Nathan Robbins, my nephew!
The sweet and beautiful Lindsay Delaughter
I love the fact that families come from far off to hear the music,
I love how mom's take pictures
and videos
and their faces when it's over!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
November Composer- Haydn
We've been having a lot of fun with these composers.
Mr. Franz Joseph Haydn was quite funny at times. We'll be listening to the Surprise Symphony this month in lessons. It starts piano and has an abrupt forte about 30 seconds into, it was to awaken the sleeping audience he sometimes wrote for. He had the privilege of serving in a castle for royalty on a regular basis.
A couple of good websites to check out-
this one has free sheet music and coloring pages
http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/hey-kids-meet-franz-joseph-haydn.htm
http://www.dsokids.com/listen/ComposerDetail.aspx?composerID=14
http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=27
Mr. Franz Joseph Haydn was quite funny at times. We'll be listening to the Surprise Symphony this month in lessons. It starts piano and has an abrupt forte about 30 seconds into, it was to awaken the sleeping audience he sometimes wrote for. He had the privilege of serving in a castle for royalty on a regular basis.
A couple of good websites to check out-
this one has free sheet music and coloring pages
http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/hey-kids-meet-franz-joseph-haydn.htm
http://www.dsokids.com/listen/ComposerDetail.aspx?composerID=14
http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=27
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
October Composer- Bach
Welcome back.
We'll get right to it- our composer this month is JS Bach. He was born in Germany in 1685 on March 21st. How old would he be on his birthday?
I thought my guitar students would like this!
Here is a fun website about Bach especially for kids-
http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/showdesc.asp?id=31
Be sure and listen to the toccata at the end. You'll hear it again!
What instrument is being played? Is there more than one? I like the visual line on the video, helps you see the direction of the melody.
Here's some informative and fun videos about him.
We'll get right to it- our composer this month is JS Bach. He was born in Germany in 1685 on March 21st. How old would he be on his birthday?
I thought my guitar students would like this!
Here is a fun website about Bach especially for kids-
http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/showdesc.asp?id=31
Be sure and listen to the toccata at the end. You'll hear it again!
What instrument is being played? Is there more than one? I like the visual line on the video, helps you see the direction of the melody.
Here's some informative and fun videos about him.
Friday, August 27, 2010
September Composer(s) of the Month- Clara Schuman
I will post once a month, the composer we are studying. Very little time in the lessons will be given to this so I encourage you to explore all the links, songs, and games I post here on the web.
Quick facts about Ms. Schumann
* her parents were musicians in the early 1800's
* she grew up in Germany and learned from her father, piano and violin
* she began performing at the age of 9, with a full recital all on her own at 11
* she toured playing music all over and outside of Germany
* she fell in love with one of her parent's students Robert Schumann
* she not only cared for her family of 8 but also found time to PRACTICE , perform and teach!
* she fell in love with one of her parent's students Robert Schumann
* she not only cared for her family of 8 but also found time to PRACTICE , perform and teach!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Starting back up
I will begin my 16th year of teaching private lessons the week of August 16th, 2010.
My schedule should be the same- in Velma Monday and Wednesdays
in Duncan Tues and Thursdays
call me to get a prefered time 580 467 0631
after a full 2 months off I am ready to get back to it
My schedule should be the same- in Velma Monday and Wednesdays
in Duncan Tues and Thursdays
call me to get a prefered time 580 467 0631
after a full 2 months off I am ready to get back to it
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Duncan Piano Students- The third and fourth graders
This is Collin Thornton. Collin came as a transfer student. He has taken since kindergarten. I am his third teacher. He is advanced and is always amazing me with his knowledge of scales, theory and his ability to sightread. He made a superior plus rating on this piece at state May 15th. Way to go, Colin!
Burlesca by Bach
This is Lauren Jones. She's a fourth grader as well. I love her cute personality. She and I are both the third child with 2 older brothers. We share a need for fun. So this year aside from working through Faber's level 1 book, memorizing a few songs, sightreading for prizes & learning a new key- G, we managed to play lots of games.
Her own arrangement of Surprise Symphony by Haydn
She has another song to post...I have to record, check back soon.....
Also another sweet and fun 4th grader- Alyssa Cox. I was Alyssa's first teacher in 1st grade. Then she moved and I had Charis - I was glad to welcome her back this year. She's progressed well finishing Faber's book 2a and well into 2b. She's branched out to several new keys and taken on scales this year. I am confident she would've done well at contest had I known she had memorized this piece....
Dance of the Irish by Faber
We missed the deadline this year but we will not next year I promise!
