Featured Student!

Meet Erica! Erica has been playing piano for two years and 3 months. She enjoys playing because it makes pretty sounds. Some of Erica's hobbies include arts and crafts, soccer, basketball, and swimming. These songs are some of her favorites; Behold what manner, Sleigh Ride, and Carol of the Bells.

Featured Student!

Meet Paige! Paige has been taking piano lessons for 1 year and 3 months. She originally began piano because she liked hearing her sister play and thought it would be fun. Paige also enjoys riding horses, playing with toy horses and playing with her sister's flute. Some of her favorite songs include Carol of the Bells and The First Noel.

Featured Student!

Meet Madison! Madi has been taking piano lessons for about 2 and a half years. She enjoys it because it is relaxing and she has always loved music. Some of her hobbies include singing, cadet teaching with her elementary music students and hanging out with friends from church. Madi's favorite artists are Hillsong United and Underoath and her favorite song is "From the Inside Out."

Featured Student!

Meet Alexis! Alexis has been taking voice lessons for about 5 and a half months. She has always loved singing and some of her favorite artists include Casting Crowns and Relient K. Besides music, Alexis also enjoys art and drawing.

Featured Students!

Meet Ashley! Ashley has been taking piano lessons for eighth months and loves piano because she can play whatever she wants and it is an interesting instrument. Some of her hobbies include coloring, playing on the computer and reading. Ashley's favorite song is, "This is Me."

Featured Students!

Meet Sara! Sara has taken piano lessons for 5 years and voice lessons for one year. She loves music because it gives her an outlet to express her emotions. Her hobbies include volleyball, choir, photography, and school work. A few of her favorite songs include Sonatina in F, Fall for You, and Big City Dreams.

September Featured Students!

Meet Dylan! Dylan has been taking voice lessons for 3 months and enjoys it because it is fun! Dylan also likes to play guitar, football and is involved in wrestling. Some of his favorite bands include Chris Tomlin, Guns and Roses, Van Halen and many others.

September Featured Students!

This is Micah! Micah has been taking piano lessons for two years and enjoys it because it is fun and he recognizes the benefit of playing a musical instrument. Some of Micah's hobbies include talking, sports, playing guitar, and reading. Micah's favorite music is Christian Rock, he also really likes Chris Rice and his songs; Prone to Wander, The Other side of the Radio, and Deep Enough to Dream!

Students of the Month!!

This is Sarah! Sarah has been taking piano lessons for about 10 months. She enjoys playing piano because it helps stretch out her hands and her Mom used to play. Some of her favorite songs incude Home on the Range, Star Wars, Big Ben, Puff the Magic Dragon, and Bless this House. Sarah's favorite hobbies include reading, babysitting, playing outside, being with friends and playing softball and soccer.

Students of the Month!!

Meet Claire! Claire has been taking voice lessons for about two months. She loves to sing because it is fun and she likes to entertain people by expressing herself! Some of her favorite music includes Camp Rock, Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana. In addition to music, Claire also likes to play football with her dad, go swimming, play with friends and tease her family members!

July Student of the Month!

Meet Tim! Tim has been taking piano lessons for 6 months. His favorite song is any one that is about a fish or a turtle. His favorite hobby is playing with toys that he just got for his birthday!

July Student of the Month!

This is Michaela! She has taken piano lessons for two and a half years. Michaela enjoys piano because she likes the feeling of accomplishing a song! Other hobbies include swimming, playing outside and trying new things.

Featured Student!

Meet Carla! Carla has been taking voice lessons for 6 months. She has also taken piano and flute lessons in the past. Carla enjoys singing because it is fun and she is able to express herself in many ways. Some of her hobbies include Christian Youth Theatre (CYT), reading and organizing parties. Her favorite songs include Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid, and Waves by Elisa.

Featured Student!

This is Ashley! Ashley has taken piano lessons for 7 months and she enjoys it because of the pretty sound it makes and because it enables her to play popular songs. Her hobbies include church and youth activities, photography, and graphic design. Some of Ashley's favorite artists are Jack's Mannequin, Sara Bareilles and Mark Shultz.

