Austin Music Teacher

Yesterday the students presented two great recitals featuring mostly seasonal music. It was festive and fun, with a reception following. The gift of music is always appreciated. A big thanks to all the talented students

Our first Halloween Recital was a spooktacular hit. Forty-eight performers and their teacher were all in costume. Everyone enjoyed the treats and party favors. This will probably become a tradition.

The Austin District Music Teachers’ Association offers membership to students each fall, and again in the spring. Membership enables students to take the state theory test each semester and participate in various performance festivals throughout the year. These include: Jazz/Pop/Rock, Duet, Hymn, Baroque/Classical, and Romantic Festivals. Deadline for the fall’s membership is September 19th. I [...]

Two recitals were held on May 22, 2011 at the First Baptist Church at 9th and Trinity. A total of 60 students performed carefully chosen solos, as well as various duets with parents, siblings and friends. There were no duplications so the programs were varied and entertaining. Awards were given for Consistency of Practice, April Flash Card races,  [...]

The fall after school schedule is completely full. There are openings Saturday afternoons between 2:30 and 4:30. I have a small waiting list as well. I would consider the idea of teaching before school and mornings for preschoolers and adults. For the first time, the studio will present a Halloween Recital in costume with treats, [...]

1.Hanon Exercises: The repetitive patterns are learned, then played from memory with increasing speed. They can be done almost by rote in a short time, accessing a part of the brain that uses predictability and pattern recognition. 1a.Schmitt: These are simply 5-finger patterns that change with every measure, being repeated only once, and move in subtle [...]

As a seasonal business, I create entirely handmade ornaments from wood. The wide variety of styles are personalized with names, dates, and more.  When I heard the DJ’s on Majic 95.5 talking about their love of ornaments, I called to offer a couple of mine for their collection.  Yesterday I went by the studio to [...]

I welcome and encourage comments from current and former students.  Suggestions will only create a better program. Marty McAllister teaches private piano to many of my students. They all LOVE her, not because she is easy on them. She actually teaches young students how to play the piano, not just practice exercises. I am proud [...]

Music Expressions classes include a complimentary variation in musical experience.  Each class is 90 minutes long, with students grouped into the following catagories:  ages 5-6, ages 7-8. and ages 9-10.   Each class has a piano/keyboard learning experience, a story told of a composer or music history example, a related listening example, an art activity to compliment [...]