March Break – March 14 to 18
Yup! It’s time for a piano lesson break. No lessons next week, giving students plenty of bonus practice time! Remember that if you’re...
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Feb 14, 20161 min read
It’s Reading Week…
…which means no regular lessons this week as I try to do more PhD work and get over my cold and fever. I hope you enjoy Family Day....
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Dec 20, 20151 min read
Happy Holidays!
It’s been another few months of learning more about and from my students. Yes, there’s been music-making, but what stands out more to me...
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Aug 18, 20151 min read
A New Lesson Year About to Start!
I’m bracing myself for an incredibly busy year as I get back to my PhD work while teaching, playing, and watching a fascinating baby grow...
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May 31, 20152 min read
House Music
On Saturday, May 23, we held the fourth annual Student Salon, an event I started so that my piano students could have a space to play...
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Nov 6, 20131 min read
Bouncing Cats – Uganda
Oops…didn’t mean to post this here. I meant it for another blog on which I gather interesting articles and videos for my research on...
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Aug 26, 20131 min read
Student Compositions
I’ve finally uploaded my students’ compositions at http://myrtlesmusicroom.com/studentcompositions! More to come so check back every once...
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Jan 21, 20134 min read
Practicing to Perform – Log #2
This one’s going to be a combined log from yesterday’s session and today’s. I was thinking that I needed to record myself in order to...
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Jan 19, 20132 min read
Practicing to Perform – Log #1
In my Adult Piano Pedagogy class, we have been asked to journal our performance prep process. So I thought I’d post it here, as it’s...
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Aug 13, 20122 min read
Music with your cupcakes?
Just recently finished recording Noël Coward’s “Zigeuner” for a short film written and directed by Sara Fenton. It’s called Cupcakes and...
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Mar 29, 20121 min read
In the midst of it all
Just returned from a full day of piano playing. Choir rehearsal ended at 9:20 p.m. and I just got home. It occurred to me on my walk...
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Jan 11, 20121 min read
Student Music Salon
Last December, the first Student Music Salon was held at my home studio on a sunny afternoon. It was a casual affair, showcasing student...
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