lessons
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Are we finished now?
I finished teaching and put the piano lid down. Wookie’s head popped out. “Are we finished now?” ☺️ Continue reading
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First theory exam! Woo hoo!
Congratulations to my student D who sat her first online music theory exam with AMEB recently and passed with Honours! The certificate came in the post and she was keen to show me. Yay! 🎉 Well done practising transposition, learning… Continue reading
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Is that a cheat sheet stuck on the piano?
A mum of three students got a new iPad stand so I had a great view of the kids when I called in. It’s a perfect view. I have a big iPad and it feels like I’m looking in from… Continue reading
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Theory Lessons in the car
I FaceTimed a student tonight for her theory lesson, and she took the call in the back of the car, wrapped in a blanket with her theory book on her knees. “We had to go out but I didn’t want… Continue reading
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Go The Mighty Little Beale!
I got a text message this morning from Hanna, mother of my students Eloise, Wyatt and Jakob. The piano tuner was in and said the piano is well looked after, in tune and is fantastic quality to keep its condition… Continue reading
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The Grande Dame arrives
Last week I wrote about my Beale going to a new home. Well that sure did happen and I was texting photos like this to Hanna saying, “They’re taking it now!” Later, she sent back… I’ve said before that buying… Continue reading
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My Beale is going to a new home ❤️
Buying my little Bijou Beale piano in 2017 symbolised a commitment to making roots in Australia. She was made in 1951, had a lot of TLC and I loved playing her. She’s going to a new home in Logan Village… Continue reading
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Brahms’ Lullaby for Molly
[A note to add that this is not my original idea. Most beginner piano books start this way, although they soon move to the stave (notes on lines) and introduce chords. This does not suit Molly. I hope, by staying… Continue reading
Joanna Funk 