Here she is playing Rhino in the Mud...
Brock Bell is my lone 3rd grader this year. He is quite charming and fun to teach. He has completed book 1 and on to a new key- G as well. He is playing in that new key here in Game Time arr. by Faber-
Burlesca by Bach
This is Lauren Jones. She's a fourth grader as well. I love her cute personality. She and I are both the third child with 2 older brothers. We share a need for fun. So this year aside from working through Faber's level 1 book, memorizing a few songs, sightreading for prizes & learning a new key- G, we managed to play lots of games.
Her own arrangement of Surprise Symphony by Haydn
She has another song to post...I have to record, check back soon.....
Also another sweet and fun 4th grader- Alyssa Cox. I was Alyssa's first teacher in 1st grade. Then she moved and I had Charis - I was glad to welcome her back this year. She's progressed well finishing Faber's book 2a and well into 2b. She's branched out to several new keys and taken on scales this year. I am confident she would've done well at contest had I known she had memorized this piece....
Dance of the Irish by Faber
We missed the deadline this year but we will not next year I promise!
Here she is playing Rhino in the Mud...
Brock Bell is my lone 3rd grader this year. He is quite charming and fun to teach. He has completed book 1 and on to a new key- G as well. He is playing in that new key here in Game Time arr. by Faber-
Duncan Students- Piano, The First Graders...
I had 4 First Graders this year. Three were actually returning from last year.
I have some budding musicians.
The are all quite talented.
My own nephew, Nathan Robbins and Leska Weightman came together each week.
Not only do they carpool but they are in the same class at school. They are very close.
They know each other well.
I have some budding musicians.
The are all quite talented.
My own nephew, Nathan Robbins and Leska Weightman came together each week.
Not only do they carpool but they are in the same class at school. They are very close.
They know each other well.
They are quite a pair.
We did some activities together. Having just come from 6 plus hours of learning and being on their best behavior, the prize box had a lot more draw than the theory worksheets each week.
We will just say T-Rex and Angelina Ballerina helped us learn a music this year.
Nathan playing an original song and Beethoven's Ode to Joy
Leska's video
She's playing Alouette from Faber's Primer book.
We did some activities together. Having just come from 6 plus hours of learning and being on their best behavior, the prize box had a lot more draw than the theory worksheets each week.
We will just say T-Rex and Angelina Ballerina helped us learn a music this year.
Nathan playing an original song and Beethoven's Ode to Joy
Leska's video
She's playing Alouette from Faber's Primer book.
Miss Lindsay Delaughter.
Lindsay has a quiet demeanor and is a quick learner. She is very concerned about each of songs and makes sure they all get learned. She completed the Faber primer book this year. Below she is creating her own sightreading exercise on the white board.
Lindsay's song...
Can you guess what it is?
Gordan started the year before in lessons taking guitar. As a Prefirst grader he picked up the guitar very quick. This year he decided to play the piano.
Gordan is quiet, polite and fun to listen to.
Sometimes we use different instruments to play our rhythm exercises on. Here he is on the flute.
This is the snake charmer song....Duncan Students - Guitar
These are my guitar students from Duncan.
Ryan Neal.
I have to post this picture...
I've know Ryan since he was born.
Ryan is playing Joshua fit the battle of Jericho.
Ryan is playing Joshua fit the battle of Jericho.
He started with me in November after getting his electric guitar for his birthday.
He likes tab and chords, but has learned notes and this song is on the A or 5th string...
We've covered a lot in the last 7 months!
This is Brett Bell.
Brett has taken a year and half. He has a good sense of precision and works at learning each piece correctly.
What I love most about Brett is his excitement when he "gets it". His perseverance pays off and he delights in the finished product. Brett will continue to play and get better and better I am sure. He is a delight to talk with, a very polite young man. He is usually my last student of the week and we have an end of the week tradition :)
This is Sydni Blalock.
I have known Sydni since she was born as well.
It's always a joy to see kids progress over many years.
She has taken a year and a half as well. She has a quietness about her that is beautiful. She is always willing to work at lessons. She's been in Faber's Level 2 guitar book all year. Here she is playing Arpeggio from that book. Sydni dances and plays tennis. She graduated from 5th grade this year. Now that she's mastered most of the notes on the guitar we are exploring more chords, I think she's excited about that.
I have known Sydni since she was born as well.
It's always a joy to see kids progress over many years.
