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Positive Piano Instruction for Students of Every Age – Located in Muncie, Indiana

Positive Piano Instruction for Students of Every Age – Located in Muncie, Indiana

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…because sometimes we sit up a little taller whe …because sometimes we sit up a little taller when Beethoven is watching 🤣 Bless these young people for putting up with all their teacher’s nuttiness. 🤍
I have loved making music with SO many students th I have loved making music with SO many students this summer, but today I’m throwing a special shout-out to these three incredible high schoolers who hang with me on Monday evenings as I introduce them to the complex art of piano teaching. 🌟 I could not have asked for a better pre-college crew of pedagogy students. They each come from different (wonderful!) teachers so our discussions have great depth and variety. To top it off, all three have terrific, personable energy and their futures as educators (in whatever capacity they may choose) looks 🌟 SO 🌟 BRIGHT 🌟 What fun it’s been to “pull back the curtain” and show them all the whys and hows of what I do all day. 🙃 The future is in great hands!
Having a great time practicing fluency of the musi Having a great time practicing fluency of the musical alphabet this morning 😍🎶
This year, more than EVER before, we celebrate all This year, more than EVER before, we celebrate all the studio dads who give their time and resources to make music part of their kids’ lives! I stumbled into piano teaching as a very direct result of a dad who invested in me - and this career is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Keep it up, piano dads! You are doing important things. 🌟 (PS: *extra* big thanks to parents of littles who lent extra arms and pointer fingers during our lengthy season of online lessons😅)
...When you need a little extra help distinguishin ...When you need a little extra help distinguishing between phrase articulations, we trade places and start dancing 🙃 Piece: The Getaway! By Lisa Frederic (Piano Pronto Publishing) (Featuring a cute little onlooker in the back of the frame🤣) Thing I never want to take for granted again: HOW GOOD IT IS TO BE BACK IN THE STUDIO😍
How INCREDIBLE is my crew from yesterday’s recit How INCREDIBLE is my crew from yesterday’s recital? 🤩 I was over the moon these 26 performers could make it to a recital in May. I typically NEVER hold recitals in May because of how crazy the calendar is, but ... as we all know ... this year is anything but typical! These folks played for a large audience for the first time in 2 years (!) and I couldn’t have been prouder. ❤️ We most certainly missed those who couldn’t play yesterday, but never fear! I have SO. MANY. PLANS. for everyone in the coming months. Best students 🌟 Best families 🌟 Best job ever.
When your graduated students ask to come back and When your graduated students ask to come back and record something on your piano... The answer is so much yes 🥰 I am so proud of my musicians who continue to bring their music to the world 🎶❤️🎶
☀️ Attn: High School Pianists ☀️ I am hos ☀️ Attn: High School Pianists ☀️ I am hosting a VERY unique summer study geared towards helping students find their way into the piano teaching world. When: Monday evenings (June 7th-July 26th) from 6:00-7:15pm Where: My home studio in Muncie Who: High School pianists, entering grades 9-12, who play at the intermediate level or above Why: Because teaching the fundamentals of piano is more complicated than meets the eye, and we all need to start somewhere 🙃 As someone who began teaching at her local music store at age 14, I have a great passion for helping get young people off to a more educated start than I did. Check out all the details at: https://whitlockpianostudio.com/intro/ (and, of course, message me any time!)