May Students of the Month!!

Meet Trent! Trent has been taking lessons for almost two years abd enjoys it because it is easy and he likes the songs. Some of his favorite songs are Creepy Crawly Things on the Cellar Floor and Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Trent enjoys playing baseball and Game Cube!

May Students of the Month!!

This is Jonah! Jonah has been taking piano for 2 1/2 years and loves piano because he hears it in movies and likes taking advantage of the piano that is in his house. His hobbies are playing video games as well as baseball, basketball and soccer. He also likes to play with friends! Some of Jonah's favorite songs are Big Ben and Macaroni Cha-Cha!

Students of the Month!!

Meet Charley! Charley has been taking lessons for three months. She likes to play piano because its fun and one of her favorite songs is My Dog, Spike. Charley also likes to play gymnastics in the foam pit, play with Syndney and Roman, and playing in the Treehouse at Treehouse Preschool!

Students of the Month!!

This is Devin! Devin has been taking piano lessons for one year and three months! He enjoys soccer, football, playing with his dog and brother and waterskiing. He loves to play the piano because its fun and he likes music a lot. Some of his favorite songs include Rain Dance by Nancy Faber, Spring by Antonio Vivaldi, and My Savior, My God by Aaron Shust!

Featured Students!

This is Sara! Sara has been playing the piano for 1 and a half years and loves it because it is fun and she enjoys the sounds the piano makes and the cool songs she is able to play. In addition to piano, Sara also loves drawing, going to church, and riding horses! One of her favorite songs is Quadrille by Joseph Haydn.

Featured Students!

This is Allie! Allie has been taking piano lessons for about 7 years and loves to play because it relieves stress and takes her mind off of other things in life. In addition to piano, Allie enjoys running Track and Cross Country. She loves to play Spirituals and one of her favorite songs is Unexpected Melody from Song and Dance.

Winter Weather!

Hello Studio Parents and Students! Just a reminder, when the Lee's Summit R-VII School District closes for inclement weather, the studio also closes. If you feel you can get safely to my house today and would like to still have your lesson, please contact me and let me know that you are still coming, if not enjoy your day off! Thank you!

Featured Student!

Say 'Hello' to Jake!

Jake has played the piano for three years and has written some really neat songs! He likes to read, play sports and video games, and piano for fun. Jake likes to play piano because its fun, he loves to perform, and enjoys the sounds that piano makes. Jake has many favorite songs he has played lately including The Tempest by Nancy Faber, Fascination by Marchetti, the Star Spangled Banner and Doo Wop Ditty!

Featured Student!

Say 'Hello' to Mycah!

Mycah has been playing piano for five years and enjoys it because its fun and she likes to move her fingers! Mycah also enjoys volleyball and her favorite song is "The Pink Panther." She is currently working on this song as well as music from her lesson, theory and performance books. She is a great student who is working very hard!

February Facts!!

Famous February Birthdays!


3rd - Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) German Composer
23rd - George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) German/English composer
29th - Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) Italian Composer


Review of Time Signatures

4 - The top number tells you haw many beats are in a measure
4 - The bottom number tells you which note gets one beat

Weather Questions?

Just a reminder.....when the Lee's Summit R-VII school district closes for inclement weather, I also close the studio. If you would still like to have a lesson today, please call my cell phone to set up a time with me (preferably before dark - for your convenience) specifically for today.

Also, concerning Monday, January 21st (MLK day); I did still plan on having lessons this day but if you would like to reschedule because of the school cancellation, please let me know and I will do my best to find an alternate slot for you! :)Thanks and please feel free to call with any questions!

Welcome Back!

I'm so excited to see everyone again after our Christmas and New Year's Holiday break! Lessons will begin again on Monday, January 7th!

Welcome to Music!

Piano and Voice lessons can open up a world of excitement for you or your child...experts say that children exposed to music do better in Math and Reading skills, are able to better control their bodies, and can concentrate more effectively in school...why don't you get involved!