Piano - A Special Note

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June 13, 2011

Hi Everyone

The students in MYC are young, and mostly small, and most definitely have small hands. Many famous pianists had BIG HANDS. Check out the solution:

Enjoy



Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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May 19, 2011

Hi Everyone

Well, the Recital cannot be moved as the church is booked. It is unfortunate that everyone will not have the opportunity to play. So the Year End Recital will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 28th at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Simms Rd. For those able to attend, please bring a treat to share for the social time after the students finish playing. Students are encouraged to invite family, including grandparents, or aunts & uncles, if they wish.

Please mark your calenders for Saturday June 4th at 3pm when The Music House will host our annual Music Carnival. We will have music based activities and games and follow it all with a pot luck supper. I will provide the refreshments so parents please choose a main dish, salad or dessert!

Please RSVP by email by May 30th how many in your family are attending (Mom, Dad, and siblings welcome) and what dish you will bring.

Janice and I look forward to celebrating Music Carnival and the arrival of Music Summer Holidays with everyone.

Thanks

Enjoy the sunshine........summer is coming

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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February 14, 2011

Hi Everyone

What a great recital! Everyone played their best for an appreciative audience of family and friends. Deanna DelBlanc, Janice Klassen and I are very proud of all the students' performances. We thank Sara Klassen for being our guest performer again this year. Sara is in grade seven piano in Cindy Taylor's Studio and is playing her pieces in the Courtenay Festival next weekend. Thank you to all the parents for their support of their children's music education and also for the wonderful treats at the reception following the Recital.

Rough drafts of compositions are due from the MYC students for me to make corrections to notation. The mailing deadline for the "Good Copy" is Thursday February 24th. The compositions the students are writing are all so different - reflecting their knowledge and individuality.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes

Friday, Feb 18th, CR Friends of Music Meeting @ 9:30 am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Support music in CR - memberships $15.00
Thursday, Feb 24th - Composition Mailing Deadline (at the studio)
March 1st - RCM registration deadline for piano and theory examinations
March 5th - Mrs. B is attending the RCM Piano Teachers Workshop in Victoria
Week of March 1st - Birthday Week - MYC is 31 on March 7th
March 14, 16, 18 - tmc Elephant Collection begins - for ages birth - four

Enjoy the clear, cool weather.

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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January 31, 2011

Hi Everyone

We are in the midst of composing our own composition and preparing for the Studio Recital. Rough drafts of compositions are due this week, next at the latest, for me to make corrections to notation. The compositions the students are writing are all so different reflecting their knowledge and individuality.

The Recital will be Saturday, February 12 at 2 pm. at Trinity Presbyterian Church 145 Simms Rd. It will be followed by a reception in the Trinity Church Cottage. Parents please bring a treat to share and the studio will supply the punch. Any parents willing to help prepare the refreshments please contact me. Also, it would be helpful to have some strong bodies to set up the piano in the church sanctuary.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes

Saturday, Feb 12th - Studio Recital @ 2pm. Reception to follow.
Friday, Feb 18th, CR Friends of Music Meeting @ 9:30 am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Thursday, Feb 24th - Composition Mailing Deadline (at the studio)

Enjoy the clear, cool weather.

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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January 10, 2010

Hi Everyone

Our composition writing has started with everyone choosing a rhythm for the number of bars in their composition. Four-four time is a good time signature to choose as there are lots of beat space for rhythms. Higher levels (SB3/MB3) might like to try six-eight time.

Sunshine One - minimum four bars of music
Sunshine Two - minimum four bars of music
Sunbeam One - minimum four bars of music
Sunbeam Two - minimum four bars of music
Sunbeam Three - minimum eight bars of music
Moonbeam Three - minimum eight bars of music

Remember the Mid Year Recital will be in February - date and time to be confirmed. Please choose the pieces you would like to play and let me know at your lesson.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes


VIDEO CORNER

David Steckenreiter sent this at New Years (some of you will remember the coordinator in AB from many years back now) - it is soooooooooooo beautiful. Enjoy!





Enjoy the winter weather - some snow, some sun, practise piano, shovel a driveway, enjoy the activities of this sunny cold weather........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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January 3, 2010

Hi Everyone

Happy New Year and may 2011 be the best year yet!

