Monthly Archives: August 2014

Just a quick reminder to my students.  Lessons start for everyone (except Monday students) next week.  I hope you all enjoy your 3-day weekend.  Remember to bring your binders and your tuition with you to your first lesson.  Monday students … Continue reading →

Dear families: Over the years, many people have wanted me to teach piano lessons to their young pre-school-aged children.  I have rarely done it, with few exceptions.  I LOVED teaching Kindermusik for several years when I lived in Bountiful (age 18 … Continue reading →

I believe that, as of today, all of my piano students are back in school.  Good luck to all of you.  Even though you are more busy, you will find that you are more organized during school months.  This makes … Continue reading →

For twenty years, Saint-Saens served as the organist of the famous Church of the Madeleine.

Saint-Saens loved to travel for concerts and vacations.  His travels included Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Uruguay, Canary Islands, Scandinavia, Russia, America and England. He was extremely popular and had a difficult time escaping his fans.  So, he would … Continue reading →

You know how much I love this girl.  Such a talent.  Enjoy!

Composing was easy for Saint-Saens.  He composed completely in his head.  He said, “I live in music like a fish in water.” Speaking of fish, he wrote “The Acquarium” in his Carnival of the Animals.