Studio is closed December 20th—January 4th

Merry Christmas!!

December 2009

Spring
Recital Plans
I am already working on plans for our spring recital. In order to accommodate plenty of guests, and to meet the needs of developing students, I am looking into places like Burleson High School. Using a venue like this will provide a more formal atmosphere, but will require that I charge a recital fee. However, I will keep that fee a small as possible.
Detailed information will be sent home with students as soon as it is available.

Inside this issue:

High School
Piano Workshops
2
Spring/Summer Classes
3
Important Notices
4

Studio Notes

Looking Ahead…. 2010

As I look ahead to 2010, I see lots of exciting things happening with Mrs. Brown’s Piano Studio. Even in this difficult economy, the studio is growing in leaps and bounds. With this growth comes lots of extra work, but also lots of exciting opportunities . This issue of Studio Notes is jam-packed with information that you will want to read through carefully. Some of it is important information directly related to your current lessons and changes within the studio. There is also information about upcoming new classes and workshops. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested.
Also, please be sure to visit my website regularly to stay on top of any new information.

I regularly hear from high schoolers, "I would love to learn to play piano." I also regularly hear from instrumental teachers that they have many talented students who really need at least some basic piano lessons before college. What gets in the way of these students is usually one of three things: 1) Their schedule is too busy to commit to weekly piano lessons and daily practice time; 2) They can't afford to pay for month after month of piano lessons; or 3) They don't have a piano to practice on.
In response to this, I am putting together a series of Saturday workshops to meet the needs of high schoolers who want to learn to play. These piano workshops offer an introduction to piano-playing and basic note-reading and theory concepts. They are specifically for students in grades 9-12. We will start with the basics and progress through all of the necessary concepts, such as intervals, scales, key signature, chords, rhythms, etc. It is a series of 4 workshops, each one being a pre-requisite to the next. (Session 4 cannot not be taken without first attending session 1-3, for example)
These workshops are designed to eliminate the need for a piano at home, as well as the need to schedule weekly lessons and keep up with daily practice. All concepts, music, etc. presented in the workshop will be practiced during the workshop.
Dates: Session 1: Jan. 16 or 30 Time:
Session 2: Feb. 13 or 27 9:00am—3:00pm
Session 3: March 6 only
Session 4: April 10 only
Tuition: $65 per session (or $225 if registering for all four
sessions in advance)

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High School Piano Workshops

““Music isn’t just learning notes and playing them.. You learn notes to play to the music of your soul.”
~Katie Greenwood

May 2009

Studio Notes

Summer Jam is a one-month introductory piano class for 10-12 year old students. It is designed to introduce beginning students to piano without a long-term commitment to lessons or a need for purchasing a piano. Students will learn basic musical concepts,such as note-reading and rhythms, etc. Knowing these concepts before entering beginner band will help you be more successful at your chosen instrument. Getting a foundation in the basic fundamentals in a short period of time helps the beginning piano student to experience a greater sense of accomplishment from the very beginning. It is a fast-paced class, and covers approximately 6-9 months' worth of regular weekly group lessons. Classes are available in June and July. Please contact the studio if you would like to have detailed information sent to you in the spring when it comes available.

A new session for adult beginner group lessons will begin in January. Two class times will be available:
Mondays @ 7:30pm and Thursdays @ 9:00am
Registration for this class is through Burleson Community Education, but classes are held in my studio. Register early, as this class always fills up fast.

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Music For Little Mozarts

Summer Jam Piano Class

Adult Group Lessons

Music For Little Mozarts is a music class for 4-6 year old students. The primary instrument is piano, but students will also enjoy singing, dancing, playing rhythm instruments, and learning about composers. A wide variety of activities are used to help them learn basic music concepts and apply them to the piano. Students must be 4 or 5 years old to enroll in a level one class. While this year’s class is already in progress, it’s not too early to think about next year. In fall ‘10, there will be a new level one class in both morning and evening.

For more detailed information about piano classes, please visit my website.

Mrs. Brown's Piano Studio
2501 Glenn Ranch Dr.
Burleson, TX 76028

Please Give a Warm Welcome…
I am very excited to announce that I will have an intern joining me in my studio. His name is Justin Craig. He is a music student at Sam Houston University, and will be helping me during his college breaks. Justin is a very talented and hardworking young musician, his primary instrument being french horn. He will mostly be helping with office-type work (cataloging music, assembling assignment books, etc.). I am very grateful for this assistance, as it enables me to provide a quality service to you while still placing my primary attention on teaching your lessons. Justin may, from time to time, be present during lessons…… either working on a project or just observing the lesson. Observing many different teachers will help him to mold his own teaching style. Justin may also be available during the summer to give french horn lessons. Please make him feel welcome if you see him in the studio when you are here.

Metamorphosis In Piano Study (cont’d)

Phone: 817-297-7756
Email: mrsrebeccabrown@yahoo.com

A Little Housekeeping….
Student Information — Please help me update my records by completing a new Student Information Form & Media Release Form (in each student’s folder) and returning it to your next lesson.
Studio Policies — The studio policies have been updated. Please read the new policies carefully and contact me if you have any questions.
Assignment Book — I have opted to begin using assignment books, instead of 3-ring binders. Each Private Lesson Student will need to purchase an assignment book from me in January for $7. Please include this additional $7 for each student with January’s tuition.

Remember to check the website regularly for new updates!
www.mrsbrownspianostudio.weebly.com