Lisa J Zdechlik

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Journals/Publications

• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007). Book Review: "Chopin, a Listener’s Guide to the Master of the Piano", 400 words.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006). Using Recording and Sequencing Technology in Group Piano.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2005). Using Recording and Sequencing Technology in Group Piano.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2003). Ann Milliman Gipson Group Teaching Presentation: Facilitating Group Interaction Within the Piano Class. Piano Pedagogy Forum, 1500.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2003). George Litterst Group Teaching Presentation: Putting it all Together: Using Personal Computers in the 21st Century Piano Laboratory. Piano Pedagogy Forum, 1500.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2003). Martha Hilley Group Teaching Presentation: Web-Based Instructional Support for Group Piano. Piano Pedagogy Forum, 1500.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2003). Michelle Conda Group Teaching Presentation: Teaching Popular Chording in the Group Piano Setting. Piano Pedagogy Forum, 1500.

Proceedings Publications

• Zdechlik, L. J. (2016, July). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in Group Piano Settings. In 32nd International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education, Glasgow, UK, Abstracts of the 32nd International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education.
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  The students in a college/university group piano course are a mixture of different instrumentalists and vocalists—violinists, tenors, percussionists, clarinetists, and so forth. As group piano teachers, we tend to teach this blend of students from the viewpoint of the piano, centering our teaching on the way that the pianist approaches musicality, artistry, teaching, learning and keyboard technique. How can we better facilitate learning for this diverse group of students so that our teaching acknowledges the individual differences of each instrument and the idiomatic “thinking” that each instrumentalist brings to his or her learning? How can we shift the focus of our instructional lens to bring an appreciation and knowledge of all instruments to the study of keyboard skills? This presentation will demonstrate ways to expand our teaching to create a more inclusive classroom that provides for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings. It will present ways to relate the skills and techniques of playing the piano with the bowing techniques of a violinist, the use of airflow for a trombonist, and the way a singer shapes a line, to name a few. An array of resources will be presented including critical listening projects, YouTube and audio clips, and video clips of applied faculty demonstrating features of their instruments. The session will also present classroom activities that illustrate how to best use the capabilities of multi-timbral digital pianos to explore instrumental differences and the use of multi-track recording and ensemble playing in class piano instruction.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, April 10, 2007). The Design and Development of a Learning Object for the Study of a Musical Composition. In Fifth International Research in Music Education Conference in Exeter, England, 1200 words.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (1999, Summer, 1999). Lesson Design and Assessment. In 1999 MTNA Conference Proceedings, 2.

