Sunday, 17 August 2014

Getting Started Sep 2014

Welcome Back! We will resume lessons the first week of September 2014.

As you are aware there are minor changes to our lesson schedule due to alterations in our day job hours. At this point we are quite confident about the following times, but keep in mind that they may have to change slightly.

Wednesdays 5 - 8 pm (six spaces)

Thursdays 5 - 6 pm (two spaces)

We will be sure to confirm your time with you before the first week of September by phone call or email. If you wish to request a time please do so by email: burgartstudios@gmail.com. We cannot promise you will be able to have the time you request but it should help if you let us know your preferences. Of course, we will do our best to be considerate of your schedules as well.

Thank you for your understanding. We will see you soon!

Daily Vocal Warm-Ups Exercises with Eric Arceneaux

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Summer Recital 2014

GOOD FOR YOU!! You're listening to your inner voice that says, make it happen! Come and hear the progress your children / grandchildren have been making with their musical talents. Invitations are being handed out to the students. A map of the location is on the back for your convenience. Please remember to dress up for the recital performances and to arrive early.

Music Recital

7:00 pm Friday, June 20, 2014

LDS Chapel, Primary Room

20380 - 82 Ave, Langley

Please bring a simple snack to share

Friday, 28 March 2014

Disney's Frozen "Let It Go" Sequence Performed by Idina Menzel

Thank you Kayah! It's a very inspirational and beautiful piece of music.

"Castle on a Cloud" Original London Cast - Les Misrables wmv

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

What does practicing tennis have to do with practicing the piano?

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?

Fun Music Reads

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.

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Shoo Fly - A fun little song to get the juices flowing!

Shoo Fly - Fun Instrumental for Vocal Student Practice

This link is also a great blog to navigate for music teachers.

The music will play four 2-beat counts then start to sing.

Sing just once through the whole song.

There will be lots of extra music after you have finished singing.

Smile Big, Breath Deeply, Stand Tall, and Have Fun!! I sure did!

Sunday, 25 August 2013

Private Music Classes are Starting September Wednesday, September 4th.

On your first lesson of the year please bring your 10 post-dated cheques for the 10-month session along with the yearly $15 Studio Fee. A calendar will be given to you so that you can see which weeks are holidays and which weeks are lessons. We work it out so that over the 10 months you will have taken 40 lessons, which would be the equivalent to 4 per month, except that some months have less weeks and some have more.

We are thrilled to have you back! See you soon.

Bryce and Rebecca

Monday, 6 May 2013

Summer is Approaching!!

Soon it will be time to for summer holidays! We can't wait. But before you throw off your sandals and hit the beach let's work extra hard on our pieces to make this your BEST MUSIC RECITAL EVER!

Do your best to memorize the music so you are confident playing or singing your songs. When it is time to perform we like to be as prepared as possible so bring your music with you to the recital but hopefully you will not need to depend on it much during your special performance.

Remember, this is a very special event! We want you to feel good about yourself and enjoy your accomplishments. Your parents and maybe even Grandparents will be taking photos. Dress nicely and remember to smile and bow politely when you have completed your part of the recital.

We are aiming for June 26th which is a Wednesday evening. This date is yet to be confirmed based on whether the building is available for us to use or not. We will let you know soon.

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Read on for more exciting updates...

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Many students will be starting a new music book in September. Congratulations for working and practicing diligently throughout this year! We can purchase the books for you during the summer or if you prefer to become familiar with some of the music during the quiet summer days, we can arrange to pick them up for you and have them at the music recital.

We will hold one SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP this year for beginner students. If you are in the first 3 years of piano lessons, then this workshop is especially for you! The date of our summer workshop is from July 10 through 12th from 10:30 - 12:00. Please let us know as soon as possible if your family will be out of town at that time.

Speak to your teacher today to RESERVE YOUR TIME SLOT for next year. We will begin filling up spaces based on the first-come-first-served Wednesday and Thursdays from 4:00 - 8:30 with a one hour break from 6:00 - 7:00 pm so we can have dinner.

Just a reminder that students should WASH HANDS before and after each lesson. This year we had one student come down with chicken pox and thank goodness it was not spread to the other students. But we realize how easily germs can spread when sharing an instrument so we had better keep those happy little fingers clean!