Just catching up on updating this: Since we've gotten the stay-at-home order in Washington state, the studio has moved to 100% online instruction. I've been teaching online for a month now, and it's going surprisingly well! Because we're not as restricted by school hours or conflicting activities, many teachers (including myself) have openings. Though online instruction is not the same as in-person lessons, I have quite a few students who are putting in a lot of practice, and showing amazing progress! I don't know yet when we'll be back in the studio. It depends both on the guidance from our governor and what families are comfortable with as restrictions are eased. Even when we are back in the studio (hopefully not too long from now), families will always have the option of online instruction. So for now, stay at home, clean your home, do your passion projects, and get in some music practice! This weekend the studio is going to have its first online performances! These "Flute Fiestas" and "Piano Parties" are performances with only a few weeks to prepare. They are more informal than recitals, and I've given kids (almost) free reign to play what they are most excited about sharing with others. Kids will be in small groups, by approximate age/grade. I hope these will be a fun chance to connect and remember that music-making doesn't always have to be a solo enterprise!
We are going to do some games, and then the kids will talk a bit about what they have chosen to play, then play their pieces. I'm encouraging each family to make a treat to share afterward. It's looking likely that we won't have a traditional Spring Recital this year, but we'll still have performances of some sort! |
AuthorHi! My name is Mariya, and I teach flute and piano lessons in Redmond, WA and online. Here I share thoughts about learning music and helping others learn how to play an instrument. Archives
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