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!