Classical & Jazz Piano, Voice, Ukulele, and Folk Music Fun

Congratulations to our School of the Arts Seniors, Ayla Hollar and Isabelle Saladin on their Thesis Recital Performances! We are so proud of you!

Your 26-27 Practice Goals form is ready for download on the Student Resources page. 

Saturday, March 7, 2026 is Achievement Day. 

Location: Charleston Southern University

Your event time has been emailed to you. 

Piano Inspires Kids Winter 2026 Issue is in the Reading Room!

Musical America 2026 Catalogue of Summer Programs is available on the Student Resources page.

Junior Keynote Cover Art and Magazine samples are in the Reading Room.  

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The 2025-2026 Lesson Calendar is posted on the Student Resources page under General. This calendar only lists holidays when the studio is closed. (no events)

Rehearsal tips for 2026 

1. Have a clear goal for every practice session (examples would be: improving on, or memorizing, a section in a piece of music; focusing on a scale or a technique that needs work; sight-playing or musical analysis.)
2. Focus on the quality of your practice time, not the length of your practice time. Be sure you are leaving your practice time knowing you have accomplished a set goal.
3. Once you have determined your goal for your rehearsal session, approach challenging sections of a piece first, then play music that you are more comfortable with toward the end of your session.
4. Use your Metronome. A good rule of thumb is to start daily practice on a work 5 - 8 bpm slower than what you achieved the day before. 
5. Rehearse daily. Even a short session of 15 minutes on a busy day can lead to significant improvement. Parents this tip is very important for younger children. Do not wait to help your child rehearse the night before their lesson, or only have one or two days a week set aside for practice. Your child will not succeed as quickly as other students if you create this pattern. 
6. For older students, take short breaks during your rehearsal; Stand up and stretch, get a glass of water, or look out the window. This is a refresher for the mind and body.
7. Keep your lesson assignment notes on your piano where you can reference them in every practice session. Personal rehearsal journals can be a benefit for advanced students.

***Playlists for student listening work can be found on our listening site. ***

Ms. Paul offers private lessons in piano, ukulele, guitar, voice, and mountain dulcimer; locally and online.