Presentations

• Zdechlik, L. J. (2021). Creative Approaches to Teaching Keyboard Repertoire. Event: Presentation. Virtual presentation to the University of California, Northridge.
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  This session presented innovative approaches to teaching and learning piano repertoire for the group or individual piano lesson. It demonstrated creative ways to guide students’ learning of a piece through integrating listening, movement, improvisation, group activities, analysis, use of technology, and more. Repertoire from a variety of levels was discussed and demonstrated.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2019, July). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in Group Piano Settings. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Pre-Conference Seminar. Lombard, Illinois: National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.
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  The students in a college/university group piano course are a mixture of different instrumentalists and vocalists—violinists, tenors, percussionists, clarinetists, and so forth. As group piano teachers, we tend to teach this blend of students from the viewpoint of the piano, centering our teaching on the way that the pianist approaches musicality, artistry, teaching, learning and keyboard technique. How can we better facilitate learning for this diverse group of students so that our teaching acknowledges the individual differences of each instrument and the idiomatic “thinking” that each instrumentalist brings to his or her learning? How can we shift the focus of our instructional lens to bring an appreciation and knowledge of all instruments to the study of keyboard skills? This presentation will demonstrate ways to expand our teaching to create a more inclusive classroom that provides for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings. It will present ways to relate the skills and techniques of playing the piano with the bowing techniques of a violinist, the use of airflow for a trombonist, and the way a singer shapes a line, to name a few. An array of resources will be presented including critical listening projects, YouTube and audio clips, and video clips of applied faculty demonstrating features of their instruments. The session will also present classroom activities that illustrate how to best use the capabilities of multi-timbral digital pianos to explore instrumental differences and the use of multi-track recording and ensemble playing in class piano instruction.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2019, October). Got Galumph? Reclaiming a Spirit of Play at the Piano through Improvisation. Arizona State University Piano Pedagogy Day. Tempe, Arizona: Arizona State University.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2018, July 3). The Pedagogy of Klav-Ear for Kids. Skype presentation for pedagogy course at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpurthe University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
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  Discussion and presentation of the philosophy and methodology of the three books in Klav-Ear for Kids, Books 1 and 2 and Reader, Book 1, of which I am a co-author.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2016, January). Enhancing Learning through the use of MIDI Accompaniments, Multi-Track Recording and Features of the Yamaha Clavinova. Workshop: Technology and Group Activities and Games for a Balanced Studio. Tucson, Arizona: Tucson Music Teachers Association.
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  Presentation a session for this workshop that demonstrated ways to use technology in private and group piano instruction to enrich learning.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2016, July). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in Group Piano Settings. 32nd International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education, Glasgow, UK. Glasgow, UK: International Society for Music Education.
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  The students in a college/university group piano course are a mixture of different instrumentalists and vocalists—violinists, tenors, percussionists, clarinetists, and so forth. As group piano teachers, we tend to teach this blend of students from the viewpoint of the piano, centering our teaching on the way that the pianist approaches musicality, artistry, teaching, learning and keyboard technique. How can we better facilitate learning for this diverse group of students so that our teaching acknowledges the individual differences of each instrument and the idiomatic “thinking” that each instrumentalist brings to his or her learning? How can we shift the focus of our instructional lens to bring an appreciation and knowledge of all instruments to the study of keyboard skills? This presentation will demonstrate ways to expand our teaching to create a more inclusive classroom that provides for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings. It will present ways to relate the skills and techniques of playing the piano with the bowing techniques of a violinist, the use of airflow for a trombonist, and the way a singer shapes a line, to name a few. An array of resources will be presented including critical listening projects, YouTube and audio clips, and video clips of applied faculty demonstrating features of their instruments. The session will also present classroom activities that illustrate how to best use the capabilities of multi-timbral digital pianos to explore instrumental differences and the use of multi-track recording and ensemble playing in class piano instruction.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, April). Creative Approaches to Teaching Piano Repertoire. Presentation for students of Eastern Arizona College and teachers in Eastern Arizona Music Teachers Association. Eastern Arizona College, Safford Arizona.
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  This session presents innovative approaches to teaching and learning piano repertoire. It will demonstrate creative ways to guide students’ learning of a piece through harmonization, sight reading, analysis, improvisation, use of technology, and more. Repertoire from a variety of levels will be discussed and demonstrated.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, Fall). Engaging the Musical Child Within: The Philosophy and Methodology of Klav-Ear for Kids. Guest Presentation, University of Colorado, Boulder. University of Colorado, Boulder: University of Colorado, Boulder.
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  This session will introduce the three books of the keyboard method Klav-Ear for Kids of which I am a co-author. It will demonstrate ways to engage the beginning piano student (ages 4-7) in a wholistic musical experience that nurtures the student’s innate musicality and imagination through integrating listening, movement, improvisation, group activities, keyboard topography, and reading readiness skills. The session will present learning theories, research, and additional materials as resources for developing wholistic pianists and musicians.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, Fall). The Philosophy and Methodology of Klav-Ear for Kids. Guest Presentation. University of Colorado, Boulder.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, March). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in the Group Piano Setting. 2015 National Conference of the Music Teachers National AssociationMusic Teachers National Association.
