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Kasia Young2021-08-04T04:46:10-04:00

M.Mus (Katowice)

Graduating with a Masters Degree in Music from the Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland, Kasia brings to ABC Music Academy over 20 years of teaching experience. A warm and patient teacher, Kasia moved to Toronto 18 years ago where she has been an accomplished teacher in numerous music schools. She has taught individual and group lessons to students of all ages and all levels of piano. Besides preparing for RCM exams, festivals and music competitions, Kasia teaches composition and counterpoint, and helps each student develop their own personal style. Whether you wish to learn pop, classical, jazz, or contemporary, Kasia is a teacher who can help you achieve your music goals!

Every student is unique, and Kasia customizes each lesson to focus on the specific needs of the individual. Kasia keeps a healthy balance between the creative part of the lesson and learning the craft itself, and incorporates ear training and sight reading into each lesson. Working for years in the digital editing of the Symphony Orchestra in Poland for radio broadcasts, and also performing in various group ensembles, she brings vast experience to the art of teaching.

The enjoyment of making music can be contagious, and highly addictive. As believed through the centuries, music, not only as an art form, but as a science, helps students in many areas of life and keeps them mentally healthy and happy. The journey through each level and every lesson is a fun and satisfying adventure, both to the student and for Kasia. She looks forward to meeting you!

Hobbies:  Traveling, Exploring Nature, Cooking, Conversation

Musical influences:  Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Knapik

Favourite food:  Everything

Least favourite food:  None

Favourite music:  Classical, Funk, Jazz, Contemporary

Favourite song:  Too many to mention

Favourite movie:  Buffalo 66

Favouirite movie music:  The Living Sea

Favourite musical theatre/opera:  Hair

Best quote from your teacher:  Stop practicing and go for a walk

Favourite quote:  All you need is love

Favourite book:  Ubik, by Philip K. Dick

Best thing about teaching at ABC:  My students, and the relaxing atmosphere

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Homework for the Week of Nov 1-Nov 6

Hello all! Awesome work this week; keep it up! Please see below for your homework suggestions.

Klara

Allegro: Practice playing, paying attention to the dynamics
Elephant Ride: practice playing, naming the notes aloud as you play

Recommended practice time: 10mins a day, 4-5 days

Emet

Fandango: watch out for the 2nd ending, and pay close attention to the chord changes
Hey Jude: practice pg 1-3 hands together and pg 4 hands separately, focusing on slow, accurate practice

Recommended practice time: 15 mins a day, 4-5 days

Nathalia

Morning: practice playing the first page
Campbells are Coming: Here is the version you can print out (notice that the 2nd page is different from your book)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q1xFDECrqryBIgjWST2rggz__2w9HvGd/view?usp=sharing

Recommended practice time: 15 mins a day, 4-5 days

Kollel

Sonatina Mvt 1: practice full piece, extra focus on smooth legato in bar 21, 33; watch out for your rhythm in bars 54-56, bar 82 spend some extra time on it working out the timing of the LH
Sonatina Mvt 2: practice hands separately
E minor scale and triads

Recommended practice time: 20 mins a day, 4-5 days

Renaud

Elephant Ride: practice playing, naming the notes aloud while you play

Recommended practice time: 10 mins a day, 4-5 days

Carmen

Detective Agency: practice playing hands together, start thinking about when it is staccato vs legato

Recommended practice time: 10 mins a day, 4-5 days

See you next time!

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