April 2024 "Mus"Letter

 Dear parents:

I stumble to this page - written by James Clear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/602116630169532/permalink/2051163435264837/

It talks about the difference between learning and practice. I think it is very relevant to piano. A teacher’s job is helping a student to “learn” piano, but she cannot help students to “practice”. Let’s stop thinking and start doing !!


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Duet with Casey

<<Dramatic Dance>> by Melody Bober

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/1077452196867962/

<<Pelican Rag>> by Melody Bober

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/4669435009947556/


Duet with Olivia

<<Ukrainian Bell Carol>>

Arranged by Brian Lockard

PS - DO NOT attempt this duet unless your student is better than you !!

HAHAHAHA

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/1158418202011124/


Solo by Kaden

<<Howl’s Moving Castle Theme Song>> by Joe Hisaishi

Thank you for sharing your passion of piano music with the world !!

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/924308622815623/


In History:

Four years ago, Mario, 4 years old. Today is his Lesson #20. He is reading music, play and sing the same time!! Bravo Mario!!!

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/10219044665322154/


Seven years ago, Ayushi played <<Remember When>> by Melody Bober:

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/10210344519103936/


Three years ago, Sue played <<Appalachian Trail>> for Steff, my hikerbabe !

https://www.facebook.com/1070913465/videos/10222053360657657/


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Certificate of Merit Piano Test News:

Congratulations to all students in CM test this year, we got a 100% passing rate as a team !! 

Congratulations to Casey for getting a “State Award”, good job !!


Now we are going to prepare for CM test that due in Feb of 2025: So far these students already partially prepared: 

Aiden B

Aiden K

Alexis

Alice

Alma

Kayden

Koji

Mario

Marius

Matt

Nikki L

Shang

Ziva


First video will be due June of 2024. If you are interested in taking piano test, please watch this 6 minutes explanation of what is CM test:

https://youtu.be/YrUnw8tmj9E?si=J8_J9edCiZkUX-u6

And if you like to enroll, please text Sue, thank you !!


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