by John Douglas | Aug 31, 2022 | Fun Stuff, Piano Lessons
Here is my student Trinity playing Prelude in A Major op. 28 no. 7 by Chopin.Trinity is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. Her favorite subject is writing and she loves to draw and play tennis. She has an older brother who is a fine pianist as...
by John Douglas | Feb 21, 2022 | Fun Stuff, Piano Lessons
Recently I had one of my advanced students take part in the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Music Competition. Rotary is a service organization that sponsors a music competition for students that are High School Age. All instruments such as piano, violin, cello, clarinet,...
by John Douglas | Dec 30, 2021 | Fun Stuff, Piano Lessons
Mr. Douglas and all his students hope everyone had a great Christmas. May the coming New Year 2022 find you all happy and healthy. Best wishes to all. Performing Jingle Bells is Mr. Douglas, Faith [who is 7 years old and in the second grade] on piano, and big sister...
by John Douglas | Dec 15, 2021 | Fun Stuff, Piano Lessons
Joni, who will be turning 13 soon, is in the 7th grade and has been taking piano lessons since 1st grade. Her favorite subject in school is math and as a hobby she enjoys painting with watercolors and acrylics. This is a Gospel arrangement of the great old hymn...
by John Douglas | Nov 6, 2021 | Fun Stuff, Piano Lessons
William and Mr. Douglas perform Mozart’s Piano Sonata in D Major K381 for piano 4 hands. William is 13 and in the 7th grade. His favorite subject at school is Social Studies. It takes many weeks of individual practice to be able to start practicing as a team and...