Category Archives: teaching

Mr Beaver High

Zane used his piano and vocal talents to capture the crown for Mr Beaver High. Congratulations Zane!

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High School Musicals

Spring is coming and my students are involved in high school musicals. Look for Tessa playing trombone and Chloe on the flute in the orchestra pit at Western Beaver High School.  Shrek the Musical has performances on Friday, February 28th … Continue reading

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Regional Orchestra

Look for Kate representing Blackhawk High School at Regional Orchestra on February 28 at Trinity High School in Washington, Pa.  Congratulations Kate!

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Mystery Composers

Mystery Composers for 2014 Listen to the musical samples at the following links. Submit your answers on paper at your lesson or by email. Composer and name of the work is required for 25 points. Mystery Composer 1 Mystery Composer … Continue reading

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Winter Break

Just a reminder, winter break will be from December 22nd through January 5th. Lessons resume on January 6th.

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How to Play Joy to the World

I have made a series of video lectures detailing how to play Joy to the World on the violin. The version of Joy to the World being used in this series is part of the Open String Christmas collection for … Continue reading

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Music is Easy

The Music is Easy method books have been published on Amazon. Violin is Easy for Kindle Viola is Easy for Kindle Cello is Easy for Kindle Each book will take a complete beginner through the skills that are required to … Continue reading

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School Lesson Schedule

School Lesson Schedule will begin on Monday, August 26th.

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Play In, Advanced Piano

“I learned a lot and sped things up.” Tessa “The scary part is not so scary.” Chloe “It was fun.” Leon “It is no longer just you and the piano. It is you and other people.”

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Play In, Chamber Ensemble

“I was amazed at how equal the parts were. Good music. Melody in all parts, everyone had a challenge.” Lorinda “I had a lot of fun and really learned a lot.” Katrina “Second position is handy when your instrument is … Continue reading

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