Vicki Conway Archives - Piano Parent Podcast

28Feb 2022 by Shelly Davis

PPP280: Ten Subtle Musical Milestones

Sometimes it's hard to notice the tiny improvements your piano kid is making in their piano studies. Playing harder music isn't the only sign that they are growing as a musician. On today's show, I will share ten subtle changes that are easy to miss but are definite signs they are making good progress on their musical journey. Listen to the full episode here Finger Independence So many things we do with our hands involve our whole hand: throwing a ball, using a fork and spoon, etc. Playing the piano requires the ability to use individual fingers or specific groups of fingers together. How is your piano kid doing with independent fingers? Playing Hands Together Not only is it a challenge to play with two hands at the same time,…

PPP149: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 2: Literacy Skills

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation

DEVELOPMENTAL FITNESS is the development of the neural network which physical movement provides to the brain. Vicki Conway is serious about play. In today's interview, part two of a two-part interview, she shares how important physical activity is for our children's, and our own, brain development. In last week's interview, Vicki talked about Survival Skills; those things the brain will default to when under stress. Unless our body is able to use those skills efficiently, our brain will not be able to access information stored in other areas. Today, Vicki shares Literacy Skills with us. Literacy Skills have to do with three combinations of movement between our arms and legs and how that movement affects cognitive processes. Listen to the full episode here Vicki Conway is a senior lecturer at…

PPP148: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 1: Survival Skills

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation

DEVELOPMENTAL FITNESS is the development of the neural network which physical movement provides to the brain. Vicki Conway is serious about play. In today's interview, part one of a two-part interview, she shares how important physical activity is for our children's, and our own, brain development. Listen to the full episode here Vicki Conway is a senior lecturer at the University of Texas at Tyler. She actively performs in concerts, plays the organ for her church, and maintains a private piano studio as well. Together with her husband, Brett, Vicki founded Conway Music, Movement and Math through which they offer coaching and assessment in a variety of topics including math tutoring, music lessons, and motor skills efficiency. What is Development Fitness? Developmental Fitness is a program that focuses on gross…