WINTER NEWS

HOLIDAY HALF TUITION

I will be teaching through December 18th this year so will only be charging half tuition. The first two weeks will be regular lessons then the week before Christmas break, I'll be giving my students things to play (music games too) through the holidays.

WINTER RECITAL

I'm happy to announce details for my upcoming student Winter Recital on December 20th @ 3:00 p.m. via zoom. After the success of my first zoom recital back in June, I will again be asking each student to make a video to send in which I will edit together into a recital movie. The best part is all family and friends are invited to attend the Winter Recital watching party! Read on for details:

DATES + DEADLINES
December 13: deadline for performance videos to be sent to me
December 20: Winter Recital @ 3:00 p.m. via zoom (invite with zoom info. to come)
January 4: Remote lessons resume

PERFORMANCE VIDEO RECORDING TIPS
1. Dress for success! Wear something recital-worthy that will help you be in a performing mindset. 

2. The audience will be watching the recital through the virtual window of zoom. Set up the camera horizontally so that we can see you and your instrument — not the tight vantage we use for lessons. Create a nice looking space: books away, pencils, etc. 

3. Make sure you record horizontally in an mp4 file. Most phones can do this fine and have good sound quality. Tripods (or propping it up against something) work nicely to keep the camera steady. 

4. Record! Stand to the side of your instrument, state your name and “I will be playing ——.” 

5. Relax, take a deep breath, and show your best of everything you have been working so hard for all year! Good posture, position, and technique. Remember all the things we talk about in lesson. Above all, do your best and be proud of your hard work so far this year!

6. When you finish. Pause, stand, then bow. Smile and wait 5 seconds (for applause) then stop the recording. You did it!

7. Send to me by end of day Sunday December 13. I’ll be sending out an invitation with all zoom and recital etiquette info once I receive your video. 

Thank you so much in advance for all this recording work at your end! I’m so excited to put this together for you all to show your hard work to family and friends!