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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »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
Read More »If you’re not practicing, they’re all expensive! OR I could say, It’s the lessons you never take. On Practicing Playing an instrument is a commitment of time and money. If you’re not practicing correctly, it can be frustrating for everyone involved. Learning an instrument is more than learning a lot of pieces. There’s theory, technique and […]
Read More »“Research agrees, experts concur—music instruction helps children in life. Music can provide joy, beauty and build important life skills in children at any age. The gift of music lasts a lifetime: after the soccer ball is in the garage, the ballet shoes are in the back of the closet and the football uniform is too […]
Read More »Encountering Miles View image on Twitter Follow Laura Cook @lauraatheylomus Encountering Miles: Art and Life Lessons From Miles Davis http://buff.ly/1yO0DvG
Read More »Elyse is a former student in the Lake Tahoe area. She’s gone on to do great things and is very accomplished! Go see her live performance in the San Francisco Bay Area! Buy tickets here…. http://www.aftonshows.com/steelnhammers Elyse Weakley Hey South Bay friends, playing a solo set in Cupertino on August 1 though might have some […]
Read More »Since April, I have changed residence, scored a film that went to Cannes, landed an awesome position as Program Director for the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, beginning August 2013, and composing an original big band piece, entitled ‘Bring It Home’, performance in Seattle, WA, August 2013. This will be a first for me as I’ve […]
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