Presentations by Jenny Macmillan

The philosophy of great music educators: Suzuki
March 2021
Video (20 mins)
Ten key principles
Suzuki approach FAQs

First lessons on Alberti bass
YouTube tutorial (8 mins)
Article

First lessons on balance between hands
YouTube tutorial (7 mins)
Article
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First lessons on pedalling
YouTube tutorial (8 mins)
Article

First lessons on  down-up technique
YouTube tutorial (10 mins)
Article

Focus in practice
February 2023
Video (40 mins)
Powerpoint slides

What distinguishes Suzuki teaching?
February 2024
Video (60 mins)
​European Piano Teachers' Association (EPTA)

Learning the Piano: Attitudes to parental involvement
This powerpoint presentation arose from my research for a master’s degree in Psychology for Musicians at Sheffield University, which I completed in 2003. My research investigated the attitudes of teachers, parents and pupils to parental involvement when children learn the piano. The presentation has been given at the: 

• Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE) Conference at the Open University in April 2004
• British Suzuki Institute (BSI) teacher training course in London in June 2004
• British Psychological Society (BPS) Conference at Leeds Metropolitan University in September 2004.