Hello!
Some days are just down right better than others! I am human and believe it or not, I get frustrated just like everyone else. Well, today I have had to deal with a piano frustrating issue. Nothing bad, nothing difficult - just challenging.
But this not the point of this post... The point of this post is about how when one door closes another one opens. This post is about how all things happen for a reason. So imagine my pleasant surprise when I received a message from another piano teacher who blogs that SHE posted about my blog article in HER blog article! It simply made my day! Which is perfect timing since I start my first lesson for the day in 20 minutes! I needed a little piano boost and this fellow piano teacher unknowlingly just did so!
http://www.mylightmusic.com/1/post/2013/01/songs-to-cheer-the-heart.html
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Practice
Here is an interesting perspective...
Research has proven that students who practice after their lesson on the exact same day will retain 95% of what they learned from the lesson. If the student waits until the next day to practice the retention drops to 70%, and the retention worsens for very day they miss practice between lessons.
Research has proven that students who practice after their lesson on the exact same day will retain 95% of what they learned from the lesson. If the student waits until the next day to practice the retention drops to 70%, and the retention worsens for very day they miss practice between lessons.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Upcoming Nursing Home Recital
Hello!
For those of you who have been following our studio over the years, you already know that I love to have our students perform on the piano at nursing homes. Well, our move to New England has changed many things about our lives but it has not how I feel about nursing home piano recitals!
I strongly believe that playing the piano for nursing home residents is therapeutic for the residents. It is an inter-generational activity that is enjoyed by all! It is a great opportunity for younger students to be exposed to nursing home settings. It is a fantastic chance for pianists to understand how playing the piano for others can be philanthropic. It is a great way for the elderly residents to help the piano students by giving them the chance to practice performing in front of others! The residents are always so very complimentary and kind. It is truly a confidence booster for the students.
So, my own Grant & Ellie are practicing their pieces for our 1st nursing home recital in Sudbury! Grant & I are working on a duet! Our duet is called "Building a Snow Fort". Stay tuned!
For those of you who have been following our studio over the years, you already know that I love to have our students perform on the piano at nursing homes. Well, our move to New England has changed many things about our lives but it has not how I feel about nursing home piano recitals!
I strongly believe that playing the piano for nursing home residents is therapeutic for the residents. It is an inter-generational activity that is enjoyed by all! It is a great opportunity for younger students to be exposed to nursing home settings. It is a fantastic chance for pianists to understand how playing the piano for others can be philanthropic. It is a great way for the elderly residents to help the piano students by giving them the chance to practice performing in front of others! The residents are always so very complimentary and kind. It is truly a confidence booster for the students.
So, my own Grant & Ellie are practicing their pieces for our 1st nursing home recital in Sudbury! Grant & I are working on a duet! Our duet is called "Building a Snow Fort". Stay tuned!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Our power is back on...
Our power is back on after a 6 1/2 hour break. All lessons will take place as scheduled today!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Piano Myths
http://www.davidnevue.com/pianomyths.htm
Check out this link above about piano myths! I found it to be a good read!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sheet Music Sale
Happy Monday!
A great way to start off the first full week in the New Year is to stock up on music to help you with your resolutions to play more music! My favorite on-line store is having a great sale on the Faber books I use during lessons. Check out www.sheetmusicplus.com to take advantage of their sale!
A great way to start off the first full week in the New Year is to stock up on music to help you with your resolutions to play more music! My favorite on-line store is having a great sale on the Faber books I use during lessons. Check out www.sheetmusicplus.com to take advantage of their sale!
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