That’s right - piano lessons are still online! I’m so grateful to my diligent students and their supportive parents for making online lessons work so well. Fall lessons - which you can now sign up for! - will remain virtual for the time being. These will begin after Labor Day and go until our Winter Recital on December 13th.
But before we talk about winter, let’s reflect on how amazing this summer has been! Students performed in their very first virtual Zoom recital back in June. We heard works by Chopin, Khachaturian, Liebermann, Bach, and many others - including some fun pieces like Koji Kondo’s theme to Super Mario World and Sharon Kaplan’s “Baby Dinosaur with an Attitude” duet. In July, two students performed works by Florence Price and John Williams in the St. Paul Piano Teachers Association’s “Americana” recital, and back in the spring, four students participated in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association’s first virtual State Piano Contest. All of them made it to the final round and two were even declared winners. Bravi, tutti!
Most importantly, I’m so inspired by all of my students for their flexibility, work ethic, and much appreciated humor (“Isn’t ‘etude’ what you call a horrible attitude?”) during this trying year. I can’t wait to resume lessons in-person when the time comes, but for now I’m so glad we’re able to connect virtually and keep our music education going strong. (Ava Gardner has been pretty happy - if confused - to meet everyone, too.)
Practice, practice, and take care of yourselves!
Lillie