Cindy's Piano Studio Welcomes "C"

 

Cindy's Piano Studio welcomes "C" to piano lessons in Clinton, MO.

"C" is in second grade and likes to play football and soccer but he also wants to learn to play the piano. Why? His answer to me was surprising. I don't think that in all my years of teaching (40) that I've ever heard this as a reason for wanting to learn piano. He wants to get good enough at playing so that he can teach others to play! Wow! A teacher in the studio! I love it. I hope that he will realize this desire as he grows in his piano playing.

Stay tuned for videos and art work and more from this young teacher in the making.

"C" Dotted Half Note Music Art

"C" wants to go scuba diving in Florida. Do you think she will get to go? The dotted half note is creatively made into a scuba mask. The dot is part of the strap around the face. Good job, "C"! Piano lessons in Clinton, MO bring out the creativity in students.

 

"A" Plays Ice Palace

Can you feel the "chill" as "A" plays Ice Palace today?

Brrrr!

 

"D" Plays Old Joe Clark With Me

"D" and I had fun playing Old Joe Clark at his lesson!

 

"A" Plays Christmas Carols

Merry Christmas!

 

"D" Plays Ode to Joy With Me

It's been awhile since we've heard or seen "D" play piano. Here's his latest duet with me. Yea!

 

"D" Plays Basketball with Mrs. R

"D" is having fun playing Basketball with Mrs. R. He did a great job!

 

"D" is Learning to Read Music

"D" is learning how to read music on the staff. He has learned what clef signs the piano plays. Here is his picture of the treble clef in the sea!

 

"H" Russian Folk Dance Duet

It's been a while since we've seen and heard "H" play. Here she is playing a duet with Mrs. Robison called Russian Folk Dance. Yea!

A"s piano duet with me O Suzanna!

Wow! "A" did a great job keeping a steady beat with me. She is making progress at piano lessons in Clinton, MO.

"D"s Music Art Half Rest

 Here's "D"s music art for a half rest. It's the hat on his person! Yea!

"E" Plays Race Car Rally Duet With Me!

"E" really didn't want to record this duet with me; but I'm so glad she did! Great job and fun!

 

"D" Plays Fortune Cookies Duet With Me

Cindy's Piano Studio in Clinton, MO is showcasing another up and coming pianist! "D" plays another duet with me today! 

"A" Plays Midnight Ride

"A" is learning about accents as she plays Midnight Ride with me during her piano lesson.

"E" plays Ode to Joy

"E" played Ode to Joy at her lesson and we want to share it with you.  She is making great progress at learning to play piano. Her lessons are a joy for me to teach.

"A"s Treble Clef Music Art

 

I think "A" likes playing with words! And jokes too! I know she likes taking piano lessons and I enjoy teaching her. That is not a spelling error...treble has been changed for her music art as a joke to triple. Get it?! Funny "A"!

"T"s Half Note Music Art

 

"T" is showing a real talent for drawing and piano! Can you find the half notes? Hint look to the paws. She is doing very well at piano lessons and is fun to teach.

"G" First Pieces

"G" has performed for her first piano video! She has learned how to sit at the piano, what finger numbers are, quarter notes, quarter rests, whole notes, how to keep her eyes on the music while her fingers do the playing. She is progressing very well and rapidly. She has a great attitude and is such a joy to teach. Stay turned for more piano progress.

 

Cindy's Piano Studio is now ready to take students in Clinton, MO. I have a flyer ready to be posted wherever they'll let me. I may have a contact at the elementary school. I'm going to reach out to churches as well. My goal is to have ten students
this year. Let's see what happens!

Lillian's Accomplishment

Congratulations to Lillian on finishing her first CD!  She picked 10 pieces from her lesson book, practiced them well, and then we recorded them at my Lakewood piano studio.

The artwork on the CD cover is her original art.

The pieces on the CD are:

Track 1 - Scales My Way
Track 2 - Quiet Thoughts
Track 3 - Pirates at Sea
Track 4 - Medieval Fair
Track 5 - Science Fair
Track 6 - Rhythm Mania
Track 7 - Floating Down the River
Track 8 - Premier Boogie
Track 9 - Inspector Beauregard
Track 10 - Fiesta de Espana

What was favorite part of making the CD? Making the artwork was my favorite.
What was your favorite piece on the CD? Inspector Beauregard because I like the melody.
She enjoyed the process of making the CD and look forward to sharing the CD with her family.  She may email the CD to them.
How long did it take you perfect these piece to be CD ready?  Some I had to relearn and some I had to just brush up on so it was different times for piece.
Do you recommend that other students make a CD of their favorite piano pieces?  She said "yes"!

The CD is eight minutes in length.

Lillian studies piano at Cindy's Piano Studio in Bemus Point. Great job, Lillian!