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Practice Tip For Everyone: Practice vs. Play

Practice Tips

I have found that as students progress, it becomes difficult for them to understand the difference between practicing the piano and playing the piano.  In the beginning stages, practicing and playing seem like the same thing because the first songs a student learns are short and simple.  They play them a few times and might be directed by their parent…
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OMTA District Achievement Auditions

Studio Happenings

Last weekend I had 8 students participate in District Achievement Auditions.  It was a great experience for everyone and all 8 students received a rating of a I, which is the highest rating and allows them to advance to State Auditions. Students had to memorize and perform a piece of music for a judge and take a theory test. It…
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My Barrel of Sock Monkeys

Studio Happenings

Several years ago, I made a trio of sock monkeys just for fun.  Since then, they have lived on my desk in my studio.  Sometimes they would hide in goofy places for piano students to find and occasionally, they would help teach a concept. Most Kindermusik classes end with a rocking song where the caregiver is supposed to sit with…
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Judging NFMC

Thinking About Music

Last weekend I had a the privilege to serve as a judge for the NFMC piano competition in a nearby town. I always love hearing students perform a polished piece of music.  Everyone was very well prepared and it was a delight to hear them play.  All students played two pieces in the morning and received a rating.  Anyone who…
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Piano Olympics Recap

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On Saturday, my friend Adam from Tulsa Piano Lessons and I hosted a Piano Olympics event for our students.  It was a great morning and it was fun to see our students coming together to flex their music theory muscles!We divided our students into 3 levels and created events for each level. Level A: Synchronized Scales (5 finger in C,…
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