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kristinaleemusic
Oct 25, 20131 min read
Ode to the Piano!
As a solo instrument, the modern piano is second to none. Even if its expressive qualities don’t match those of some of the string...
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kristinaleemusic
Oct 2, 20132 min read
Lucky Night for Keith Jarrett Fans
A standing ovation by an enthusiastic crowd at a sold out concert even before the first piece has to feel good. It doesn’t just say that...
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kristinaleemusic
Sep 24, 20132 min read
“We save lives, too.”
Yesterday, our Eastside chapter of MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association) had a privilege of hearing from the nationally well-known...
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kristinaleemusic
Aug 7, 20131 min read
On Rhythm
Nothing puts me in a worse mood than the student who does not play in rhythm, because rhythm is spirit in music, the most human thing in...
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kristinaleemusic
Aug 3, 20132 min read
After the Recital
Last Sunday was my studio’s summer recital. Ten students played and I was really proud of every single one of them especially considering...
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kristinaleemusic
Jul 7, 20131 min read
Composing Tricks Workshop
Christopher Norton Piano Camp at Oliveland Studio
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kristinaleemusic
Jul 7, 20131 min read
Rhythmania Workshop
Christopher Norton Piano Camp at Oliveland Studio
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kristinaleemusic
Jun 21, 20132 min read
It doesn’t count unless you can repeat it; Christopher Norton Piano Camp
I spent the whole day at Oliveland Studio in Kirkland being an assistant at Christopher Norton‘s “Piano Camp.” Christopher Norton is...
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kristinaleemusic
Jun 17, 20132 min read
The Road Less Traveled; Problems and Pain
I’ve started rereading The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck. This book has been on my mind since I started teaching and have been...
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