We're Breaking the Rules!

Just about everyone has gotten to spend a week at the Repetition Ranch. My favorite comment from a student was: "I didn't want to get stuck at the Ranch!" She then proceeded to play a beautiful rendition of "Vivace". Efficient practice really works!

Last week several students got to move to "Creative Canyon". They have been busy exploring how to personalize their songs and break the rules. Some of them have gotten quite industrious and added chords, eighth notes, and new rhythms to their pieces, while others have been focusing on their dynamics and making the music come alive.

WANTED: Amazing Practice-ers!

Christmas break is over and we are back on our normal schedule! Let's face it...sometimes it is HARD to get back on a routine after a fun couple weeks with family, friends, way too much sugar, and a flexible routine. I miss all my students when my studio is closed over Christmas break, but it is hard for me to get back on a steady routine as well. That's why we're starting the year with a Wild West themed practice event! Over the next four weeks we're going to learn practice techniques that are both fun and efficient that will help aspiring pianists be successful all year long. Dust off your piano books and I can't wait to meet you at the Repetition Ranch this week!

Now that the recital is over...

Congratulations to all my students who participated in the Spring Recital! I was so proud of you and incredibly honored to be your teacher.

Now that the recital is over it's time to focus on learning and growing more as musicians (we'll use our lesson books for that) and also choosing some "just for fun" songs. I've already had students request "It's All About that Bass," "Flight of the Bumblebee," and "Clocks" by Coldplay. If you could play anything what would you choose?

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Spring Recital Assignments

Our Spring recital will be held on April 12th, 2:00pm, at LaGrange College. This is going to be a Duets Recital. Each student will get to play one solo piece and one duet. Here are your duet buddies:

Philip/Liam
Philip/Asher
Barbara/Gage
Isaiah/John
Analee/Angel
Arisu/Megan
Camp/Jonah
Leah/Dharma

If your name is not on the list and you HAVEN'T told me you'll be able to make it to the recital, please let me know by your next lesson.
If your name is not on the list and you HAVE told me you'll be at the recital, I'm still working out a duet buddy for you.

This is going to be an awesome event!

June Notes

Annica, 8, and Barbra, 10 both started lessons in June. They both love music and are off to a great start!

Philip, 13, has started working through a book of classical music on his own in addition to his lesson book and always surprises me with what he's learning each week.

John, 7, is busy mastering the chromatic scale and half steps.

Its summertime, so right now there's a lot of coming and going. I'm enjoying hearing about everyone's vacations--it just makes mine in August seem very far away! Don't forget to let me know if you're going to be out of town so I can put it on my calendar.

When it's too hot to be outdoors take advantage of the time spent inside to get some extra practice in :)

Spring Recital Info

The Spring Recital is almost here! Here are a few details you need to know:

When: March 21st
Where: Hillcrest Baptist Church
Time: 6:30pm

This is your last week to choose recital songs...if you haven't picked them by your next lesson I'll choose for you! (And I know you would much rather choose your own songs.) A few of you already have all your songs picked out and they're sounding excellent Just make sure you practice your recital songs every day between now and the recital.