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 […]
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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 […]
Organizing and Updating my Printed Piano Music Files plus Free File Folder Labels!
After being inspired by Amy’s post on organizing her printed piano music files (with very professional labels – why didn’t I ever think of that before?!), I began the much overdo task of reorganizing and weeding out my printed music files. (Turns out that posting about it did help spur me on to actually get […]
