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By Products of taking piano lessons

The vast majority of my students won't go on to become professional musicians in any sense of the word (teaching, performing, composing, etc.) but will not only become adults that will hopefully have an outlet for stress be being able to play piano in leisure time. In piano lessons, they learn...... -They learn the skills necessary to have discipline to see a project through to the end -They learn important problem-solving skills and the use of  creativity  in effective problem-solving skills, a skill necessary for a successful leader -They get the undivided, one-on-one attention of a caring adult for 30 or 45 minutes per week. While it's not much, it's something that kids really appreciate. No matter the age, students some to me and sometimes they just need to talk about whatever is on their mind. I let them, listen, and respond. And then once they vent they are able to concentrate on the music and leave the studio feeling refreshed. -They learn how to act under pressu...
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Certificate of Merit year 2019 results

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Congratulations to CM2019 students! CM2019 results - CMTop5Scholarship receiver - Zara, Casey, Tannush, Jade, Mia (will start July 2019) Last year was - Zara, Sara, Zane, Abhi, Leah (will discontinue July 2019) Special Congratulations to Ayushi, Jared and Jade for completing CM Level 10 (Advanced). It is not easy!!! Thank you for being dedicated students! State Honor for Ayushi Casey Jade Mei Mia Shyanne Tannush Teddy Zara Branch Honor for Mia and Jade Advanced Medallion - Jade Hi Teacher Sue, Joyce and I believe that if it’s not for you, we don’t think Jade can reach this accomplishment.  This is why we know Mei will be the same. So, thank you for your dedication and hard work. It takes a special kind of person to do what you do and our family is blessed to find your business card in 99 ranch more than a decade ago. As discussed, we will have Jade continue on with Piano.  Joyce and I are a...
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SUMMER VACATION, A PIANO STUDENTS’ ENEMY

The advantages of taking summer lessons: Students are not in school, and there is more time to practice on the piano.  If summer break is only 2 months long, the improvement in skills on the piano should feel like 4 months. No worry about skill atrophy. The disadvantages of taking summer vacation: Skill atrophy during the summer.  Students typically fall behind by about a month from where they left off at the beginning of the summer.  Your teacher has to start from materials learned in May and slowly review them. The teacher will try very hard to bring the student back to their previous level of proficiency, but the experience will be frustrating for students.  The teacher has to help the student stumble through things that they used to play with ease, having to re-teach old things without demoralizing the student. Your piano progress will be 6 months behind those who stay for lessons during the summer months.  Those who stay are “+4”, those who take ...
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