Student Of The Month
April 2018
Noelani has been having lessons since 2012. She has played in several recitals and has passed 2 Conservatory of Music exams. Noelani likes to learn challenging pieces well beyond her level, and has played “Canon in D” and a very lengthy arrangement of “Carol of the Bells.”
Noelani had a rocky start to the piano year. She is involved in numerous activities and found it difficult to fit her piano practice in. Since January, however, things have radically changed for the better. Her practice has truly taken off again and she is back on the “A” practice grade train!
The 2 videos below show how much Noelani has progressed over the years.
Noelani had a rocky start to the piano year. She is involved in numerous activities and found it difficult to fit her piano practice in. Since January, however, things have radically changed for the better. Her practice has truly taken off again and she is back on the “A” practice grade train!
The 2 videos below show how much Noelani has progressed over the years.
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Noelani plays Barcarolle - 2012
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Noelani plays Moonlight Sonata - 2017
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March 2018
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Simi is one of 21 students who have advanced a level this school year. She is working through Bastien Level 1A at record speed, as well as learning additional songs from the level 1 hymn book. Simi was the 7th student to reach the 30-Song goal, (only 10 students have reached that goal).
Keep pushing forward, Simi! You will catch up to your sisters pretty soon at this rate! |
Immanuel is halfway through Piano Adventures Level 1. He practices diligently and has learned to slow down during practice and focus on areas that need work. He was the 5th student to reach the 30-Song goal and has recently been learning extra songs all by himself!
Good work, Immanuel, you have truly earned you spot as Student of the Month! |
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....VIDEO TO FOLLOW SOON! |
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Jamie began piano lesson when he was 4 and is now working through Bastien Level 4. He has been successful in his quest to score an ‘A’ practice grade every lesson and he was the 6th student to reach the 30-Song goal.
He has recently become a keyboard player for his middle school’s Jazz Band. This piece, “Minuet in G” is one of the pieces he is preparing for the 2019 Conservatory of Music Level 4 Exam. Keep up the good work, Jamie! |
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February 2018
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Jasmine is 6 years old. She began Level 1A in January 2018. Jasmine practices very diligently every week. She often uses the Bastien Music App to give herself a head start on new songs, so she has already completed more than half of her music book, as well as learning additional songs from her level 1 hymn book.
She is very enthusiastic about playing the piano and is likely to complete level 1A in a record time. Keep rocking those keys, Jasmine :) You are a superstar! |
January 2018
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Michelle is in 4th grade. She scores “A” for her practice grade every week. She sometimes learns extra songs on her own, and she has already learned 28 of her 30-song target. She began Bastien level 2A last April and has almost completed it due to her very diligent practice. Keep up the good work, Michelle! |
December 2017
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Branwen is in 7th grade. She scores “A” for her practice grade every lesson. She has learned 14 pieces of music since September, and she recently began Bastien Level 3. In January 2018 she will begin preparation for the Royal Conservatory of Music Level 4 Piano Exam. Keep up the good work, Branwen! You are a joy to teach :) |
November 2017
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Allison is in 8th grade. She scores “A” for her practice grade every lesson. This weekend she sat her Royal Conservatory of Music Level 3 Piano Exam. I am excitedly awaiting her results - I know she had done a great job! |
October 2017
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Janelle is in the 5th grade. She has been learning the piano for a year. She scores "A" for her practice grade every lesson and she has already completed 10 songs for the 30-Song Challenge. She is looking forward to taking her first Royal Conservatory Piano Exam in Spring 2018. |
September 2017
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Romola is just 3 years old. She began lessons 3 weeks ago and is already successfully playing on her fingertips with curved fingers.
Keep up the good work, Romola! |
Leigh-Asher started learning piano in preschool. Now, at the age of 9, she has just begun Level 3.
Saturday Night Boogie is her first piece from Bastien Piano Basics Level 3. |
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