Piano Lessons For Very Young Children ~ Wunderkeys
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A Piano Maestro Piece: Spring by Vivaldi
Vivaldi, one of the greatest baroque composers, has a very interesting story. He ran an orphanage in the 18th century in Italy that became famous all over the western world for its musically talented children. A lot of his pieces were written for specific children in his school. Vivaldi learned the violin from his […]
A Parent’s Guide to Piano Maestro
It will be fun watching your child improve their piano skills all while having fun using Piano Maestro in lessons each week! As your child’s teacher (or YOUR teacher!), I’m looking forward to seeing the progress they will make when they start using it at home each day. This guide will help you understand how this app will […]
Piano Lessons For Very Young Children ~ Roadtrip!
Student books in 6 different categories are available now in both digital and hardcopy. There is now “To the Lake”, “Outdoor Adventure”, “To the Farm”, “Country Carnival” and two levels of “Rockstar Rally”. Ideal for students ages 4 and up. On the staff from the start Music is a mix of familiar tunes and original […]
What Age Should A Child Begin Music Lessons?
These days, there is much pressure for parents to begin their children in activities from an early age. We know that children tend to pick up new skills easily and we want for them to have an opportunity to become experts at these new skills. We also see curiosity, desire and eagerness to learn in […]
2022 Fall Piano Lesson Registration
Thank you for your interest in the O’Connor Music Studio! Available times are on Mondays and Wednesdays during the day and after school/early evenings for all ages and levels. There may be other times available if requested. After you register, you will get a confirmation email with the information you need to access the […]
Day One ~ Parents! How to Help Your Students Practice
We have established that regular practice routines will not happen without proactive piano parents. So, how can parents be proactive practice assistants even if they have never touched a piano? Day 1. The Practice Practice Bouncer: Let’s begin with the simplest of tasks for piano parents. To encourage effective daily practice, proactive parents […]
How to Play using J.S. Bach’s Ornament Table
The following ornament table is a transcription of the one appearing in the Clavier-Büchlein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, written by Johann Sebastian Bach for the keyboard instruction of his eldest son. A scan of the original manuscript appears at Dave’s J.S. Bach Page. The German title translates as “Explanation of various signs, showing how to […]
Heart and Soul ~ Daily Listening Assignments
Heart and Soul – not what you may think. Beginning piano students have often learned this from a sibling or at school: The real piece was written by Hoagy Carmichael
Wagner: Bridal Chorus ~ Daily Listening Assignments
It’s wedding season! Today and tomorrow, we’ll be looking at, and listening to, the music most associated with weddings. The “Bridal Chorus” from the 1850 opera Lohengrin by German composer Richard Wagner is a march played for the bride’s entrance at many formal weddings throughout the Western world. The piece was made popular when […]