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  The students in a college/university group piano course are a mixture of different instrumentalists and vocalists—violinists, tenors, euphoniums, percussionists, sopranos, and so forth. As group piano teachers, we tend to teach this blend of students from the viewpoint of the piano, centering our teaching on the way that the pianist approaches musicality, artistry, teaching, learning and keyboard technique. This presentation will demonstrate ways to create a more inclusive classroom that provides for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings. An array of resources will be presented including video clips that address characteristics such as tone production, timbre, articulation and the playing mechanism of each instrument; critical listening projects; and classroom activities that illustrate how to best use the capabilities of digital pianos to explore instrumental differences and ways to incorporate instrumental and vocal ensemble playing within the group piano setting.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, March). Students With Visual Impairments? Not A Problem-Excellence Is For Everyone!. 2015 National Conference of the Music Teachers National Association. Las Vegas, Nevada: Music Teachers National Association.
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  Co-presentation with two national colleagues from the University of South Carolina and Wheaton College. This presentation is a practical introduction to teaching students with visual impairments. The Braille system of music notation will be explained, discussed and decoded for teachers, and resources for obtaining Braille music, methods and instructional materials, and support services will be provided. Studio procedures, policies, and teaching techniques unique to this instructional setting will be examined.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2015, October). Got Galumph? Reclaiming a Spirit of Play at the Piano through Improvisation. Guest Presentation, University of Colorado, Boulder. University of Colorado, Boulder: University of Colorado, Boulder.
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  Reclaim your spirit of play at the piano through improvisation, musical painting, galumphing and more. This session will demonstrate ways to explore repertoire, technique, theory and style through improvisation in the individual or group piano lesson. Literature from a variety of styles will be presented.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2014, February 20). Got Galumph? Reclaiming a Spirit of Play at the Piano through Improvisation. Cochise Music Teacher's Association Spring Meeting. Sierra Vista, Arizona: Cochise Music Teacher's Association chapter of Arizona State Music Teachers Association.
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  This session demonstrated ways to explore repertoire, technique, theory and style through improvisation in the individual or group piano lesson. Literature from a variety of styles was presented.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, July). A New Era of Collegiate Pedagogy Teaching: Challenges in Teaching the Net Generation and the I Generation.. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP). Lombard, Illinois.
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  Co-facilitated sessions and group discussion for the Collegiate Pedagogy Session of NCKP.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, July). A Technological Tool to Enhance Independent or Collaborative Research for Collegiate Pedagogy Teachers. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.
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  Presented research with two colleagues on the development of a database of current theses and dissertations relating to the field of Keyboard Pedagogy.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, June 5th). Engaging the Musical Child Within: Teaching Whole Musicianship in the Piano Lesson. Colorado State Music Teachers Association 2013 Conference. Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State Music Teachers Association.
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  This session demonstrated ways to engage the beginning piano student in a musical experience to nurture the student's innate musicality and imagination through integrating listening, movement, improvisation, group activities, keyboard topography, and reading readiness skills. The session presented learning theories, research, and current materials as resources for developing whole musicianship and pianism.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, June). The Group Dynamic: How To Enhance Your Studio With Group Lessons. Arizona State Music Teachers Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.
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  Demonstrated group piano techniques and the technology that I use in the UA keyboard lab to facilitate group piano teaching.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, November). Engaging the Musical Child Within: Teaching Whole Musicianship in the Piano Lesson. Presentation for California State Music Teachers and Piano Pedagogy Students at California State University, Fullerton. California State University, Fullerton.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2013, November). Got Galumph? Reclaiming a Spirit of Play at the Piano through Improvisation. California State University, Fullerton and California Sate Music Teachers Association. California State University, Fullerton.
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  This teaching presentation demonstrated ways to incorporate improvisation in individual and group piano lessons to enhance the learning of repertoire, technique, theory and style. Literature from a variety of styles was presented.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). Creative Approaches To Teaching Repertoire In Group Piano. Seminario de Pesquisa em Musica - Music Research Seminar (SEM PEM). Universidade Federal de Goias in Goiania.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). Forms and Criteria for Assessment in Group Piano. II Internacional Encontro de Piano em Grupo, the Second International Conference In Group Piano Pedagogy. Universidade Federal de Goias in Goiania, Brazil.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). Group Piano Master Class. II Internacional Encontro de Piano em Grupo, the Second International Conference In Group Piano Pedagogy. Universidade Federal de Goias in Goiania.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). Jerome Bruner's Theories and Their Application to Learning the Piano. Graduate Seminar and Undergraduate Class. Universidade Federal de Brasilia Brasilia, Brazil.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). The Philosophy and Methodology of Klav-Ear for Kids. Guest Presentation. Universidade Federal da Bahia Salvador, Brazil.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012, Fall). The Philosophy and Methodology of Klav-Ear for Kids. Guest Presentation. Universidade de Sao Paulo, campus de Ribeirao Preto.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Spring). Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 1, Reader, Book 2. San Antonio Music Teachers Association Meeting. Steinway Piano Gallery, San Antonio, Texas.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Summer). Beyond Piano-centrism: exploring instruments and voices. 10th Annual Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Summer). College Group Piano Instruction: Best Practices for the Keyboard Lab. 10th Annual Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Summer). Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 1, Reader, Book 2. 10th Annual Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Summer). Teaching Repertoire Outside the Box. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2011, Summer). Teaching the Blues. 10th Annual Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Back Tracking: Teaching the Musical Landscape. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Got Galumph? Technology Rescues the Long Lost Art of Improvisation. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Integrating Recording & Sequencing Technology in Group Piano Instruction. