The last lesson for 2011 will be December 12th, 13th and 14th. This will be a group lesson for all children. The store will be up and running. Make sure you bring ensemble music, performance music and crystals.
The next semesters lessons will begin on January 9th. There will be lessons on Martin Luther King Day for all Monday students. But no lessons on Presidents Day. There will be exactly the same amount of lessons through the end of May for each student on the various days they are taught. Including the ending recital there will be 5 months of lessons...
I will be taking the week of March 26th off to go to the National Music Teachers association convention in NYC.
I will not be home on April 16th and the morning of the 17th. So Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning students will have their makeup lesson on Friday the 20th.
I think that is the schedule. Our theme for Spring will be Sports. Spring recital date is Friday....May 25th 4-8pm. Put this on your schedule now.
Hope this gives you some insight in the new year of piano study.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
PIANO RECITAL....November 19th....10:30-1:30
I will separate this recital into 2....Please let me know if you have a preference...10:30-11:45 and 12:00-1:30....
Thursday, August 11, 2011
PIANO PERFORMANCE AND SUMMER SWIM PARTY 2011
What a great time we had at the annual Summer Swim and Performance Party! I have never seen so many silly jumps, bomber dives and incredible handstands in my life! Austin Schaffer won the best pose contest! This was one of my favorite activities of the summer.....I love you all, thanks for coming! By the way who won the biggest splash contest? Andrew or Austin?
STUDIO POLICY
SC PIANO STUDIO
STUDIO POLICY FALL/SPRING 2011-2012
Prelude:
Welcome to Ms. Susan’s Piano Preparatory Studio. Piano lessons is a gift that your child can use throughout their lives to serve and help others, which will bring them joy and happiness. Through piano lessons your child will gain self-discipline, self-control, coordination, cognitive thinking, organization, memorization and communication skills. This piano preparatory studio will stimulate, inspire and enhance your child’s intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth through music education. MORE ABOUT WHY MUSIC LESSONS?, ON MY BLOGSPOT MSSUSANPIANO.BLOGSPOT.COM
Major Notes:
Tuition:
Tuition is due on the 1st lesson of each month. Tuition is $50.00 monthly for group lessons, and $60.00 monthly for private lessons, if child practices 5 days a week, $60.00/$70.00 if child does not practice. Tuition is on the honor system. If tuition is not paid by the 2nd lesson a $15.00 late fee will be charged. If not paid be the 3rd lesson your child will not be taught. ALL MISSED LESSONS MUST BE PAID FOR! If your child cannot attend a lesson, it is your responsibility to contact another student in the studio and swap lessons with them. A list of student’s names and numbers will be given to each family in the studio. NO MAKEUP LESSONS. A yearly registration fee of $40.00 per student is due on the 1st lesson in September. After September 15st the fee will be $50.00.
Recitals:
My studio presents two formal recitals a year. Every student is expected to perform and attend. The student’s pieces are required to be memorized when performed. I also will host a December performance party where each child can perform a Christmas or classical piece. This piece does not need to be memorized. Summer study is not required but strongly advised. Those that study in the summer have first chance for scheduling lessons for fall.
Attendance:
All students are expected to attend every lesson in the semester, however I understand that if a student is out of town or sick they cannot attend. Please arrange a lesson swap with another student if this occurs. If you cannot make a swap contact me ASAP to inform me of student absence.
Materials:
All students’ need: 1. Assigned music, 2. 1” binder, 3. pencil, 4. flash drive, 5. music bag, 6. metronome, and 7. 2 SASE for mailing assignment sheets for missed lessons. Optional materials: I-pod, and colored pencils. 1. Students are required to bring materials to lessons each week except for metronome. Be sure to have your child check their bag to see if they have their practice sheet and their music each week when you pick them up.
Practice:
The big P word! Your child is required to practice at 5 days each week. I award perfect practice trophies at the end of the spring semester for every child that has 100% practice throughout the year. I ask younger student’s to practice each song 5 times. Older students need to practice until they’ve accomplished their weekly goals. This usually takes 45-60 minutes a day 5 days a week. CORRECT PRACTICE IS IMPORTANT! The first practice session after each lesson is vital. Don’t let your child procrastinate their practice. It should be done immediately after their lesson if at all possible. Please help your child practice the first and last lesson of each week. Children love the attention they receive from the help you give them, thus enabling them to come prepared to lessons. Being prepared each week will give your child self-confidence in knowing they have done their best.
