Keyboard Competition

A BIG congratulations to SOPHI DEUCHER (Division I) and LAUREN CRAWFORD (Division II), as well as my daughter FAITH (Division III)! They all were selected as finalists --six chosen in each division--last weekend in the highly competitive Encore Keyboard Competition. They each received a cash award and medal. I'm a proud teacher!

Fall Recital September 2014

Top: Amanda, Annika Pitcher, Anika Baker, Andrew Pitcher, Sadi Kelley
Bottom: Xana Thorson, Brady Mark, Sophi Deucher, Clark Baker

Another awesome recital with my younger students! The oldest performer was Anika Baker. She is 12 now, and has studied with me for 6 years and played a Chopin Polonaise. The youngest performer was Brady Mark, who is 6 years old. It was his first recital. He has only had a few months of lessons, but played perfectly. I am so proud of the hard work that all of these students have put in and I can't wait to see their progress in the next few years. They will be amazing! (and already are)

Ansley Funes

I love this time of year, as I get to add a few new students to my studio! Let me introduce you to Ansley Funes:

(from her mother)

Ansley Funes age 15 has been playing the piano since she was five — ­­it’s her passion. She comes from a rich heritage of accomplished pianists and musicians. Music is in her blood. She loves creating original pieces of music. Ansley has diversified her musical abilities by learning, in addition the piano, flute, ukulele, guitar and voice. She is currently on the Ballroom Dance Team, Aria Girls Choir and Momentum Dance Team at Timpanogos High School. One thing that I have learned about Ansley is, she achieves anything she puts her mind to, and does it extremely well. She loves to be challenged musically, spiritually, scholastically, mentally and physically. She has 3 younger sisters and one older brother. Our favorite thing about Ansley is that she has a big heart and is friendly and compassionate to everyone.