Awesome job today, everyone! I know all of you are going to be busy celebrating or camping, but do try to use this time to practice more if you can. You do not have to be at school! Abby Though you only practiced 'Jingle Bells' this week, you did retain the gains you've made. Do not take your talent for granted! You [...]
Awesome lessons, today, you two! Here is what to remember to focus on for this week ~ Ahaan We had fun experimenting with different keyboard sounds, today! Your finger work/hand formation is looking better. Try to figure out songs you hear/like on the piano, using more than one finger, Ahaan. Gerardo Keep your eyes on the page, scanning for note, what fingers to [...]
Coming along, pianists-in-the-making! Here's a reminder for what to ~ *work* ~ on for this week: Abby Dear Abby, fabulous job! Imagine, how your progress accelerated with just one concentrated practice this past week, where you might be upon many such sessions every week!? Samuel Same goes for you, bud. And, do not forget to MOVE to a piece's rhythm while you play! Rhythm = motion [...]
Great job, today, all of you guys! Good luck with your performances tomorrow, Gerardo and Maz! Ahaan Whoa! Good work this week. Learning to play a song with more than one finger! Now, try to play that song, and any other piece you learn, with relaxed hands, high wrists, and good posture at the piano! Mazin The speed of your [...]
Excellent work this past week, piano peeps! Here is a reminder of what to focus on this week ~ Abby Beautiful hand position and your finger articulation is coming along. Now, remember, to MOVE to the rhythm/style of the piece you are playing! You are doing fantastic! Samuel Good call on changing your recital piece! Don't forget to MOVE to the [...]
Great effort today, fellow pianists! Here's your homework, what to remember this week ~ Gerardo Whoa! You said yourself, what regular practice can do! Great job, Gerardo. Keep this up, and you will be onto the next level in no time. Ahaan Watch videos of, be inspired by Glenn Gould. You'll find your way, Ahaan. Don't get discouraged. Mazin Though [...]
Excellent job, today, guys! Though, some of you could have practiced more, I applaud you all for really paying attention and giving a good effort in the lessons. Abby Best lesson yet, Abby! 6 or 7 new songs! Please, don't get discouraged, the best is yet to come! Samuel Remember, practicing 15, or even 5 minutes each day yields better [...]
Great job today, guys, all of you! Remember, it is not just how much you practice, but how you practice (quantity AND quality). Gerardo That being said, you could practice a lot more than you are practicing now, my dear sir. Remember to MOVE to the rhythm of the piece you are practicing/playing. Once you make a regular habit of [...]
Excellent job, today, guys! Though, you all could practice more...;) Abby Don't get down, dear! You are super talented, and once you start twinkling those keys like a budding pro, you will not want to miss a day without the piano! Samuel Always a pleasure teaching you, Samuel. Extraordinarily talented as well, I just wish piano didn't have to compete [...]
Yo, fellow budding musicians! Here's a reminder for what to practice/focus on this week: Gerardo You need to put more time and effort in during the week if you want to see results. Not only will the lessons be easier and a lot more fun, and you will enjoy practicing and playing the piano, but you will progress at a much [...]