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Piano Prep for Parents and Students

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 Hello, everyone!    Yes, normally this is two posts, not one. But as it so happens, this year none of my students are doing a recital for the first time. I still think review is important, but I also think that it can be condensed a bit. ;)    So, without further ado! For parents     Make sure you and your family arrive at the church on time (a few minutes before 2:30 P.M.). Check the address ahead of time, so you know where you're going!       Also please sanitize your hands upon entering.       Help your child feel relaxed before the recital. Many children get very nervous before a recital, which doesn't help them play their best! All your children are prepared for this. And, much as we'd like it if everything went perfectly, mistakes do happen and they're not a big deal. Remind them of these things. They will be fine!       Please clap for each student when they finish playing. All of them...

Word of the Week

 Will be the same as last week's word ( Rubato ) because I forgot to post it on Facebook last week! Sorry, everyone. 

Word of the Week

 Rubato A flexible tempo Fun fact about this word: It originally comes from an Italian word meaning, "to rob." When playing rubato, you "rob time" from one part of the song (meaning play a little faster than normal), and you "give it back" in another part (meaning play a little slower than normal). You don't have to remember all that for next week's Word Whizzes point! 

Word of the Week

 Andante Medium slow (a walking pace)