Schedule your child’s practice session the same time every day. Or have your child practice several times throughout the day. A good ritual helps children get the job done, creating excellent time management skills. At times your child will need a jump-start, we all do! I have fun incentives to help. (100 days of practice etc). If your child still struggles with practice, let me know. We all know what’s best for our children. Doing homework, household chores and practicing is hard but needs to be done, and your child will feel accomplished when completing each of these tasks. Remember, practicing piano lessons creates self-discipline, patience, responsibility, and instills a powerful work ethic in your child that they will need to compete in the world today. I know this is a sacrifice for you as parents however they will thank you someday for what you have given them. I know this for a fact!
Minor Notes:
Incentives:
100% Practice Award: Student’s who have practiced 5 days a week all year long will receive the highly coveted 100% Practice Trophy at the Spring recital. (If child goes on vacation or sick, they can practice twice a day to make up practice. Parent signature required for this award)
100 days of Practice: Try to practice 100 days straight for a special reward each semester! Crystals, treats or prizes will be given out each week when a student has practiced. Treats/prizes are new this year to reinforce immediate weekly practice.
AAA Club: To belong to this club student must be able to perform 3 memorized pieces Anytime, Anywhere, and in front of anyone. They will receive a membership card for every 3 pieces they have memorized. Student will receive 5 crystals for each memorized piece and 15 crystals for becoming a member of this prestigious club.
Superstar Award: Each student has a BE A STAR incentive sheet. This is a fantastic service incentive that children can participate in to help their church and community throughout the year. I will give small prizes for each chunk of incentives passed off through out the year, ending with an I’M A STAR trophy at the end of the year.
Olympic Test: Each year at the end of the spring semester, I test each child on the knowledge they have learned throughout the year. They will be awarded at the spring celebration for their testing effort. Parents are encouraged to help them prepare for the testing.
Piano Store:
The store will be open at the group ensemble lesson each month. All students will be able to buy prizes with the crystals they have earned. This year group ensemble lessons will take the place of the regular group or private lesson for that week.
Termination of Lessons:
Termination from my studio will transpire after 3 weeks of non-practice during one semester or 3 missed lessons without an explanation of excuse. I will warn a student and then write a letter to the parent’s with the proposed termination if necessary. If student desires to terminate piano lessons it is necessary to advise me of this, 4 weeks prior to last lesson.
mssusanpiano.blogspot.com:
I will keep everyone updated on my monthly blog informing student’s of any studio changes, recital information, current fine art events, composer of the month, SBC (Susan’s Book Club recommendations) and practicing suggestions. There are also piano games, and music freebies on this site.
Communication:
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at mssusankmusik_piano@msn.com. I teach over many student’s a week, and is very hard to contact me by phone. If you need to talk with me leave a message and I’ll respond as quickly as possible. Please remember that I work Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:30. Please limit calls to these hours unless it is an emergency. No calls will be answered or returned on Saturday or Sunday.
Postlude:
I’m excited to start a new piano year with your child, what a wonderful opportunity your child is going to have by adding music in their lives. My love of music and children is evident in my studio. I’m dedicated and committed to help every student succeed in his or her musical abilities.
I have read and I understand this studio policy.
Student Signature__________________________________________
Parent Signature___________________________________________
STUDIO POLICY FALL/SPRING 2011-2012
Prelude:
Welcome to Ms. Susan’s Piano Preparatory Studio. Piano lessons is a gift that your child can use throughout their lives to serve and help others, which will bring them joy and happiness. Through piano lessons your child will gain self-discipline, self-control, coordination, cognitive thinking, organization, memorization and communication skills. This piano preparatory studio will stimulate, inspire and enhance your child’s intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth through music education. MORE ABOUT WHY MUSIC LESSONS?, ON MY BLOGSPOT MSSUSANPIANO.BLOGSPOT.COM
Major Notes:
Tuition:
Tuition is due on the 1st lesson of each month. Tuition is $50.00 monthly for group lessons, and $60.00 monthly for private lessons, if child practices 5 days a week, $60.00/$70.00 if child does not practice. Tuition is on the honor system. If tuition is not paid by the 2nd lesson a $15.00 late fee will be charged. If not paid be the 3rd lesson your child will not be taught. ALL MISSED LESSONS MUST BE PAID FOR! If your child cannot attend a lesson, it is your responsibility to contact another student in the studio and swap lessons with them. A list of student’s names and numbers will be given to each family in the studio. NO MAKEUP LESSONS. A yearly registration fee of $40.00 per student is due on the 1st lesson in September. After September 15st the fee will be $50.00.