She has taken a year and a half as well. She has a quietness about her that is beautiful. She is always willing to work at lessons. She's been in Faber's Level 2 guitar book all year. Here she is playing Arpeggio from that book. Sydni dances and plays tennis. She graduated from 5th grade this year. Now that she's mastered most of the notes on the guitar we are exploring more chords, I think she's excited about that.
This is Alex Bowers.
Alex is in 7th grade. She came to me last summer for piano lessons. She has had several years of piano from an area teacher. She is very talented. She also plays tennis competitively and is on the academic team.
After the summer I was glad to get her as a guitar student. Alex had no problem picking up the guitar. She's a natural musician.
Video coming....
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Velma Piano Students- Advanced , Doug Finley
Douglas.
Another one I could go on and on about.
He came to me as a 5th grader. And 5 years later he still has the same insatiable desire to learn music. He went through 3 books a year the first 2 years.
This year he had some major set backs- neck surgery in FEbruary. He missed only 2 weeks of lessons but has not competed like he could. We took the down time and did a lot of theory. Doug received a high score on the OMTA level 7 theory test in March.
Here he is playing a piece we've worked on all year called "Moonlight Rapsody" by Melody Bober.
Doug has taken on accompanying this year. He played for Sidney at Christmas and joined the Velma Show Band, playing keyboards. They performed at a benefit concert and at Miss VA this spring.
Doug, like Sidney, is a pleasure to work with. He tackles Beethoven and Chopin even when he doesn't care for it. He is a work in progress. You'll want to stick around to see the finished product. I have a feeling this one's going places.
He is actually going to a particular place in July- England. With GO missions, he'll spend a week in London doing mission work.
Go Doug! We are proud of ya!
Besides piano, Doug plays the tuba as well. He is an excellent academic student and also does Karate.
And....
I've had the privilege of snow skiing with him before in Colorado.
Another one I could go on and on about.
He came to me as a 5th grader. And 5 years later he still has the same insatiable desire to learn music. He went through 3 books a year the first 2 years.
This year he had some major set backs- neck surgery in FEbruary. He missed only 2 weeks of lessons but has not competed like he could. We took the down time and did a lot of theory. Doug received a high score on the OMTA level 7 theory test in March.
Here he is playing a piece we've worked on all year called "Moonlight Rapsody" by Melody Bober.
Doug has taken on accompanying this year. He played for Sidney at Christmas and joined the Velma Show Band, playing keyboards. They performed at a benefit concert and at Miss VA this spring.
Doug, like Sidney, is a pleasure to work with. He tackles Beethoven and Chopin even when he doesn't care for it. He is a work in progress. You'll want to stick around to see the finished product. I have a feeling this one's going places.
He is actually going to a particular place in July- England. With GO missions, he'll spend a week in London doing mission work.
Go Doug! We are proud of ya!
Besides piano, Doug plays the tuba as well. He is an excellent academic student and also does Karate.
And....
I've had the privilege of snow skiing with him before in Colorado.
Velma Piano Students- Advanced Sidney Lewis
Oh my what to say about this one...
She came to me as a cute and polite 3rd grader.
She stole my heart.
What she has become is amazing.
A young woman.
With beauty and talent.
What I love most about Sidney is her heart. And if there were anything to measure a person by it'd by that. The heart. At the heart of Sidney is perspective and optimism, light and breath, openness and beauty- incredible beauty. True beauty. The kind you can't buy and you can't fake.
She has an amazing ability to write songs. Not just catchy tunes either, songs with depth and meaning and tunes I go away singing for days.
While she started out singing, after 2 years she picked up the piano. After 2 years of that she began picking up the guitar. She plays all three well. And sings while playing a lot.
This year she picked up singing in Italian.
I have taken her to contest, she's sung all over the state, sharing her heart and her song. She was awarded this trophy today and I couldn't be more proud.
This is an impromptu singing of "Hold My Heart" on my very much in need of a tuning piano....
She came to me as a cute and polite 3rd grader.
She stole my heart.
What she has become is amazing.
A young woman.
With beauty and talent.
What I love most about Sidney is her heart. And if there were anything to measure a person by it'd by that. The heart. At the heart of Sidney is perspective and optimism, light and breath, openness and beauty- incredible beauty. True beauty. The kind you can't buy and you can't fake.
She has an amazing ability to write songs. Not just catchy tunes either, songs with depth and meaning and tunes I go away singing for days.
While she started out singing, after 2 years she picked up the piano. After 2 years of that she began picking up the guitar. She plays all three well. And sings while playing a lot.
This year she picked up singing in Italian.
I have taken her to contest, she's sung all over the state, sharing her heart and her song. She was awarded this trophy today and I couldn't be more proud.
