Throughout the book, Crappell presents many ideas for crafting meaningful assignments in the pedagogy classroom. In some ways this book functions as an almost encyclopedic guide to all facets of teaching pedagogy. Truthfully, more than one close reading is required to digest all of the excellent and thought-provoking information presented ... Teaching Piano Pedagogy is a wonderful contribution to the literature, and essential to the professional pedagogue's
bookshelf. After reading it, I am inspired to more deeply reflect and reevaluate my own teaching style and methods, both for pedagogy classes and applied lessons.
Courtney Crappell serves as Director and Associate Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston. He has been the recipient of the Music Teachers National Association American Music Teacher "Article of the Year" award, and the Texas Music Teachers Association "Outstanding Collegiate Teaching Achievement" award.