Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Jennifer's Piano Studio is MOVING...to Eagle Mountain!

I am moving to the Eagle's Gate Neighborhood of Eagle Mountain this July. Sadly, this is too far for most of my current students to continue with me as their teacher. As heartbreaking as this is to me, this does mean that I have the blessing of taking on many new students!

If you live in the Eagles Gate Neighborhood or surrounding area and are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic teacher, I may be a good fit for you!

Here's a little about me:
  • I've been teaching piano lessons for 11 years, and can truly say it is my passion
  • I have a Bachelor's degree in teaching with a minor in music from BYU
  • I teach weekly, 30-minute lessons and charge $15/lesson
  • I teach beginning, intermediate and advanced students
  • I will begin teaching lessons in Eagle Mountain in August when school resumes
To your immediate right are some links to other Frequently Asked Questions, or feel free to contact me at 801-310-2237 with any additional questions.


Here are some reviews that piano student parents have written about me:

Michael S. said, "Jennifer is a simply amazing piano teacher. Her enthusiasm for music and the instrument has motivated my daughter to the point where it is truly a passion. She voraciously studies the theory and practices all the exercises. At a little more than a year into lessons she is already "teaching" piano to her friends! Jennifer is one-of-a-kind and I would recommend her to anyone!"

Julie M. said, "My daughter is 9-years-old and was very nervous about taking piano lessons and had a lot of anxiety about playing in front of someone and performing in recitals. Jennifer was great about easing her anxiety and had her prepared so well for group lessons and recitals that she was hardly nervous. My daughter progressed rapidly through her songs because Jennifer had incentives to practice and had practical expectations that made my daughter want to succeed. I was also impressed with how well my daughter was learning theory and rhythm."

Michael & Marilyn W. said, "Jennifer Reynolds has been a one-in-a-million piano teacher! She has innovative and creative ideas to help her students learn in many different and effective ways. She is extremely positive, patient, and kind to her students. She is extremely gifted in finding ways to challenge and motivate her students to do their best. She helps her students develop self-confidence through recitals, performances in small groups, and through her positive praise of the good things they do. I cannot say enough good about her and her teaching--my children have had an AWESOME experience learning piano from Jennifer!"

Greg & Kathy G. said, "We have felt so lucky to have two of our children taking piano lessons from Jennifer. She has the right mix of creativity and fun, knowledge and skill to make learning how to play the piano enjoyable and motivating for our children. We have seen some great progress in both of our children in not only their skill level but in their attitude and enjoyment of the piano."

Pam S. said, "We have loved having Jennifer as our Piano teacher. Both my sons, ages 12 and 9, have loved taking piano from Jennifer. Jennifer has such a wonderful background in music and it is obvious that she is passionate about it. She is also flexible with the kids. If I were looking for a piano teacher for my children Jennifer would definitely be at the top of the list. She is consistent, committed to the kids, and makes learning fun."

Carrian C. said, "Taking piano lessons with Jennifer has not just been about educating our daughter, but inspiring her as well. The thing about music is that its not just something to help your child be more well-rounded, but we've learned it's also something that can help them learn to better appreciate the arts, manage their time better, and apply themselves in all areas of life. With the correct teacher, one who really loves the music and the child, you not only walk away with a son or daughter who knows how to play the piano, but one who is entirely changed in the way that they approach any task. I sincerely believe that learning the piano with Jennifer has taught our daughter to feel things from the music that she is playing, which has been priceless for us as parents and for her as well. We wanted her to start out in piano so that she could learn to play music and understand it, and we walked away with the extra benefit of her gaining her own personal feelings and thoughts that have come from the peaceful moments of playing the piano. Jennifer is such a great teacher to have inspired such a young girl."

Rhonda C. said, "Jennifer has taught my three children piano for the last two years. She has been very good at adapting her teaching to help each one of my children's different personalities so that they will enjoy learning piano, and they have really learned how to play well. We love how she is always calm and patient with them and she is always willing to help them. She has been a wonderful teacher and we have really enjoyed all the creative recitals that my children have participated in. This has been a great experience for my children."

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Spring Recital and Other Important Info!

Dear Piano Students and Parents,

I have to start by saying how much I love my piano students! It has been a great semester and I have enjoyed working with each one of you!

