Category Archives: Learning

Halowe’en Concert Pictures-Finally-Website Update for Winter Term/12

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Louise

Hello Everyone: I am sorry I have been unable to blog for the past few weeks.  Now I am back. Check the Piano Performance  and Private Piano Lesson Schedule, and Tuition.  all of these have been updated.  I have a … Continue reading →

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Rehearsal !! Hallowe’en Concert Reminder

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Louise

A short blog to remind you that rehearsal for our Hallowe’en concert will take place at Queen Street East Presbyterian Church at 4:00-5:00. The piano performance students who are playing the group songs need to attend in order to participate … Continue reading →

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Practice Tips For Beginners

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Louise

I seem to have missed posting my blog yesterday.  The time just seems to fly by.  As I have been getting deeper and deeper into practice suggestions, it occurred to me that I have not given any tips to the … Continue reading →

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More Practice Tips!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Louise

During last  Friday’s blog I wrote about THE PACT…when practicing…patience, awareness, curiosity and tunnel vision.  This week I want you to have a look at THE BIG PICTURE.  Start by writing measure numbers at the beginning of each line of … Continue reading →

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Piano Performance Class Outlines

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Louise

Just a quick overview for parents and students wondering what Piano Performance Classes will entail for the Fall Term. Here is the outline for Sunday September 25: 3:00-4:00 Group: Beginner Students: Perform for Each Other and Practice Good Performance Techniques … Continue reading →

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“I Played It Better At Home”/Effective Practicing

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Louise

“I played it better at home”.  How often I have heard that from students and said it myself.  Often this statement isn’t exactly true.  Most likely you (and I) didn’t notice what went wrong or didn’t know what to do … Continue reading →

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Organizing Daily Piano Practice

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Louise

To build muscle strength and coordination, piano students “train” every day by practicing.  I ask parents to assist them in these ways: Scheduling: In September of each school year, I talk to each student about how much they realistically feel … Continue reading →

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Have a Wonderful Long Weekend

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Louise

The people who attended the Click Camp Summer Session will have or will be shortly receiving the DVD of their projects. Lauren and I would appreciate feedback from the students and their parents. The survey is available under the forms … Continue reading →

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Summer Click Camp / The Transformative Power of Music

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Louise

The summer has been fabulous so far and I hope everyone has been enjoying it.  Lauren Schaffer and I are hostessing the summer version of our Click Camp Workshops.  They begin on Monday and we have 14 registrants and lots … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Louise

Summer is finally here and I plan on celebrating Canada Day by painting my front door and then heading down to Woodbine Park for the Red White and Vinyl Festival.  Check details at Vinyl953.com.  Dan Hill, Brass Transit, Alannah Myles, … Continue reading →

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