November 2020 Studio Newsletter

I hope that you all enjoyed a few days off this past week! My husband and I were able to have a mini vacation (without our children) in Banff and it was so great to see the mountains again!

Lessons will resume on Nov. 17/18 and I’m looking forward to seeing my students again! We will be starting some Christmas songs (yes, already!) because…..

Our CHRISTMAS RECITAL will be online (ZOOM) on Saturday, December 12th at 10am-11am! Please add this to your calendars! Invites will be emailed out soon with a zoom link to the meeting - please invite friends and family to share in our holiday celebration online!

October’s “PUMPKIN PRACTICE CHALLENGE!” was a great success! Congratulations to all the winners: Ciara, Averie, Everett, Carter, Maeve, Liam, Finley, Delainey, and Niklas! Please come and pick up your prizes if you haven’t yet.

This coming month in the studio:

• Composing (all levels)

• Chording using techniques from Tim Topham

• CHRISTMAS SONGS!

• Aural Skill development!

• more Games!

OCTOBER Review

• **Pumpkin Practice Challenge

• Fun Fall Music Theory worksheets in class

• GAMES!

• Aural Skill Practice

• Fall/Halloween pieces!

• Autumn Celebration Next Student Mini Concerts

Practicing: Let’s set the stage for amazing practice habits now!! BELOW is part 2 of a resource for parents with some tips and tricks that may help you discover the BEST time for practicing, the RIGHT AMOUNT of time for practicing and the most EFFICIENT way for your child(ren) to practice. And also, how YOU can be involved!

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIANO PRACTICE ... part 2....

3. Your children need lots of encouragement – Learning to read music and play the piano can be difficult; it can be discouraging... it can feel overwhelming. Your children (no matter what their age) need loads of encouragement. And not just verbal encouragement. You can show your children that you value their efforts by attending their recitals with enthusiasm, inviting friends and family to listen to them play, and taking the time to sit and listen to them practice with your undivided attention.

4. Your children need a home instrument that is enjoyable to play – Much of the pleasure from playing the piano comes from one’s ability to emote feeling, nuance and expression through music. Even young beginners will experience great satisfaction from making beautiful sounds.... so choose an instrument that gives them the best opportunity to make beautiful sounds. Guidance from your children’s teacher will help you find an affordable piano (don’t worry, there are many great and affordable options) that will give your children the tool they need to truly experience piano lessons. An investment in a good instrument protects the investment you are making in your children’s musical education.

https://www.teachpianotoday.com/2016/01/19/what-your-piano-parents-need-to-know-about-practice/