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Sharing Holiday Music

Students enjoy singing and playing holiday songs together in their lesson. For many years, we have eagerly anticipated attending our good friends’ annual Christmas party. It was a much appreciated opportunity to catch up with friends from years past. The … Continue reading

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A Conceptual Christmas – Teaching Broad Music Concepts through Familiar Holiday Literature

Holiday Songs represent an evolving musical culture that spans 6 centuries and are the one body of songs that are more universal to our culture than anything else. Even though the harmonic treatments become more removed from the original with … Continue reading

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Piano Tuner Plays Important Role in “Five Guys Named Moe.”

It takes more than actors, musicians and dancers to put on a great theatrical musical performance. There are also a number of technicians handling audio, lights and more. I was delighted to see, that when crediting all of those who … Continue reading

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Reflections on MTNA Music Conference 2017 Baltimore

Julie gives a quick overview of the 2017 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) conference in Baltimore. Continue reading

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Creative Summer Piano Groupings

Creative Summer Piano Groupings Summer scheduling at The Lake Shore Music Studio is a patchwork. The schedule changes week by week, with students weaving in and out according to their family’s vacations, camps and other special projects. Summer brings a … Continue reading

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Lang Lang at MTNA Conference Las Vegas 2015 | Julie Lovison The Lake Shore Music Studio

One musician who participated at the 2015 MTNA Conference in Las Vegas who has been doing a lot to introduce young people to the piano and hold their interest is Lang Lang.  His boyish charm and somewhat flamboyant style makes … Continue reading

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