Just two of you guys, today, but two of my superstar students!!! Ahaan Look at you, just bulldozing through your new book, and you just started it!! Keeping high wrists, playing on fingertips as you articulate, and engaging your core muscles instead of raising your shoulders has improved considerably, but you have a ways to go yet, so keep it [...]
Remember, you only get as good at something, as the effort you put into it!! Alex Your note reading, dear, and the time (or lack thereof) you allocate to practicing -- needs improvement!! Every week I feel like we're starting from the same point again as the previous week. You have figure out a way that you will know (immediately) what the [...]
Excellent progress this week and lessons today, all three of you!! Ahaan Onto the next level/book, just like that!! Remember to lean your body in (with core muscles engaged) into the hand and fingers playing the melodic line. The accompaniment ALWAYS should take a noticeably secondary role. Mazin Core engaged produces the dance/movement in your body, and coordinates all of [...]
Excellent lessons today, all 3 of you! Good job. Alex Remember to practice ALL of the songs I assign to you each week (denoted by the date I assign it). Practice the way we worked the pieces in the lesson. If you're unsure of a note, figure it out using the sayings (eg. Every Good Butterfly...), aiming to get to [...]
Doing really well, boys, despite a long absence from piano and allergies!! Good work ethics!! Ahaan WOW, WOW, WOW, WOOOWW!!!! 5 stars for you, young sir!! Remember to maintain HIGH wrists, playing on fingertips (hands like CLAWS), including your pinky fingers(!!!) when playing a rhythmic piece. For lyrical pieces you caress the keys, first making contact on the pads of your [...]
Great lessons today, guys! Keep it up!!! Ruth Great initiative, determination and openness to taking on this new song, Ruth! And for deciding to stick with your pianistic aspirations despite your busy schedule. Practice H.S. in slow motion at a STEADY TEMPO at first, doing everything you would do ideally at tempo (being cognizant that you're adhering to the three [...]
Good work/insights today, guys! Isabella FLASHCARDS!! And if you're focused when practicing -- these things will help you recognize the notes faster, and eventually no thought will be required. Where there's a will, there's a way. Mazin Great improvement this week! Remember to keep your wrists HIGH, playing on your fingertips, including your pinky finger and thumb -- this is [...]
Only you, Kate, showed up today, so I will get straight to the point! Kate Much improvement in technique and sound production this past week, even though you weren't able to start memorizing your pieces. What we've been talking about seems to be starting to sink in. Good job!! Remember to make sure your core muscles are ALWAYS engaged to [...]
Excellent lessons today, all of you. Keep it up!! Isabella Keep your eyes focused on where you are in the music, always looking a few notes ahead (in both hands) to see what's coming up next (so you don't miss the rhythm train). RESIST looking at your fingers as much as possible!!! Remember, notes that go up on the page go [...]
Progress is only made by challenging ourselves! Alex Excellent work in the lesson with your father in the room today! Please work at home by yourself and with your dad in this way from now on! Remember to keep your eyes on the page, while playing at a STEADY TEMPO (no matter how slow you go), while naming the notes [...]