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UMI 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 c Copyright by Ferhiz Brewer, 1999 Ail Rights Reserved CASE STUDY EXAMINATIONS OF INDEPENDENT PIANO INSTRUCTION IN INDIA A DISSERTATION APPROVED FOR THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Bv; Dr. I^ger Rideout, Chair Dr. Michael Rogers Dr. OTgene Enrico Dr. Matthew Allen Dr. Dee Fink ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I wish to ocpress my sincere thanks and gratitude to the following people: To Dr. R o ^ Rideout vidio served as my chair. I am grateful for the tremendous insight and know let^ that I received during my studies with him. I am also grateful for the never ending encouragement and motivation that was given to me during the writing process. To Dr. Michael Rogers, Dr. Eugene Enrico, Dr. A/btthew Allen and Dr. Dee Fink for their contributions and willingness to serve on my doctoral committee. Your words of wisdom and priceless gems of advice will stay with me forever. To Dr. E. L. Lancaster and Dr. Mary Jo Ruggles for their immense support throughout my stay at the University. To my dear friend Dr. Paula Conlon for your friendship and wonderful words of wisdom. Thank you for lending me your ears. To all my friends and students for your endless support and encouragement throughout my doctoral program. The list of your names would comprise a chapter in itself. You know who you are and I thank you. To the countless faculty members, from the school of music and from other departments, for stopping on the sidewalk to inquire about my progress, your words of encouragement and for your faith in my capabilities. Your concerns and interest have motivated me immensely. To my parents for their endless love and support throughout my educational years. Special thanks to my father who helped immensely with the videotaping of the teacher's observations and for your insight To Gale Dees. I do not have en o u ^ words to thank you for your love, friendship and steadfast confidence in me and my work. You have been a mother to me during my stay in Norman and I will strive to emulate your exemplary character. IV I am indebted to the five teachers who willingly and enthusiastically participated in the study and were so eager to give of their time and instruction. Thank you for making the stutfy come alive and for sharing your love of music with your students. Finally, my deepest thanks and gratitude belong to my dear husband and best friend Dan, who has supported me in every which way he could. I would never have completed this degree without his love, support, insight and untfying confidence in me and my work. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and unconditional love every step of the way. TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................. vüi ABSTRACT ........................................................................................... ix CHAPTER Page I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................... I Rationale ..................................................................................... 1 Purpose of the Study .................................................................. 4 Significance o f the Stutfy ............................................................. 5 Definition of Terms ..................................................................... 5 Organization of the Stucfy ............................................................ 6 II. RELATED LITERATURE ........................................................ 8 Profile of the Independent Piano Teacher .................................... 8 Summary ..................................................................................... II m. RESEARCH PROCEDURE ....................................................... 12 Selection of Subjects ................................................................... 12 Data Collection ........................................................................... 14 Data Analysis ............................................................................. 22 Summary ..................................................................................... 23 IV. SUBJECT INTERVIEWS .......................................................... 25 Introduction ................................................................................ 25 Subject A ..................................................................................... 26 Subject B ..................................................................................... 45 Subject C ..................................................................................... 65 Subject D ..................................................................................... 78 Subject E ..................................................................................... 87 V. FINDINGS ................................................................................... 97 Area from which the Subjects were selected ................................. 97 Age/Gender of the Subjects .......................................................... 98 Professional Characteristics of the Subjects ................................. 99 Business Related Characteristics .................................................. lOI VI CHAPTER Page VL SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS ....... 122 Summaiy ...................................................................................... 122 Conclusions .................................................................................. 122 Recommendations ....................................................................... 126 BIBUOGRAPHY .................................................................................. 128 APPENDICES ........................................................................................ 138 A LETTER TO PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS ...................... 138 B PARTICIPANT QUESTIONNAIRE ........................................ 140 C INTERVIEW GUIDE ................................................................ 143 D FLANDERS'INTERACTION ANALYSIS CATEGORIES ..... 146 E TABULATION OF TEACHING OBSERVATIONS ................ 148 F TRINITY COLLEGE UCENTIATE EXAM SYLLABUS ........ 159 G TRINITY COLLEGE EXAM SYLLABUS ................................ 162 VII UST OF TABLES Table Page 1 Interview Schedule ....................................................................... 19 2 Videotaped Private Teaching Observation Schedule .................... 21 3 Totals of the Behavioral Codes Used - Subject A ......................... I ll 4 Totals o f the Behavioral Codes Used - Subject B .......................... 112 5 Totals o f the Behavioral Codes Used - Subject C .......................... 113 6 Totals of the Behavioral Codes Used - Subject D ......................... 114 7 Totals of the Behavioral Cottes Used - Subject E .......................... 115 V lll ABSTRACT The purpose of the stucfy was to examine the professional training and development of piano instructors in India through profiles of selected piano pedagogues in order to understand the unique conditions affecting them and their work in Indian scociety. Five teachers who fulfilled ictentified criteria were selected from Pune city. The researcher utilized qualitative research techniques for collection and analysis of the data. Multiple data sources included: interviews, videotaped teaching observations and supplemental materials such as questionnaires, teacher lesson plans and the researcher's notes. Data analysis showed several instructional commonalities among the five subjects, in addition to unique teaching skills. Several themes were identified