Category Archives: Mrs. Elston

Scouting a Piano Teacher

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

I have to thank “Lisa” for generating this idea for a new blog. Sometimes, the fountain runs dry until a student experience, teacher-related crisis, or musical event renew the supply. Let me think about this whole issue of picking and … Continue reading →

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Rekindling Marble Hill memories, and a remarkable twist of fate

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

I was deeply moved to have discovered the Marble Hill Reunion site which inspired my own cherished memories of the projects in the Bronx where I romped during my childhood and early adolescence. My family moved from Featherbed Lane near … Continue reading →

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