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I recently attended an MTNA webinar introducing Indigenous composers, presented by Diné composer and pianist, Connor Chee. The presentation was a sampler of the many Indigenous composer works that are available for piano pedagogy and performance, as well as works for ensemble, instrumentals, carrillons, electro-acoustic, and film scores. Utilizing the information from the webinar, IContinue reading “Discovering Music by Indigenous Composers”

Look what arrived! CONGRATULATIONS to all students who participated in the Junior Hanon Competition 2021. The next competition will be held in 2023 and will include both Junior and Master levels.

Music For All Seasons Delightful piano pieces performed by young pianists about each of our amazing seasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring Dedicated to our Mother Earth

Six Part Presentation with pianist Robert Henry. I recently attended an MTNA Robert Henry MasterClass Webinar for teachers. His clarity, wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm for both performing and teaching, and the opportunity to learn are not to be missed! I found this youtube after a Google search, and it is amazing; it is for studentsContinue reading “MasterClass for Teenage Pianists with Robert Henry “Piano Playing Tips Every Highschooler Should Know” (June 2020)”

Congratulations to four of my students who completed their first in-person Outreach Recital this Sunday!! Nailed it!! Memorized pieces, check. Played well, check. Had fun, check. Heard other good musicians, check. Farrelle, Yarden, Orel, and Raquel. Well done!

Black Composers: Competition Repertoire Classical compositions by Black Composers are widely available for students at Junior level and above to perform for recitals, competitions, festivals, and other events.. Ebony Music, Inc. provides a list of composers, compositions, and youtubes for many pieces. Solo piano compositions in the competition repertoire from the 19th through 21st centuriesContinue reading “Ebony Music, Inc.”

Upcoming – Leslie Schneider will conduct a 50 minute workshop on Hindustani Classical Vocals, demonstrating a traditional master-student approach to learning the rich and vibrant music of Northern India. Stay tuned for more information.

Our April 22nd, 2022 Earth Day Presentation will be posted here as a PREZI with music by students from Ms. Donnelly’s studio. The student MP3 files will be played with pictures of nature that are correlated to the themes of each piano piece. The PREZI will also take us on a journey through the fourContinue reading “Earth Day Prezi”

Congratulations to Farrelle and Orel for their participation in the “Music Tells the Story” Festival, January 22nd, 2022. Everyone in attendance heard a wonderful performance by Orel of “Old German Dance” by Michael Praetorius, a Baroque composer, and “Arabian Dance” by Timothy Brown, a contemporary composer, and we were all treated to Farrelle’s interpretation ofContinue reading “GCMTA “Music Tells the Story” Festival – January 22, 2022″

Here are 4 health-boosting “holiday gifts” you can get from performing your own “Christmas Karaoke”: According to health guru Tony Horton Holiday Gift #1: Relieves StressA study in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found belting out “Deck the Halls” or “Sleigh Ride” makes you breathe deeper, which increases your oxygen intake. And that reduces your levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. 1 HolidayContinue reading “Go Ahead and SING!!”