Remembering Student Friends

Remembering Student Friends

The music lesson is a rewarding experience.  Here are a few adult students who influenced me and added to my love of the piano and the joy of teaching. Aziza Brendel was introduced to me by her instructor who wanted to place her with another teacher at that...
Until We Safely Return

Until We Safely Return

Driving past my Oak Park Music School and seeing it now vacant during the Shelter at Home period, along with all the other businesses along Lake Street, elicits an eerie feeling.  Only weeks ago, villagers visited the bookstore next door and the restaurants up...
Practice, in Practice

Practice, in Practice

Music is said to be a universal language.  It can mean different things to different people, however the techniques involved in learning and practicing music can be very similar for any instrument.  Most of what is written below is applicable to students of...