DATES + DEADLINESMay 30: deadline for performance videos due by end of day
June 5: Spring Recital @ 3:00 p.m. via zoom (invite with zoom link to come)
June 6: Summer Playlist Season starts
SUMMER PLAYLIST SEASON
This year, I will be making a playlist for each of my students to log their practice time and list the songs they work on throughout the summer. If there are questions that come up as they go on their sight-reading adventure, I will always be available for questions via text.
SPRING RECITAL
I will again host my studio spring recital via zoom again this year on June 5th @ 3:00 p.m.. Invite your family and friends to attend the Spring Recital watch party.
SPRING RECORDINGS
Complete and send your recital recordings to me by June 1. Read below for full instructions and tips on recording. For those in New Hampshire, I will coordinate with you about recording here at my home, or you may record at your own piano.
PERFORMANCE VIDEO RECORDING TIPS
1. Dress for success! Wear something recital-worthy that you would wear if you were performing in a concert hall.
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 remote 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 decent sound quality. Tripods (or propping it up against something) work nicely to keep the camera steady.
4. Have someone press record. Take a moment to relax, take a deep breath, and show your best of everything you have been working so hard for this year! Remember all the things we talk about in lesson: good posture, hand positions, steady tick-tock-even tempo, etc. Above all, have fun playing!
5. When you finish playing your piece, pause, stand, then bow. Smile and wait 5 seconds (for applause) then stop the recording. You did it!
6. Send to me by end of day Wednesday, June 1 at the very latest. 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 amazing progress to family and friends!
