Summary: Episode Highlights:<br> Corinna Neely is a piano teacher from Sarver, PA.<br> She can be reached at <a href="https://www.musiclessons.com/musicstarsstudio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">musiclessons.com/musicstarsstudio</a><br> Corinna was inspired to pursue music as a result of a writing prompt from her communications teacher. She originally took lessons when her siblings had to miss a lesson with their teacher.<br> Flexibility is a very important quality in a teacher. ~ Corinna Neely<br> <br> <br> <br> Student reminder: Slow down. I would rather you play something slowly and correctly than to play fast and make mistakes.<br> <br> <br> Parent reminder: Let me know in advance if you’re going to miss a lesson. I’m happy to schedule a makeup if I’m able to.<br> Kids are commonly over scheduled with after school activities these days. This makes it a struggle to make time for piano practice.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Teacher motivation: The thing that keeps Corinna motivated is seeing the joy the playing the piano brings to students and to see them make continual progress toward higher goals.<br> Resources mentioned in this episode:<br> Corinna’s Composer Pick: <a href="https://www.biography.com/people/nadia-boulanger-9221266" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nadia Boulanger</a> and <a href="http://www.julieandrewsonline.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julie Andrews</a><br> Nadia Boulanger taught many well-known modern composers including American composer, Aaron Copeland. This is one of Shelly’s favorite pieces by Aaron Copeland.<br><br> <br> Julie Andrews has recently partnered with Netflix to produce a children’s television show all about musical theater, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80113090" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julie’s Greenroom</a>.<br> <a href="http://www.nfmc-music.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National Federation of Music Clubs</a><br> Parting Wisdom for New Piano Parents: Provide your child with consistent practice time. Being able to play music has gotten me through some of the worst times in my life.<br> Contact Corinna at <a href="http://www.musiclessons.com/musicstarsstudio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">musiclessons.com/musicstarsstudio</a><br>
