Building Bridges: Developing Piano Technique From the First Lesson

Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Description
This interactive session will share pedagogical facets necessary to teach beginning piano technique. The presenter will also explain details that foster intermediate and advanced playing. Discussion of technique development will be demonstrated through beginning repertoire and drills. Attendees will be invited to participate and will receive pedagogical support, feedback and take-aways that will impact their classrooms or studios.
Speakers
Theresa Camilli
Learning Objective 1
Attendees will be able to articulate three fundamental concepts to promote healthy technique
Learning Objective 2
Attendees will be able to visually identify tension in the pianist’s technique
Learning Objective 3
Attendees will be able to articulate a solution to eliminating tension in the pianist’s technique
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School