
Studio Fun!
Piano lessons shouldn't just be about hard work and deadlines. My students enjoy after-lesson time with my Shih Tzus while waiting...
May 12, 2024
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Thank You, Parents, for the Teamwork
My studio's progress and results are 100% because of the amazing team work I have with the parents. It is never solely on me as a teacher...
Apr 1, 2024
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In the Name of Love
Grace is a busy teenager who is currently a sophomore at Sage Hill High School in Newport Beach. She moved from Houston, Texas to Irvine,...
Mar 19, 2022
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A Breath of Fresh Air
As a music teacher, I draw thousands of notes for students to read every year. Today, a five-year-old who loves reading these notes, drew...
Sep 21, 2021
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Studio Recital 2017
Four new piano students participated in this year's studio recital. It is always a melancholy experience to see young beginner students...
May 29, 2017
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Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18
This concerto is the epitome of romance.
Mar 14, 2017
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Inspiration March '17
I love this approach on classical training. Practicing and performing with goals and intention, rather than mindless practice and showing...
Mar 6, 2017
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My Sweet Valentines
Around 2012, I started loving Valentine's Day because it became a great excuse to buy treats for my kids. This year, I've been busier and...
Feb 18, 2017
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An Unexpected Musical Jewel
I am IN LOVE with La La Land! Last month, I had lunch with one of my past piano students and her mom at Urth Caffe Pasadena, and they...
Feb 16, 2017
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The Four Seasons: Winter and Summer
When I was in grade school, my family would regularly gift me classical CDs for Christmas and other holidays. Out of all those CDs,...
Feb 16, 2017
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Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
I never bought into past documentaries or data stating that playing a musical instrument is tied to being "smarter" or "better" at...
Feb 11, 2017
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