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Piano Notes – Studio Newsletter September 2010

Welcome to new students Welcome to the following new students to the studio: Joshua Schaefer, Sebastian Mejia, Hunter and Hudson Erickson, Jaden Oh, Yoly Witkin, Brennan Gale-Ruderman, John and Claire Howard. Recital Opportunity The Music Teachers Association of California Temecula Valley branch is organizing a student Musicale Recital on September 18 at the Temecula library. [ READ MORE ]

Piano Notes – Studio Newsletter August 2010

Welcome to New Students It is back to school! (or almost!) I would like to welcome the following new students to the studio: Alexa, Cole,  Moises & Gabriela Willis, Sara Pittel, Sonja and Nadia Muirhead, Sasha Willis, Sam, Sofia & Thien-Sa Luyen. Farewell Adalee and CJ Koshiel have relocated to Minnesota, and Caleb Patrick to [ READ MORE ]

Piano Notes – Studio Newsletter July 2010

Summer Recital 2010 Join Studio Facebook Page for latest updates. Summer Lessons (July - August) All lessons have resumed THIS WEEK (as stated in the June newsletter)! If you have forgotten to come to your lesson, you may reschedule this time, since it is our first week back. If you will be away for vacation, [ READ MORE ]

Piano Notes – Studio Newsletter June 2010

Welcome to New Students Welcome to Jay Chen, Hans Chen, and Mira Oflus to the studio! National Guild Audition Results Here is what the Ratings mean: C = special commendation, A = needs attention 16 more A than C checks - Failing 1- 15 more A than C checks - Passing - Family Circle Rating [ READ MORE ]

Practising with score

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Singing and playing

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Playing for fun

After a long day of teaching, I watched some TV tonight with my husband to unwind. One of our favorite shows is "According To Jim". The episode we watched tonight was about his daughters Gracey and Ruby, who were in a basketball team that 'plays for fun', and at the end of the game, everyone [ READ MORE ]

Rewarding Students

Recently I heard from a former student who is now herself also a teacher of beginner students. She told me about a new incentive system she put in place to encourage students to practice more: they get 'normal' stickers during their weekly lessons, and at the end of the month, if they have been practicing [ READ MORE ]

Weak Fingers

Recently a friend who lives overseas asked me whether or not a used piano would be a good starting piano for her son. The piano in question is a Young Chang upright; a family member was told by their piano teacher to upgrade to a better brand, due to the student having "weak fingers", and [ READ MORE ]

Perfection

Recently an adult student said to me during her lesson: "Do you know what I realized, it will take years before I can perfect these pieces". I am happy that she has come to this revelation - she has set a higher standard for herself; knowing there is room for improvement is the first step to [ READ MORE ]

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