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My weekly breather in El Cerrito: Teaching munchkins in the East Bay (Piano lessons in progress–Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I always look forward to my weekly getaway to El Cerrito because I can take wholesome deep breaths without choking on toxic Central Valley air. Besides, I also get to teach a few delightful munchkins and adults. While the visit is all too short, I still relish my walks amidst the foliage as I ascend… Continue reading My weekly breather in El Cerrito: Teaching munchkins in the East Bay (Piano lessons in progress–Videos)

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Piano Lessons: After a long summer break, where to begin? (Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

The first lesson with a student who took the whole summer off for one reason or another is a challenge. I repeatedly ask myself should we pick up where we left off and drag out the last sonatina that became time worn well before its time or start a completely new musical project. One student… Continue reading Piano Lessons: After a long summer break, where to begin? (Videos)

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Aiden cat, joins Claudia, 8, and Teacher Shirley Kirsten at the piano bench for “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” (Video)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Claudia is an enthusiastic 8-year old piano student who was eager to learn "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins. In fact, in just one week after practicing the piece very diligently, she was ready to play the duet with me. At first we tried a slower tempo, but during our second reading we had notched it up… Continue reading Aiden cat, joins Claudia, 8, and Teacher Shirley Kirsten at the piano bench for “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” (Video)