Levels of Progress

For those of you with students involved in Levels of Progress,

here are the details:

(if you're not sure what this is, don't worry)

When: Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2008

Where: The Music Staff

Bring: JUDGING SHEET, 2 books from which they are performing. They are performing from memory, but the books must be brought for the judges.

Wear: Dressed up! Girls - skirt/dress (to the knee), or dress pants. Guys - dress pants, button-up shirt, tie is optional. Both - no jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes.

Times:

Hunter - 2:50, room D
Kaishu - 2:10, room C
Ryoma - 2:08, room B
Shogun - 2:00, room F
Brandon - 2:08, room F
Patrick - 2:08, room D
Rachel - 2:58, room D
Bryce - 3:00, room D

If you can't make it or are running late, call The Music Staff asap. 483-4900.

Please arrive 10 minutes early, the audition should only take about 10 minutes.

Student of the Month!

Congratulations to Rachel who is February's Student of the Month!

Christmas Recital

Here are some pics from our recital in December!

Piano Sale

If you are considering buying a piano, don't miss this big sale! Piano Showcase at Chesapeake Square Mall is having their biggest sale of the year this weekend, February 8-10. Over 50 new, used, and digital pianos will be located in the Dilliard's wing at the mall.

There are special rates and terms that include 12 months - no interest!

You can call to make an appointment at 465-4059 or email them at pianoshowcaseva@yahoo.com. Ask for Scott or Kyle and please tell them that you heard about the sale through me! They are both extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

I also have a special coupon for $100 off! I will give it to the first person to contact me.

DO I NEED TO BUY A PIANO FOR MY CHILD WHO IS TAKING LESSONS?

This is a common question that I receive. A lot of times, parents do not want to invest in a piano when their child begins taking lessons, because they don't know for sure if their child will stick with it, which is very understandable. Starting them out with a keyboard is fine for about the first 6 months. After that, if it looks like the child is going to continue, at the very least a full size keyboard/digital piano are inexpensive options. After a student has taken for 2 years and is going to continue, the purchase of a real piano should be seriously considered.

If you are puchasing something digital, such as a keyboard or piano, these are some of the items that you want be sure are included:
*full keyboard (88 keys)
*weighted keys
*a pedal
*a piano bench

I would be happy to help with any other questions you might have.