Here are a few important items of business regarding the rest of May and the upcoming summer months!
  • Our Spring Piano Recital "Music from the Movies" is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m!
  • Every student has been given a Practice Performance card this week at lessons! They are asked to perform their recital piece five different times between now and the recital. 3 of the 5 performances need to be for people that don't live in your house. If they do this and BRING THE CARD TO THE RECITAL, they will be entered into a drawing that night for a $10 Target gift card! Please help them to remember to complete this assignment and to bring their card to the recital! :)
  • Students have also been working on the 30 piece challenge all semester. This challenge ends at the recital, so encourage your students to work hard and finish strong!
  • The week of May 23rd is the last week of school. I will be holding GROUP PIANO LESSONS this week rather than regularly scheduled lessons! At the lesson we will play a song for each other and do some theory activities as a fun way to end the school year. Please sign up for one of the following group times by emailing or texting me asap:
Monday, May 23rd at 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, May 24th at 4:00-5:00
Wednesday, May 25th at 4:00-5:00 

  • There will be NO PIANO LESSONS May 30 - June 5
  • Regular lessons will resume on Monday, June 6. You can keep your piano time that you have now, or if you prefer to change to another day/time for the summer, just contact me to work that out!
  • In July, we will do summer workshops, similar to what we did last summer. More information will be coming as that gets closer.
Thank you so much! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for the privilege of teaching your amazing students,

Jennifer Reynolds

Monday, January 18, 2016

New Year!

It's a new year in piano, and time for a fresh start. :) 

Your students have NEW PRACTICE CHARTS! We are going back to marking down the amount of TIME practiced again. :) If they record the time practiced, and they meet their goal (written on their charts) they can earn a weekly treat or reward. Help remind them to record their practicing every day!

Also, I am really excited about the 30 PIECE CHALLENGE I have issued to all my students! The goal is to pass off 30 songs between the first lesson in January and our Spring Piano Recital in May. This will be a CHALLENGE, but they can do hard things. I will have a special recognition at our Spring Recital for any student who rises to the challenge and accomplishes this feat. :) 

I am proud of all my students, and the energy and dedication they have shown in piano in this new year already! Our Christmas recital was so fun, and I was so happy about the way they each performed their solos and duets. Thank you for having amazing students, and as always, let me know if you have any questions.

Monday, October 12, 2015

October 'Mini' Recital!

In an effort to give my students a performing opportunity* this Fall, I have decided to hold a "Mini-Recital." This event will be for STUDENTS ONLY. Sorry parents! This will be like an informal Master Class. All my students will meet together for an hour and perform for one another as they also practice specific listening skills. Treats and some theory games will also be involved. ;) 

Here are the details:

Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Place: My house!

Please note that we will still hold regularly scheduled lessons this week. This "Mini Recital" will be in addition to regularly scheduled lessons. For those of you who missed a lesson due to my sickness, you can use this event to replace the missed lesson, if you wish. That is completely your choice, however.

I am looking forward to seeing all my students at this fun event!

*Some of you may know that I was planning to schedule a performance opportunity for the students at a local nursing home. I thought that could be a great service and performing opportunity, and was excited about this idea. However, I have been working on it for weeks, and cannot find a nursing home that is interested, or who will even call me back. Bummer! If any of you have any connections to local nursing homes, let me know, as I think this is still a good idea worth pursuing in the future!

Thursday, July 23, 2015

July Piano Workshops

With July coming to a close, I would love to hear your feedback on how YOU felt about our month of Piano Workshops! I hope your students enjoyed our workshops as much as I did! I personally loved holding these workshops with your students, but they were also a ton of extra time and work. I can see pros and cons to doing this annually, but I definitely felt that this particular summer was a success. I know that they all went home with some useful information that we will continue to use and refer to during lessons for months and years to come.

Will you please take a moment right now, and complete this short survey about the July piano workshops? This will give you the opportunity to tell me exactly how you feel this month went from a parent's and student's perspective. The survey only has five questions and should only take a few minutes to complete:


Also, just a friendly reminder that every student went home with some 'challenges' or material to work on while they having a break from regular lessons. Every student has some assigned songs to be practicing, and then they received a special assignment from both the rhythm and note reading workshops that can also keep them busy. So even though July was meant to be a little more laid back, be sure to keep progressing and don't forget about piano practice altogether!

