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Practice Environment 2

(checklist 2 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on a series of checklists to help you and your student examine your practice process.  Practice is the most time consuming part of learning the instrument, and the part …

Practice Environment 1

(checklist 1 of 6 from the article A Healthy Practice Environment) Instead of an article, this month I would like to pass on a series of checklists to help you and your student examine your practice process.  Practice is the most time consuming part of learning the instrument, and the …

Website: San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony for Kids website has lots of fun, interactive games that review basic music concepts. Highlights: Music Lab featuring 9 different games that explore pitch, harmony, rhythm, and other foundational music concepts Entertaining graphics, animations, and characters Instruments of the Orchestra section with descriptions and photos of the …

Lending Library

(The Lending Library posts are intended to highlight an item that I have purchased for my studio library.  I am happy to …

December Suzuki Quote

Success breeds success.  –Shinichi Suzuki A feeling of true accomplishment motivates ongoing effort.  Succeeding in one small step at a time provides …

Sharing Talent 4

(part 4 of 4 from the article Sharing Talent with Others) How can I prepare my child for a more formal recital? Practice …

Calendar Reminder

Christmas Break starts next week!  No lessons from Monday, December 21 through Sunday, January 3.  Lessons resume on Monday, January 4.  Merry …

Sharing Talent 3

(part 3 of 4 from the article Sharing Talent with Others)  How can I help my student enjoy performing? Some kids will always …

Sharing Talent 2

(part 2 of 4 from the article Sharing Talent with Others) Why is my student reluctant to play for others? Obviously there are …

Website: The Well Balanced Pianist

The Well Balanced Pianist is a webpage featuring an explanation of correct piano posture and before and after photos showing piano players …