Welcome to the website for the Pullin Piano Studio!
Inside you will find information on studio life, current semester calendar and student forms. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.
Inside you will find information on studio life, current semester calendar and student forms. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.
March 31, 2020
This is my youngest grandson who lives in Kansas City. This past weekend, he wanted to draw a picture of a stained glass window since he couldn't go to church. This is what he drew (with help from his mom, Ginger). From Awesome Austin to us now to you. Enjoy!
This is my youngest grandson who lives in Kansas City. This past weekend, he wanted to draw a picture of a stained glass window since he couldn't go to church. This is what he drew (with help from his mom, Ginger). From Awesome Austin to us now to you. Enjoy!
LESSONS MOVED TO ON-LINE
Last week was the first week of "Stay-at-home" On-line Piano lessons. It was truly an adventure for me -- I managed to drop my I-pad at least once, my lap-top slid off the music stand, I had a difficult time getting just the right distance of device from piano so a) my students could see both the piano and my hands and I could see their hands on their keyboard and b) I could hear them. After two days, I learned to take better notes since I invariably forgot something important. I also learned to just do what I tell my students to do -- relax and enjoy the lesson for we are in this together. Now all I have to do is conquer my inability to scan (and send) the correct documents to the correct students. Thank you to my students who are helping me through the steps of connecting with them! A huge thank you to those parents who have helped with getting that first lesson going! I appreciate everyone working together!!
Unfortunately, since schools are "closed" through the end of May, I will be completing this semester's teaching through on-line lessons rather than at the Studio.
ON-LINE POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Procedure and Lesson Schedule.
Materials Needed:
Set Up:
There is a "Magic Triangle" in education that consists of teacher, student and parent. With all of us working together, our students can keep working on making music during a time of uncertainty in our world. Here is to our new Adventure!
2020 Recital Nights Assigned
As I write this I am crossing my fingers we will be able to have recitals as normal. However, things do not look promising. While I am keeping the original schedule posted, I am currently making plans on how to handle the recitals on-line. Stay tuned!
The first draft of the the recital lists has been completed and may be found here. Please notify me as soon as possible if you have a conflict with the date assigned to you. Thank you
Dates to Remember
March 2020
Week of March 30: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 6: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 13 On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 20: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 27: On-line lesson schedule
Week of May 4: On-line lesson schedule
Week of May 11: Makeup lessons/recital run-throughs
May 16 and 18: Spring Recitals, Studio closes for break at the end of the 18th's recital.
Last week was the first week of "Stay-at-home" On-line Piano lessons. It was truly an adventure for me -- I managed to drop my I-pad at least once, my lap-top slid off the music stand, I had a difficult time getting just the right distance of device from piano so a) my students could see both the piano and my hands and I could see their hands on their keyboard and b) I could hear them. After two days, I learned to take better notes since I invariably forgot something important. I also learned to just do what I tell my students to do -- relax and enjoy the lesson for we are in this together. Now all I have to do is conquer my inability to scan (and send) the correct documents to the correct students. Thank you to my students who are helping me through the steps of connecting with them! A huge thank you to those parents who have helped with getting that first lesson going! I appreciate everyone working together!!
Unfortunately, since schools are "closed" through the end of May, I will be completing this semester's teaching through on-line lessons rather than at the Studio.
ON-LINE POLICIES/PROCEDURES
Procedure and Lesson Schedule.
- I will "invite/call" each student about 3 minutes prior to the assigned lesson time.
- Student should be at the piano/keyboard 5 minutes prior to lesson starting time with all materials at the piano.
- Elementary students should have a parent/grandparent present at the lesson to facilitate my instructions to the student as well as to take notes (use student's assignment book).
- Remember: even the best-laid plans can have hiccups. We will work through these with a sense of fun, not doom.
Materials Needed:
- Device: Smart phone, I-pad, or laptop.
- method books (lesson and theory)
- OMTA theory ring binder if assigned
- repertoire book/piece (such as OMTA piece_
- Hanon if used
- other supplementary materials assigned (not all students will have these)
- assignment book opened to last page used
- your pack of colored pencils and #2 pencil, sharpened
Set Up:
- Your smart phone/tablet should be set up about an arm's length to the right of the piano slightly behind the student's right shoulder if at all possible.
- Put the device on either a tripod or music stand if you have one. If not, use a bar stool, chair, small table, or even your backpack to prop the device on.
- Use books, duck tape, or even string/yarn to stabilize your device.
- DO NOT put your device on the piano--the vibrations from playing will distort the sound.
There is a "Magic Triangle" in education that consists of teacher, student and parent. With all of us working together, our students can keep working on making music during a time of uncertainty in our world. Here is to our new Adventure!
2020 Recital Nights Assigned
As I write this I am crossing my fingers we will be able to have recitals as normal. However, things do not look promising. While I am keeping the original schedule posted, I am currently making plans on how to handle the recitals on-line. Stay tuned!
The first draft of the the recital lists has been completed and may be found here. Please notify me as soon as possible if you have a conflict with the date assigned to you. Thank you
Dates to Remember
March 2020
Week of March 30: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 6: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 13 On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 20: On-line lesson schedule
Week of April 27: On-line lesson schedule
Week of May 4: On-line lesson schedule
Week of May 11: Makeup lessons/recital run-throughs
May 16 and 18: Spring Recitals, Studio closes for break at the end of the 18th's recital.
Remember, according to Studio Policies: Refunds or credits will not be given for lessons or classes missed or canceled by the student. When the student has a conflict, please notify me as soon as possible. Two days prior notice for school events are necessary to qualify for a makeup lesson.
Illness: If a student does not go to school the day of his lesson due to illness, he/she should NOT come to piano lesson! Parents should notify me of the student’s illness; there will be two makeup days scheduled during the semester for those missed lessons. Lessons madeup for illnesses will be limited to two a semester.
Illness: If a student does not go to school the day of his lesson due to illness, he/she should NOT come to piano lesson! Parents should notify me of the student’s illness; there will be two makeup days scheduled during the semester for those missed lessons. Lessons madeup for illnesses will be limited to two a semester.
🎵 Happy Easter! 🎵
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