AUGUST: I am taking the first week of August off to spend more time with my family. Regular private piano lessons will resume August 10! I am needing to make some changes to my piano schedule to better fit my family's needs. I will contact each of you the first week of August to discuss your schedule as I create a new one for the fall. We will begin our new school schedule for piano on August 10.

Thank you for all you do!



Thursday, March 26, 2015

SPRING BREAK PIANO LESSONS

Spring break is coming up on April 6-10.

During spring break, I am going to hold small group lessons IN PLACE OF regularly scheduled piano lessons.  Here are some details about the group lessons:
  • Each group will meet for an hour of learning and fun!
  • About 4 students will come together at a time, grouped by skill level and age.
  • Each student will perform their recital piece that they are learning for the other students, as a mini recital practice.
  • Students will also participate in learning activities and theory review games. We will focus on musical concepts for each level, do some rhythm practice, and note review.
The cost of this lesson will be the same as for a regular lesson.

I have assigned the students into groups, based on their skill level and ages. However, there is some flexibility. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP IF YOUR STUDENT NEEDS TO SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT GROUP DAY/TIME.

If in the unfortunate event your student cannot attend ANY of these group lessons, you are still responsible to pay for this week. I will not be doing make up lessons for students who cannot come to a group lesson.

Here are the groups as I have assigned them. Again, please let me know ASAP if you would like to switch to a different group day/time, and we will work it out if possible.

Monday, April 6th
3:00-4:00
Blake
Madeline
Haley
Zachary

Tuesday, April 7th
10:00 - 11:00
Natalie
Emily
Katelee
Abby

Wednesday, April 8th
3:00 - 4:00
Aaron B
Aaron J 
Jake
Carson

Wednesday, April 8th
4:00 - 5:00
Mikaila
Landon
Nate
Luke

I am looking forward to a fun, musical and educational spring break!  ;)
 

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Recording Studio Lesson!



Next week’s lesson will be our last lesson until January.   
It will also be our 
Annual “Recording Studio” lesson!

Students will choose 3 – 4 of their favorite and most polished pieces to record.  (Usually recital pieces are good choices for this.)  I will then turn their recordings into musical CDs. 

I will give each student one CD of their recordings as my Christmas gift to them!  They will receive their CD’s at our recital.  

Be sure that your student brings any music they want to record to next week’s lesson, especially if it was a recital piece or another song that isn’t in their usual books. 

Also, a reminder that our recital is scheduled for Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m.  Can’t wait to see you all there!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Merry Christmas!

Monday, August 4, 2014

Recital Piece and Composer Learning

Dear Parents,

This week I am asking students to learn a bit more about the composer and the song they are learning for our upcoming Classical recital! 

They will be bringing home an assignment to find and listen to a recording of their song.  As needed, can you please help them find the music they need on iTunes or another source?  If you need any help finding it at all, please let me know, as I'm happy to help! 

Also, they will be trying to learn some basic things about their composers, so you may also want to help them find some good information online or at the library.  Thank you for your help with this, parents! 

I know I am asking a bit more of you with this assignment, but as the students work at mastering these wonderful songs they have chosen, I feel that the experience is enhanced as they learn more about the music they are playing.  Thanks again, and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Thanks!

Jennifer

Friday, August 1, 2014

Current Availability

Beginning in August 2017 I will have spots for 14 new students. I will take reservations starting now! :) Contact me today if you'd like to sign up.

801-310-2237
jenniferspianolessons@gmail.com

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Fall Recital - Classical Music

We are officially planning a recital for this upcoming September!  
All students now have chosen their recital song and should be working on it at home. The theme for this recital is classical music, something we haven't done in awhile.  I am so excited about the students' enthusiasm for the beautiful music they have each chosen. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.  The date and time of the recital is still TBD, but I will have that information for you in August.

Thanks!

Monday, June 2, 2014

Three Wishes!

Every summer I do some sort of summer program to keep the students excited and progressing during the summer months.  

This summer we are doing
 "My Three Wishes!"

Every student has three 'wishes' they are working on.

1. The first wish is a song they wish to learn this summer.  This can be any song they want to learn for fun, from a pop song to a church song, they will all choose something they are excited to learn.

2. The second wish is they are going to wish to learn or accomplish a particular goal in terms of piano skill or understanding this summer.  This might be a goal for flashcards, scales, or finishing a set of books, etc.