Recitals:
My studio presents two formal recitals a year. Every student is expected to perform and attend. The student’s pieces are required to be memorized when performed. I also will host a December performance party where each child can perform a Christmas or classical piece. This piece does not need to be memorized. Summer study is not required but strongly advised. Those that study in the summer have first chance for scheduling lessons for fall.
Attendance:
All students are expected to attend every lesson in the semester, however I understand that if a student is out of town or sick they cannot attend. Please arrange a lesson swap with another student if this occurs. If you cannot make a swap contact me ASAP to inform me of student absence.
Materials:
All students’ need: 1. Assigned music, 2. 1” binder, 3. pencil, 4. flash drive, 5. music bag, 6. metronome, and 7. 2 SASE for mailing assignment sheets for missed lessons. Optional materials: I-pod, and colored pencils. 1. Students are required to bring materials to lessons each week except for metronome. Be sure to have your child check their bag to see if they have their practice sheet and their music each week when you pick them up.
Practice:
The big P word! Your child is required to practice at 5 days each week. I award perfect practice trophies at the end of the spring semester for every child that has 100% practice throughout the year. I ask younger student’s to practice each song 5 times. Older students need to practice until they’ve accomplished their weekly goals. This usually takes 45-60 minutes a day 5 days a week. CORRECT PRACTICE IS IMPORTANT! The first practice session after each lesson is vital. Don’t let your child procrastinate their practice. It should be done immediately after their lesson if at all possible. Please help your child practice the first and last lesson of each week. Children love the attention they receive from the help you give them, thus enabling them to come prepared to lessons. Being prepared each week will give your child self-confidence in knowing they have done their best.
Schedule your child’s practice session the same time every day. Or have your child practice several times throughout the day. A good ritual helps children get the job done, creating excellent time management skills. At times your child will need a jump-start, we all do! I have fun incentives to help. (100 days of practice etc). If your child still struggles with practice, let me know. We all know what’s best for our children. Doing homework, household chores and practicing is hard but needs to be done, and your child will feel accomplished when completing each of these tasks. Remember, practicing piano lessons creates self-discipline, patience, responsibility, and instills a powerful work ethic in your child that they will need to compete in the world today. I know this is a sacrifice for you as parents however they will thank you someday for what you have given them. I know this for a fact!
Minor Notes:
Incentives:
100% Practice Award: Student’s who have practiced 5 days a week all year long will receive the highly coveted 100% Practice Trophy at the Spring recital. (If child goes on vacation or sick, they can practice twice a day to make up practice. Parent signature required for this award)
100 days of Practice: Try to practice 100 days straight for a special reward each semester! Crystals, treats or prizes will be given out each week when a student has practiced. Treats/prizes are new this year to reinforce immediate weekly practice.
AAA Club: To belong to this club student must be able to perform 3 memorized pieces Anytime, Anywhere, and in front of anyone. They will receive a membership card for every 3 pieces they have memorized. Student will receive 5 crystals for each memorized piece and 15 crystals for becoming a member of this prestigious club.
Superstar Award: Each student has a BE A STAR incentive sheet. This is a fantastic service incentive that children can participate in to help their church and community throughout the year. I will give small prizes for each chunk of incentives passed off through out the year, ending with an I’M A STAR trophy at the end of the year.
Olympic Test: Each year at the end of the spring semester, I test each child on the knowledge they have learned throughout the year. They will be awarded at the spring celebration for their testing effort. Parents are encouraged to help them prepare for the testing.
Piano Store:
The store will be open at the group ensemble lesson each month. All students will be able to buy prizes with the crystals they have earned. This year group ensemble lessons will take the place of the regular group or private lesson for that week.
Termination of Lessons:
Termination from my studio will transpire after 3 weeks of non-practice during one semester or 3 missed lessons without an explanation of excuse. I will warn a student and then write a letter to the parent’s with the proposed termination if necessary. If student desires to terminate piano lessons it is necessary to advise me of this, 4 weeks prior to last lesson.
mssusanpiano.blogspot.com:
I will keep everyone updated on my monthly blog informing student’s of any studio changes, recital information, current fine art events, composer of the month, SBC (Susan’s Book Club recommendations) and practicing suggestions. There are also piano games, and music freebies on this site.