All classes and lessons start up again this week. I hope you had a great holiday and are recharged and ready to learn more music.

Remember the Mid Year Recital will be in February - date and time to be confirmed. Please choose the pieces you would like to play and let me know at your lesson.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes


VIDEO CORNER

A Celtic Amazing Grace: it begins with the leading notes being played on a pennywhistle ...then, the lead is taken over by a single bagpiper... followed by an entire army of bagpipers! Crank up the speakers and be blessed as you watch and listen



Fun with the penta tonic scale!



Enjoy the winter weather - some snow, some sun, practise piano, shovel a driveway, enjoy the activities of this sunny cold weather........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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November 29, 2010

Hi Everyone

December is around the corner and students will continue to learn to sing and play Christmas carols and songs. The Christmas spirit will be fused into solfege, clapbacks, rote piano pieces, ensembles, piano pieces and songs. Our practicing will earn us non-perishable food for the local Food Bank.

RSVP for Studio Carolling Evening by December 3rd. Thank You.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes

Nov. 29th - Dec. 17th - Christmas Practice Fundraiser 2010 in support of the CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK
December 10th & 11th, - RCM Theory Exams - St. Peters Anglican Church
Friday, December 10th - Studio Carroling & Hot Chocolate - 6:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 17th - CR Friends of Music Meeting - Time TBA
Saturday, Dec. 18th to January 2nd inclusive - Studio closed for holidays

VIDEO CORNER

WHO KNEW a harmonica could sound like this!! Be prepared to be impressed...



If you can't see this video, Watch Video Here »



Enjoy the winter weather - some rain, some snow, some sun, practise piano, rake the leaves, enjoy the activities of the Christmas season........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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November 9, 2010

Hi Everyone

November is a special time to learn about Canadian Composers and Performers. November 22nd. is St. Cecilia's birthday - the Patron Saint of Music - and the week prior to her birthday is Canadian Music Week. Our studio classes and private students are learning to play Canadian Music Pieces at many different music levels - from beginners onwards. Music for Young Children itself is a home grown Canadian Program developed 30 years ago by Frances Balodis and is available is other countries around the world.

Students will also be starting to learn to sing and play Christmas carols and songs. The Christmas spirit will be fused into solfege, clapbacks, rote piano pieces, ensembles, piano pieces and songs. Our practicing will earn us non-perishable food for the local Food Bank.

If you know of any new piano students ages 3-9, it is not too late to join one of the beginner, level one group piano classes . I have spaces in Wednesdays Sunshine One (3/4 yrs), and Sunbeam One (5/6 yrs) and Tuesdays Moonbeam One (7-9 years). I also have space for Private lesson students.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes

November 15th mailing deadline for 2011 Composition Sticker Artwork Contest
November 15th-19th - Canada Music Week celebrations
Friday, Nov. 19th, CR Friends of Music Meeting, 9:30 am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Nov. 22 - St. Cecilia Day - Patron Saint of Music
Nov. 29th - Dec. 17th - Christmas Practice Fundraiser 2010 in support of the CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK
December 10th & 11th, - RCM Theory Exams - St. Peters Anglican Church
Friday, December 10th - Studio Carroling & Hot Chocolate - 6:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 17th - CR Friends of Music Meeting - Time TBA
Saturday, Dec. 18th to January 2nd inclusive - Studio closed for holidays

VERY PUNNY!

1. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
2. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
3. Two silf worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
4. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: 'You stay here; I'll go on a head'.

Enjoy the fall weather some rain, some sun, practice piano, rake the leaves........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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October 25, 2010

Hi Everyone

Halloween is a week away and the students in the studio have been practicing Halloween pieces (rote learning, sight reading, quick studies, and learning and practicing more difficult seasonal pieces.) Students (and parents if they wish) may wear their Halloween costumes to class this week - October 25th to 29th. If the student's costume isn't suitable for piano class (too warm, too bulky, etc) then wearing a mask would be fine.

If you know of any new piano students ages 3-9, it is not too late to join one of the beginner, level one group piano classes . I have spaces in Wednesdays Sunshine One (3/4 yrs), and Sunbeam One (5/6 yrs) and Tuesdays Moonbeam One (7-9 years). I also have space for Private lesson students.

