Certification Process
Certification is offered to pianists who complete two levels of study. Pianists who live outside of the New York area may arrange piano lessons and piano teachers workshops to suit their schedules.
Level 1
Level 1 focuses on basic techniques of the Art of Practicing. Those who wish to participate in part or all of Level 1 may do so on a non-certification basis. The understanding gained in this level may be used for personal artistic growth and applied to one’s work with students. Participants in this level will:
- Pursue piano lessons with Ms. Bruser
- Observe and participate in workshops on the Art of Practicing
- Practice teaching basic techniques of the Art of Practicing in piano teachers’ workshops
- Play in performance classes
- Give oral presentations on Piano Technique Streamlining
Level 2
Level 2 focuses on developing more advanced skills in preparation for certification as a teacher of the Art of Practicing. Underlying this work is the theme of working with the student as a whole person and deepening one’s understanding of teaching as a creative dialogue. Participants will:
- Teach piano lessons to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students under supervision
- Explore and study the practice of mindfulness and its relationship to artistic and educational processes
- Perform in concert
- Conduct seminars on the Art of Practicing
For more information about Teacher Certification, please call Madeline Bruser at 212-678-9215
Piano Teachers’ Workshops
Dates TBA, 2 1/2 hours per session
At Ms. Bruser’s studio
A hands-on workshop in which each participant learns to teach basic steps of the Art of Practicing by giving mock piano lessons, alternately playing the roles of teacher and student, and receiving feedback from me and the group.
Participants: $150
Observers: $30
To register, please call Ms. Bruser at (212) 678-9215
Certified Teachers of The Art of Practicing
Madison, Wisconsin
Timothy Mueller
608-203-5103
muellerpianostudio.com
Other Recommended Piano Teachers
In addition, Ms. Bruser highly recommends the following piano teachers who have trained in the Art of Practicing:
San Francisco
Christian Bonvin – goodwine@rocketmail.com
Other Recommended Teachers
Israel
Tal Varon, saxophone – talvaron@gmail.com