It's been an interesting year with Covid-19 continuing and this new "normal" developing. Lots has happened this past year. Here are some highlights - The piano studio welcomed a new baby in February. After a maternity leave until May, Belinda has been navigating new parenthood while teaching piano in the afternoons. Most students have returned… Continue reading 2021 Update
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Studio Spring 2020 Newsletter
Dear Piano Parent,During these unique Covid-19 times, I know we have not been able to have the normal in-person piano lessons, piano competitions/festivals, or the studio piano recital. However, I hope everyone has still been able to enjoy making music and practicing piano at home! I am quite proud of how quickly and smoothly students… Continue reading Studio Spring 2020 Newsletter
Fall/Winter 2019 Newsletter
Dear piano families, Thank you for allowing me to have the privilege of teaching your child music and being a part of your child and your family's lives! It has been such a joy to work with each child in their own way and strengths. As a friendly reminder, there will be no lessons from… Continue reading Fall/Winter 2019 Newsletter
Motivation vs. Discipline
My college roommate once told me "Belinda, you are the most disciplined person I know!" I don't know if I would say that about myself, but it does make me wonder, where do you find motivation to be disciplined to do all those things on your to do list? Piano isn't the easiest thing in… Continue reading Motivation vs. Discipline
Math and Music
Happy Pi Day (3.14)! Are math and music related at all? Growing up, I would often hear my mom and other piano teachers say "if someone is good at piano/music, he or she must be really good at math!" My college piano professor even said he once considered pursuing mathematics in college. But then, in… Continue reading Math and Music
Significance of Music
Sometimes I devalue music. Yes, even I, the piano teacher, sometimes ask myself the question "How can music be of significance in today's society?" It's an easy question to ask in today's world where schools are cutting out non-academics, where the growing market is behind tech and computers, where feelings are underrated and "messy", and… Continue reading Significance of Music