student spotlight is an article that highlights one of my piano students.  I will be putting the “spotlight” on many different students throughout the course of the year!

meet Sarah Crigler

grade: 5th

years of piano lessons: 4

     what is your favorite piece you’ve played so far?

“There’s a bunch, but I really like Fiesta Espana and Legend of Madrid.  My parents like those ones too!”

     what advice do you have for new piano students?

“Practice hard.  Keep on trying and don’t give up even if you’re tired.”

     what is your favorite thing about piano?

“I like learning new songs and playing them for my family.”

     what is your least favorite thing?

“Practicing.”

     how do you usually get ready for a performance?

“I just take deep breaths, and practice a whole bunch before the day of the recital.”

     what are your strengths?

“Scales and putting things hands-together after I’ve practiced them hands-separately.”

     what do you need more work on?

“Figuring out notes and rhythms on my own sometimes.”

     what music do you like to listen to?

“Hannah Montana and Toby Keith’s Greatest Hits Vol. II.”

      pieces Sarah is currently studying:  Theme from Tchaikovsky’s Concerto No. 1, and Pachelbel’s Canon arr. Faber (both are in the Faber Piano Adventures Books)

student spotlight

maggie t.

Maggie is in 6th grade at Goddard, and she has taken piano lessons for about 3 years.

What have been your favorite pieces to learn and play?

I have two that I really like a lot, “Angel Eyes” and “Greensleeves.”

What advice do you have for new piano students?

Try to practice 15 minutes a day, but if you miss some days, try to make up for it later.

What is your favorite thing about piano?

I like learning new pieces.

Which skills are your strengths?

Scales and expressiveness.

What do you need more work on?

Rhythm!

What music do you like to listen to?

I like a band called Superchick.

Pieces Maggie is currently studying:  Pachelbel’s Canon arr. Faber, Greensleeves, and “Angel Eyes” arr. Faber