I really enjoyed seeing the students perform at the DMTA Playathon Saturday, and I know some were nervous and it was a pretty big space but I hope parents and students enjoyed themselves. I know the day-long event raised a tidy sum for the DMTA Scholarship Fund. Thanks to all the students who braved their nerves and helped us raise money for other students to learn music.
Thanks to Ashley Pieraccini, I have put up some videos on my website www.flourishingmuse.net. under the video tab. Ashley did an amazing job and videoing is not a simple task – Carol is a documentary maker so I have seen first hand how hard it is to steady the camera. Thanks Ashley. And thanks to Carol who has to train me on putting up videos from Vimeo onto my website. This was her third attempt to train me and I think I finally get it!
I did not put up every video or I would not being getting to my lessons preparation so I apologize to the ones not up there but they are on my camera and I can show you in lessons if you like.
Also I recorded Jesse playing Gypsy in his lesson, which is the piece he would have played at the playathon except for a baseball game.
Students could watch their videos and talk to me about what they might like to work on before the Soiree June 3. Hint: Some singers could open their mouths wider! That is part of how you project your voice. Piano players – take note of the youngest ones – fearless! How can we older ones get to have that attitude? If we all work it out we could write the book!
Thanks everyone see you at lessons this week.