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Keyboard Ensemble Expedition. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 1, Reader and Book 2.. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Teaching 18th Century Style with 21st Century Technology. Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2010, Summer). Texture and Pedaling in the Nocturnes of Frederic Chopin. Arizona State Music Teachers Association 81st Annual Conference. Tucson Marriottt University Park Hotel, Tucson, AZ.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2009, Spring). Presenting Klav-Ear for Kids!. University of Oklahoma. Cyber Space: University of Arizona to the University of Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2009, Summer). Keyboard Ensemble Expedition. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP). Lombard, Illinois.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2009, Summer). Keyboard Ensemble Expedition. Pre-Conference Seminar of the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. Lombard, Illinois.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2009, Summer). Visually Impaired Students and Piano Teaching: Getting Started. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP). Lombard, Illinois.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2008, Fall). Presenting Klav-Ear for Kids!. Eastern Arizona Music Teachers Association Special Meeting. Eastern Arizona University.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2008, Fall). Presenting Klav-Ear for Kids!. Tucson Music Teachers Association November Meeting. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Tucson, Arizona.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2008, Spring). Got Galumph? Technology Rescues the Long Lost Art of Improvisation. Guest Lecturer in Piano Pedagogy. University of Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2008, Spring). Using Recording and Sequencing Technology in the Group Piano Curriculum. Guest Lecturer in Piano Pedagogy. University of Oklahoma.
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• Zdechlik, L. J. (2008, Summer). Learning to Learn, Teaching to Teach: A Living Room Discussion. National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Conference. University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, April 14, 2007). The Design and Development of a Learning Object for the Study of a Musical Composition. The Fifth International Research in Music Education Conference. Exeter, England.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, August 1, 2007). Got Galumph? Technology Rescues the Long Lost Art of Improvisation. Pre-Conference Session: National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. Chicago-Oakbrook, Illinois.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, August 3, 2007). Got Galumph? Technology Rescues the Long Lost Art of Improvisation. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. Chicago-Oakbrook, Illinois.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, August 4, 2007). Using Technology to Promote Musicianship and Cooperative Learning. National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. Chicago-Oakbrook, Illinois.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, July 18, 2007). "Interactive Piano Tutor": A Learning Object for the Study of a Piano Composition. College Music Society International Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, May 31, 2007). Using Technology for Creative Improvisation. Arizona State Music Teachers Association 78th Annual Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, November 17, 2007). The Design and Development of a Learning Object for the Study of a Piano Composition. Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2007, September 13, 2007). Got Galumph? Technology Rescues the Long Lost Art of Improvisation. Inaugural Session: Digital Keyboard Lab. University of Texas at El Paso.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006, August 5, 2006). Using Recording and Sequencing Technology in the Group Piano Curriculum. National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum. University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006, June 2, 2006). Developing Pianism through Creative Applications of Music Technology. Arkansas State Music Teachers Association Conference. Arkansas State University Joneboro, Arkansas.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006, June 20-22, 2006). Techniques of Group Piano Instruction; Classroom Management Using the Yamaha MLC100; Strategies for Lesson Planning; Integrating Recording and Sequencing Technology in Group Piano Instruction; Keyboard Ensemble Music. Yamaha Summer Technology Seminar 11. University of Arizona School of Music.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006, June 27-29, 2006). Techniques of Group Piano Instruction; Classroom Management Using the Yamaha MLC100; Strategies for Lesson Planning; Integrating Recording and Sequencing Technology in Group Piano Instruction; Keyboard Ensemble Music. Yamaha Summer Technology Seminar 11. Merit School of Music Chicago, Illinois.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2006, March 27, 2006). Developing Piano Performance through Applications of MIDI Sequencing. Music Teachers National Association Conference: Technology Track. Austin, Texas.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2005, June 1, 2005). New Pedagogical Software. Arizona State Music Teachers Association Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2005, June 2, 2005). Basics of MIDI Sequencing for Piano Instruction. Arizona State Music Teachers Association Annual Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2004, April 19, 2004). Texture and Pedaling in the Chopin Nocturnes. Tucson Music Teachers Association Meeting. St. Mark's Church. Tucson, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2004, August 7, 2004). Panel Presentation: Teaching and Mentoring International Students. National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum. Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2004, June 4, 2004). Developing Pianism through Creative Applications of Technology. Arizona State Music Teachers Association Convention. Tempe, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2004, October 28, 2004). Texture and Pedaling in the Chopin Nocturnes. Presentation: John Brown University. Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2004, Saturday, October 30, 2004). Developing Pianism through Creative Applications of Technology. Northwest Arkansas Music Teachers Fall Meeting. Springdale, Arkansas.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2002, May 29, 2002). Reclaiming the Imagination--Awakening the Sound Palette. Arizona State Music Teachers Association 73rd State Convention. Tucson, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2001, February 24, 2001). Teaching 18th Century Style with 21st Century Technology. UA MTNA Student Chapter Event. University of Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2001, June 6, 2001). Teaching 18th Century Style with 21st Century Technology. Arizona State Music Teachers Association 72nd Annual Convention. Trinity Presbyterian Church Tucson, Arizona.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2000, March 27, 2000). Texture and Pedaling in the Chopin Nocturnes. Pedagogy Seminar. San Diego State University.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (1999, March 20-24, 1999). Teaching 18th Century Style with 20th Century Technology. Music Teacher's National Association Convention. Los Angeles, CA.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (1998, February 23, 1998). Teaching 18th Century Style with 20th Century Technology. Pedagogy Seminar. San Diego State University.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (1998, March 30, 1998). Sequencing Techniques for Use in Group Teaching and the Private Studio. Pedagogy Seminar. San Diego State University.

