Monthly Archives: April 2011

So This Is What It’s Like

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Luba

One of the realities of piano-teacherdom, is that one is left with shockingly little time to play the piano. Day after day, I instruct my students on how to practice. “Don’t just sit and play,” I tell them. Set goals, … Continue reading →

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Bookish Thoughts: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Luba

  A parent in my studio recently lent me “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua, otherwise known as That Tiger Mother book. I have been hearing about the book for a while now, and since some of … Continue reading →

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My Cozy Corner

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Luba

Joy, over at Color in My Piano, started a great conversation about pianos and teaching spaces. I have enjoyed seeing photos of instruments and studios on many of my favorite blogs. So, I thought I would join in the show-and-tell! … Continue reading →

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Fine Work, Farmer Fred!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Luba

When I started this blog a few months back, I wasn’t quite sure what exactly I was looking to do. At first I intended to write solely for an audience of my own students and parents. Keep the studio folks … Continue reading →

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The Achievement Program

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Luba

Royal American Conservatory Examinations, National Music Certificate Program and now, The Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program. Click here to meet the shiny new face of the Royal Conservatory Program in the US. I think this brand is finally a … Continue reading →

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