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
Sunday, October 2, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, September 30, 2011
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!
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!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
it is important to earn respect from your students
by: Laurenage 6
cover art for happy keys student recital 2011
cover art for happy keys student recital 2011by: Maddy
by: Lauren
by: Laurenage 6
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
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