Why Multi-Key?: Many years ago as I was just beginning to formulate the basic concepts of the Robert Pace Method of Piano Instruction, I had to make a decision that profoundly affected everything that was to follow…. Read More
Group Or Private?: As a youngster I had the traditional "private" or individual piano lessons which essentially meant memorizing pieces and developing technical expertise. In my piano lessons we always seemed to run out of time so that we never did quite get to study the "music fundamentals.” Read More
Productive Practicing: Recently I read an article about a father who started music lessons in order to appreciate what his 11-year-old daughter was experiencing in piano study. Read More
On Sightreading: All of us have seen the frustrating situation in which a student struggles, with sixth level repertoire with a second level reading ability. Read More
Improvisation and Creative Problem-Solving: Over the years I've often asked parents, "what do you want from your child's piano lessons-- or for yourself?” Read More
National Conference On Piano Pedagogy Position Paper: Madison, WI, October 1982: The first part of this paper will touch on questions regarding the place of the arts and music in contemporary society, while the second will present certain key philosophic and pedagogic aspects of the Robert Pace piano materials. Read More