Communication:
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at mssusankmusik_piano@msn.com. I teach over many student’s a week, and is very hard to contact me by phone. If you need to talk with me leave a message and I’ll respond as quickly as possible. Please remember that I work Monday-Thursday 8:00-6:30. Please limit calls to these hours unless it is an emergency. No calls will be answered or returned on Saturday or Sunday.
Postlude:
I’m excited to start a new piano year with your child, what a wonderful opportunity your child is going to have by adding music in their lives. My love of music and children is evident in my studio. I’m dedicated and committed to help every student succeed in his or her musical abilities.
I have read and I understand this studio policy.
Student Signature__________________________________________
Parent Signature___________________________________________
Monday, August 8, 2011
MUSIC BOOK LIST!
MUSIC BOOKS FOR 2011-2012
YEAR 1
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (RED)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
BASTIEN FLASHCARDS
YEAR 2
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (BLUE)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
A DOZEN A DAY PREPARATORY BOOK
EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS COMPANY
JR. HANON/ALFRED PUBLISHING
BASTIEN FLASHCARDS (Don’t purchase if you already have)
SIGHT READING BOOK/RIGHT FROM THE START/LYNN FREEMAN OLSON
YEAR 3
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (GREEN)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
JR. HANON/ALFRED PUBLISHING (Don’t purchase if you already have)
#/b FLASHCARDS BY BASTIEN (Don’t purchase if you already have)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER AT 1st LESSON
YEAR 4
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (ORANGE)
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 1/EDNA MAY BURNAM/THE WILLIS MUSIC CO. (ORANGE)
ABOVE MENTIONED FLASHCARDS BY BASTIEN (Don’t purchase if you already have)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER AT 1st LESSON
ADDITIONAL SOLO BOOKS ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
YEAR 5
CELEBRATE PIANO REPERTOIRE BOOK 4 FJH Publication
CELEBRATE PIANO SOLOS BOOK 3 and 4 FJH Publication
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A. PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
L.D.S. CHURCH HYMNAL
YEAR 6
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A.PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
WORKBOOK BOOK 1
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE BOOKS AS ASSIGNED
L.D.S. HYMNAL/OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL (OPTIONAL)
YEAR 7
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A.PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
WORKBOOK BOOK 1
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE BOOKS ASSIGNED
L.D.S. HYMNAL/OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL (OPTIONAL)
JAZZ 1
(Jazz student needs to have completed 4th year)
THE EASY JAZZ PRIMER BY LEE EVANS
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION BY LEE EVANS
LEARN TO COMPOSE AND NOTATE MUSIC BY LEE EVANS
BLUES IMPROVISATIONS BY FABER AND FABER
LDS HYMNAL
TEEN
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
THEORY AND REPERTOIRE BOOKS ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
PATTERN PLAY 1 and 2 Akiko and Forrest Kinney
L.D.S. HYMNAL OR OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL(OPTIONAL)
ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A 3 RING BINDER, PENCIL, PENCIL CASE AND MUSIC TO EACH LESSON….Colored Pencils and thumb drive are optional….
YEAR 1
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (RED)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
BASTIEN FLASHCARDS
YEAR 2
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (BLUE)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
A DOZEN A DAY PREPARATORY BOOK
EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS COMPANY
JR. HANON/ALFRED PUBLISHING
BASTIEN FLASHCARDS (Don’t purchase if you already have)
SIGHT READING BOOK/RIGHT FROM THE START/LYNN FREEMAN OLSON
YEAR 3
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (GREEN)
CARL FISCHER PUBLISHING
JR. HANON/ALFRED PUBLISHING (Don’t purchase if you already have)
#/b FLASHCARDS BY BASTIEN (Don’t purchase if you already have)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER AT 1st LESSON
YEAR 4
DISCOVERIES
ACTIVITIES
SOLOS
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON MUSIC PATHWAY SERIES (ORANGE)
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 1/EDNA MAY BURNAM/THE WILLIS MUSIC CO. (ORANGE)
ABOVE MENTIONED FLASHCARDS BY BASTIEN (Don’t purchase if you already have)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER AT 1st LESSON
ADDITIONAL SOLO BOOKS ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
YEAR 5
CELEBRATE PIANO REPERTOIRE BOOK 4 FJH Publication
CELEBRATE PIANO SOLOS BOOK 3 and 4 FJH Publication
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A. PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
L.D.S. CHURCH HYMNAL
YEAR 6
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A.PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
WORKBOOK BOOK 1
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE BOOKS AS ASSIGNED
L.D.S. HYMNAL/OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL (OPTIONAL)
YEAR 7
SCALES, CHORDS, ARPEGGIOS AND CADENCES WILLARD A.PALMER/ALFRED PUBLISHING
WORKBOOK BOOK 1
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE BOOKS ASSIGNED
L.D.S. HYMNAL/OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL (OPTIONAL)
JAZZ 1
(Jazz student needs to have completed 4th year)
THE EASY JAZZ PRIMER BY LEE EVANS
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION BY LEE EVANS
LEARN TO COMPOSE AND NOTATE MUSIC BY LEE EVANS
BLUES IMPROVISATIONS BY FABER AND FABER
LDS HYMNAL
TEEN
S/R BOOK ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
A DOZEN A DAY BOOK 2/EDNA MAY BURNHAM/THE WILLIS CO. (ORANGE)
THEORY AND REPERTOIRE BOOKS ASSIGNED BY TEACHER
PATTERN PLAY 1 and 2 Akiko and Forrest Kinney
L.D.S. HYMNAL OR OTHER CHURCH HYMNAL(OPTIONAL)
ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A 3 RING BINDER, PENCIL, PENCIL CASE AND MUSIC TO EACH LESSON….Colored Pencils and thumb drive are optional….
