Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicSep 24, 201311:38 pm

“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 flute teacher and author, Bonnie Blanchard. Her topic was about how to run the business of […]

Quotes by kristinaleemusicAug 7, 201310:38 pm

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 music… It is very hard to teach rhythm. […]

Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicAug 3, 201310:50 pm

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 that half of them are first year piano students. Rather than talking […]

Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicJul 7, 20132:01 pm

Composing Tricks Workshop

Christopher Norton Piano Camp at Oliveland Studio

Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicJul 7, 20131:59 pm

Rhythmania Workshop

Christopher Norton Piano Camp at Oliveland Studio

Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicJun 21, 201310:38 pm

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 world renown composer who produced over 120 piano books that emphasize in modern and […]

Learning and Teaching by kristinaleemusicJun 17, 201312:46 pm

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 wrestling with the “problems and pains” of learning how to play […]