Hannah Greiner

B.Sc (UBC), ARCT (RCM)

Born in New Westminster, BC, Hannah first began piano lessons at 4. When she began learning piano pedagogy, she discovered her passion in life – teaching music! She enjoys sharing her love of music with her students in patient and creative ways, and continues to strive to learn how to motivate and inspire her students.

Hannah has been teaching piano for over 8 years, and her students have received First Class Honours with Distinction in RCM Examinations.

She believes that to become a better teacher, she must continue to learn, and has recently begun learning how to play the harp.

Hobbies: attending concerts, reading, playing WOW and Nintendo Wii

Musical influences: Serena Ryder, Alicia Keys, William Joseph, Chopin

Favourite food: Noodles

Least favourite food: Fennel

Favourite music: Muse

Favourite song: Butterflies and Hurricanes

Favourite movie: Up

Favouirite movie music: Hanna, Ratatouille

Favourite musical theatre/opera: La Boheme

Best quote from your teacher: Try again

Favourite quote: A dwarf sitting on the shoulders of the giant may see even further than the giant

Favourite book: LOTR

Best thing about teaching at ABC: getting to share music together!

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Hannah’s homework Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Hello piano explorers and parents

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. A reminder that I am away for the next two weeks, so subbing for me is Timothy Bartsch. (Click on his name to check out his great profile!).

Dany

Do 5-finger warm-ups (for about 2-5 min) before starting to play your songs. Start from the beginning, like we did today, and slowly work your way to the latest song, River Road. Review the chords for Stay with Me.

Veda

Nice choice of Ode to Joy for the recital! Start hands together, count silently, and work on the quick E-F-E section. Try not to tense up when you play these as it slows your fingers down. Keep the “fairy” under your hand. You can play River Road if you have time this week.

Alyssa

In Cowboy Song Medley continue onto the next part of the song. Your Turkey in the Straw is making progress. Be careful not to rush the quarter notes. In Little Sonatina, you’re almost there! Continue to polish it and make it really smooth and flowing. Also, start Silent Night in your book.

Eduardo

Your When the Saints and Star Spangled Banner are improving. Aim to find the LH chords quickly to get the song flowing. In Star Spangled, continue to refine the rhythm. Listen to the examples below to get a sense of the final outcome (they are played at a slower tempo so you can hear the rhythm clearly, and play along if you like).