My husband snagged a great deal on a set of Amazon Alexa Echo products, so I eagerly unpacked the box and started setting them up for use in the studio. The idea was to stream mp3 accompaniments from my laptop or phone to multiple devices around the room to create a surround sound effect, especially […]
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New in the Studio This Fall – Keyboard Stand
In just a couple of days we will be holding our annual September Surprise! kickoff for the year. This tradition began over 15 years ago with two primary purposes: 1. to encourage students to spend time at the piano during their summer break 2. to announce the new practice incentive theme for the year. I […]
New Advanced Piano Solo Available!
After being stuck for several years on how to end it, I finally had a burst of inspiration this spring and was able to complete a piano arrangement of a medley of two beautiful and meaningful hymns: Jesus Paid it All and Wondrous Love. Once the arrangement was done, the next order of business was […]
End of Summer Update and Sale!
Whew! What a whirlwind! After piano camp, I always think things are going to slow down since I’m not teaching regular weekly lessons, but the days sure do fill up quickly. Here are a few memorable happenings from around here this summer: My creative husband helped me work on a new studio logo: He created […]
Introducing…My Granddaughter!
In case anyone wants to know (and I’m sure everyone does!), I am officially a grandma! With a full head of dark brown hair, just like both of her parents, this precious little lady made her way into the world last Wednesday. What a wonderful blessing!
Reflections on Favorites from 2021
As a compulsive planner, I always approach a New Year with high hopes, empty notebooks for making lists, and oodles of ideas and plans to pursue. As I pulled out my trusty “Idea Notebook” to start brainstorming, I couldn’t help but peruse all of my well-intentioned plans from days gone by. Some accomplished; many still […]
