Transitions

Hi Everyone! Welcome to some crazy times in our lives. Our mighty studio is now video conferencing and although challenging at first, it’s really quite good! Comments from parents are positive! As we move forward into a new way of learning, teaching and living, it’s clear that we have music and music appreciation as part […]

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It’s here already! Summer!

Thank you all for such a great year of piano and music! We had so many opportunities and just keep creating new ones. This next year promises to be another one of growth, musical strides and more fun! Last year we participated in Certificate of Merit (MTAC), National Piano Guild Auditions (NGPT) and several recital […]

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Summer Break!

It’s been quite an active year in the new Studio! The inaugural year for Plano Guild Auditions in the Delta Region was here! Thanks to all the teachers that signed up to use the Delta Center! We’d love more of you! Here are some of my award winning students. Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve all worked so […]

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Inspiration from Condoleezza Rice

Dear Parents and Students in Music, As we prepare for our next year in piano lessons, I wanted to share this article from Leila Viss a music colleague who attended the MTAC conference a couple of weeks ago.  She captured the fine points of the keynote speech that Condoleezza Rice presented and that I was […]

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On Choosing a Piano Teacher

“Choosing a piano teacher can be a bit like finding the right lawyer, plumber, dentist or hairdresser — professional experience is important, as well as a good fit.”  Sharon Westbrook “A musician must have the discipline of a soldier and the spirit of a gypsy.” Ludwig van Beethoven As parents are considering piano lessons this […]

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How to Motivate Music Practice

After running across this article several weeks ago, I wanted to share it again as parent participation in the way their child practices is so important.  Creating specific goals is a wonderful approach and constructive practice equals progress.  As several students are preparing for the National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions this spring, I can’t […]

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GoPro’s with the Netherlands Philharmonic

This is just fun!  Peter and the Wolf played by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra with GoPro cameras attached to several of the instruments.  Enjoy!  Check out the Trombone… Thank You!   Janines Music Room  

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Latest Projects….

Happy cold days of Winter!  And all the best for everyone in 2013! There are FOUR projects I’m working on – two are continuations from 2012, arrangements of an English war veterans original songs and a new jazz ensemble piece.  The third is a silent movie score for – ‘The Wonderful Living Fan’ George Melies […]

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Livin’ The Dream LA

Livin’ The Dream LA

Hey everyone – I’m composing music with Jacob Shelby on the new fun web series ‘Livin’ The Dream LA’

www.LivinTheDreamLA.com

This is the last week of funding – please contribute $5 – join the fun and LIVE YOUR DREAM!

 

 

 

 

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