Piano Recital
On Tuesday I had my first Piano Recital as the Teacher! It went really well. All my students worked so hard, and they did a great job! My Bishop has all three of his kids taking from me. They are 12, (girl) 8 and 6, (boys). They've only been taking for 3 months, and they can all read music. Even the 6 year old! Their Mom and Dad both commented on what a great job I'm doing. They said all of their kids love coming to their lessons, and they love to practice!
Even though all my students did such a great job, one of my students stands out to me so much more than the rest. That's because that student is Amora, my little 3 year old. She also participated in the recital. It was her very first, and she did great! She was so excited all day long before the recital. She kept saying, "Mom, today is my recital!" and "I need to get my pretty dress on for my recital." When it was her turn to play her song, she quickly jumped up and found her finger position and sat up so tall and played her song. I think she really impressed the other parents, they were all asking me how old Amora is, and how long she's been taking lessons.
(I've got to brag a little. Amora has been so easy to teach because she has great pitch. I sing the song I want her to learn, then play it, and repeat. Then she does the same thing. That's how she learns her songs. If I sing her song in a different key, she tells me, and fixes it! It's amazing. (When she was little I'd sit at the piano with her in my lap and play middle C and sing C C C C in her ear so she could hear. When she was a little older, she would sing the note also. I'm starting to do that with Aleksia now too. Lexy thinks it's funny when I sing in her ear, but she loves it!) During the recital, Amora heard one of the students songs that she really liked. After everyone left she figured out how to play it all by herself. She had the correct notes, and rhythm. I love it!)
Our Camera died, so we only got the one picture of the recital. It was a wonderful experience, and I'm looking forward to planning the next recital in the fall.
Even though all my students did such a great job, one of my students stands out to me so much more than the rest. That's because that student is Amora, my little 3 year old. She also participated in the recital. It was her very first, and she did great! She was so excited all day long before the recital. She kept saying, "Mom, today is my recital!" and "I need to get my pretty dress on for my recital." When it was her turn to play her song, she quickly jumped up and found her finger position and sat up so tall and played her song. I think she really impressed the other parents, they were all asking me how old Amora is, and how long she's been taking lessons.
(I've got to brag a little. Amora has been so easy to teach because she has great pitch. I sing the song I want her to learn, then play it, and repeat. Then she does the same thing. That's how she learns her songs. If I sing her song in a different key, she tells me, and fixes it! It's amazing. (When she was little I'd sit at the piano with her in my lap and play middle C and sing C C C C in her ear so she could hear. When she was a little older, she would sing the note also. I'm starting to do that with Aleksia now too. Lexy thinks it's funny when I sing in her ear, but she loves it!) During the recital, Amora heard one of the students songs that she really liked. After everyone left she figured out how to play it all by herself. She had the correct notes, and rhythm. I love it!)
Our Camera died, so we only got the one picture of the recital. It was a wonderful experience, and I'm looking forward to planning the next recital in the fall.
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posted by Ayrial Johnson @ 9:10 AM
6 Comments
6 Comments:
Wow! Amora is amazing! That's great. I wish we were still in Utah, because I've been wanting to take up piano. I took lessons for about 6 months, but then got too busy.
That's awesome, Ayrial! That picture is adorable. Why didn't you invite ME to the recital? I'm totally offended!
Cute! Good job on the recital Ayrial........I was so nervous giving my first recital as a teacher. But it turned out so great that I've been having a couple at least every year for probably 12 years! Congratulations Amora -- of course she did well, she's my niece!!! Aren't we Johnsons amazing?!!!
Well, I'm only upset that i didn't get a reminder call about the recital. Don't forget us next time. I would have loved to see Amora play her piece. Good job Amora! Congrats on your first successful recital Ayrial!
Yay Amora!
Congrats on your first recital, Ayrial! Why weren't we invited?
J/K
Well, thank goodness we have you guys to carry on the Johnson legacy. It's pretty amazing that Amora is such a prodigy at such a young age. We're all proud of her.
I have so enjoyed reading your blog! Glad that we're back in touch. Looks like you are doing some wonderful things and your kids are darling. Congrats to you on everything!
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