Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Welcome on board Astrid!

This is Astrid, she just turned 4! We started piano lessons this month and she is keen to show off her favourite song, The Monster Bus Driver.

1. The Monster Bus Driver


2. This is the very first song we learnt, it's called "Will You Play"



3. The first note Astrid learnt on the keyboard is "D" and she is able to find all the "D"s on the keyboard and play this song.


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Janna, You are a Star!

I enjoyed myself very much listening to Janna in last week's lesson. There's just so much confidence from the hands of the little 4-year-old girl. You made my day Janna, and my week too!

Enjoy this mini recital of Janna Yeo!

1. Old Pig Donald


2. Here Comes The Bride



3. Going Up The Escalator
This song is often challenging, especially for young children. Most students can easily master it with one hand (playing FGAB), but to co-ordinate both hands can be challenging. On top  of that, she has to make the escalator escalate (moving up the octaves!) Well done Janna!



4. Happy Birthday
Janna learnt this song by rote. Initially she was playing the whole song with her index finger. With a little encouragement, she tried to use all her fingers to play the song (it is a very big deal for small little hands to do that!)







Thursday, July 7, 2011

Eliane, You are a Star!

Here's Eliane, she has been working hard on her note-reading and playing with the accompaniment track (that means playing in time). Well done Elaine, you have worked hard!

And thankyou for the lovely note you wrote for me, also the pictures you drawn!

1. My Invention

2. The Dance Band



3. Pussy Willow



4. A love note from Eliane - Thanks!