This week, I was selected by the BSU School of Mus This week, I was selected by the BSU School of Music faculty to receive an award for my mid-career achievements. 🎶 My husband’s beyond-amazing grandmother and aunt in Florida sent me these gorgeous flowers 💐 Marrying into a family who loves you as their own is such a blessing. I am grateful for family and for the added bonus of being recognized by a faculty I admire so much (for doing work I love... with the best studio families around!). So much goodness, my friends! 🥰
...because sometimes you just need to try on your ...because sometimes you just need to try on your graduation cap for your piano teacher... 💜 Congrats, K! Life is getting exciting. 🎓
📣 Summer Opportunity for High School Pianists 📣 This summer, I will be offering an 8-week intensive for high school pianists who play at the intermediate level or above, and are interested in learning the fundamentals of piano teaching. Classes will meet in Muncie from 6:00-7:15pm, Monday evenings, beginning June 7th and ending July 26th. Attendance at every session is recommended, though certainly not required. Participants need not be students of mine, though you should discuss the opportunity with your current teacher before signing up (we piano teachers like to be on the same page!🙃) Equipping pianists with solid pedagogical foundations is a true passion of mine. Please share with anyone who may be interested. 🤍 Early bird registration rates end May 20th! More details can be found here: https://whitlockpianostudio.com/intro/
O was ready and waiting for me with two thumbs up O was ready and waiting for me with two thumbs up yesterday! 😂 He was so excited to show me his 12-bar blues, he dressed the part. This is why my face hurts after a full day of online teaching! We have all done our best to make it as entertaining as possible - and we’ve been very successful . 🤍
Throwback Wednesday (it can be a thing, right?🤷 Throwback Wednesday (it can be a thing, right?🤷🏼‍♀️) Three years ago I was hanging with a pretty great crew ❤️🎶 Miss you three!
...for the record, NONE of these guys were taller ...for the record, NONE of these guys were taller than me when they started lessons... 🤣 Our Muncie-Area Play Off Recital was 👏🏻fantastic👏🏻 this morning, and I am exceptionally proud of all three of these gentlemen, who each gave personal-best performances and shined in their own unique ways! Additional congratulations to Andrew for being selected to represent our area at the NFMC State Competition. I will never stop being grateful for getting to witness the personal growth of my students. They never cease to delight and inspire me. 🎶
It’s the 88th day of the year... which means: Ha It’s the 88th day of the year... which means: Happy World Piano Day! 🎹 Throwing it back to 2019 with these two sweet friends. 🎶 (Side note: WHO’S EXCITED to get back to playing duets on the same bench?!) 🙋🏼‍♀️
❤️A love letter to studio families❤️ Toda ❤️A love letter to studio families❤️ Today marks one full year since the studio moved exclusively online. I will never be able to express how grateful I am for your continued trust over the last 365 days. The investment you’ve made to continue with music study while the world turned upside down will be something your children (and I!) remember for a lifetime. I know the past year has felt overwhelming in every area of life. We’ve cursed spotty internet on many occasions. Attention spans have waxed and waned. Emotions have been all over the map. We’ve missed performing for one another. But, all the while, lessons have brought smiles to our faces. Music has been made. Goals were set, met, and exceeded. We have laughed, and have borne witness to the power of music to soothe the angsty soul. I like to think I helped my students feel connected to someone who cares about them deeply as human beings. Truly, they helped keep me going on MANY days when I didn’t think I could possibly get through an entire lesson block without disintegrating into a puddle of tears. It’s been hard, but we’ve been together. It’s made all the difference in the world to me, and I hope you feel the same. 🤍 Michael and I will be forever grateful for your place in our lives. Happy onlineaversary, studio family! 😘
I caught the most amazing lavender sunrise coming I caught the most amazing lavender sunrise coming through the studio window today. 💜 ...that’s my attempt at finding one thing about the time change that isn’t so bad 😉
🤩 WPS Student Spotlight 🤩 How fantastic is 🤩 WPS Student Spotlight 🤩 How fantastic is it to be selected for the Judge’s Choice Recital at your very first Federation event? Just ask this guy! I keep thinking about how important it is in life to show up and do challenging things, even if they rattle your nerves a bit. I love how fearlessly this student entered into this experience. What a terrific reminder of the life lessons learned in music study. 💙
📣 WPS Student Shout-Out 📣 This hard worker 📣 WPS Student Shout-Out 📣 This hard worker is the first student I’ve had to earn TWO federation trophies in the same year. She earned superior scores in FIVE events, TWO trophies, and was selected to play in the Judge’s Choice afternoon recital. I’d say she had a pretty good day. 🤩 I am so proud of all my students today - and every day! 💜
...when studio parents send me pictures of things ...when studio parents send me pictures of things like this I just melt! Day. Made. ❤️ What a gift music is to our souls of every age.
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