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

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!

Why I Love Music

To me, music is not just notes on a paper, or even sounds with a melody. True music is the soul and passion you put into it. In truth? I hate practicing songs from the piano books, because I just prefer to learn by ear- (sounding it out) but it's all part of learning "the way of the keys," so I can tolerate it.

A good friend of mine, and an amazing piano teacher taught me all this-and they know who they are! They have inspired me to do what I never thought I could. One day, that good friend had me play a new piece that I was learning on her piano, as I had showed her so many times. But this time, I realized something. The smile I saw on her face was genuine. As I was about to ask if she liked it, she hugged me, and told me: "this time you got it right!" Now I realize what she meant.

To play the piano, it has to come from the heart to be complete. I hope to continue with piano all the way through, and with my amazing piano teacher (hint-hint:MISS JESSICA!!!!) as my teacher all the way. I love piano-and that is how I hope it stays!

By: Miss Maddy
A student of Miss Jessica


Thank you Maddy for that lovely essay!

it is important to earn respect from your students

by: Lauren

age 6

cover art for happy keys student recital 2011

by: Maddy

by: Lauren

age 6

this months' artwork

Fall Schedule 2011-2012

HappyKeys Piano School

Fall Schedule runs from September 1-June 30, 2011

Monday-Friday

Hours of operation: 2pm-8pm

Location: your house or mine, serving Washington & Saratoga Counties

Rate: $60/hr.

contact Jessica @ happykeyspianoschool@hotmail.com

happy keys piano school is now booking for the summer schedule.
Summer schedule runs from July 1 - August 31.

Fall Registration ends August 15th so reserve your spot
today!

the piano parlour at miss jessica's house

the old piano is to the left and the new grand piano is to the right. I absolutely love practicing on my new piano, just as much as I did on the old. The sounds that come out of my new piano are everything I every dreamed of and I wouldn't change a thing.

Maddy

this little doll and box were handmade by one of my brilliant students!

the doll is about 1/2" tall and constructed of thread that is twisted into a body and beads that are added for details. The box was made of paper and ribbon.

Maddy, happy keys student age 11

Student Artwork

I recently came up with the idea of sharing on my business blog all artwork given to me by students. I just couldn't bear the thought of throwing it in with the rest of the recycling after so much thoughtfulness and effort was put into these sweet jestures of respect.

My teachers that I will forever be thankful for a fine musical appreciation and education are:
Mrs. Durkee, Mr. LaBlanc, Mrs. Bittinger, Mr. Lafavre, Mr. Lion, Mrs. Klaus, Jonathan Newell, Theresa Treadway-Lloyd, Kikki Britt, Christina Breitenfeld, Pam Firth. Thank you.

Piano is so cool!

Graphic Design by: Isabel

This is a flyer that one of my students gave to me at the start of our last lesson. Her mother proudly told me of how Isabel designed this flyer with her friend while they were spending time together over break. Further proof that I am doing one of the jobs that I was intended to do in this lifetime.

happy keys piano school : student artwork

Picture by: Maha

Recieving handmade pictures from students is one of the many joys of teaching piano lessons!

I know that my job is complete when I have earned the respect of the student, and it is so rewarding to know that they are not only getting a thorough musical education, and enjoying their lessons, but they also appreciate me as a person. It is a privilage to teach music and I am thankful for the blessing of such a great job daily.