328: 9 Reasons to Teach Lead Sheets in Piano Lessons
Join me in today’s podcast episode as I share my passionate thoughts on the importance of teaching lead sheet playing to our piano students. I’m excited to feature a fantastic clip from one of our TopMusicPro courses with Forrest Kinney. Discover how teaching lead sheets can make your students more versatile pianists and help them understand music better.
The importance of lead sheets for music teachers and why I’m passionate about it.
How I became an “all-rounder” musician and learn what it takes to become one yourself.
What are piano lead sheets vs chord charts?
How to create a lead sheet.
How you can get started teaching lead sheets.
Creative styling ideas for teaching lead sheets to beginners.
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