The Importance Of Curving Your Fingers When Playing The Piano -

Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 41

This Memo includes

• Feature Article - The Importance Of Curving Your Fingers When Playing The Piano

• Student Hall of Fame

• Practice Tip - Playing with Curly Fingers (video included)

• Spring Recital dates

• Parents Ask Pam - Do you have a recommendation of which keyboard to purchase for a young child?

Feature Article - The Importance Of Curving Your Fingers When Playing The Piano

You have probably heard your piano teacher ask you or your child to curve their fingers as they play, but why is this important? Proper finger positioning is not just about aesthetics; it plays a crucial role in producing beautiful music and preventing injury.

Why Curvy Fingers Are Important

Each key on the piano has over 35 moving parts. How you strike the key with strength, momentum and energy changes the quality of the sound. But this takes experience and training . . .

Four Benefits For Having Your Child Participate In A Piano Recital - Mozart’s Monthly Memo - Volume 40

This Memo includes

• Feature Article: Four Benefits For Having Your Child Participate In A Piano Recital

• Student Hall of Fame

• Practice Tip - (video included)

• Spring Recital dates

• Parents Ask Pam - Oh, dear! We were not able to sign up our child for classes during the Spring session. May they still participate in the Spring Recital?

Feature Article - Four Benefits For Having Your Child Participate In A Piano Recital

By Pamela Cornell, Director

As a student, I felt very ambivalent about recitals. On one hand, they were nerve-wracking! I was so afraid of making a mistake and embarrassing myself. I would practice and practice, and then prayed that my fingers would not fail me. On the other hand, after the performance, I was so exhilarated and proud of how well I played, there was disappointment that it was all over.

As a teacher, I have learned that recitals provide so much more than just getting over the nerves for a performance. Since I am also a parent, I want to share these with you because when my child was younger, (She is now 29,) there were many times I just wanted to skip the seemingly endless concerts and not have to put my child through those anxiety-filled situations. For her sake, I’m very glad to have encouraged her to participate.

Here are four benefits your child will receive from participating in a recital.

The Harmonious Path to Growth: Understanding the Role of Music in Child Brain Development - Mozart’s Monthly Memo-Volume 39

This Memo includes

• Feature Article: The Harmonious Path to Growth: Understanding the Role of Music in Child Brain Development

• Student Hall of Fame

• Practice Tip (video included)

• Spring Recital dates

• Parents Ask Pam - We are interested in switching from Crescendo Kids to Private Lessons, How do we make this transition?

Feature Article - The Harmonious Path to Growth: Understanding the Role of Music in Child Brain Development

Music, in all its forms, has a magical ability to touch our hearts and souls. Its influence extends far beyond entertainment, as it plays a profound role in shaping the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. Let’s briefly explore the multifaceted impact of music on child development, unveiling the many ways in which melodies and rhythms contribute to the growth of young minds and hearts.

This Memo includes

• Feature Article: Sharing Love While Encouraging YouS Child To Practice

• Student Hall of Fame

• Practice Tip - How to play fast

• Parents Ask Pam - My child will miss their lesson today. How do we schedule a make up?

Feature Article - Why Your Child Will Enjoy Crescendo Kids Online

This month is all about love. Love for sweethearts, love for family, love for friends. Valentines day is the special day to celebrate, but how can we share love in our everyday activities for every other day? More specifically, how can you show love to your child while helping them practice the piano every day?

One statement I hate hearing from adults is how much they wish they could play the piano. They had lessons as a child, hated practicing, and eventually their parents gave up and the lessons stopped. No one likes that story. Not the parent and not the child. It truly sounds horrible. There is a better way!

Here are 5 steps to make daily practicing a loving experience between you and your child.