September 2020 archive

Announcing Winter Playathon on Zoom!

Sponsored by South Shore Music Teachers Association

Saturday, December 12, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 12 noon 

Participants from 2019 Playathon and Coffeehouse Fundraiser:

So many of you took part last year and we’re offering it again this year, only virtually!

Each student will Zoom in for 30 minute-segments and play a short selection of any music, including Holiday MusicTo raise funds for Rosie’s Place, Father Bill’s Place and Pine Street Inn.

Everyone is invited to participate for this great cause!

Welcome Back to Piano – An Exciting Virtual Experience

Welcome Back-to-Lessons Gift Bags!

Yes, we’re beginning 2020-2021 completely online with great energy and musical content in store! I’m pleased to announce new curriculum components and offerings, as well as ongoing favorites:

**African-American Composers Project

**Nature in Music Exploration – Improvisation

**Classroom Maestro/Midi Keyboard Theory Learning in lessons

**MyMusicStaff Online Scheduling and Make-up Options

**Zoom Lesson Platform with Optimal Views and Sound

**Music for Good – Social Action Opportunities including Virtual Playathon

**Creative Practicing Blog

Please check your email for ZOOM Invitation (Standing Meeting Room for the Year) and also updates on Optimal Zoom Sound Settings!

It’s a pleasure to learn and embrace best practices of virtual piano teaching! I now have students in New Zealand, Manhattan and around Massachusetts, but I remain most committed to all of you! Off we go!