pianist, teacher – lessons, recitals, performance

Welcome to New Students

Welcome to the following new students to the studio:

Amber Slonaker, Julia and Daniel Choi

MTAC Student Musicale Recital

Shania Jin and Katie Ocampo performed at the Music Teachers Association of California Temecula Valley Branch Student Musicale Recital on Sep 18 at Temecula Library. They both did a great job! For more pictures visit the Studio Facebook Page. Recitals are wonderful opportunities for students to gain performance experience, overcome stage anxiety, as well as learn from listening to other students.

In addition to two Studio Recitals a year (organized by Yiyi), where students of all ages and levels are encouraged to participate, there are many other recital/audition/festival opportunities throughout the year, organized by various Music Teachers associations. These events include students from other teachers and instruments, and offer additional performance and assessment opportunities. All events will be announced in the monthly studio newsletters as well as the Studio Calendar, and interested students should register by the deadline in order to participate. Due to the large number of available events, it is up to the parents to make sure they meet the various deadlines by submitting all required forms and fees. If you have any questions, please ask them at the beginning of your lesson, so as not to take up the next student’s time. You are also welcome to email Yiyi anytime if you have any questions regarding which events you want to participate.

TVMTA Student Recital

The Temecula Valley Music Teachers Association is organizing a student recital on October 30 at the Temecula United Methodist Church (click here for Recital Etiquette and directions to the church). The recital times are to be advised, depending on number of registrations received by the organizer (we will request as a group to participate in the afternoon recital at 1:30pm). The TVMTA recital registration fees are $10 per student, interested students please complete the form below and submit with your registration fee to Yiyi. The deadline for registration is Oct 11. Students who are auditioning for the CAPMT Piano Auditions in November are highly recommended to participate in this recital as a practice run-through.

TVMTA Student Recital Registration Form

(you may also use the form from the link above regarding Recital Etiquette)

Student Name: ______________________________________

Title of composition 1: _________________________________

Composer: _________________________________________

Title of composition 2: _________________________________

Composer: __________________________________________

Certificate of Merit

The Music Teachers Association of California administers annual music exams called Certificate of Merit. Registration is now open for interested students. This exam covers all components of music study, including Theory, Technique, Repertoire, Aural Skills, and Sight Reading. Due to the extensive preparation involved, this opportunity is only open to students who are strongly committed to their study, and shows consistently high standard of practicing and homework preparation. Interested students can find out more about the program by visiting the MTAC website, as well as read the Letter to Parents. Exam fees vary depending on level ($31-$54, plus $10 for sample Theory and Sight Reading past exam papers). Registration closes on Oct 30. The exam will be held on Feb 26, 2011. Interested students please fill out the following form ASAP; upon receiving your form, I will confirm your recommended level, repertoire, and exam fee.

Certificate of Merit Registration of Interest Form

Student Name: ___________________

School Grade: ____________________

Student Birthdate: _________________

Sonata/Sonatina Festival

The MTAC Temecula Valley Branch is organizing a Sonata/Sonatina Festival on November 13. This will be an adjudicated event. If you are already working on a sonata/sonatina, you are highly recommended to participate. Interested students please pick up registration form at your next lesson. Registration closes Oct 14.

Studio Etiquette

Due to the large number of children that come through the studio every week, I would like to implement the following studio etiquette:

• Come inside when you arrive. Do not wait outside the gate. If I am still with the previous student, I will wrap up when I see you.
• Wipe your hands clean with a wet cloth. If they are extra dirty from sports or art classes, please wash them in the laundry or bathroom.
• Make sure your fingernails are trimmed. If they are too long, you will be asked to trim them (with my nail clipper) before playing on the piano.
• No touching the piano anywhere while you are waiting for your turn.
• Siblings can stay, read, do homework. No throwing dog toys, running, or wondering around house. Absolutely no playing under the piano or touching the piano!
• Take a candy at the end of your lesson. For hygiene reasons, pick from the top and do not run fingers through the whole basket! Absolutely no opening candy to see what’s inside and putting it back! Siblings can also take a candy at the end of the lesson. Do not throw trash in the courtyard.
• Remember to bring all of your books and materials to your lessons. All lost books will be charged full replacement cost. If you do not bring a particular book for the second time in a row, it is considered lost.

Parents, please help with younger children. Thank you for your cooperation!