If you’re curious about what you might expect at Piano Camp, here is a good taste. This is a clip from our Piano Party. Two teams raced to fill up four measures using water balloons. At Piano Camp we play games that reinforce what you are learning in your private lessons, but mostly, it’s summer. It’s time to play and remember how much fun music can be. In a group setting, and especially with friends, it is easier to understand how everything fits together in music. There is A LOT to remember, especially when you’re just starting to learn piano. There will be puzzles, relay races, card games and physical challenges that will teach different theory concepts. Being a good musician also means that you are able to listen and work together with others to create a good performance. At Piano Camp this year we will be playing with Rhythm cups. https://youtu.be/1Zjemugba1w
We will also be combining forces to learn a group piece and learning a dance to “Trashin the Camp” to help learn musical form. During snack time we will enjoy a story about a composer. There are two spots left for Piano Camp in July (11-13) and June (20-22) is still open. In September we will have a backyard Summer Show to share everything we’ve been working on. As my studio grows I will plan camps for more advanced levels.
This Friday at 5 we’re having a Piano Party! This is our end of the year performance that celebrates the fact that you can play the piano and it’s a blast. May is too crazy with all of the end-of-school activities and we need some time to enjoy all of our hard work before that hits. Students get to wear whatever they want and we get very creative in how they want to perform their pieces. Sometimes we use our music, sometimes we don’t. Aside from the performances, we’re having a Rhythm Mingle mixer and a Notation Relay complete with water balloons! Plan to get involved =D If you’re thinking about starting lessons with me or just want to get a little taste of what Piano Camp might be like please join us.
