- Fall Term Bill (due Sept 10th)

- Teaching schedule/list of parents

Performance Class Schedule is on the website;

www.mjwrightpiano.com

Switching lessons: please read about the procedure under “Studio Policy” on the website. The list of parents and their phone numbers is provided for this purpose.

Calendar

Holidays

- Thanksgiving – Nov 22-26th

- Winter - Dec 20- Jan 2

Recitals

- Dec 5,2010 – Holiday Recital

- Feb 13,2011 –Winter Recital

- May 22, 2011 – Spring Recital

Due to the substantial increase in rental costs at several of the churches I have used for recitals, I am exploring different options. We may do a community service holiday recital at a retirement/nursing home. Watch for updates on this.

Piano Explorer Magazine

September’s issue studies Handel. We will do an in depth study of this composer. I will set up the listening center again, along with supporting visual material.

Last year I had a trivia question each month for students to answer and receive a small piece of candy.

The “Points for Prizes” practice contest last spring was so popular with students of all ages that I am bringing it back this fall. They can get points for almost anything that they accomplish whether it’s practice time, filling in their theory, passing pieces or technique.

Quote: “No one plans to fail, but many fail to plan.

Consistent practice is the key to outstanding progress. You cannot “cram” for piano performance, because we are training muscles, in addition to the brain. It is better to get even ten minutes of focused practice in every day than to do 60 minutes of practice one day a week.

Musical study is an academic pursuit. As such, it is treated like any other subject that we study. Students, especially in grade school, need your help in planning their time.

Inspiration for the teacher!

Our State Conference (convention) was held here in June. They bring in speakers for sessions on many topics of interest, composer/publisher showcases and lots of recitals by outstanding students from around the state and professional musicians.

I was especially inspired by a flute teacher from Seattle. She is very demanding of her students but really makes it fun!! I have picked up a lot of ideas to implement in my teaching.

Free Music – I have been “cleaning out” all summer. I have a box of free music for students to explore and take what they like.

I can’t wait to see all of you!

Mary Jo