Adamo Piano Studio

This is one of my favourite sayings from one our songs in our piano books. When my students start getting frustrated with their music, I tell them to slow down, look at the music carefully and it will become easy! What’s your favourite music saying?

Aww... poor puppy. He must need to slow down and read his notes carefully. Or ask for some help. Keep practicing and use the ABC’s of practicing.

Happy Presidents Day to all my American families.

I laughed way too hard at this one. Hahaha!!

I am all ready for lessons. In person, in studio only (for now) or online, I’m good to go! Thanks to my amazing friend, Cory. She made this awesome mask and it fits and looks fantastic!

Think I need a bigger treasure chest to hold our Pieces of 88. (One of big pirate theme songs!) However this will be broken down into smaller parts for prizes at the end of our Pirate Practice Challenge! What else will be there???

To my students with keyboards, digital pianos or older pianos that cannot be fixed. Please take a look at this piano. Its a great price. I can direct you to movers. But this woman has taken great care of her piano. Lets find it a home.

Ahoy, Me Hearties! Here is your first challenge! It be a big one! ARRRRR! For my little ones, pick 5 notes in a row to practice and memorize!

Arrr! In honour of Talk like a Pirate Day this coming Saturday, I have a new challenge! I have a few things for everyone. There are 3 challenges! In my next post, we will have Week 1! And at the end, there will be small prizes! So make sure you get those practice logs done and sent to me. But most of all... HAVE FUN me mateys. Dont forget to talk like a pirate.

Second day of piano has started. Even my adults are getting back into the swing of things. Here we are using Piano Maestro. A great app that helps break songs into smaller parts. This helps our adult brains learn quicker. Way to go!

Brother and sister, Jane and Nolan, were so excited to be back at piano lessons today. If you notice, their masks are behind them. We distanced ourselves and took these fun pictures.

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Fall piano lessons start tomorrow. I am beyond excited to be able to start teaching students in person again! But please remember that if there are people sick in your household, please have your lesson online. REMEMBER: Please bring your own mask and wash your hands. We will also be learning the wash the piano song.

Lessons are starting back up after the Sept long weekend. Hope to see you there.

Secret message.

Snack ideas for piano students? Is eat it.

Our summer recital is done! It was so great. Thank you everyone for join us live and for everyone who watched later. Everyone did amazing and you all deserve this Virtual Recital Star!!!

Its recital day! Hip hooray!

This is a great little video about mask wearing. This will be how it will go during piano lessons as well. Most of the time we could get away with being 6 feet apart. But there are times when I need to be right next to my students to help hands on.

Summer piano lessons are coming to an end. This can only mean that piano lessons that begin in the Fall are just around the corner! Dont forget to sign up!

Another Friday Funny

I thought we could all use a little Chopin on this fine Friday starting out long weekend. But not just any version! Woody Woodpecker must be a part of it. Hope you enjoy. https://youtu.be/MBTxghBT7c8

This would incredibly difficult to play. Just imagine! No black keys? Could you play it? Not sure if I could. But what a beautiful piano to look at.

Good to know for the fall that piano is lower risk.

Tip of the day! Playing with nice curved fingers, strong fingertips and flat tabletop wrists.

Hey parents and students Have you been keeping track of practice with our popsicle practice tracker? I know I have! Yup! Thats right! Ive been keeping track of my practice too. I cant wait to see my students practice trackers!

Hey Students!! Did you get this weeks summer fun song? Check your email. If not, msg me and I can send it to you.

Have you picked up your Recital pack yet? I put together the piano craft and it looks great! I would love to see all of your crafts and puzzles and other little things when youre done them. Post them or message me with your pictures!

Although this video is for teachers, I just had to share! We are just starting to use these books with the summer students. And I must say, they are great books. Especially the Note Printing one. You write your notes in and then learn the song. Whos up for a challenge? So excited for the rest of my students to try these in the fall!

Happy Birthday Gustav Mahler. In the comments below is a clip explaining the Hammer Blow of Fate from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestras own percussionist.

Happy Birthday Mahler. Here is a clip from his Symphony No 6, with the famous Hammer blows of Fate! If you take some time to watch or listen to whole symphony, its a great one. https://youtu.be/MVeeQacieTk

To my American Friends and Families. Happy Independence Day Musically yours, Jennie Higgins

What a great project. Many from Calgary in this. But a small shout out to my cousin from Regina, Carmelle Pretzlaw. She plays violin in the Regina Symphony Orchestra. Catch her at 3:29 in the top left corner. But most of all, enjoy this beautiful music.

Happy Canada Day!

My students love Disney. So here are some Disney songs made for quarantine. LOL! I thought this was great. Especially Rapuzel.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Piano Dads. Youre Grand ! Enjoy your day! - dont forget to send me your Fathers Day surprises, students.

Happy Birthday, Shelby! You were great at our Zoom Year End Recital. You will also be the first featured pianist of the summer! Have a great day! "Dig a Little Deeper"

To all the dancing Dads out there who are also Michael Jackson fans. "Happy Fathers Day" weekend.

Happy Birthday Igor Stravinsky!

Do you know who invented the piano? Check it out. Heres a short article about a great inventor who made our favourite instrument!

This is just too funny not to share.

These guys are just fun to watch. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!