Everyone's chance to get ready for the Keyboard Exam and any other early recital opportunities.

All students in this studio are expected to take this exam at least up to Level 5, and those in the studio know that most students take it up until graduation.  Six students (and counting) have taken it to Level 10!  These live exams take place in my colleagues' local studios: make sure to specify which day, and whether you…

This Master Class will be held at the studio of Dr. Junko Takahashi in Silver Spring, and broadcast to the membership of MSMTA live.  If anyone in the studio is chosen to play for Mr. Ganz, we will all want to watch!  Email me for zoom information.

Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association is hosting a Master Class this fall, with clinician Dr. Michael Adcock. Please consider attending the Master Class.  It is only $5 for students to audit, and their parents (the drivers) are free! To audition to perform for the clinician, please speak to Madame Hélène.  If you are chosen (via an audition process, deadline October…

Local boy done very, very, very good.  The mantle of Chopin Authority has been passed to this gentleman, and he wears it with aplomb.  Brian Ganz is your Chopin man.  Ticket price (which is very modest) is for an adult, who receives a free accompanying ticket for attending youth.  Further, teenagers are free by themselves!  Tickets are available to purchase…

I have asked my esteemed colleague, Dr. Bok Hwa Kim, to hold a master class for my studio exclusively.  We have scheduled this event for Sunday, November 24 at 3pm, in my studio.  I encourage ALL my students to audit, and my more advanced students to prepare something for her. Bok Hwa Kim was a student of the great Leon…

This repertory class gives everyone a chance to play some fun holiday music, and also for those participating in the Outreach Recital through GCMTA, a necessary performance trial.

For our young creative writers!

Students for this over-popular event will be selected on the basis of having their music prepared well before the postmark deadline of December 1, with priority given to ensembles and a unique choice of music. My students are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to all events, and especially at this event, are to visit with the residents and thank…