Summary: <br> <br> Ear training can be dull. But it definitely doesn’t have to be.<br> Kirstin Jensen is here to tell us about some super fun and effective aural activities you can do with your students in just a few minutes of lesson time. These ideas will even get your youngest most wiggly students excited to work on ear training.<br> <br> When it comes to ear training, a little goes a long way. Kirstin has seen a marked difference in musicality between her students that have done ear training from the start – and those that haven’t.<br> So what are you waiting for? Jump in and listen to Kirstin’s great aural tips, your students will thank you.<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> Today’s Free Download<br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Why ear training is even better in group lessons<br> * How to build up your confidence with aural<br> * Creative ideas for making ear training fun and interactive<br> * Activities for rhythmic dictation (with cheering!)<br> * How ear training improves students’ playing in general<br> * Why Kristin includes compositions and improvisations in every recital<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/6-aural-activities-for-absolute-beginner-piano-students/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Best Aural Activities for Absolute Beginner Piano Students</a><br> * <a href="http://eyeearrevolution.com/even-young-kids-can-create-at-the-piano-3-easy-tips-for-getting-started/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Even Young Kids Can Create at the Piano</a><br> * <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/auralbook-for-abrsm-grade-1-hd/id465267146?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Auralbook app</a><br> * <a href="http://www.myfunpianostudio.com/ear-training/beginner-ear-training-games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beginner ear training games</a><br> * <a href="http://www.myfunpianostudio.com/ear-training/ear-training-worksheets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ear training worksheets</a><br> * <a href="http://www.myfunpianostudio.com/ear-training/how-to-teach-kids-to-play-by-ear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to teach kids to play by ear</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> * Dual headphone capability<br>
