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.
August 3, 2020 Covid-19 update:
The Norman Public School System announced last night they are going to an all virtual classroom for the Fall Semester as well as push the School Opening Date back to August 24th. As of this moment, I am still planning to follow the teaching schedule/method as stated below. That is, after I have had time to discuss the safest/best way to open with medical professionals, always open to change. If you have any concerns or thoughts you would like to share with me, please don't hesitate to either call or email me.
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July 16, 2020
🎵 Summertime and the living is 🎵.....different this year!
George Gershwin's aria from the opera Porgy & Bess" (1934) definitely did not have the kind of summer we are currently having in mind when he composed the music to the lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Our "livin' is easy" has changed to "different" as our community fights the Covid-19 pandemic. I hope all are doing well and remaining healthy. I do know some families cancelled trips while others are traveling to check on/help extended family members. Safe travels to those who are traveling; patience and best wishes to those sheltering in place.
Fall Semester 2020/Covid-19
I have studied both the MTNA guidelines on teaching during the pandemic as well as the Norman Public Schools guidelines/polices released yesterday, July 15th. The Fall 2020 semester will be as follows:
Fall 2020 Calendar At-A-Glance with Block Weeks noted.
Fall 2020 Private Lesson Schedule by Block Weeks
Studio Remodel almost complete
Mr. Pullin and I spent most of June painting--2 coats of primer, then 1 coat each of paint for the walls, trim, doors and ceiling--replacing the carpet then finally moving furniture as well as music and books back into the studio. Mr. Pullin said at times I had more paint on me than the wall I was working on (ha, ha). We finished hanging the pictures and posters (except 1 8x10 picture still to be hung) without either of us breaking a bone, a major cause for celebration considering how many times we were up and down the ladder. Our son and grandsons helped move furniture in and out (our dining room became the furniture warehouse) as well as moving the studio piano outside (and, of course, back in) the afternoon the carpet was installed. We still have to move the harpsichord from the living room back into the studio, touchup a couple of nicks and hang the leftover picture. Then we will be done! I love the new look and can't wait for all to see it--I will, however, never, ever do this again!
Studio Senior Celebration
On June 13th Mr. Pullin and I hosted the three seniors and their families at the Studio for a senior celebration. We had one last moment before Henry, Zack and Emily head on to their college years. These are just a couple of the pictures I have; more will follow!
The Norman Public School System announced last night they are going to an all virtual classroom for the Fall Semester as well as push the School Opening Date back to August 24th. As of this moment, I am still planning to follow the teaching schedule/method as stated below. That is, after I have had time to discuss the safest/best way to open with medical professionals, always open to change. If you have any concerns or thoughts you would like to share with me, please don't hesitate to either call or email me.
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July 16, 2020
🎵 Summertime and the living is 🎵.....different this year!
George Gershwin's aria from the opera Porgy & Bess" (1934) definitely did not have the kind of summer we are currently having in mind when he composed the music to the lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Our "livin' is easy" has changed to "different" as our community fights the Covid-19 pandemic. I hope all are doing well and remaining healthy. I do know some families cancelled trips while others are traveling to check on/help extended family members. Safe travels to those who are traveling; patience and best wishes to those sheltering in place.
Fall Semester 2020/Covid-19
I have studied both the MTNA guidelines on teaching during the pandemic as well as the Norman Public Schools guidelines/polices released yesterday, July 15th. The Fall 2020 semester will be as follows:
- The Studio will follow a Block Week program (A and B weeks)
- Students will have in-person private lessons at the Studio one week; the next week, his/her lesson will be on-line by Face Time or Zoom.
- There will only be two group lessons this semester.
- August Group (the week of Aug. 17th) will be held outside in my back yard with students wearing masks and social distancing.
- December Groups will be TBA depending on how the pandemic is acting. (I am hoping we can do in-person Christmas Groups!)
- The daily schedule of private lessons will alternate between in-person and on-line so there will not be contact between students upon entering or leaving the Studio.
- Only one student (and one parent ) will be allowed to attend any given in-person lesson.
- Piano keys and bench will be sanitized between students.
- Students must wear a mask for in-person lessons.
- Students must clean their hands with sanitizer upon arrival.
- Students will not be allowed to attend an in-person lesson if they are not feeling well or show symptoms of the virus including coughing and/or sneezing (even if we both think it is allergies).
- Families who are uncomfortable with in-person lessons may contact me to discuss on-line only lessons.
- THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! This semester the password is Be Flexible!
Fall 2020 Calendar At-A-Glance with Block Weeks noted.
Fall 2020 Private Lesson Schedule by Block Weeks
Studio Remodel almost complete
Mr. Pullin and I spent most of June painting--2 coats of primer, then 1 coat each of paint for the walls, trim, doors and ceiling--replacing the carpet then finally moving furniture as well as music and books back into the studio. Mr. Pullin said at times I had more paint on me than the wall I was working on (ha, ha). We finished hanging the pictures and posters (except 1 8x10 picture still to be hung) without either of us breaking a bone, a major cause for celebration considering how many times we were up and down the ladder. Our son and grandsons helped move furniture in and out (our dining room became the furniture warehouse) as well as moving the studio piano outside (and, of course, back in) the afternoon the carpet was installed. We still have to move the harpsichord from the living room back into the studio, touchup a couple of nicks and hang the leftover picture. Then we will be done! I love the new look and can't wait for all to see it--I will, however, never, ever do this again!
Studio Senior Celebration
On June 13th Mr. Pullin and I hosted the three seniors and their families at the Studio for a senior celebration. We had one last moment before Henry, Zack and Emily head on to their college years. These are just a couple of the pictures I have; more will follow!
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Studio May 2020 Recital
What a wonderful "second best" way to have the recital! I so enjoyed seeing all the videos as well as the different ways families settled in to watch the movie produced by Mr. Ashton Byrum. Thank you, Mr. Byrum!! To my students: you were wonderful! Congratulations everyone!! YouTube video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thT-hPX_zD0
To my seniors -- thank you so much for the video ending the night's program. Emily Williams - you and I have been together for 12 years yet you still managed to surprise me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
What a wonderful "second best" way to have the recital! I so enjoyed seeing all the videos as well as the different ways families settled in to watch the movie produced by Mr. Ashton Byrum. Thank you, Mr. Byrum!! To my students: you were wonderful! Congratulations everyone!! YouTube video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thT-hPX_zD0
To my seniors -- thank you so much for the video ending the night's program. Emily Williams - you and I have been together for 12 years yet you still managed to surprise me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
🎵 Happy Summer! 🎵
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.
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