DATES TO REMEMBER
On-going Registration for tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes

October 25th-29th - Halloween Week at The Music House - wear a costume or mask to class
Thursday, October 28th - The Celtic Tenors - 7:30 pm, Tidemark Theatre
Friday, October 29th - Suzie LeBlanc, Soprano - 7:30 pm, Tidemark Theatre
November 15th mailing deadline for 2011 Composition Sticker Artwork Contest
November 15th-19th - Canada Music Week celebrations
Friday, Nov. 19th, CR Friends of Music Meeting, 9:30 am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Nov. 22 - St. Cecilia Day - Patron Saint of Music
Nov. 29th - Dec. 17th - Christmas Practice Fundraiser 2010 in support of the CAMPBELL RIVER FOOD BANK
December 10th & 11th, - RCM Theory Exams - St. Peters Anglican Church
Friday, December 10th - Studio Carroling & Hot Chocolate - 6:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 17th - CR Friends of Music Meeting - Time TBA
Saturday, Dec. 18th to January 2nd inclusive - Studio closed for holidays

VERY PUNNY!

1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
2. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
3. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.
4. The butcher backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his work.

Enjoy the fall weather some rain, some sun, practice piano, rake the leaves........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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September 13, 2010

Hi Everyone

Week three of piano classes and lessons is starting on a sunny day. Hopefully the fall sunshine will continue. Flu season has hit the studio already with a child away from class. Please remember to wash hands when you come to music lessons, and there are kleenex boxes and hand cleaner available in the studios.

If you know of any new piano students ages 3-9, it is not too late to join one of the beginner level one group piano classes that started last week. I have spaces in Sunshine One (3/4 yrs), Sunbeam One (5/6 yrs) and Moonbeam One (7-9 years). Private students, if you haven't confirmed your lesson time yet, please contact me.

The private lessons and MYC Group Piano Class schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Aug 30th - Private lessons (Alice, April, Nicole)
Tuesdays, Aug 31st - Sunshine II - 12 noon, Sunbeam II - 4:15pm, Sunshine III 5:30pm
Wednesdays, Sep 1st - Sunshine I - 1pm, Sunbeam III 3:00pm, Sunbeam I - 4:15pm
Thursdays, Sep 2nd - Moonbeam I - 3pm, Private Lessons (Jasper)

Music Pups (birth to 4 yrs) and MYC pre-piano Sunrise Classes (3/4 yrs) start NEXT week, Sepember 20th and the schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Sep 20th Music Pups Lion Collection 9 am, MYC Sunrise 10:15 am
Wednesdays, Sep. 22nd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30am
Thursdays, Sep 23rd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30am
Fridays, Sep 24th Music Pups Lion Collection 1pm

New parents and children please contact me for a registration form to register your place in a Music Pups or MYC Sunrise class. Returning parents please contact me by email or phone, with the day you wish to attend and drop off or mail a cheque to reserve your spot in a class.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday, Sep 17th - CR Friends of Music Meeting, 9:30am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Sep. 20-24 - Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes start this week
Sunday, October 10th - Reside/Dawson Duo - 7pm Quadra Island, (Students under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult)

HUMOUR IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the morning?
If nothing sticks to teflon, then how do they make teflon stick to the pan?

Enjoy the fall weather some rain, some sun, practise piano, ride a bike........

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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September 6, 2010

Hi Everyone

Here we are, the first week of piano lessons over and a very rainy last day to the Labour Day Weekend. If you know of any new piano students ages 3-9, it is not too late to join one of the beginner level one group piano classes that started last week. I have spaces in Sunshine One (3/4 yrs), Sunbeam One (5/6 yrs) and Moonbeam One (7-9 years). Private students, if you haven't confirmed your lesson time yet, please contact me.

