Crescendo Kids: Your Child's First Step to Piano Mastery!- Mozart’s Monthly Memo-Volume 42

June 5, 2024

This Memo includes

• Feature Article - Crescendo Kids: Your Child's First Step to Piano Mastery!

• Student Hall of Fame

• Practice Tip -

• Parents Ask Pam - We are taking a break for the Summer. Will we still have access to the practice app? Will my kids lose their points and gems?

Feature Article - Crescendo Kids: Your Child's First Step to Piano Mastery!

Are your kids eager to start playing the piano but not quite ready for traditional private lessons? Our new and improved Crescendo Kids Online piano program is the perfect solution! Designed as a bridge for young learners, this program prepares children for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Why Crescendo Kids?

Age-Appropriate Learning: Traditional lessons involve 30-minute, one-on-one sessions where students spend 2-3 hours a week practicing on their own. While this is great for older children, it can be overwhelming for younger kids. Our program caters to the developmental stages of children as young as 3.5 years old.

Proven Success: With over 30 years of experience, . . .

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.