Yungling Piano Studio’s May Piano Recital was once again held at Clover’s Fine Art Gallery and Cafe. We had a delightful time playing songs for our family and friends. From 4 to 34, students of all ages displayed their skills and provided an amazing afternoon of fun and music. Clover created an inviting environment with [...]
This years Piano Olympic games are more exciting than ever. This year there is a ski lodge, ski lift, snowy mountain and a curling ice rink, too. (You might have to be Canadian to know what that is!) Here is a newsletter I created to send to parents to share why I do what [...]
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I’m always looking for ways to engage my students in music centered activities. And with today’s electronic gadgets competing for their interest, I’ve got to stay on my toes! In 2010 I will be teaching my students about simple rhythmic and melodic motifs and how repetition and variation create interest. Of course, I won’t be [...]
Piano Olympics is a fun way to get students motivated. Here is a new idea for the upcoming Feb. 2010 Olympics. (Also, check out my first post on Olympics in the Piano Studio This winter I will create a winter mountain that rises and drops steeply. Then I’ll set colored flag markers for each of [...]
Two summers ago I created an Olympic poster complete with colored rings and a large grid with each student’s name. I made 48 tasks (A real Olympic feat!) and a colored star system representing how many attempts were needed to accomplish each task. Gold was for first try, of course, and then I had 5 [...]
I’m grateful to a wonderful piano teacher in Wisconsin who enlightened me to the importance of a Studio Policy Statement. She helped me see that it is important to clearly state what is acceptable and unacceptable, what the policy for payment and refunds is, and some of the most important items: Cancellations, terminations and make [...]
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I offer a trial lesson before a student can officially sign up for lessons with me. It gives me a chance to meet them, ask them personal questions and see how they interact with their parents. I get a chance to explain my philosophy and approach as well as make it very clear what is [...]