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What's the big deal about Ear Training, and what benefit (if any) does it provide to piano students? Music teachers often forget to educate the ear in the same ways we help students develop healthy technique, a sense of rhythm, or reading music.

In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down Ear Training by defining it and giving practical examples of how educating the ear helps students progress in other musical skills. The episode concludes with an encouragement for teachers with 3 practical tips for using Ear Training with their own students, regardless of the teachers' experience with ear training.
Whether you're new to exploring Ear Training or have been doing it for decades, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, challenged, and (hopefully) inspired with fresh perspectives and practical tips.

Resources from this episode:
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Ear training resources created by Elizabeth:
Dogs at Play- Major/minor Ear Training Printable Activity
Soccer Fields- Printable Intervals on Staff/Piano Keys Activity
Holiday Dogs- Printable Major/minor Ear Training Activity

Other activities:
Interactive Ear training activities (and more) by Berklee
Free Theory, interval, and ear training activities
Blob Chorus free game- a favorite!

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