Poster Presentations

• Zdechlik, L. J. (2016, July). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in Group Piano Settings. 32nd International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education, Glasgow, UK. Glasgow, UK: International Society for Music Education.
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  This presentation demonstrated ways to create a more inclusive classroom to provide for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings through an array of pedagogical resources that I have developed from my research and practice in coordinating and teaching the group piano curriculum in the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona. It addressed how learning could be made more relevant for group piano students by relating the skills and techniques of playing the piano to the way an oboist produces sound, a trombonist uses airflow, and a singer shapes a line.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2016, October). Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching for the Instrumental Diversity in Group Piano Settings. The College Music Society Fifty-Ninth National Conference. Santa Fe, New Mexico: College Music Society.
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  This presentation demonstrated ways to create a more inclusive classroom to provide for the diverse instrumentalists and vocalists in group piano settings through an array of pedagogical resources that I have developed from my research and practice in coordinating and teaching the group piano curriculum in the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona. It addressed how learning could be made more relevant for group piano students by relating the skills and techniques of playing the piano to the way an oboist produces sound, a trombonist uses airflow, and a singer shapes a line.

Reviews

• Zdechlik, L. J. (2012. Review of "Life is Good" by Kevin Costley(p. 1). American Music Teacher.
• Zdechlik, L. J. (2009. Tales of Mystery. Tales of Mystery by Jennifer Linn.

Creative Works

• Klavier for Kids, Books 1 and 2; October; Klavier for Kids is a piano method that correlates with the music curriculum, MIDI for Kids. Klavier for Kids, book 1, was piloted by teachers in Fall 2007 and is slated to be published in May 2008; book 2 will be piloted in Spring 2008 and published in October, 2008. Co-authored with a colleague, the method includes a CD and general MIDI files as well as a teacher's manual.
• Proceedings from the Seminar in Collegiate Piano Teaching at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy; National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy; October 2013; Proceedings of the 2013 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy; Report on the discussions,  lectures, and research findings of the collegiate sessions of the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.
• Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 1; Creative Technology Institutes of America; May 2008; Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 1; Klav-Ear for Kids is a comprehensive piano/keyboard method for average-age beginners in individual or group piano instruction. Book 1 is a pre-reading, readiness keyboard method, designed to engage the ears of students as they learn the topography of the kebyoard and the choreography of playing the piano. The original compositions are co-composed with background accompaniments, included on a CD.
• College for Kids: Pop Piano for Beginners; March; Designed and taught an introductory keyboard course for beginning students, ages 9-13. The course introduced the "pop" music of various styles, involving students in playing solo repertoire, music reading, the use of technology, playing by ear, keyboard ensembles and improvisation.
• Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 2; Creative Technology Institutes of America; August 2009; Klav-Ear for Kids, Book 2; Klav-Ear for Kids is a comprehensive piano/keyboard method for average-age beginners in individual or group piano instruction. Book 2 is the second book in this series, which introduces students to the symbols of music reading and further develops technique and musicianship. Book 1, published in 2008, is a pre-reading, readiness keyboard method, designed to engage the ears of students as they learn the topography of the keyboard and the choreography of playing the piano. The original compositions are co-composed with background accompaniments, included on a CD.
• Klav-Ear for Kids, Reader Book 1; Creative Technology Institutes of America; August 2009; Klav-Ear for Kids, Reader Book 1; Klav-Ear for Kids Reader, Book 1 is a transitional, optional book in the Klav-Ear for Kids series, which gradually introduces students to the symbols of music reading and further develops coordination and musicianship.  The original compositions are co-composed with background accompaniments, included on a CD.