Solo Voice Book Recommendations

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Alecia

As I teach voice lessons, there are several books I use and recommend for students and teachers alike. We all like to be well rounded musicians and sing our favorite popular songs now, along with the classics to really train our voice in different timbre’s and vocal range.

Most vocal books now come with an audio CD of the accompaniment.  I recommend that you get these when available so you can get different outlooks on how people put this piece together.  Always look for other recordings to get a different view point.  Also connect with an experienced teacher that can play the accompaniments if you decide to perform this piece in front of an audience.

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Christmas Piano Performance

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Alecia

Come comment, like and encourage our new student, Maya, performing her favorite Christmas songs. We performed at Pilgrim Bank in Mt. Pleasant, TX on Friday, Dec. 9th. Be looking for new performances in the Spring.

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Piano Keyboard Recommendations

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Alecia

As a teacher, I do have some opinions on the kind of piano keyboard recommendations beginners should use.

As far as cheap keyboards come by, they are all about the same until you can get weighted keys.
Some are touch sensitive, which I recommend because when you touch the keys, it sounds louder if you press harder.

Alecia Stringer’s Piano Keyboard Recommendations

Then you still have to purchase separately the stand, and pedal, and possibly outlet too.  The keyboards do take batteries, but doesn’t last that long with batteries.

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Pumpkin Boogie Time

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Alecia

Just in time for Halloween, we bring out our favorite Pumpkin Boogie by Faber. Peyton loves to play this fast, slow, different instruments. You name it. It gets you into the holiday spirit as you think of your favorite treats!

Come give some comments of encouragement as she did a fine job performing this piece on a small keyboard.

Then check out our piano instruction site for more details on how you can get involved to learn piano yourself or for your children.

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Beginning Piano Performance

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Alecia

Gracie takes the stage and performs her favorite pieces for the first book we have completed.  We study the basics of notes, hand position and technique, rhythm, and so much more.  Be sure to share some encouraging comments below!

Spring Breeze Piano Performance

Return of Robin Piano Performance

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Piano Lessons Are Fun Playing Dragons

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Alecia

In piano lessons, you are able to create many different scenery, moods, and anything you would like to create. In this video, one of Alecia Stringer’s piano students, Peyton, shows her talent in the Dragon Hunt.

It was one of her favorites that she was able to play in her Talent Show at school. What a fun event to show off that hard work… and investment!

Keep it up! You can do anything! Conquer those dragons!

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Kindermusik On The Road Adventures Summer Camp

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Alecia

car Kindermusik On The Road Adventures Summer CampOn the Road – Your summer vacation becomes a musical learning theme, and makes the most of a preschooler’s beginning imagination and ability to learn more words and solve problems. Take imaginary trips to summer vacation locations such as the carnival, a summer cottage, and the beach. Crafts use simple materials—most can be found around the house. You’ll also learn more about how music improves your preschooler’s ability to think, reason, create and express.

More exploration moving different places.  Come explore one of our Kindermusik on the road adventures summer camp and experience yourself on how to take this to your summer vacation.

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Piano Summer Camps

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Alecia

Blast Off Junior SUB Piano Summer CampsCome join us learning the basic piano skills and experience the beginnings of making music.  5 Lessons for Kindergarten & early 1st grade students designed just for young students to see how they really can learn to play the piano.

For $85, students will receive book and CD that includes:

  • Theory fun sheets
  • Drawings for the student to color as a reward after correctly learning the lesson.
  • Teaches rhythm & most of the white keys
  • Orchestrated accompaniments are available on USB Flash Drive, CD, or floppy disk.
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Tell Me A Tale, Kindermusik Adventures Summer Camp

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Alecia

Looking at this montage, you can see the variety that the Kindermusik Adventures Summer camp offers.

Kindermusik Adventures: Music, stories, snacks, crafts…and fun.
The Kindermusik Adventures summer camp series was created by the musical learning experts at Kindermusik International. Plus, the newest summer camps utilized the expertise of Kindermusik Educators. Every activity, from the songs to the snacks, helps children learn how they learn best—by inspiring their natural sense of wonder and imagination in a developmentally appropriate, musical way.

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Curriculum Description
Age Range: newborn to 7 years
Class Structure: 5 sessions-varies by location
Class Length: varies by location and age of child

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Kindermusik Childrens Fund Opportunity

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Alecia

RDA fund image 300x124 Kindermusik Childrens Fund Opportunity

The Ruth D. Anderson Children’s Fund provides assistance to children who are physically or emotionally challenged, who are financially or educationally disadvantaged or who have lost a parent. This fund awards materials and relies on the voluntary, matching generosity of Kindermusik educators to provide free tuition so that children in need can participate in the Kindermusik experience.

Want to help support the Kindermusik Childrens Fund yourself? We’re currently holding a silent auction online to raise funds. For more details, visit this Ruth D Anderson  Fund website to see all the great stuff you can bid on.

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