Piece pointers for The Wind by Chee Hwa Tan
The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
06/01/26
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In this episode, we explore The Wind by Chee Hua Tan, a beautiful early intermediate piano piece featured in the Grade 1 Favorites Piece Pointers course inside Vibrant Music Teaching. Discover practical teaching ideas for developing expression, musical storytelling, improvisation, pedal work, phrasing, and technique with beginner pianists. Whether you teach exam students or not, this episode is packed with creative strategies you can apply to many pieces at the elementary level.
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