This is an impromptu singing of "Hold My Heart" on my very much in need of a tuning piano....Velma Piano Students- Intermediate, Kadee Belle Hall
She was playing Deep Singer on the above video.
Velma Piano students- beginner, Ryland McCord
I have 4 currently taking piano in Velma. I'll start with my newest....
Miss Ryland.
Ryland and my son Silas have gone to school together since prekindergarten. Her dad is a percussionist. It was a joy to get her as a student. She started in the fall last year. She's progressed through the Faber Primer book and is now on to level 1- those fun red books! She's quite creative and always pleasant to work with. I have no doubt she'll continue making music the rest of her life. Here she's playing Firefly by Faber from the Red Book. She also played it during our animal song charades game at the end of the year party.
Velma Beginner Guitar Student- Case Hurst
I've had Case for a mere 7 weeks but he is a smart guy and is progressing fast. He's finished the 4th grade at Velma and plays a nice blue guitar. What I love most about Case is not only his great-to-work with personality but the fact that he goes home and teaches his parents everything he's learned. He is playing Spanish Theme from the Hal Leonard Beginner Book.
Intermediate Guitar Students- Velma
I have had 3 students all year and most of the year before.
Brooklyn has taken guitar for 2 years. She is the sweetest thing. Always willing to work hard and always cheerful. She's my first student of the week and I am always excited to see her. She has a natural ability to play stringed instruments. She has finished learning all the notes on the guitar from all 6 strings and at the same time learned many chords not in her book. She performs with me on Wed. nights kid worship and once on Sunday morning for the whole church.
Colten Williams is a 5th grader just like Brooklyn. He's taken lessons all year and a several months of the year before. He likes to play loud and plays better under pressure. He has as many stories as Brooklyn and is always sharing them. He is a joy to teach and has lots depth and perception for a kids his age. He was playing Duke of Earl from the Hal Leonard Beginner Book.
here's a link to him and Jake playing with me on Sunday morning a few weeks ago. click here.
Colten can also speak publically. click here
Jake Brown is also a 5th grader and has taken a little less than Colten. He has taken to the guitar quickly and managed to accomplish much despite many obstacles in the last year. Being the oldest he leads out well. Although he has an electric, he prefers the acoustic sound. I enjoy his laid back personality and his charming smile. I know he'll continue to pursue learning the guitar, he has an excellent feel for the rhythm. Jake is also playing Duke of Earl, featuring the G, em, C and D7 chords
Brooklyn has taken guitar for 2 years. She is the sweetest thing. Always willing to work hard and always cheerful. She's my first student of the week and I am always excited to see her. She has a natural ability to play stringed instruments. She has finished learning all the notes on the guitar from all 6 strings and at the same time learned many chords not in her book. She performs with me on Wed. nights kid worship and once on Sunday morning for the whole church.
Colten Williams is a 5th grader just like Brooklyn. He's taken lessons all year and a several months of the year before. He likes to play loud and plays better under pressure. He has as many stories as Brooklyn and is always sharing them. He is a joy to teach and has lots depth and perception for a kids his age. He was playing Duke of Earl from the Hal Leonard Beginner Book.
here's a link to him and Jake playing with me on Sunday morning a few weeks ago. click here.
Colten can also speak publically. click here
Jake Brown is also a 5th grader and has taken a little less than Colten. He has taken to the guitar quickly and managed to accomplish much despite many obstacles in the last year. Being the oldest he leads out well. Although he has an electric, he prefers the acoustic sound. I enjoy his laid back personality and his charming smile. I know he'll continue to pursue learning the guitar, he has an excellent feel for the rhythm. Jake is also playing Duke of Earl, featuring the G, em, C and D7 chords
.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Alleluia
Former student Kaley Neal had a great
concert in Duncan High School's vocal music spring concert.
Brought back some great memories....
concert in Duncan High School's vocal music spring concert.
Brought back some great memories....
May all our alleluias
When spoken and heard
Be heart felt thanks to thee
Dear Lord and not just lovely words
And may each passing moment
till the ending of our days
Be filled to overflowing
With our never ending praise
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
End of the Year fun
Ok so we are approaching the end of the year quickly. Because this time of the year is very crazy here's what we are going to do recital wise-
1. We'll have an end of the year party where you can play for all my other students (parents are welcome to stay and watch). We are going to be learning songs that depict animals and playing animal charades with the songs. There will also be FOOD! Music games and prizes!
