Olympic Testing! Group Graduation Party!

Parents,
Just a note to let you know that your child will be taking a theory test called PIANO OLYMPICS!
This is a way for me to analyze what your child learned as far as theory during their year of study.  I will help the child prepare in class for the test, and ask you to remind them to study at home as well.  Also remind them to review scales, arpeggios, M5FP's, and note flashes.  They will be tested on these as well.  
I will be giving a trophy to anyone that get's 100% on their theory test at the final group graduation party at the end of May.  I will also be giving trophy's for 100 days of practice, hand shape, curved fingers, rhythms, and various other things that need to be recognized.
Be sure to mark your calendars for their group lessons in May....I know it's a busy time of year!  I am so glad I had the final recital in February!  I have 6 graduations in 3 weeks time.  Jim and I have completed 2 last Friday and Saturday....We have 2 this Friday, and 2 the following week.  We are going crazy!
I will not be teaching on the 18th of May...This is Brigham's graduation...If you have any questions please email me ASAP...If the days and times are not compatible to your schedule, please email me and I will give you some alternate dates your child can come.

Las Vegas MTNA Music Teachers National Convention

WOW!  Such interesting new techniques and exercises I've learned today.  How to memorize more effectively, why music is so good for your brain, correct practice, repetition in practice, recreational music making, Russian Technique, master classes....It's only been half a day, and I'm so excited to use  new ideas in the studio... LOOK OUT KIDDOS!

SPRING BREAK GROUP LESSONS...

PLEASE LOOK AT THE GROUP LESSONS ON RIGHT TO KNOW WHEN YOU SHOULD COME TO GROUP LESSONS ON MONDAY MARCH 30TH....

FROZEN RECITAL...THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH....PIANO GALLERY

It will be a cold recital on  THURSDAY February 26th...full of slippery fingers and frozen memories!!! NOT!
Students will plunge into their FROZEN recital with warm hearts and hands to make this recital an event to remember.  Mark the date on your calendar and let me know which recital your child would like to perform in within the next few weeks.  4-5:30pm, or 5:45-7:30pm...Help your child through slippery passages of music so they  don't freeze when performing...Have your child make some snowflakes to decorate the hall... They can dress in frozen gear if they would like to be ready to play in the snow!  It will be a winter celebration of beautiful music!!!

Christmas Joy! MUSIC!

What a fun season to enjoy the many musical venues.  We will be having our Christmas Celebrations on the week of the 15th!
Please help your child learn their ensemble parts for the celebrations.
 I am excited for our FROZEN recital in the Spring.  Date is still pending!!!....
My daughter is having her baby the 3rd week of February.  No lessons this week.  (Presidents Day, Feb. 16th-18th)...
Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR...
Lessons will resume the week of the 5th.
Love you all!

RECITAL NOVEMBER 10th FRIDAY

HEY EVERYBODY!  The recital is the 7th!  Please work extra hard to be prepared.  Play with your metronome and music 4 measures at a time 3 times each measured section until hole in one!  Remember LEGATO, STACCATO, PHRASING, DYNAMICS, STEADY BEAT, NOTES....WORK HARD!