Name: Modern Piano Pedagogy: Teaching Aural Skills, Accompaniment, and Improvisation through Popular Music
Start: 2025-06-07T15:45:00-0500
End: 2025-06-07T16:15:00-0500

Welcome to the APME Memphis 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. The conference schedule will be available in late spring 2025. At that time, you can view the schedule and select the presentations you’d like to attend. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community June 4–7, 2025.

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

Classroom 113 - Legacy Building

The purpose of this session is to introduce innovative piano teaching methods and activities that leverage popular music to engage students and build essential musical skills. Participants will learn how to teach various piano accompaniment patterns in styles such as R&B, pop, and rock, empowering students to accompany songs effectively. Moving beyond traditional approaches, this clinic emphasizes practical techniques like ear training, improvisation, and rhythmic variation, which foster creativity and confidence in students while making piano playing more enjoyable and relevant. Through hands-on demonstrations, attendees will explore different methods and teaching activities for both group settings and one-on-one private lessons, including piano accompaniment, ear training, and improvisation. The session will provide step-by-step guidance on integrating these activities into various teaching contexts, equipping educators with practical tools to develop well-rounded piano players and musicians. Participants will engage in brief exercises, group discussions, and receive real-time feedback, ensuring they leave with actionable strategies to enhance their students' learning experiences. Aligned with APME's mission to promote and expand access to popular music education, this clinic empowers both piano and non-piano teachers with contemporary approaches that resonate with today’s learners. By incorporating popular music as a dynamic tool for teaching core musical concepts, participants will gain ideas for creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse student backgrounds and interests. Whether participants are teaching piano in schools or private studios, this session offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help their students thrive and become versatile, confident musicians.

Speakers

Phu Vu

Graduate Part-Time Instructor, Texas Tech University

Phu Vu, A native of Saigon, Vietnam, Phu Vu graduated from Saigon University, where he received his Bachelor of Music in May 2018. In Vietnam, Phu was a music teacher, collaborative pianist, and professional music producer. He worked professionally at various levels, from college... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Classroom 113 - Legacy Building 3775 Central Avenue 129 Music Building Memphis, TN, 38111

Instrumental Pedagogies and Practices, Demonstration

APME Memphis 2025

Phu Vu

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