http://www.novapiano.com/blog Piano Teacher's Blog Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:11:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=45 Dear Parents, I want to emphasize today the importance of communication with your child's piano instructor.  The best way to do this is to ask a lot of questions.  For myself, I do not always have time to do this while students are here (nor is it desirable to always talk about ... http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=43 The answer to this question really varies widely between teachers.   Some teachers insist on 10 or more hours a week.  This, in my opinion is unrealistic for most parents from our culture to achieve.  If you did practice that much naturally, I think it would be great, but only ... http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=41 Hello everyone, Fall Classes start 8-31-09, Monday. Chris Almond www.novapiano.com http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=39 Hello Everyone, To reach the main site: www.novapiano.com Chris Almond http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=38 This is a nice CD out from my wife's sister. It is very peacefull and the kind of music almost anyone would like. Very good compositons and musicainship. You can hear parts of it on their page. I have copies here at the studio if anyone ... http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=29 Long, but really good and varied enough that your brain can survive it...Remarkable Musician, his name is Giles Apap...Keep in mind, this is in the middle of a Mozart Violin Concerto and this is the Cadenza(Improvized part)...You will be able to see him going back into the classical at the ... http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=22 Greetings all,  Today, the owner of Little Rock Jams in Arkansas(Jason Priest), has offered free lessons to any presidential candiadate in exchange for his vote this fall.  I thought this was particullarly clever considering I actually know someone who has done that. (Ronda Cole who taught Amy Carter  Violin).  Jason's Blog is ... http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=20 Try not to cry for too long...This represents a wonderful example of the power of music to change the heart and bring out feelings from within. http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=19 Just for Fun, Enjoy...A survey of music throughout time. http://www.novapiano.com/blog/?p=17