3. The third wish says, "My teacher wishes that I will _______________."  This gives me the opportunity to wish for them something specific that I feel they should work on.

There is a big REWARD if they accomplish all their wishes before the end of August, so parents, please ask your students what their three wishes are and encourage them in their efforts.  I know they can all be successful if they work hard and will be improved pianists by the end of this summer!

Happy practicing!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Spring Piano Recital

Mark your calendars, our spring piano recital has tentatively been set for 
May 16!
The theme for this recital is "Favorites."
The students will be performing some of their favorite songs! 
Whether it is their favorite song from the books, favorite popular song, or favorite movie, it's going to be a great night of music!

More details will come, but I am looking forward to seeing you all there.

Monday, November 25, 2013

UPCOMING PIANO DATES

With the holidays upon us, life can get a lot more hectic. Here is a schedule for piano lessons through the end of 2013 for your convenience. Please make special note of our upcoming recital!!


PIANO DATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Week of Dec 2 & 3 – regularly scheduled lessons

Week of Dec 9 & 10 – regularly scheduled lessons

Week of Dec 16 & 17 – regularly scheduled lessons

THURSDAY, DEC 19 @ 7:00 p.m. – Annual CHRISTMAS RECITAL! This will be held in the LDS church building that is across Pheasant Pointe Drive from my home.  The recital will TAKE THE PLACE of the next week’s lessons.

Week of Dec 23 & 24 – No lessons!  The recital took the place of these lessons this week.

Week of Dec 30 & 31 – No lessons!  Enjoy the holidays!

So, even though there are 5 weeks in the month of December, you will only pay for 4.

January 6 & 7– regularly scheduled lessons will resume. 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Recitals

Thank you everyone for making our Fall Recital last week such a success!  I was so proud of every one of the students; they all did a fantastic job!

Just a reminder of some of our upcoming performance dates!

Monday, October 28: If your student comes to lessons on MONDAYS, we will have a Halloween "mini recital" on this date at 4:30 p.m. at my home. (I scheduled it earlier so as not to conflict with the school carnival.)  Family members and friends are welcome to attend.  Each student will perform a Halloween song for the others.  We will have light refreshments.  Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes if they wish.  This event will take the place of regularly scheduled lessons that would have happened on this day.

Tuesday, October 29: If your student comes to lessons on TUESDAYS, we will have a Halloween "mini recital" on this date at 6:00 p.m. at my home. Family members and friends are welcome to attend.  Each student will perform a Halloween song for the others, followed by light refreshments.  Students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes if they wish.  This event will take the place of regularly scheduled lessons that would have happened on this day.

December, exact date TBA: Students will begin choosing their Christmas music next week for our upcoming Christmas Recital!  

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Music Classes for the Young Musician!


I am excited to start up my Music and Motion classes again for little ones here in Utah!  With the weather turning colder, these classes are a wonderful activity to do with your toddler or preschooler if you are feeling cooped up this winter! It’s also a great way to help your child gain musical confidence and burn a little extra energy.

I offer two different Music and Motion classes: one for toddlers and one for preschool-aged children.

TODDLER MUSIC & MOTION CLASS
Ages 18 months – 3 years
In this Music and Motion Classes, we sing, laugh, play, listen, and dance as we learn about and practice:
High and low musical pitches
Musical louds and softs
Rhythm / keeping a beat
Singing in tune
The finger numbers associated with instrumental playing
Playing a variety of different instruments
Having fun while making music

The children are exposed to a variety of musical types and genres, such as: Classical composers, including Beethoven, Bach, Mozart; Jazz & big band music, modern composers such as Copland & Debussy, and music from other cultures. We also enjoy a range of contemporary children’s music.

Classes will be held weekly for 45 minutes on Tuesday mornings from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. The child and their parent should attend all classes. (Baby siblings are welcome, too!) There will be six classes, held on the following dates: November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11, and December 18.  If there is enough interest, I might also hold a Monday class at the same time.

A minimum of 5 students need to sign-up in order for me to hold the class. However, due to limited physical space, class sizes will be limited to no more than 8 students, so if you are interested don't hesitate to sign up. The price is a one-time cost of $28, due at the first lesson. To sign-up, reply to this email or call or text me at 801-310-2237.

