Materials for Your Practice Space and Individual Lesson Time

Required: (1) Faber Adventures in Piano Lesson Book, (2) RCM Celebrate Theory, (3) Hanon The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises or Jr. Hanon Exercises for the Piano, and (4) a dedicated Practice Time and Assignment Book.

The exact level of Method, Theory, and Technique materials will be determined at the first lesson. I also have examples of Practice and Assignment books that you can view before purchasing.

Recommended for middle and high school students: Breth, Practicing the Piano.

You may use the icon links above to view pricing and ordering information.

Below is a list of items (no links) that you may wish to consider for a productive and creative practice space at your home!

Practice Record and Assignment Book

Calendar

Pencils

Device for ZOOM

Metronome or App

Wall Clock or timer

A bag to bring your books to lessons

A quiet, well-lit, place to practice uninterrupted, record, and perform for friends and family

Optional mirror to check posture while practicing

Summer Schedule

This summer, we are excited to offer both in-person and ZOOM classes in July, extending a warm welcome to both returning and new students. Our class hours are limited, running from 11 am to 8 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, EST. Additional hours are available to accommodate other time zones. Our focus is personalized to each student, with many participants revisiting their Faber Lesson books and RCM Theory. Some will also take on a diverse range of performance pieces, and all students will have the chance to record for UnMute. We can’t wait to embark on this musical journey with you!

September 25th, 2023 Performance Studio and Music Appreciation Lessons Begin

Music is the best means we have of digesting time.

W.H. Auden

Start date is SEPTEMBER 25th – In-Person and Zoom.

At the Donnelly Music Studio, we understand that flexibility and convenience are key when it comes to music lessons. That’s why we offer both in-person and ZOOM options to cater to your needs. Whether you prefer the traditional face-to-face interaction or the comfort of virtual sessions, we’ve got you covered. Our lessons are typically 30 minutes long, but we also provide extended lesson periods for those special occasions when students are preparing for exams, recitals, or other noteworthy events.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the times.

George Gershwin

We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to welcome back our wonderful returning families and students, and we are equally excited to accept new students this year. Let’s make the world a better place with beautiful music!

Music Tells the Story – 2023

Conversely, what music do you think of when you see this picture? Debussy? Albeniz? Gershwin? Price? Bach? Mozart? Bartok? Yi? What story goes with the music?

Congratulations to four of my students who participated in the GCMTA “Music Tells the Story” recital held at Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia, Maryland on January 30th, at 12:30 pm.

What is the story you wish to convey to your audience as they listen to you perform your piece? As a musician, each piece you play conveys a personal story to you, and you in turn can convey that to your audience through technique and expressiveness, AND with words!

What story will you share for your performance piece? Notice how dynamics, phrasing, harmony, and melody help “tell the story.”