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Halloween Music: The Monster Mash

October 13, 2022
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  The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett is in Piano Maestro with 3 different levels to play. The song was released as a single in August 1962 along with a full-length LP (record) called The Original Monster Mash, which contained several other monster-themed tunes. The “Monster Mash” single was #1 on the Billboard Hot […]

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Simply Piano Helps You Learn Piano

October 5, 2022
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  iOS: Learning to play the piano can be difficult, and even moreso if you don’t have someone there to help you fix your errors and learn good tempo. Simply Piano can do both of those things, and all it takes is your iPhone or iPad. Best of all, it’s free. Like many “piano-learning” apps, […]

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Piano Lessons For Very Young Children ~ Wunderkeys

August 31, 2022
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A Piano Maestro Piece: Spring by Vivaldi

August 24, 2022
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  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 […]

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A Parent’s Guide to Piano Maestro

August 23, 2022
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  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 […]

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Piano Lessons For Very Young Children ~ Roadtrip!

August 21, 2022
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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 […]

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What Age Should A Child Begin Music Lessons?

August 13, 2022
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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 […]

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2022 Fall Piano Lesson Registration

August 12, 2022
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  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 […]

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Day One ~ Parents! How to Help Your Students Practice

August 11, 2022
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  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 […]

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How to Play using J.S. Bach’s Ornament Table

August 4, 2022
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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 […]

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