The private lessons and MYC Group Piano Class schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Aug. 30th - Private lessons (Alice, April, Nicole)
Tuesdays, Aug. 31st - Sunshine II - 1pm, Sunbeam II - 4:15pm, Sunshine III 5:30pm
Wednesdays, Sep. 1st - Sunshine I - 1pm, Sunbeam III 3:00pm, Sunbeam I - 4:15pm
Thursdays, Sep. 2nd - Moonbeam I - 3pm, Private Lessons (Jasper)

Music Pups (birth to 4 yrs) and MYC pre-piano Sunrise Classes (3/4 yrs) start the week of Sep. 20th and the schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Sep 20th Music Pups Lion Collection 9am, MYC Sunrise 10:15am
Wednesdays, Sep. 22nd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30am
Thursdays, Sep 23rd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30am
Fridays, Sep 24th Music Pups Lion Collection 1pm

New parents and children please contact me for a registration form to register your place in a Music Pups or MYC Sunrise class. Returning parents please contact me by email or phone, with the day you wish to attend and drop off or mail a cheque to reserve your spot in a class.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday, Sep 17th - CR Friends of Music Meeting, 9:30am www.campbellriverfriendsofmusic.com
Sep. 20-24 - Music Pups and MYC Sunrise classes start this week
Sunday, October 10th - Reside/Dawson Duo - 7pm Quadra Island, (Students under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult)

HUMOUR IS THE BEST MEDICINE

My mother taught me MEDICINE: if you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to freeze that way.
My mother taught me ESP: put your sweater on; don't you think that I know when you are cold!
Enjoy the sunny days....I hope everyone has had a great summer. Returning students should start regular piano practising if they have been away from their pianos for the summer.

Enjoy the sunny days....I hope everyone has had a great summer. Returning students should start regular piano practising if they have been away from their pianos for the summer.

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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August 30, 2010

Hi Everyone

Here we are, a few days before the start of MYC Group Piano and Private Lessons for the 2010/2011 music year! If you haven't confirmed your lesson time, please contact me.

Lynda's start date schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Aug. 30th - Private lessons (Alice, April, Nicole)
Tuesdays, Aug. 31st - Sunshine II, Moonbeam III, Sunbeam II
Wednesdays, Sep. 1st - Sunshine I, Sunbeam III, Sunbeam I
Thursdays, Sep. 2nd - Moonbeam I, Private Lessons (Jasper)

Lynda's Music Pups and MYC Sunrise Classes start the week of Sep. 20th and the schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Sep 20th Music Pups Lion Collection 9 am, MYC Sunrise 10:15 am
Wednesdays, Sep. 22nd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30 am
Thursdays, Sep 23rd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30 am
Fridays, Sep 24th Music Pups Lion Collection 1 pm

Please register now to save your place in a Music Pups or MYC Sunrise class.

Janice's MYC classes will start Friday, Sep. 10th for SSI, SBI, and SBII. Contact her directly if you have any questions.

Enjoy the sunny days....I hope everyone has had a great summer. Returning students should start regular piano practising if they have been away from their pianos for the summer.

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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August 23, 2010

Hi Everyone

Here we are, one week before the start of MYC Group Piano and Private Lessons for the 2010/2011 music year! If you haven't confirmed your lesson time, please contact me.

The start date schedule is as follows:

Mondays, Aug. 30th - Private lessons (Alice, April, Nicole)
Tuesdays, Aug. 31st - Sunshine II, Moonbeam III, Sunbeam II
Wednesdays, Sep. 1st - Sunshine I, Sunbeam III, Sunbeam I
Thursdays, Sep. 2nd - Moonbeam I, Private Lessons (Jasper)

Music Pups and MYC Sunrise Classes start the week of Sep. 20th and the schedule is as follows:

Mondays, Sep 20th Music Pups Lion Collection 9 am, MYC Sunrise 10:15 am
Wednesdays, Sep. 22nd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30 am
Thursdays, Sep 23rd Music Pups Lion Collection 10:30 am
Fridays, Sep 24th Music Pups Lion Collection 1 pm

Please register now to save your place in a Music Pups or MYC Sunrise class.

Enjoy the sunny days....I hope everyone has had a great summer. Returning students should start regular piano practising if they have been away from their pianos for the summer.

Lynda

Lynda Baechler, BA, Lib.Tech., MYCC
Teaching Music to Beginners of All Ages
tmc Music Pups and MYC Sunrise
MYC Group Piano - 3yrs-Seniors
Private Piano and Theory
RCM Examination Centre Representative


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