Teaching Piano Arrangements
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Classical Mashups: Philip Glass & Christian Petzold
Plus: some of the best articles I've read in the last month
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A Creative Introduction to 'Cheshire Cat'
Nikki Iles bluesy piece is on the LCM and RSL Classical Grade 2 syllabuses
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The Mozart Method
How Wolfgang Amadeus used variations to learn creativity, and how we can too
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Creativity workshop — this weekend
I'll show you how to connect creativity to exam pieces, online or in-person!
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A Creative Introduction to 'Pluto' by Pam Wedgwood
Creative ideas for this good-natured piece from LCM's Grade 1 syllabus that will inspire your students!
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A Creative Introduction to 'The Sewing Machine' by Mel Bonis
A great fun piece from the Trinity Grade 2 syllabus
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A Creative Introduction to 'Railroad Blues' by Ben Crosland
A wonderful introduction to improvising the 12 bar blues
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A Creative Introduction to Silver Lining by Victoria Proudler
This lovely piece is part of ABRSM's Grade 1 syllabus
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How I turned Bach's Prelude in C minor into a new piece
and why this is in keeping with Bach's own creative practise
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How I turned 'L'Egyptienne' by Rameau into a new piece
Watch now | And how to use mistakes to teach theory and creativity in your lessons
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Christmas: the most creative time of the year
How to help your students to create their own versions of their favourite carols
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