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How do you practice?
I’m not gonna lie: practicing ain’t fun. People have always said that practice makes perfect, and yes, there is some truth to that. However, it’s practicing effectively that separates someone who is...
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Our Summer Recital, 2012!
We had a wonderful, summery recital yesterday afternoon at Gateway Church in West LA! The kids played their best, the place was packed, and the cookies were yummy (thanks to my boyfriend,...
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Winter Recital, 2013!
It’s been such a long time since I’ve updated the blog with the goings-on of JPS! Here are the latest pics from last Sunday’s recital in West Los Angeles.Filed under: classical music, Los Angeles...
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Halloween-ish Recital 2013!
Yesterday, we celebrated Halloween and music at our studio recital! Here is the evidence: I’m so proud of everyone who performed! Happy Halloween!Filed under: adult learning, classical music, Los...
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Why Does My Child Not Want to Practice? Part II
This is another FAQ-type of question I’d like to address based on my observation and experience as a teacher (and student!). Practicing is work. It’s lots of hard, grueling, often intense, and always...
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Spring Recital 2014
Yesterday we held our Spring Recital at the wonderful Santa Monica Public Library! Below are some photos taken by Jordan Mirrer: Filed under: classical music, Los Angeles piano teacher, music lessons,...
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Tips on Staying Motivated During the Summer
If you’re not planning on spending time away from home (and a piano) during the long summer months, here are some tips on keeping you or your student motivated to keep up their piano chops! Enroll in a...
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How Young Is “Too Young” to Start Piano Lessons?
This is another FAQ that should be addressed. The short answer is that it depends on your child. I’ve seen kids start as early as three and as old as 15. I started when I was five. But here’s the …...
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A Halloween-ish Recital, 2014
All images by Jordan Mirrer. This recital was held at the Santa Monica Public Library on October 26, 2014.Filed under: adult learning, classical music, Los Angeles piano teacher, music lessons, piano...
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The Importance of Listening
As teachers, we are consumed with demonstrating and explaining how to play something. As students, we are consumed with playing things correctly. While it’s important to master fundamentals in learning...
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The Truth About Being Really Good at Something: A Recipe
There is a recipe to high achievement. This recipe can apply to any practice: sports, music, medicine, artisanship, meditation...you get the idea. Continue reading →
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Is Learning Music Really That Academic?
Most people have heard about the numerous studies suggesting that early music education has positive effects on a child’s academic performance, fine motor skills, ability to focus, and overall...
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Fall 2016 Piano Recital
So much progress this year! Congratulations to all the students and parents who made all of this possible. Images photographed by Jordan Mirrer. Location: Santa Monica Public LibraryFiled under:...
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Studio shot from our recital held in Santa Monica yesterday! Many thanks to all the students and parents who made this happen. Advertisements
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