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Life in the bigger “Box”
Today was day 3 of classes at the new studio location. (17 Goshen St.) What a wonderful place to welcome students and parents, and what a wonderful place to work! I am thrilled to be teaching in such a spacious, professional, yet “homey” environment. The biggest pay off for the last 3 weeks of exhausting…
On the beat
Is your child having a hard time keeping a steady beat? When playing ensemble in class, are they struggling to stay in time? Difficulty in keeping a beat is relatively uncommon in my studio these days due to earlier exposure to formal music classes. Most of my new keyboard students have attended one or more…
A “note” about Christmas
Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. When I reflect on Christmases past, some of my fondest memories are anchored by those well loved Christmas carols. Not just hearing them, but sharing them. As a very young…
The music lives forever
My Nana wasn’t a famous musician. She didn’t perform in front of a crowd. Her works were never published…in fact, she never wrote one song. She wasn’t acknowledged in music periodicals or mentioned in entertainment news. My Nana’s music has reached many, none the less, and will live on indefinitely. It will spread like wild flowers…
Growing pains at the bench
Growing pains. They are part of the maturing process. They can be physical in nature but many times they are emotional. Even more painful is watching your child or student work their way through the inevitable discomfort of growth. Yet, looking back on my career, it is the moments after unrest that hold the greatest of victories. Early…
Summertime Fun at the Bench (when you can’t be at the beach)
We are at the halfway point now. July has been enjoyed and August is here ready to offer more summer fun! It is a great time to pay a visit to the lonely ivories and do a little review to ensure a smooth transition into the recommencement of lessons once September hits. Maybe you have…