Happy New Year!


 

 

MTAC Certificate of Merit ^TM

Cameron Park Piano is proud to offer participation in the Music Teachers' Association of California's Certificate of Merit ^TM
Program.  Information about this program is available at mtac.org. 

All of my participating students did quite well in the 2011 evaluations and I am extremely proud of them!


The Metronome

Should every student have a metronome?  Yes, yes, yes!

They are available in a variety of styles and prices.  There are classic, mechanical wind-up models as well as electronic, digital ones.  The classic versions often have a louder "wood block" sound -- easier to hear over loud music.  The electronic ones often have time signature settings so that one hears a different tone for the downbeat.  Spend some time at a music store trying out and listening to various models.

As part of lessons, we learn how to use a metronome during practice to ensure a steady beat, and also as a tool to increase velocity in playing.

Group Lessons

I am working to add once-a-month group lessons on Saturdays for interested students. 

These lessons would be offered as a supplement to regular weekly private lessons, and would be small groups (four students) matched by level.  Classes would be 60 - 90 minutes, and include a wide variety of musical games, ear-training activities, cooperative written work, white board work, and flashcard activities, etc. 


 
In addition, there will be a low-key performance opportunity for each student during each class.  This will give students a way to increase their performance frequency in a very friendly and non-threatening environment.

Another plus of the group lesson is that students can have fun learning about and making music together.  I believe this can help keep students interested in studying music by showing that it can indeed be, like sports and games, an interactive activity. 

Please call or e-mail to reserve your slot now.  Space is limited!