1. Never schedule piano lessons for AFTER school is out. Nobody will show up anyway. 2. Specify A.M. or P.M when you schedule a make up lesson. I had a student come to my door at 7:30 a.m. for a lesson this morning. 3. Even if you have a calendar of events, most people will…
Read moreJust some pictures
These were taken at the June 5th recital. I had 14 students perform at this recital, and 10 at the other one. I decided that I would play a piece this time. At Christmas, I had a couple of parents ask me to play and I was totally unprepared to play anything–I hadn’t memorized anything. …
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Getting Frustrated
When I first started this whole piano lessons business, I tried to think ahead as I planned my yearly calendar. I wanted to offer 36 lessons a year, and go for about 10 months–and offer the same vacations, etc, that the public schools do, since half my students are public schooled. I charge $55.00 a…
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Recital
Well, the recital went very well. On my part, it did. Some parents got there late, and some got there later still. But overall, it went well. Everyone is always happy to see their kid in the spotlight. My son Alex took pictures for me–and in all the running around, I forgot to ask him…
Read morePractice Makes Perfect
This week has been an interesting week. Up until now, I have had only the occasional student that didn’t practice due to sickness or vacation, etc. I have a student, however, who we’ll call Tammy, who hasn’t practiced at all. I’m talking about since she came in October, she has consistently not practiced. Tammy is…
Read moreChristmas Music
I have been getting together some music for the Christmas piano recital. I was very fortunate to find a place to hold it in December, since most churches do not rent out their buildings in December. Anyway, I found some really fun sheet music. One of them is called, “A Pachelbel Christmas,” and is a…
Read moreAnother week
Unbelievably, another week has gone by. It has been incredibly busy around here, and I am getting into the swing of things. School is going along well. The kids each had their first math TEST last week and both got an A. I was happy about that. We are having a geography test on Monday…
Read morePiano Lessons
So, we got our home school year off last week. I have also started to offer piano lessons. My husband made me up a brochure–he’s a designer, and I put them out at different places in our community. The biggest draw though, has been a sign he put on our fence. It simply says, “Piano…
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Piano RecitalGreat Bridge Presbyterian Church in Chesapeake
We had our piano recital on May 17. I had 6 students. Here are some of the pictures from that event. The program was designed by Mr. David Rohr. Great Bridge Presbyterian Church in Chesapeake. A lovely Steinway baby grand piano to play on. It was brand NEW! The sound was awesome! Mrs. Rohr, Rebekah,…
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