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An Introduction to Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5; Symphony No. 6; and Symphony No. 9.

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He was baptized on December 17, 1770, and died on March 26, 1827. His first music teacher was his father, and later he was taught by Christian Neefe. At age 21, he moved to Vienna, Austria, and studied with Joseph Haydn. He was first recognized as aContinue reading “An Introduction to Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5; Symphony No. 6; and Symphony No. 9.”

Regulating, Voicing, and Tuning a Steinway

Apart from the inevitable eraser shavings that come with being a piano teacher, this old upright (1960) is still playing well, though it needs regular maintenance. Without regular maintenance, it will sound like a broken accordion in no time flat! On this scheduled maintenance, two visits were needed. I ordered tuning, voicing, and regulating. WhatContinue reading “Regulating, Voicing, and Tuning a Steinway”

Music Theory Exams

Maryland State Music Theory Exams are held throughout the year. The Donnelly Music Studio will participate this March. Six students will attend and go for the gold! After six consecutive honor roll scores, students earn a trophy given to them by the Maryland State Music Teachers’ Association in conjunction with the Royal Conservatory of MusicContinue reading “Music Theory Exams”