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Student Hall of Fame - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 67
Student Hall Of Fame
Our students are making great progress! These students have accomplished new goals this last month.
Parents Ask Pam About Toy Piano - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 66
Q: We don’t have a piano at home, just a toy keyboard (photo attached). Will that be okay for him to practice what he’s learning? Do we really need to get something better if he’s just trying a few online lessons? I’d really prefer to wait before investing in anything big, just to see if he continues. I think he’ll enjoy it, but it still feels like a lot to spend right away.
Keyboard Practice Tip - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 65
In general, when asked what is better for a new piano student, a keyboard or a piano, I will always say a piano. But there is one big advantage to a keyboard and that is how it can make practicing more fun! Here is one practice technique that is only available on a keyboard.
Confidence, Creativity and a Cozy Corner at Home - Mozart’s Memo - Volume 64
Feature Article - Confidence, Creativity and a Cozy Corner at Home
By Pamela Cornell, Director
Picture this—your child, sitting at the keyboard in their favorite cozy spot at home. Maybe it's after lunch… maybe it’s between playtime and dinner. There’s no rush, no stress. Just a moment that belongs entirely to them.
They press a few familiar keys and smile—they remember the notes from yesterday’s mini-lesson. Then a gentle voice greets them over the screen. Their teacher is already smiling too, ready to help them take one small step forward.
These are the moments that . . .