Chords2Character Piano Studio

Really looking forward to our Piano Party this Monday! Games, food, and music performances from 3:30-4:45. The final party of the school year as I will be going on maternity leave at the end of this month.

So excited for our piano recital tonight! See you all at 7pm at Langley Seniors Village - 20363 65Ave, Langley. Cookies and juice to follow.

The Group Class was so much fun! Two of the highlights were: Playing on a piano with the cover removed so they could see the inner workings. And decorating/eating gingerbread cookies.

Now I'm looking forward to our Christmas recital on Dec. 14!

Just one of the fun things we'll be doing at our upcoming Group Piano Class. Playing on a piano decorated with Christmas lights and no cover on!

I am excited to announce...

Monday, Nov. 23 we will have our first Group Piano Class of the school year.!

All students are invited to attend from 3:15-4:45.

We are going to have a Christmas/Winter theme to the event. The students will perform songs... We will play games... Eat goodies... Possibly even decorate some gingerbread men.

I am really looking forward to this fun lesson time together!

Creating a "Practice Nest" Bonus Tip -

Plus one more! Adding small surprises to your children’s practice nest (fresh flowers, a hand-written note of encouragement, a small treat, a new sticker pad, a special pen etc.) helps to show that you value the time they are spending on the piano and that you appreciate their efforts and dedication. Preserving the “specialness” of their practice space encourages positive feelings towards their home music time.

Creating a "Practice Nest" tip 5 -

Set the stage for organization. Ensure your children’s practice space is uncluttered and organized. Clear out old sheet music and books from the piano bench, use a magazine organizer to hold current and favorite materials, and minimize knickknacks and other distractions from the top of the piano. If you can, avoid having the piano room do “double-duty” for laundry, toys and other clutter. Having the books your children need at their fingertips reliably ensures that no time is spent searching for lost or crumpled music. Get into the habit of placing the piano books in their appropriate space immediately after each piano lesson so they are ready and waiting.

Creating a "Practice Nest" tip 4 -

4. Make the “Practice Nest” a communal space. Children of any age appreciate company while they practice. Having a chair, couch, beanbag chair or pillows nearby where family members will be inclined to sit, listen and enjoy the music immediately sets the tone for happy time on the piano. Encourage siblings to stop by and listen quietly, and allow yourself even just 10 minutes to sit and listen with undivided attention each time your children practice. A set-up that is conducive to including the family in home practice will encourage everyone involved to make piano practice an activity the entire family can be a part of.

Creating a "Practice Nest" tip 3 -

Ensure your children have all required materials at hand. Help your children put together a small basket or bin of everything they may need for home practice. Pens, pencils, highlighters, and post-it notes will give your children a sense of organization that will then spill over into their practice habits. Your children will also need adequate lighting to see their music, and a comfortable bench at the correct height to practice comfortably and correctly.