Thursday, May 2, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
πHave you ever daydreamed about walking down the aisle… to the ABSOLUTE PERFECT MUSIC?
πΆThis afternoon was about arranging a processional of the beautifully joyful, elegant and delightful piece entitled "Summer" by
β¨I just love imagining how each note will punctuate the bride’s beautiful moment for the couple’s unforgettable day!!
π€What song would YOU want to arrange for a special event?
π§Do you know how to get started? What's your process?
β‘Let me know in the comments!!
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Student Spotlight
Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
How to learn the “Don’t Stop Believing” riff, in 5 minutes, learning by ear.
Mayana did it last week in our online piano lessons! Incredible.
1. We got the chords. (E, B, C#m, G#m; E, B, G#m, A)
2. We learned the pattern. (3 solid chords x 3 bass notes, alternating)
3. We mastered the twist at the end! (3 slow solid chords)
Want to see the riff for yourself? Comment RIFF to get an overhead view of the riff, live from class.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by Becky Reesor | From Becky
β‘ Unpopular opinion: I am a better teacher for teaching online.
→ When our online learning world changed in 2020, I had no idea what had been missing from my teaching.
→ → At the heart of it, I am many times a better & more efficient communicator. I can’t point so I must precisely explain. I can’t manipulate a students’ technique so I must teach them how to feel it themselves. I can’t mark their scores so I must guide them through their own score analysis. All the while, building more independent learners and making myself a better teacher.
→ → → Also realities: Practice notes are more detailed and created interaction with students (I type & format infinitely faster/neater than I write). Students have many more workshops and performance events per session because it’s EASY & PRACTICAL to hop online and perform. Students develop intense listening & feedback skills via duets and hearing themselves on video.
ππ½ Ready to take charge of your music making? Go ahead & send me a contact message.ππ»
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
Community Highlights from Winter 2024 in the Studio.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
ποΈποΈLast week’s open mic was 100% a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Take a peek!!
π Want to be on the list for next time? All ages, levels, styles & instruments are welcome.
πΉ This time we had all piano-players.. and check us out! So fun!! π€©
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 by Becky Reesor | Uncategorized
π€ Imagine your kid sitting down for piano lessons... and literally π¨π₯ππ‘π‘ππ£π π©ππ ππππ£π¨ on "how practice went" this week. π€― Believe it or not, it’s possible!
The catch --- it's not like kids already "know" how to do this. They have to be taught. Here's how I do it!