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Piano Pedagogy Playlist

Piano Pedagogy Playlist

By: Luke Bartolomeo
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 It's a great time to be a piano teacher! So many resources on the internet... and so much new music being written by contemporary composers for developing students. Join me each Monday when I'll share with you a piece or two from the contemporary repertoire. From beginner level to advanced, from old favorites to new discoveries, you and your students are certain to be inspired by the music featured on the Piano Pedagogy Playlist.© 2026 Piano Pedagogy Playlist Music
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  • Ep. 27 – A Jazz Collection Every Studio Should Know

    Ep. 27 – A Jazz Collection Every Studio Should Know
    Feb 16 2026
    Finding jazz pieces that are both musically authentic and technically appropriate for developing pianists can be a challenge. In this episode of The Piano Pedagogy Playlist, I explore Portraits in Jazz by pianist and composer Valerie Capers—a standout collection that brings authentic jazz styles into the intermediate student repertoire. Capers’ collection offers pieces that capture the spirit of ragtime, ballad, bebop, and bossa nova while remaining accessible. And, seriously, there’s one of the loveliest pieces I’ve played in while, at any level. Sweet Mister Jelly Roll (from Portraits in Jazz) Valerie Capers Late Intermediate Printed Edition Billie’s Song (from Portraits in Jazz) Valerie Capers Early Intermediate Digital Download Printed Edition The Monk (from Portraits in Jazz) Valerie Capers Late Intermediate Printed Edition Bossa Brasilia (from Portraits in Jazz) Valerie Capers Late Intermediate Printed Edition
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 26 – Olympic Inspirations

    Ep. 26 – Olympic Inspirations
    Feb 9 2026
    The Winter Olympic Games are underway, and this week’s Piano Pedagogy Playlist celebrates the spirit of the games with five sport-inspired pieces for elementary and intermediate students. From the energetic triads of Olympiad to the driving rhythms of Slap Shot, and from graceful ice skating to one winter sport you might never expect to hear represented at the piano, today’s selections capture the motion, excitement, and atmosphere of the Winter Games. The episode closes with a bold Olympic Fanfare full of ringing fifths and heroic sounds at the keyboard. Whether your students are avidly watching the games or just love winter-themed music, these pieces are a great way to channel that excitement into practice. Olympiad Margaret Goldston Digital Download Curling Hans-Günter Heumann Digital Download Ice Skating Hans-Günter Heumann Digital Download Slap Shot Susan Griesdale Digital Download Olympic Fanfare Wynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 25 – February can feel like trying to read in C♯ major

    Ep. 25 – February can feel like trying to read in C♯ major
    Feb 2 2026
    Our journey through, A Year in Twelve Keys continues with “February — Winter’s Glaze” by Chris Caine, a brief but atmospheric piece written in the uncompromising key of C-sharp major — seven sharps, shifting meters, and a quietly icy finish. With a major Sunday event on the horizon, the episode then takes a turn toward lighter, more playful territory, featuring three short works by Wynn-Anne Rossi. These early-intermediate pieces offer strong pedagogical value — left-hand melody, Alberti bass patterns, legato pedaling, and lively rhythmic work — all wrapped in music full of youthful energy. February – Winter’s Glaze (from A Year in 12 Keys) Chris Cane Digital Download Printed Edition Taking My Master For A Walk (from A Day in the Life of a Dog) Wynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download Printed Edition Faithful Friend (from A Day in the Life of a Dog) Wynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download Printed Edition Morning Frenzy (from A Day in the Life of a Dog) Wynn-Anne Rossi Digital Download Printed Edition
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    14 mins
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