Monday, August 1, 2011
Fall Piano Begins August 29th....
KEEP IT SIMPLE....So with that said, I would like 5 things for the students to bring to their first lesson on the 29th. Act now so they will have all materials. 1. 3 ring binder...2. pencil.....3. All books/flashcards listed for age group... 4. 10 slips of manuscript paper you can find on the web and print it off...5. A piano bag to hold above mentioned items in...GROUP LESSON TIMES AND DATES ARE: MONDAY.... 5th Year: 3:30-4:30 HUNTER, JONAH, CONNOR, 4:30-5:30 NATHAN, AMMON, CARTER... TUESDAY...1st Year: 4:00-5:15 and 3rd Year 5:15-6:45 WEDNESDAY...2nd Year 4:15-5:45 THURSDAY...4th year 5:30-6:45....COST WILL BE $50.00 a month with a $40.00 Registration Fee for each child, due by the first lesson..I will attach a studio policy to each student's first lesson materials which should be returned the following week. It also will be simple to read and understand. Our first recital is still being configured....More on that later....Composer of the month will be JS Bach (see information on the right) Crystals will still be given and group lesson will also be once a month where they will be able to purchase prizes with their crystals. The first group lesson will be the week of September 19th. Monday 5th year 4-5:30, Teen 5:30-7:00, Tuesday 2nd year 4-5:30, 3rd year 5:30-7:00, Wednesday 1st year 4:15-5:30 and 4th year 5:30-7:00....GROUP LESSON INCLUDES ENSEMBLES....Make sure your child has their part ready to perform at the group lesson times. I will also provide one private lesson for all group students each semester. SIgn up for your child's private lesson ASAP. They will be given on Wednesday mornings between 7 and 7:30AM.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
SUMMER PIANO!
DATES AND TIMES FOR SUMMER GROUP PIANO....The last lesson for the Spring Semester will be tMay 31st. The following dates and times will be for my Summer Group lessons....
June 22nd, July 6th, 13th, 20, 27th with the final performance and swim/pizza party being held on August 10th at 11-2PM...
4th year 9-10, 3rd year 10-11, 2nd year 11-12, pre-piano 1-2, and 1st year 2-3...Private lessons for teens will be assigned as needed....The cost for the lessons will be $85.00...
It is very crucial to keep your children going through the summer....I will be assigning the Fall Sport's music so they will be well prepared in October for their celebration...Also this will be a incredible time to review and reinforce concepts from the previous years of music lessons...That is my goal this summer to REVIEW, REINFORCE and RENEW music education...I will be attending workshops this summer in Kenosha Wisconsin, and Las Vegas Nevada and then I will be teaching in Edmond Oklahoma, digital pianos. These workshops are extremely expensive, but I believe that I need to refresh and re-evaluate my teaching each summer.
I AM ALWAYS A STUDENT!....Thus saying this that is why my lessons in the summer are so sporadic. If the dates and times do not work with your summer schedule let me know asap so we can work a few lessons in with your child.
June 22nd, July 6th, 13th, 20, 27th with the final performance and swim/pizza party being held on August 10th at 11-2PM...
