Great practicing and lessons as always, girls! Keep it up!! Alex Wow, you took my suggestion for real! You made it to the end of your first book! But, before we start on the second, best to perfect the pieces I assigned this week. Steady tempo, moving to the rhythm, dynamics. You know the drill! Kate You had a well-deserved [...]
Excellent job today, guys! See reminders for what to focus on below. Georgiana Terrific first lesson (with me)! Remember how we practiced -- just the R.H. (not with just the song we worked in the lesson, but others you are playing as well), at a slower tempo, MOVE to the character of the piece's rhythm while listening to the sound your [...]
Merry whatever, y'all!!! Remember, this school break is a great time to practice, so please, make use of it!! Caelen Great lesson, today! Remember, a 'rhythm mistake' is just as bad as getting the wrong note. In fact, it's worse! So, keeping a steady tempo, always looking a few notes ahead to see what's coming up to give yourself time [...]
Great semester you guys! Have a great holiday, and remember, now you have time to practice!!! (wink, wink, wink;) Ahaan Remember ~ notes that are different are to be connected, unless otherwise indicated (eg. if it's a staccato)! The good posture and 'claw-like' hands and high wrists/elbows out slipped a little this week, so try to make it a habit [...]
Super job well done, today, guys! Keep it up! Caelen You completed one piece, and your music reading/keeping the tempo is getting better, but your focus when learning a new(ish) piece should be a lot better! You're a smart boy, you're not fooling anyone. Alex Your music reading is getting better! Try to move your body as you play. It makes [...]
Awesome job today, and practice this week, y'all! Ahaan You really turned over a new leaf since you came back from India, my boy! Are you doing the 30 minute challenge (every day)? If you do, you'll be playing concerti in no time! Looking forward to the recital tomorrow!! Mazin Remember to write out the remaining counts (for every bar) [...]
Great job, today, guys! See homework/reminders below. Caelen Your note-reading, keeping a steady tempo is improving, WHEN you concentrate at the task at hand! Keeping the 'rhythm train' steadily going is key to a successful performance. Alex Though you were quite tired today, you did try your best, so an 'A' for effort! Keep your wrist high and the 'rhythm train' steadily [...]
Fantastic lessons, today, guys! See homework/reminders on what to focus on below. Ahaan You curved your thumbs!!! Your hand/finger position and posture is consistently better now. Your fortes (playing loud) could be louder -- your fingers will get stronger the more you exercise them! Practice improvising as well every practice session. Remember, anything goes, as long as you tell a [...]
Great job, again, girls!!! Keep it up! Alex Remember to keep your wrists HIGH, and your hand form/fingers like a claw. Also, try to keep a steady tempo as you play. It doesn't matter how slow you practice, as long as it's STEADY. Kate Remember, we play with our WHOLE BODY, not just our fingers. Articulating keys on your fingertips [...]
Super job today, guys! Caelen Great lesson, today, young sir! Thinking about your first recital!! Remember, the goal of making a good performance is being able to play the piece from beginning to end, as correctly as possible, WITHOUT STOPPING! Also, keeping a steady tempo (most of the time). Ahaan The Ahaan train just keeps rollin'!!! So happy you're reading [...]