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09- Summer Series: Popping Bubbles, Swatting Flies, and Creative Approaches for Coordination/Finger Control
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Ever had a student struggle with hand coordination and finger control despite their best efforts? You're not alone. This deep dive into the fascinating connection between neurodiversity and piano technique reveals why many students—particularly those with ADHD or autism—find fine motor skills (like piano technique) challenging.
Whether you teach neurodivergent students or simply want to expand your teaching toolkit, these strategies will enrich your studio approach and help every student thrive at the piano.
Links to teaching tools from this episode:
Pop-it Fidget Toy
Squishy Stress Balls
Play-Doh
Play-Doh Mat
Fly-Swats
Lap Drum
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Chapters
1. Podcast Updates and Support Options (00:00:00)
2. Hand Coordination and Neurodiversity Connection (00:04:39)
3. Motor Planning and Its Challenges (00:07:13)
4. Using the Instrument, Not Words (00:10:35)
5. Isolated Teaching for Better Focus (00:12:47)
6. Creative Teaching Tools and Activities (00:15:17)
7. The Long Game Approach (00:20:40)
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