Enhancing Piano Proficiency: Influential Factors for Success in the Pianism and Worldwide Projection Program at the National University of Costa Rica

Abstract

The following study approaches factors that can influence the process and progress of piano learning. To do this, a questionnaire was administered to 11 students from the Worldwide Pianism and Projection program at the National University of Costa Rica to know their opinions regarding the determining factors that strengthen piano proficiency. The results show that attention to factors such as learning environment, discipline, motivation, and the teacher-student relationship strengthen piano pedagogy in favor of improving and achieving objectives. In addition, it raises the need to select work strategies that enhance the pianistic progress of students concerning the methodological work in the classroom.