4th year 9-10, 3rd year 10-11, 2nd year 11-12, pre-piano 1-2, and 1st year 2-3...Private lessons for teens will be assigned as needed....The cost for the lessons will be $85.00...
It is very crucial to keep your children going through the summer....I will be assigning the Fall Sport's music so they will be well prepared in October for their celebration...Also this will be a incredible time to review and reinforce concepts from the previous years of music lessons...That is my goal this summer to REVIEW, REINFORCE and RENEW music education...I will be attending workshops this summer in Kenosha Wisconsin, and Las Vegas Nevada and then I will be teaching in Edmond Oklahoma, digital pianos. These workshops are extremely expensive, but I believe that I need to refresh and re-evaluate my teaching each summer.
I AM ALWAYS A STUDENT!....Thus saying this that is why my lessons in the summer are so sporadic. If the dates and times do not work with your summer schedule let me know asap so we can work a few lessons in with your child.
Monday, April 11, 2011
NO CELEBRATION ON JUNE 4th....Piano Olympics...NO LESSONS MAY 2-6th...NEW GROUP LESSON DATES FOR MAY!
I have decided not to have the June 4th Sports celebration...There is not enough time to have the students prepare... I have many ideas for this celebration so I will save the Sports theme for our October celebration...1st year students will still be having a short celebration in June.... I will post dates and times for this later...HOWEVER, I would like you to help your child set up a time to perform a Hymn or Primary song either in Church or in front of family and friends for the final celebration/performance of the year... This will be a good experience for them to serve others. Piano Olympic testing will be held held during the next month to see how well your child has embraced the musical concepts they have been taught this year... Please help them study for the test... LAST WEEK OF LESSONS MAY 30th! MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY LESSONS WILL BE MADE UP ON TUESDAY the 31st from 9-10:30AM for the 4th year group....I WILL BE TEACHING ALL GROUP LESSONS on TUESDAY May 31st instead of the prior week May 24th. The week of May 24th will be regular lessons....(SCHOOL WILL BE OUT THEN SO WE CAN HAVE THESE LESSONS DURING THE DAY, SO REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS....) Group times for TUESDAY the 31st will be AS FOLLOWS ...2nd year 11-12:30, 3rd year 1:15-2:45, 1st year 3:00-4:30 and Teen group will be from 5:00-6:30...AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE GROUP LESSONS FOR THEIR OLYMPIC TESTING, 100% PRACTICE, MOST IMPROVED, AND MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT....Please remind your chid to bring their crystals....THIS WILL BE THEIR LAST DAY OF THE MUSIC STORE BEFORE THE NEXT SEMESTER...
WHAT A FIESTA! EY, EY, EY!
OLE! WELL DONE STUDENTS! I have never heard a better celebration of songs! The songs and the way you performed them were full of excitement and energy. The sounds were incredible....Many people have complimented me for an absolutely top notched celebration...Not to mention Andrew....He was over the top with joy hearing the songs from his brother land....He has been trying to play all of the songs you performed! YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF! Thank you parents and students for a job well done!
Monday, March 7, 2011
OLE' ARGENTINA, A WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION OF SONG!
OLE’ ARGENTINA
When; Friday, April 1st....
4:30-5:30 pm
2nd/4th Year groups, Kayla, Austin, Ashley, Ciera, Levi
6:00-7:00 pm
3rd Year, Mikaela, Alexa, Brielle, Andrew, Renae, Tanner Teruyo
Ashley, and Austin…
FOOD: Bring a Spanish Food or Treat….Be creative…
WHERE: Piano Gallery
DRESS: WEAR LIGHT BLUE YELLOW AND WHITE ARGENTINA’S COLOR’S…
When; Friday, April 1st....
4:30-5:30 pm
2nd/4th Year groups, Kayla, Austin, Ashley, Ciera, Levi
6:00-7:00 pm
3rd Year, Mikaela, Alexa, Brielle, Andrew, Renae, Tanner Teruyo
Ashley, and Austin…
FOOD: Bring a Spanish Food or Treat….Be creative…
WHERE: Piano Gallery
DRESS: WEAR LIGHT BLUE YELLOW AND WHITE ARGENTINA’S COLOR’S…
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
GET AFTER IT!
ARE YOU GOING TO BE READY FOR ANDREW'S WELCOME HOME SPANISH CELEBRATION! Remember it's April 1st, at the Piano Gallery! GET AFTER IT! I would like very much for all songs to be memorized....
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