Spring Archives - Piano Parent Podcast

19 Apr 2021

PPP237: Teacher Chat – Recitals in 2021 with Stephen Hughes, Ben Kapilow, and Becki Laurent

Podcast, Teacher Chat2021, Becki Laurent, Ben Kapilow, COVID, piano recital, Recital, Spring, Stephen Hughes, vaccinations

Last year, COVID-19 was making its way around the globe and our best defense was to seclude ourselves into our homes to try to prevent spreading the virus to our communities. Piano students and teachers made a swift and effective transition to online lessons.Our spring recitals, if they occurred at all, could not follow the traditional format of gathering in a local church or performance hall. Virtual recitals were the best we could do.In 2021, however, we are starting to feel more confident in our ability to ward off the dangers of the virus. Schools are back in session, on…

09 Mar 2020

By Shelly Davis

PPP183: Spring 100 Practice Challenge

Podcast, Practice Challenge100 Repetitions, Beth Hughes, Hunter Thompson, piano, practice, Spring, Spring Recital, Training

Spring is springing around here! Trees are budding. After lots of rain and gray skies, the clouds have parted and we're enjoying blue skies and sunshine. Just like changes in seasons, the practice needs of our piano kids change too. Fall - new school year, reestablish practice habitsWinter holidays - more family time, more opportunities to share the gift of music.Spring - semester winding down, preparing for the big finale Listen to the full episode here “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to…

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