Sunday, October 2, 2011

Supplemental FJH Books

Here is a list of the levels and their titles for reference.
Each level includes; but is not limited to; Christmas bk, Jazz & Blues,
Classics, Hymns, Popular, Kids Songs, Favorites, & Rock & Roll. Any/all of
these books can be purchased to accompany our core curriculum and further
enhance our learning experience!

PreTime Piano = Primer Level

PlayTime Piano = Level 1

ShowTime Piano = Level 2A

ChordTime Piano = Level 2B

FunTime Piano = 3A-3B

BigTime Piano = Level 4

Saturday, October 1, 2011

If your child is a student of happy keys piano school, it would be very wise to consider signing him up for general music, band/orchestra, chorus. One or all of these classes would reinforce what the student will learn in our private lesson, and would create more opportunity for a full understanding of musical theory, techniques, performance etiquette, and the concept of practicing towards mastery of an instrument.

Let's just say, for example, that your daughter decides to play flute in the school band. She will learn how to read treble clef notes, note value and rest value, dynamics of sound, complex rhythms, how to play with a group. Her brain will be practicing melody, harmony and rhythm in a very focused way, working to hold her part while many other musicians are playing different melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.

I can't stress enough how much value there is in taking advantage of the school music program, that you are paying taxes to provide for your child. Encourage your child today to explore new musical territories, to maximize the learning potential available in the private lesson!