Summary: <br> Forrest Kinney and I have a lot in common. We both believe that modern classical music eduction is missing a step when it comes to teaching the creative arts.<br> Somewhere along the way improvising, composing and arranging got cut out of the equation – and we’re fighting to get them back into piano studios around the world.<br> <br> Piano teachers can feel dizzy with all the different creative projects they could or should be doing. The way Forrest frames these as the four creative arts gives a lot of clarity to creative piano teaching.<br> I’m delighted he was able to come on the podcast to explain his philosophy and approach to teaching these creative arts.<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> Download the Four Arts of Music graphic and see how these creative arts are interrelated and connected.<br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Why Forrest is so passionate about this way of teaching<br> * Who’s fault it is that performers stopped improvising<br> * How performing classical music can be creative…but usually isn’t<br> * What the four creative arts are and which comes first<br> * How these creative arts line up with how we use language<br> * What to do with students who are afraid to improvise<br> * Why it’s important to be musically literate too<br> * How improvising duets create a “fail proof” environment<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://forrestkinney.com/shop-forrest-kinney-music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Improvising and arranging books by Forrest Kinney</a><br> <br> Get $100 off Annual Inner Circle Membership<br> As a valued podcast listener, you’re eligible for a $100 discount on an annual Inner Circle Membership. This discount lasts for as long as you’re a member and whatever price you sign up for today is the price you’ll pay as long as you remain a member.<br> Copy this coupon code to use when you see the “Coupon Code” box: PIANOPODCAST.<br> Thank you for Tuning In!<br> There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, and I’m grateful that you’ve chosen mine.<br> Whether you’re at the gym, on the bike or in the car, I know that you and your students will get lots out of what you learn in the long run.<br> Just make sure you try out some of the ideas before they get lost in the business of your next lessons!<br> If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons on the left of the page.<br> Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to <a href="http://www.timtopham.com/itunes">leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tim.topham.9/?fref=ts" target="_blank">on my Facebook page</a>. Reviews are extremely helpful when it comes to show’s ranking and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally.<br> Lastly, don’t forget to <a href="http://www.timtopham.com/itunes">subscribe to the podcast on iTunes</a>, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live.<br> Are you teaching all four creative arts?<br> Were you encouraged or bolstered by Forrest’s way of looking at creative teaching? Share your inspirations from today’s show in the comments.<br> <br> Forrest Kinney and I have a lot in common. We both believe that modern classical music eduction is missing a step when it comes to teaching the creative arts.<br> Somewhere along the way improvising, composing and arranging got cut out of the equation – and we’re fighting to get them back into piano studios around the world.<br>
