Oliver has completed his muscle memory learning the major pentatonic scales, the arpeggios and block chords! Great job, Oliver!
Month: February 2020
Rowan’s 1st composition

Rowan has completed his first composition entitled “Artic Storm”. He has written it for a contest in Piano Explorer magazine. His mother and I think it is outstandingly good! Best of luck, Rowan.
Della begins piano lessons!

We are so happy that Della has begun piano lessons here! Its going to be a great trip and we are looking forward to seeing lots of her accomplishments!
Madeline begins piano lessons here!

Madeline moved to ES and is continuing her music studies. Welcome, Madeline; we are glad you are here.
Oliver finishes a book!

Oliver has finished a Piano Pronto book with honors and is moving on! Great job, Oliver!
Mackenzie completes book

Mackenzie has completed Piano Pronto Movement One book and is advancing to more challenging work. Great job, Mack!
Kate’s birthday is today!

Happy 12th birthday, Kate!!
Rose completes book!

Rose not only practices her piano, she also has perfect coloring pages AND she is writing a song about playful penguins! What a great student!!
Kate finishes a book!

Kate completed Faber Lesson book three A! Good job, Kate.
February 2020 newsletter

There are piano lessons on President’s Day even though there is no school. Please tell me if you choose not to attend. There are also lessons on “snow” days; I will notify you if my hill has not been plowed, salted or sanded!
We are working hard on preparing for Keyboard Merit exams. Since I found out that high school graduation is on my original date, I am hoping for May 1st (Friday) or May 9th (Saturday).
There will be an opening for a student on Tuesdays at 4:00 beginning March 3rd.
Our Spring Recital is planned for Friday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. if Barbee Presbyterian Church is available.
Completing in January the One Minute Club requirements (recognizing all staff notes in one minute or less) were Liz Loar, Katelin Mansell, Levi Turner and Madyline Woods.
Completing books were Katelin Mansell and Champion Tribble and Bridget McCartney completed muscle memory (pentatonic scales, chords and arpeggios). Congratulations to all on their achievements.