Spring is finally in the air! The school year is winding down, and summer plans are being made. In my studio, I am gearing up for a fun series of summer lessons with my students!
Summer lessons allow us more flexibility - gone is the chaos of rushing from one activity to the next after school, fitting in homework time, family time, and practice time! My hope with summer lessons is that students can spend more time exploring what matters to them in their music studies. Whether pop, classical, Broadway or something in between, I'll be encouraging my summer students to move out of their comfort zone, and try new things while they've got the extra time to devote to their craft. Many of my students have tried their hand at composing their own songs, so I'd like to spend more time this summer teaching them to notate those pieces, as well as challenge them to write more!
For those students who won't be with me this summer, I encourage you to continue making music - however you can! For my piano students, if you're near a piano or keyboard, spend time playing for pleasure. Go through your songbooks and revisit your favorites. Take time to look ahead and start working on the next pieces in your book. Try composing your own song! For my voice students, it's a bit easier for you because your instrument is always with you! Sing whenever and wherever you can, and listen to lots of other singers, too. What is it about their voice that you like? What type of music do you most enjoy singing? For ALL my students, whether piano or voice, child or adult, the question you want to answer is: "What type of music makes me happiest to perform?" Really explore that, so that when I see you again, we can dive right into what works best for you!
Summer lessons allow us more flexibility - gone is the chaos of rushing from one activity to the next after school, fitting in homework time, family time, and practice time! My hope with summer lessons is that students can spend more time exploring what matters to them in their music studies. Whether pop, classical, Broadway or something in between, I'll be encouraging my summer students to move out of their comfort zone, and try new things while they've got the extra time to devote to their craft. Many of my students have tried their hand at composing their own songs, so I'd like to spend more time this summer teaching them to notate those pieces, as well as challenge them to write more!
For those students who won't be with me this summer, I encourage you to continue making music - however you can! For my piano students, if you're near a piano or keyboard, spend time playing for pleasure. Go through your songbooks and revisit your favorites. Take time to look ahead and start working on the next pieces in your book. Try composing your own song! For my voice students, it's a bit easier for you because your instrument is always with you! Sing whenever and wherever you can, and listen to lots of other singers, too. What is it about their voice that you like? What type of music do you most enjoy singing? For ALL my students, whether piano or voice, child or adult, the question you want to answer is: "What type of music makes me happiest to perform?" Really explore that, so that when I see you again, we can dive right into what works best for you!
