Great lessons today, y'all! Kate Wow! I am so happy to have a student like you! You practiced consistently what I instructed last week and you improved dramatically (go figure;). It is also very nice you like the same music as I do! :) Jeffrey You followed through with the 30 minute/day practice challenge, and it showed! Remember to read the instructions in [...]
Good lessons everyone, today! Other than the same old mantra ~ "practice, practice, practice", remember to MOVE to the 'strong beats' of the particular rhythmic feel of every piece you play! Abby Ah, another step forward ~ a notebook for me to write in to document your homework, what to work on each week! This way, your parents (*wink, *wink) [...]
Awesome lessons all of you pianist protégés! Same old general advice ~ practice makes perfect. It's tried and true! Caelen You were tired today! Too much movie watching. I could tell that you did practice during the week, though. Getting a good sleep is just as important to learning as is going to school! Ahaan I see a budding composer in [...]
Good lessons, today, guys! Although, some of you did practice/research, some had ants in their pants, or something? Must be the moon! Abby Yes, your grandmother explained it well. You were sick for a week and, upon getting better, just couldn't stop giggling! Hopefully, you get to practice this week, and are more focused next lesson. You were a hoot, though! Samuel Note-reading, my friend! [...]
The second half of the school year has set in. Don't forget to practice! You are all doing so well! Caelen Great job, today/this past week! You're a bright one, my fine young sir. Keep it up! Ahaan Wow. Tell stories with your music! Be DRAMATIC! Make people laugh, cry, FEEL EMOTION. That's what music is all about :) Gerardo [...]
Great job in the lessons, piano peeps, though all of you could have practiced more. Keep the new year's momentum, and your progress will accelerate! Abby The above said, even without much practicing, your understanding of note-reading and HAND FORMATION improved dramatically over last week. So, imagine where you might be if you did practice at least 15 minutes a [...]
Awesome job in the lessons today. Everyone! Caelen You're a clever one, my dear sir. Just keep it up, and remember, the more you practice, the better you get! Ahaan You want to be a song-writer! Right up my alley (I am one, too). Bring a poem of yours next week, and we will craft a melody to it! Gerardo [...]
Awesome job, again, this week, guys! You are all really improving! Abby Whoa, some girl is on fire! Your breakthrough last lesson has proved to be true. And, you practiced more because of it! Keep this up, and you'll be performing concertos in no time if you want! Samuel Moving onto the next level. You practiced consistently and thoughtfully this past [...]
Great piano return to the new year, veteran piano peeps, YOU PRACTICED over the holidays! And, great new start for my beginners! WELCOME! Caelen I forgot to mention, buy a notebook that I can write in during each lesson for a reminder of what and how to practice for the following week. And, yes, practice at least 5 minutes a day [...]
Happy New Year, excelling piano folks! Great start to the new year with great lessons, all of you! Now, if you keep up this momentum, who knows where you will be by the end of June! Abby New book, the Grand Staff, playing with both hands! I'm very excited to see where your progress may be in the next little [...]