PRESCHOOL MUSICAL ME CLASS
Ages 3-5
This class is very similar to the toddler music class, except we take the musical concepts a little further. We will also sing, laugh, play, listen, and dance as we learn about and practice:
High and low musical pitches
Musical louds and softs (piano, forte, mezzo forte)
Musical rests
Rhythm / keeping a beat
Basic movement to music
Singing in tune
The finger numbers associated with instrumental playing
Quarter notes, half notes and whole notes
Playing a variety of different instruments
Having fun while making music

The children are also exposed to a variety of musical types and genres, such as: classical composers, including Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and more, Jazz & big band music, modern composers such as Copland & Debussy, music from other cultures: Eastern African music, Paraguayan flute-playing, traditional Chinese music, Irish Dancing music, and more. We also enjoy a range of contemporary children’s music.  

Classes will be held weekly for 45 minutes on Tuesday mornings from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. The child and their parent should attend all classes. (Baby siblings are welcome, too!) There will be six classes, held on the following dates: November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11, and December 18.  If there is enough interest, I might also hold a Monday class at the same time.

A minimum of 5 students need to sign-up in order for me to hold the class. However, due to limited physical space, class sizes will be limited to no more than 8 students, so if you are interested don't hesitate to sign up. The price is a one-time cost of $28, due at the first lesson. To sign-up, reply to this email or call or text me at 801-310-2237.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Halloween Piano Recital

Hello, all! I wanted to formally invite you to our Halloween Mini Piano Recital. This recital is for all students and their families. The recital will take place on Monday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. and should last about 30 - 45 minutes. We will hold the recital in my home. The recital will take the place of all regularly scheduled lessons for the week of October 29. The students should wear either their Sunday best or a Halloween costume for this recital. If wearing a costume, please ensure that the costume does not interfere with their ability to play their best in any way. Light refreshments will follow our musical evening. 

I look forward to seeing you all at this evening of spooky and fun Halloween music! Thank you!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Hello, UTAH!

Hello, Utah friends and students!  
Remember me?

I  moved back into my same old neighborhood this past week and I am anxious to start teaching piano lessons once again! While in Denver the past three years, I have continued to teach a full load of students - as many as 32 at one time! - and feel that my teaching skills and strategies have been even further honed. I love teaching piano lessons, and am passionate about helping my students enjoy playing and improve their abilities. 

I am looking to add about 6 more students to my piano studio this fall. If you or anyone you know is currently looking for a great teacher, please let me know! I am hoping to teach Monday and/or Thursday afternoons.  Look to the side bar on the right there to find quick links to FAQ, information about me and my policies, and more.  

Thanks!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Good-bye

It's always hard to say good-bye, especially to so many amazing students whom I have come to love and treasure.  Thank you - everyone of you - for practicing hard, coming to lessons with smiles on your faces and cheerful hearts, for facing your fears, for overcoming your weaknesses, and for making my life brighter through your music and your personalities.  You will be missed!

I have sent home a paper with each one of you regarding recommended piano teachers in the area who are taking on new students.  Please keep playing and never forget the joy music brings to our lives!

Love,

Jennifer

Friday, June 1, 2012

2012 SUMMER PIANO OLYMPICS!

Dear Students and Parents,

This summer we are celebrating the Summer Olympics, and we are going to have our very own Summer Piano Olympics as well!  Your student will bring home a chart this week that looks like this:


Go for the Gold!
Summer 2012 Piano Olympics

Name _____________________________

GOLD MEDAL: 200+ POINTS
SILVER MEDAL: 100 – 200 POINTS
BRONZE MEDAL: 0 – 100 POINTS

The medal ceremony will take place at our Fall Piano Recital.

How to earn points:
Every time you practice your assigned songs for 10 full minutes, you can earn one point.
Every song you pass off earns one point.
Every week you get your parent signature on your practice time earns one point.
You can also earn points for extra assignments that I may give you as needed, such as flashcards or scales.

Please encourage your student to work hard and remember to record their weekly efforts.  This Olympic event ends at the end of August.  Practice hard!  :)  Everyone can be a gold medalist pianist with a little extra effort this summer!

Monday, February 27, 2012

GROUP LESSONS RESUME!

Exciting news, everyone! Our monthly Group Piano lessons will begin again starting here in March! I know the students are excited, and so am I! Watch for an email letting you know the exact time and date of your student's group lesson.