Summary: <br> Lucinda was trained in a traditional classical system, but when she realised that she couldn’t even play Happy Birthday at a party (without sheet music) she felt a little cheated. Why couldn’t she do something so simple after all these years of study?<br> She wished that someone who had these playing by ear skills would write down the formula, so that we could all learn to do it.<br> <br> As Lucinda began to teach students herself she gradually developed this step-by-step process and eventually put it all together in her book: <a href="http://www.lucinda-mackworth-young.co.uk/piano-by-ear" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piano by Ear</a>.<br> Lucinda has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to teaching aural skills – and how to play Happy Birthday – in a way that’s digestible for students. She makes playing by ear accessible to even the most by-the-book teacher.<br> I’m so excited to share this interview with you today, I know you’re going to take away a lot of great tips and ideas.<br> Transcript<br> If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below.<br> Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank">Not a member?</a><br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * What sparked Lucinda’s interest in playing by ear<br> * Why we got out of the habit of teaching ear training<br> * What most people want from piano lessons<br> * The balance between reading, ear and improvising<br> * How to encourage more singing in your studio<br> * Why you should sing the chord numbers as you play<br> * How Lucinda teaches Happy Birthday with chords<br> * How Lucinda approaches modes<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.lucinda-mackworth-young.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucinda’s website</a><br> * <a href="http://www.lucinda-mackworth-young.co.uk/piano-by-ear" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piano by Ear</a><br> * <a href="http://www.pianoteacherscourse.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piano Teachers’ Course UK</a><br> * <a href="http://www.lucinda-mackworth-young.co.uk/events/in-london-a-five-day-course-to-inspire-and-refresh-instrumental-and-vocal-music-teaching" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A five day course to inspire and refresh instrumental and vocal music teaching, learning and performing</a><br> <br> Today’s Sponsor<br> “I am thrilled to be the brand ambassador for these incredible, dynamic, game-changing instruments developed by Casio – the Celviano Grand Hybrid pianos. If a person desires the qualities of a grand piano (or even more than one) but doesn’t own a manor house to place it in, the Celviano Grand Hybrid is your answer.” – Simon Tedeschi<br> The Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid range is the perfect combination of innovation and tradition. Developed in collaboration with C. BECHSTEIN, Casio has introduced a game changer – offering an acoustic grand piano action, response and feel, with the benefits of a digital piano.<br> Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid features at a glance:<br> <br> * Natural Grand Hammer Action Keyboard developed by C.Bechstein and Casio<br> <br> Made with full-length wooden concert grand piano keys, using the same materials and processes as the C. Bechstein concert grand pianos.<br> <br> * AiR Grand Sound Source (Three 9’ acoustic concert grands to choose from Berlin§ Berlin (C. Bechstein)<br> <br> * Hamburg (Steinway)<br> * Vienna (Bosendorfer)<br> * 32 other sounds (23 on GP300)<br> <br> * Grand Acoustic Sound System<br> <br> * 6 x speakers, 2 amps<br> * Arrayed vertically (up/down) for acoustic grand piano soundboard-like experience and sound-field<br> <br> * Record direct to a USB flash drive for sharing and editing<br>