Duncan Students-
This will be in leu of regular lessons that week(with exception to Brock and Lauren may still be able to get a lesson in on Tue. May 18th)
Piano Party for all Piano students will be Thursday May 20thth 3:30-5
Guitar Party for all guitar students will be Tuesday May 18th 4:30-6
Velma Students-
All student (guitar/voice/piano) Party will be Wed. afternoon May 19th 3:30-5
2. We will also be doing a more formal online recital, yea, you read it, online. I will record each student's favorite recital pieces and post them here on the site. You can then view the "recital" anytime you want and show family all summer long.
3. Summer plans....
I will teach through the last week of may in both locations.
I will be taking a break for the summer but will be highly active on this blog site posting weekly links to instructional videos , performances and games found online- so check back soon.
1. We'll have an end of the year party where you can play for all my other students (parents are welcome to stay and watch). We are going to be learning songs that depict animals and playing animal charades with the songs. There will also be FOOD! Music games and prizes!
Duncan Students-
This will be in leu of regular lessons that week(with exception to Brock and Lauren may still be able to get a lesson in on Tue. May 18th)
Piano Party for all Piano students will be Thursday May 20thth 3:30-5
Guitar Party for all guitar students will be Tuesday May 18th 4:30-6
Velma Students-
All student (guitar/voice/piano) Party will be Wed. afternoon May 19th 3:30-5
2. We will also be doing a more formal online recital, yea, you read it, online. I will record each student's favorite recital pieces and post them here on the site. You can then view the "recital" anytime you want and show family all summer long.
3. Summer plans....
I will teach through the last week of may in both locations.
I will be taking a break for the summer but will be highly active on this blog site posting weekly links to instructional videos , performances and games found online- so check back soon.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Congrats Cheyenne!!
Cheyenne Wright is now a member of the FFA Allstate chorus. She is a new student of mine who is a senior at Velma High. I have loved our early afternoon lessons. She got over a bunch of nerves and auditioned a couple of weeks ago for this honor's chorus. We were so excited that see made it!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Federated Honor Recital
Feb 13th at First Methodist Church in Duncan we attended the Meeting of Duncan Federated Music Club. I've done the recital a couple of years now but this year they did "the collect". A gathering reciting. It was so moving that I asked for a copy of it. So here's a pic of Brooklyn Bartling (guitar/velma- played Arpeggio, in purple above) and Leann Chapman (voice/Comanche- sang All the Pretty Little Ponies, blond with a black shirt).
Federation Collect
We praise and thank Thee, Father, for the gift of music. Through us, as channels of thy grace, may this blessed legacy be shared with all mankind.
Grant that we may exemplify in our own lives the harmony of Thy great purpose for us.
Give us magnitude of soul and such understanding hearts that we who make music may be as players upon rightly tuned instruments responding to Thy leading.
Let us with renewed consecration dedicate ourselves to the purpose of our Federation to bring the spiritualizing force of music to the inner life of our nation. Open our minds that divine knowledge and wisdom may teach us how best to execute our pledge.
(Excerpts taken from the Musical Ritual written by Mrs. F.A. Seiberling)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Crazy Winter Weather & Ensemble Recitals
As of today some of my students still don't have power- it's been a crazy winter!
We do have the ensemble recital coming up on Feb. 14th at 2pm at First Baptist Church Duncan. This recital is sponsored by Stephens County Music Teachers Association and will involve students from all over the county. It has always been my favorite recital. I usually get to play with my students and I just love the adding the extra parts and the team work involved.
2 of my students will also be participating in the Federated Music Club Recital on Feb. 13th at the First Methodist Church in Duncan. Federated Music Club is a group of music enthusiasts that meet monthly. President Winifred Bailey does an excellent job with the club and they host a student recital once a year. Each teacher can only bring 2 students and there are many different instruments involved- piano, voice, guitar and violin are the most common. It's a lovely recital and they have a reception afterward.
We do have the ensemble recital coming up on Feb. 14th at 2pm at First Baptist Church Duncan. This recital is sponsored by Stephens County Music Teachers Association and will involve students from all over the county. It has always been my favorite recital. I usually get to play with my students and I just love the adding the extra parts and the team work involved.
2 of my students will also be participating in the Federated Music Club Recital on Feb. 13th at the First Methodist Church in Duncan. Federated Music Club is a group of music enthusiasts that meet monthly. President Winifred Bailey does an excellent job with the club and they host a student recital once a year. Each teacher can only bring 2 students and there are many different instruments involved- piano, voice, guitar and violin are the most common. It's a lovely recital and they have a reception afterward.
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