Our Piano Group this year had 6 people in it–3 boys and 3 girls.

Each person prepared a solo and at least one duet to play on the final concert. Most of the duets were handed out the first day of camp which meant they had 4 days to learn their part, learn how to play it with someone else, and get it read to perform. To prepare, we practiced these each day along with counting exercises, rhythm exercises/games, note-reading, and ear training.  Overall I believe everyone had a great time.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from the week.

Duets

Concentrating really hard

A fairly accurate class picture

I think they look happy

Resting

The Snake Charmer

Everyone's favorite part (besides treats)

Last weekend I was able to perform with my student Alex on a private recital in someone’s home. We performed the Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, 1st Mov’t by Bach and I thought  I’d share it with you.

Click on the link to see/hear our performance.

Dear Studio,

I began teaching Todd in February, knowing full well that he would be leaving at the end of the school year when his family moved to Texas. The time went so quickly and on Friday (May 25th) we had his Twinkle Graduation at my house. He played all the twinkles, the A Major Scale, and the A Arpeggio. If we’d had one more week he could have done Lightly Row as well…He has come so far so quickly!

When Todd first began his lessons he was very eager to “start playing,” not really wanting to take the time necessary to get his body organized or to really focus in on the details of what he was doing but once he began going down his checklist (feet, back, nose, violin, etc.) it was smooth sailing–I think once he was introduced to the bow division of Twinkle Theme he was able to add the notes immediately!

Well done Todd! We’ll miss you but wish you the best.

(Too bad I don’t have a picture with his face in it…But isn’t his bowhold beautiful?)

Todd Graduation Certificate

Hello Studio,