Piano Party

Just a reminder that there are no regular lessons on Thursday (Oct. 29th) or Friday (Oct. 30th) due to the 5th week. However, we are having the Piano Party/Auction on Thursday, Oct 29th from 4pm to 5pm (this is a different time than posted on the practice logs). If your student has completed the piano practicing log, they are invited to attend. They must bring their practice log to the party to participate in the auction. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks!

Fall Piano Recital

Hey all-

I've had a busy summer and fall and haven't been as on top of my piano blog as I would like to be. So here is an overdue update:

I've scheduled our Fall recital a bit later than I usually do...Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 6:30pm is the date I'm planning on. If this creates big problems for anyone let me know. I could still change it if it doesn't work for the majority but it seems like my best option right now. Most students have started working on at least one piece and I hope to get them doing 2 if possible. I have several students doing duets and I'd love to convince everyone to try it...with me or a sibling or parent. So if you're interested in that, let me know ASAP.
Leave me a comment or send an email if the recital date doesn't work for you.

A couple of other things coming up...we've been working on a practice record sheet since August to earn "piano bucks" for an auction. Most students have been good about filling this out and staying on top of their practicing. Check their folders if you're not sure...they do need a parents intials. For those that complete the record sheets, I'm having a party on October 29th at 4pm for them to come spend their piano bucks at an fun auction. I'll send home reminders the week before for those that earned it. So keep practicing and writing it down...the more you practice the more money you'll have to spend!

And last, I'll be sending home a feedback sheet soon. I love to hear from parents how things are going and what they'd like to seen done differently. So watch for that to come home.

Thanks!

Fall Lessons

Hey all-

July/summer's over and it's time to get back to our regular piano lesson schedule. Please plan to return to your regular lesson times next week and remember your tuition is due as well. Start practicing! See you next week!

In case you forgot, here's the schedule:

Monday
3:30 Mike T.
4:00 Zach K.
4:30 Katelyn M.
5:00 Morgan M.
5:30 Alli H.

Tuesday
4:00
4:30
5:00 Karlee T.
5:30 Cady A.


Wednesday
4:00 Haylee B.
4:30 Kylie B.
5:00 Gretchen P.
5:30 Dallin A.

Thursday
4:00 Seth
4:30 Kennady
5:00 Nathan T.
5:30 Caleb/Elise S.

Friday
2:00 Allie C.
2:30 Ashlie C./Matt T.
3:00 Braydon
3:30 Andrea
4:00 Dallin S.
4:30 Emily S.


I'll also be sending home new calendars for Aug. Sept. Oct. and Nov. Please check your students' folders for these. New practice record sheets will be in the folders as well and need to be signed each week by a parent to earn piano bucks that can be used at a piano auction in a few months.

Thanks!

Summer Piano Schedule

Here is a list of what I have down for the Summer Schedule:

Piano Camp will be July 7, 8, and 9th from 10am to 11am at my house. The cost is $30and I am planning on the following students attending:

Haylee and Kylie B.
Nathan T.
Karlee T.
Matt T.
Zach K.
Caleb S.
Dallin S.
Emily S.
Gretchen (maybe)
Dallin A. (maybe)

The following students are planning on regular lessons in July :

Mike T.
Kennady C.
Allie and Ashlie C.
Alli H.
Katelyn M.

Those taking July off with the $20 holding fee:

Seth L.
Andrea and Braydon C.
Emily G.

And going on the waiting list:
Lauren A.

If I have incorrect information, please let me know. Thanks!

Also, remember no lessons June 22 through June 26 due to my vacation.

Summer Calendar

Now that the Spring Recital is over, I've had time to think a little about the summer. In the past, I have been pretty flexible with letting students take time off during the summer without any cost. However, such a cut in income can be stressful financially for my family. So this summer I am proposing a little different scenario.

For June and August months, I encourage all to continue with regular lessons and take time off here and there for scheduled vacations as needed. If you are truly gone during the months and really need to take them off, you may but will be required to pay a fee to hold your spot. You can choose to take the summer off and go on the waiting list if you do not want to pay the holding fee.

Note about June lessons... I have a family reunion/vacation scheduled this month that has been planned for a couple of years so I will not teach lessons the week of June 22 through the 27th. If you have lessons on Mon. or Tues, you will still get 4 lessons due to a 5th Mon. and Tues. If you have lessons on Wed, Thurs, or Fri., your tuition will only be $30 for June.

For July, I will offer two choices:
1. continue with regular lessons (I will teach 3 lessons due to holidays)

2. attend piano summer camp instead of lessons. I will do the camp for 3 days during probably the first week of July, one hour per day. The cost will be $30. I actually think this is a great chance for me to teach some fun theory concepts and have the students work on some specific skills during that week. So I encourage you all to think about this option.

So, I will send home a note next week as well as summer calendars. Please let me now what you plan to do for the summer and return the note as soon as possible. Thanks!

Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions.

Great Job on the Spring Recital

Congratulations everyone on a great Spring Recital. Everyone did really well and worked hard. It's not easy to learn, memorize and perform difficult pieces so you should all be proud of your accomplishments. Great Job! And thank you parents for all your support and encouragement!

Spring Recital

Just a reminder that the Spring Recital is this Saturday, May 16th at 3:30pm at the Herriman City Hall. No regular lessons this week but rehearsal is Thursday,
May 14th from 4pm to 5pm at my house. Practice lots!