Julie Knerr Hague and Katherine Fisher: Piano Safari

Julie Knerr Hague and Katherine Fisher, the authors of Piano Safari, discuss the pedagogical thinking behind this very popular method book series. Topics discussed include sequencing, mapping real world experiences onto musical concepts, the value of learning pieces that de-emphasize note reading in favor of other skills, landmark note reading, building strong fingertips, and general advice for teachers to maximize the use of Piano Safari in their studios.