Fall Semester: Week 11

This week we will be testing for the One Minute Club.  For primer students, we will review note names with a game called "Jewel Quest."

Our top pirate of the week is Maddie Woods.

In the month of November students can earn 3 extra jewels for playing musical computer games online.  I have added a Online Games link on my site.  Students need to log in 20 minutes a week in order to receive the 3 extra jewels.  Simply record the games played in your practice log, under notes and have your parents sign it.  There are a lot of games to choose from, so have fun!

Group Lessons are also coming up for the week of Nov.20-25th.  You can sign up for group lessons using this link Group Lessons Fall Semester

You can email me if you have trouble with the link.

Group Lessons are a free hour of lesson time that serve as a make up lesson for missed lessons   throughout the semester.  Students engage in games and activities, share a piano selection and    will turn in their jewels at the treasure box for a prize.  If you cannot open the link or are having       trouble, email me your preferences.  

Times available are: 

Monday, Nov.21 3:00-4:00; 4:15-5:15 and 5:15-6:16;  

Tuesday, Nov.22nd 3:00-4:00; 4:15-5:15 and 5:15-6:16.  

Wednesday there is no school.  3:00-4:00 and 4:00-5:00 will be available as well. 

Upcoming Dates: Group Lesson Week: Nov.20-25

                            Winter Recital: Dec. 10th at 10:00 AM

Fall Semester Week 10:

This week we are focusing rhythm again with a fun game called Witch's Brew.  Students pick rhythm cards out of the cauldron and if they get the witch card they get a piece of candy.

Our top Pirate of the week is Shane Hansard.  See Shane below playing our "Rattling Bones Rhythm Game"

Most students have started learning some Christmas music in preparation for our Winter Recital. The recital will be held on Dec.10th at 10:00 AM.  We will hopefully have it at Tabernacle United Methodist Church off of Liberty Road.

Group Lessons are also coming up for the week of Nov.20-25th.  You can sign up for group lessons using this link Group Lessons Fall Semester

You can email me if you have trouble with the link.

Group Lessons are a free hour of lesson time that serve as a make up lesson for missed lessons   throughout the semester.  Students engage in games and activities, share a piano selection and    will turn in their jewels at the treasure box for a prize.  If you cannot open the link or are having       trouble, email me your preferences.  

Times available are: 

Monday, Nov.21 3:00-4:00; 4:15-5:15 and 5:15-6:16;  

Tuesday, Nov.22nd 3:00-4:00; 4:15-5:15 and 5:15-6:16.  

Wednesday there is no school.  3:00-4:00 and 4:00-5:00 will be available as well. 

Upcoming Dates: Group Lesson Week: Nov.20-25

                             Winter Recital: Dec. 10th at 10:00 AM

Fall Semester: Week 9

This week we are learning about rhythm with "Rattling Bones Rhythms."  Students will pick cards to complete rhythms and then practice counting them.

Our Top Pirate of the Week is Maddie Woods.

Maddie Woods, Juletta Klein, Adam Douglas and Emma Ask performed a piece from memory this week, earning them 3 bonus jewels!

Pictures from our Studio Game: Spider Legs

Fall Semester: Week 8

This week we are playing Spider Legs.  This game focuses on intervals and scales by putting note names around the spider legs.

Our top Pirate of the Week is: Adam Douglas

Shane Hansard, Maddie Wood, Adam Douglas and Juletta Klein all performed a piece from memory this week and earned 3 bonus jewels.

Here are the results of our One Minute Club:

One Minute Club: Note Names

1. Christina Beasley
2. Maddie Wood
3. Kelsey Walrond/ Nathan Weems
4. Connor Edmondson/ Ryan Douglas


Way to go!!!

Fall Semester: Week 7

This week we will be playing "Don't Eat Jack" to work on symbols.

Our Great Gem of the week is a secret.  I will reveal the great gem at the end of the lesson.  If the student has displayed this gem the get 3 bonus jewels.

Our Great Gems are:  Notes, Rhythm, Articulation, Dynamics, Preparation, Technique and Focus.

In the month of October students can earn 3 bonus jewels for memorizing a piece.  The piece must be 90% accurate with dynamics and articulation displayed.  The student can play one memorized piece per lesson.

Our top five pirates of the week are:  Maddie, Juletta, Emma, Alec and Ryan.
The student who earned the most jewels this week is Connor Edmondson.  Way to go Connor!