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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

Lots of exciting news the last 4 months in Belinda's Piano Studio... Virtual Recital 1: 2020 Summer RecitalTo highlight and celebrate students' hard work the last few months, Belinda created a virtual recital in late August. For this, students submitted videos of pieces they have been working on over the last few months. To check… Continue reading Virtual Recitals & 100 Pieces Winner!

As students continue piano lessons remotely over the summer months, they were invited earlier this month to participate in a fun contest of recreating photos of their favorite music artists! Then, their photos were posted on social media and everyone voted on their favorite ones. Congratulations to William and Charlotte for obtaining the most "likes",… Continue reading Recreate Your Favorite Music Artist 2020

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

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

Dear piano families, What a wonderful time it has been to witness each of my students, including your child, grow as musicians and individuals the last few months! Thank you for allowing me this privilege to get to know them and your families better. Please join me in briefly celebrating and highlighting some of the… Continue reading Spring & Summer 2019 Newsletter

Dear piano families,May this season be joyful, not too stressful, and restful for you as you each enjoy time with family. As a friendly reminder, there will be no lessons from Dec. 21 to Jan. 6! You are still welcome to email or text me if you have any concerns that come up during that… Continue reading Fall Newsletter 2018

Dear piano families,Thank you for continuing to invest in your child's piano education! Before the school year is in full gear, I wanted to take some time to highlight a few memorable moments from this past summer by welcoming new students, noting upcoming important dates, and celebrating student achievements. As always, it has been a tremendous… Continue reading 2018 Summer Newsletter

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