Learn to Play the Harp!
Have you always wanted to play the harp? Have a child who shows an interest? Just want to try something new and different? This fall, I will be teaching a beginners group harp class at The Music Factory in Springfield, Illinois. This class is designed for those who have little to no previous experience with […]
New Owner of Musikgarten Studio
I am so excited to announce that I am the new owner of The Music Factory ~ a Musikgarten studio in Springfield, Illinois, offering music and movement classes to children from birth through age 10! My daughter Menai is attending classes there (we started last summer when we moved back from Nigeria), and I am very excited […]
Studio Recital | Harp & Piano Lessons in South Bend
Last Thursday was my annual formal spring studio recital, in which my pre-college harp and piano students performed for family, friends, and other students. Just like last year, the recital was held at Evangelical Covenant Church in South Bend. The program included: The Bat-Cat-Hat-Flat Song (Greta C.) The Little Red Caboose (Noa K.) Goodnight, Golden […]
Achievement in Music Piano Festival ~ South Bend Area Music Teachers Association
On Saturday, November 10th, over 100 piano students from throughout Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan participated in the Achievement in Music Festival held at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. This non-competitive adjudication involves taking a written and aural music theory test, playing scales & other keyboard skills, sightreading, and a performance for a judge of […]
Studio Recital ~ Harp & Piano Lessons in South Bend
Every Spring, all of my harp & piano students prepare to perform in a formal studio recital. This year, it took place on April 27th at the Evangelical Covenant Church in South Bend, Indiana. Several families had other commitments that night (other performances & a couple of church confirmations), so a few students are missing […]
Introduction to the Harp Class ~ St. Joseph, Michigan
A colleague of mine from the South Bend Area Music Teachers association invited me to be the guest artist at two of the Monday Musical Club’s student recitals in November. It’s always such a pleasure to be able to introduce young musicians to the harp! The recital and class were held in the Whitcomb Parlor […]
Achievement in Music Piano Festival ~ Mishawaka, IN
On November 5th, nearly 100 piano students from the South Bend area participated in the Achievement in Music Festival held at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana. This non-competitive adjudication involves taking a written and aural music theory test, playing scales & other keyboard skills, sightreading, and a performance of two prepared pieces (one memorized). Six […]
Studio Chamber Music Recital
Each summer, I have my students expand their studies to include not only solo literature, but also collaborating with other musicians to play in duets and ensembles. On August 14th, we hosted our third Studio Chamber Music Recital, and it took place at Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend, Indiana. Students worked hard all summer to […]
Harp Lessons in Central Illinois ~ Pine Tree Studio
Starting this summer, I will be offering harp lessons at Pine Tree Studio in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois. This is a new space operated by Terri Benz (who will be teaching piano, voice and music masterworks classes), and also features dulcimer instruction with Mike Anderson. On Sunday, April 10th, we celebrated the new space with an […]
Studio Recital ~ Spring 2011
All year long, my students work hard at their piano and harp lessons. Each Spring, they have the opportunity to participate in my formal studio recital and to perform for family and friends. This year, we held the recital at a new facility – Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend. This year’s pieces, composers and performers: Blue […]