What a lovely final lesson with you all! (See you online on Zoom for your make-up lesson on Monday night Julian). I've had the best time working with each of you and you've each taught me soooooo much :) Jadon This summer have fun using your online resources with the piano. I would encourage you to flip open a piano [...]
NOVA -Warmups (30 sec each) -New Warm Up Song: Enemy -8 on a hand -Singles; doubles; paradiddles -Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon) -Basic Beat -Level 5 - woohoo! Well done *Ride Pattern Exercise [...]
Hello Everybody, If you haven't yet confirmed your makeups for June 25, 26, and 30th, please do so now. CLICK HERE TO SEE MAKEUPS AND CONFIRM OR DECLINE TIMES. If you do not see your (or your child's name) listed, please use the 2-way text system at 226-799-4939. Remember make-ups do not carry over past the end of June. Thank [...]
Hi everyone, By now you have all heard that I won’t be returning as a regular teacher at ABC in the Fall of 2023. June will be my last month as I don’t have any students continuing through the summer. I wanted to let you all know that I have really enjoyed having each one of you as a student [...]
Just a reminder to please check the make-ups calendar and confirm or decline your make-ups for next week as soon as possible! Naiara Recommended minutes to practice: 10 + minutes a day What to practice: ”I Feel Pretty” to become as familiar with the song as you can be. How to practice it most effectively: Listen to the song over and over again [...]
Have an amazing last week of school! I'm very proud of all of you in all areas of life :) Liam *New* Entry of Gladiators. This is such a fun piece! Be really picky with the notes in the A section, as well as the articulation. The combo of smooth and bouncy notes is what brings this carnival vibe to [...]
Isla Recommended minutes to practice: 15 mins + a day What to practice: “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” placement How to practice it most effectively: As you practice the song, explore where you place the higher notes of the song. In class, we explored placement in different spots on our faces and in front of. Keep exploring this and let me [...]
Jadon Canon in C - Chord progression is I-V-vi-iii-IV-I-IV-V. Amazing work on the transposition. O Canada - keep plugging away. Ensure the melody is at the forefront of the sound, no matter which hand is playing it. Maybe I can hear it next week before summer! Grace Feel better this week! Explore Moment Musicale this week and focus on the [...]
NOVA -Warmups (30 sec each) -New Warm Up Song: Enemy -8 on a hand -Singles; doubles; paradiddles -Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon) -Basic Beat -Level 5 - woohoo! Well done *Ride Pattern [...]
Naira Recommended minutes to practice: At least ten minutes a day, if not more. What to practice: Practice your Italian for “Caro mio ben” and become more comfortable with the song. Learn “I Feel Pretty” How to practice it most effectively: For “Caro mio ben”, practice by listening to the phonetic track linked here and singing along with the piano track linked here. [...]