Wednesday 4 December 2013

Winter Group Lesson

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14, 2013 Group Music Lesson at 10 a.m.

Please Note: Due to conflicting schedules we have moved this event to one week later than indicated on the calendar hand-outs. Our sincere apologies if it should cause any difficulties whatsoever.

for the kids:
This time is set aside for your child to participate with other music students and share his or her knowledge and skills. This is not intended to be a recital but is meant to help the students feel more familiar playing their music in a group setting with other people listening to them. It also gives them a sense of courtesy while they come to understand that others expect you to listen to them too.

The students will play a getting-to-know-you game then enjoy a small treat before we take to the studio.

for the parents:
You may pick up the kids between 11:15 - 11:30 depending on cash register line ups. This will give you some time to squeeze in Christmas Shopping, grab some Groceries, meet a friend for Coffee or Cocoa, or Fill up your Gas Tank at Costco. Remember, The Dollar Store, Shopper's Drug Mart and Long & McQuade are just around the corner.

Well, that's what I would probably do. What you do is up to you!

Remember, Saturday the 14th from 10 a.m. until 11:15.


Please be sure to send the kids' music and dictation books along.

Happy Shopping!

Why Practice, Practice, Practice - but I already said that (sigh) - makes Perfect...sense

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Things To Do Between Lessons

So, you are finished practicing your scales & exercises, your pieces, and have completed all the written work you were assigned. What do you do for the next 15 minutes of practice time? ;)

Once you have carefully practiced the above over and over, here are a few links that will keep your fingers hopping or your minds musically occupied until the next lesson.

Very early students will love this Fisher Price On-line Game.
Hey, even the teacher has fun playing on this one!

Fisher Price Music Game


More Fun Things to do:

Piano Teaching Game Resources for Teachers Parents and Students

Christmas Music - Famous Compositions


Games for the Family:

Seasons Song Game - "Leaves" "Rain" or "Snow"

Suggested Games for Mommy and Daddy too


Search your Device's Apps Store for more great music & games by searching:
  • Learn to Play Piano
  • Sing-A-Long Songs for Kids
  • Basic Music Lessons
  • Disney Songs
  • Rogers & Hammerstein
  • Karaoke for Children

Visiting your local Book Store or Library during your Christmas Break? 



Also for the Holiday Season, why not reward your child after a great music practice with a good old fashioned Christmas TV Special?

What's Coming Up on ABC Family?

Count Down Until Christmas Listings


Remember... don't forget where the piano is!

Let's keep those fingers moving.