Last lesson

It is always a challenge to teach something at a student's last lesson.  I don't want to send home any of my music with them and starting a new song that they will not practice seems like a waste of time.  This morning I had a final lesson with a student and I taught him to play "Heart and Soul".  He loved it and I am pretty sure he will play it again.  Maybe this will be my new final lesson plan.

My Big Day

After 6 months and hundreds of hours of practice I gave my recital on December 27, 2013.  I wanted to to soar with Rachmaninoff, Schumann, Chopin and Brahms one more time and I was able to.  My family was all there to support me and many friends and some of my students.

2013/2014 Studio Schedule

Welcome back!  I have been busily planning for a great year.  

Recitals:  The morning of December 7 will be the Christmas Open House.  I hope every student will participate on a team for this.  Individual students will be featured between teams.  This is always a fun event.

                  The Spring recital will be May 12. 

Master Classes:  This year we will study music history in Master Classes.  I have some fun activities planned.  I am hiring a dance instructor to teach us the minuet.  And we will experience chance music by writing a song using dice.  
                          Oct. 12, (Saturday) Classical Period
                           Nov 15, Baroque Period
                           Feb 28, Romantic Period / Impressionistic Music
                           Apr. 11, Modern Period
Team Festival: November 2  
           If you haven't tried a piano team yet give it a try.  Playing piano is such a solitary activity.  Joining a team adds a social experience and it's fun!!

AIM:  May 3
           Aim stands for Achievement in Music.  I am a firm believer in the Aim program.  For a nominal fee of $20 a student is evaluated in ear training, technique, performance, theory and a creative music project.  It is work, but I feel my aim students progression is worth the extra effort.  There are other programs such as Federation, or Young Artist Competitions, but this is the one I feel is the best.  If you are interested let me know early in the fall so I can give you the requirements for your level.  When you pass the level you get an awesome medallion.

Lesson schedule:

            Monday:  begin on Friday, August 26 

                             No lesson days:  Sep 2, Dec 23 & 30, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 31

                             There will be a crazy lesson day on Tues, January 21.  Come at your regular time                  
                                   but on Tuesday.            

            Tuesday: begin on September 3.

                            No lesson days: Dec 23 & 31, Jan 21, Apr 1

            Wednesday:  begin on September 4. 

                            No lesson days:  Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Apr 2,

            Thursday:  begin on September 5.

                           No lesson days:  Oct. 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Apr 3

Glenna's Recital :  December 27 at 3PM
            I have the recital hall reserved.  I have the program decided upon.  I have been practicing for hours and I am inviting you.  I am calling this recital "My Favorites", because I am looking forward to sharing some of my very favorite pieces.  If you are going to be in town, put it on your schedule.


        

Congratulations students. Great job!!

Halloween Recital

Thanks for all your support and hard work!!

All three teams received superior ratings. Congratulations Sam, Christina, Tasha, Shaina, Danielle and Julianne