tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post1235991374433613473..comments2024-03-08T11:15:22.647-05:00Comments on The Collaborative Piano Blog: 10 Things You Need to Know About the 2015 Royal Conservatory Celebration Series and Piano SyllabusChris Foleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-74371031807560565912016-08-12T16:05:35.854-04:002016-08-12T16:05:35.854-04:00I completely agree with you about the Teacher Hand...I completely agree with you about the Teacher Handbook. Very disappointed to hear this.hideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248548267941198451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-68163819200329289462016-07-16T19:59:26.824-04:002016-07-16T19:59:26.824-04:00Do I need a teacher to follow the Four Star ear tr...Do I need a teacher to follow the Four Star ear training, or are the online resources enough for self study?Vanessahttp://baniverso.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-60025652318884340012015-12-24T21:01:45.448-05:002015-12-24T21:01:45.448-05:00Creating a Teacher Handbook is part and parcel of ...Creating a Teacher Handbook is part and parcel of all good educational series. Why the Conservatory has not done this is really questionable. Teachers should not have to sign up for a certification program in order to have this information at hand. Hope the Conservatory will re-think this course of action they have taken, apparently for monetary reasons. Mia007https://www.blogger.com/profile/03506960966031703809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-76681806684793807392015-11-04T10:14:33.078-05:002015-11-04T10:14:33.078-05:00Thanks for the comment, Neens! Unfortunately, the ...Thanks for the comment, Neens! Unfortunately, the technology to record the student's clapback and determine whether it is right or wrong isn't available, but I presume it may be in the works in the next few years...<br /><br />As for the code at the back of the book, I strongly feel that a student's work should be private and NOT shared between student accounts. That is part of the reason that a code can only be entered once. However, I think that it's still a spectacular deal for the Four Star book and online ear training. Many companies are charge over $10 per month for ear training solutions that have much less breadth, quality, and pedagogical value than what the RCM is offering for a single price. Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-17770410881630435102015-11-03T12:02:02.891-05:002015-11-03T12:02:02.891-05:00The new 4 STAR books... ear training are very conf...The new 4 STAR books... ear training are very confusing. It says to do and ear test at the end of each day but not specification of which exercises to do.... kids are finding them very confusing. When you record yourself clapping back.... how do you know if you got it right or wrong? same with the playing back. I am not too happy with the books and the fact of entering a CODE, i believe it is a way to force each student to buy the book, can't be shared.... I think is a money grab. Neenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08766895759618004455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-29438561860343699342015-10-29T10:31:00.892-04:002015-10-29T10:31:00.892-04:00Thanks for the comment Sue! Sheet Music Plus does ...Thanks for the comment Sue! Sheet Music Plus does international deliveries, and you can also check out the Frederick Harris online store - with the weakness of the Canadian dollar these days, the difference in exchange rate might make up for the VAT. Contact me at the link near the top of the page if you need more info and I can put you in touch with someone at Frederick Harris Music. Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-61775736605899741242015-10-29T04:32:56.957-04:002015-10-29T04:32:56.957-04:00Just realised I misunderstood. Very sad that there...Just realised I misunderstood. Very sad that there's no cost effective way for students in the UK to purchase your books ��Suehttp://www.pianolady.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-12735919273379769742015-10-29T04:25:36.487-04:002015-10-29T04:25:36.487-04:00As a teacher in the UK, I like your books but the ...As a teacher in the UK, I like your books but the cost is prohibitive due to postage, so if they become available as PDFs I'll be ecstatic. Will the Four star series so be available in PDFs form?Suehttp://www.pianolady.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-2446832590471008132015-10-18T17:44:00.571-04:002015-10-18T17:44:00.571-04:00Alas, no artwork this time around....Alas, no artwork this time around....Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-72482538877894882202015-10-18T17:43:43.466-04:002015-10-18T17:43:43.466-04:00There will be some pedagogical information, but it...There will be some pedagogical information, but it will be offered as part of the Teacher Certification Program!Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-674091961240298412015-10-18T17:43:05.788-04:002015-10-18T17:43:05.788-04:00There won't be a handbook per se, but there wi...There won't be a handbook per se, but there will be plenty of teaching articles and resources as part of the RCM's new Teacher Certification Program. Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-69468523574119739522015-08-28T08:39:39.789-04:002015-08-28T08:39:39.789-04:00I am liking the changes I've seen so far! Do y...I am liking the changes I've seen so far! Do you know when they're slated to release a new Piano Handbook for Teachers that reflects the new syllabus?Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095104147841657129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-46968932708892007262015-08-05T16:15:09.541-04:002015-08-05T16:15:09.541-04:00Did they have to get rid of the artwork?!? That wa...Did they have to get rid of the artwork?!? That was my favorite part :(Online Piano Lessonshttp://thepianosource.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-56497650404776338942015-07-30T22:43:20.492-04:002015-07-30T22:43:20.492-04:00Do they no longer have the accompanying workbooks?...Do they no longer have the accompanying workbooks? I loved those! Looks like some good updates through the whole series. canadiyankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243538070207142422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-68855072123680009192015-07-09T14:22:57.329-04:002015-07-09T14:22:57.329-04:00God, I hope the marking is a bit lenient during th...God, I hope the marking is a bit lenient during the transition ... some of the ear training directions were NOT super clear and I was super not happy about it. I can't remember specifically .... when I'm back from holidays I'm sure I'll find it and complain properly then. HahahahLizhttp://www.lizpr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-13752292386982086552015-07-07T19:59:07.273-04:002015-07-07T19:59:07.273-04:00I am so disappointed that they no longer introduce...I am so disappointed that they no longer introduce the title and composer on the recordings. It was too bad that they also did not put Canadian flags beside the names of Canadian composers (and American flags beside American composers). That would have been appreciated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744313310128510028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-58712797009983117332015-07-07T14:46:31.568-04:002015-07-07T14:46:31.568-04:00Thanks for the comment, Anon! I suppose that the f...Thanks for the comment, Anon! I suppose that the folks at FHM decided to go with a piano-themed cover design rather than an art-themed one. Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-89328462419710616462015-07-06T19:38:24.640-04:002015-07-06T19:38:24.640-04:00But they lost the beautiful artwork on the front c...But they lost the beautiful artwork on the front cover :( Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-6846469767873610352015-07-06T11:03:43.721-04:002015-07-06T11:03:43.721-04:00Toto, it's easy to search a PDF. You can do it...Toto, it's easy to search a PDF. You can do it either from a document reader or directly from your browser. On a Mac, simply type Command-F to call up the search box. Chris Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248396106719265480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18734173.post-32878780969634900682015-07-06T10:29:31.274-04:002015-07-06T10:29:31.274-04:00If the 2015 Syllabus is available as a *searchable...If the 2015 Syllabus is available as a *searchable* PDF, I will be a very, very happy customer.Totohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05643427505422178454noreply@blogger.com