Avalon did an exceptional job at the recital.  She is always prepared when she comes to lessons & is eager & diligent in everything she does at the piano.  She has been moving along nicely through her lesson books and will soon be ready for Bastien Level 2!  I look forward to every lesson and am eager to see what Avalon can accomplish this coming year.  I was very proud of her at the recital.  She started her piece out with the pages in the wrong order, started, stopped, fixed it, and went on as if nothing had happened to play perfectly.  Many students would panic in a position like hers, but she kept calm and did her very best.  Keep up the great work Avalon!

Britton is currently my youngest student and doing very well.  She is performing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” at the recital this December.  At first, she wanted me to play with her, but I was pleased this week when she told me she’d rather play alone!  She works very hard and is a confident student eager to learn.  She even performed the song on her birthday for her class at school and did an excellent job!   I’d like to say a special thanks for her mom for diligently helping her practice at home.  It makes a huge difference!  Great job Britton!

Josh has been taking piano lessons from Kristin since transferring to the studio two years ago.  He enjoys laffy taffy, pizza, double bacon cheeseburgers, and cherry coke.  He has been doing an excellent job on his new piece, “Canon in D” by Johann Pachabel, which he hopes to perform at a future piano recital.  He also has been working hard on worship songs to play in City Bible Church’s children’s ministry.  I chose to feature him this time because he always comes prepared for the lessons and is eager to learn more every day.  It is very rewarding to see the wheels turning as you learn a new skill, Josh!  Remember learning the modes?  Aeolian and Ionian, Dorian and Lydian?  :)  Always work hard to glorify God in everything you do.