America the Beautiful Video

In case you missed seeing the America the Beautiful video I created for the 4th of July, here is the link to it on YouTube. America is a beautiful country any day of the year. I hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV6RE5dQ4Fg&feature=youtu.be

Music written and performed by Rebecca S. Adams.

2013 Summer Piano Theme Announced!

Summer Fun begins with Bubble Gum!!!

What does this picture have to do with piano? You'll be hearing more soon!   

I hope you'll decide to "stick" with piano over the summer! We're going to have a "ball" all the way to fall!!!!

Summer Session begins June 17th.

Love this quote!

"Life without playing music is inconceivable for me," he declared. "I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music."  ~Albert Einstein

It's Spring!!!!!

I love spring rain! Any practicing going on at your house today?

Where is all that music coming from? It must be Mrs. Adams' Piano Students! Look for your name! More birdies added each week!

We're Cook'n in February!!!!!

This week students began decorating their pan of cupcakes but without the traditional frosting and sprinkles. We are decorating these cupcakes with note values and rhythms. Once we complete this review of time signatures and counting, everyone will receive a sweet Valentine. You guessed....a cupcake!!!!

The New Year....

The first lesson in January, students set a goal for improving their talents. Some students decided to work on establishing a more consistent practice week or perhaps balancing their practice time better while others went to work trying to improve their rhythm, notes or expression. Each week, students gave me a report on their progress toward or away from their goal. Over all, this was a productive exercise. I've been pleased with the newly acquired habits, work ethic and positive attitudes I've observed. Be proud! All students deserve a pat on the back for trying to make a change toward improvement.

Happy Holiday!

To encourage practicing into the new year, students have been given a December Bingo chart with the challenge of earning as many Bingos as possible until we meet again in January. The instructions are on the bottom of the sheet. If you have questions email me. Since earning a square requires your signature and holiday time is a busy time of year, I hope you'll be able to squeeze in some listening time.

Merry Christmas to all! See you in the new year!

The Preview Season for my new CD has been very well received. Marketing plans are already in process for the 2013 Christmas Season! Copies of this CD are available for purchase at $10 ea. Current piano families can email orders directly to rapsnotes@yahoo.com. For all other orders, please visit www.rebeccasmusicroom.com.

NEW CD!!! GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS!!!

ANNOUNCING MY NEW CHRISTMAS CD

I invite you to visit www.rebeccasmusicroom.com to listen to clips from my new CD, "Carols from My Heart to Yours". Reviews are describing it as pure piano elegance, serene, inspiring, refreshing and beautiful. 

Continuing our summer of folk tunes into fall....

What is folk life? The traditional songs we sing, listen and dance to...fairy tales, stories, personal histories, childhood games, the way we celebrate life, our personal beliefs, our handed down recipes and traditions, the way we decorate our world, the things we create by hand, work, creative ways we express ourselves. Folk life is part of everyone's life whether past or present. It is as constant as a ballad, as changeable as fashion trends, as intimate as a lullaby and as public as a parade. In the end, we are all just folks telling our own stories. So students, gear up! I want to hear some good folk tunes about YOU! Start thinking! We'll soon start writing!

IT'S PIANO TIME!!!!

Summer is nearly over....kids go back to school  this week...and our piano school year begins after Labor Day on September 4th. This year marks my 32nd year of  teaching children to make music! It's exciting and humbling to think this has been my good fortune for many years. Over the summer, music notes have been floating through the air in Lake Villa! Thank you for welcoming me into your town just a little over a year ago! I love piano and what's more important, my students are learning to love it too! I'm looking forward to a second year of fun and progress with some amazing young artists!

Summer has been extra busy around here in addition to teaching. While my husband has re-cooperated from his knee replacements, I've enjoyed a summer of writing while he's been resting. I'll be making an exciting announcement very soon. Stay tuned!