Why we teach music
MUSIC IS A SCIENCE. It is exact, specific, highly organized and must be 100% correct. It embodies many levels of physics from acoustics to architecture.
MUSIC IS MATHEMATICS. It is rhythmically based on the subdivision of time in space into fractions ,which must be done instantly and not worked out on papering a highly specific form with regard to exact placement and symmetry. It is disciplined and logical.
MUSIC IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION. It requires fantastic coordination of fingers, eyes, hands, lips, cheek and facial muscles, in addition to extraordinary control of the diaphragmatic, back, stomach and chest muscles.
MUSIC IS HISTORY. It is the only art form we can hear as people hundreds of years ago heard. Unlike paint, whose image is always there once created, music is perpetually “repainted” each time it is performed. The feelings and thoughts of countless generations are forever cast into sound.
MUSIC IS LANGUAGE. It is composed of phrases, thoughts and ideas. Its goal is to communicate and to reach a part of us where words no longer suffice. Most of the terms are in a foreign language, mostly Italian, German or French. The line notation is certainly not English, but a highly developed and organized symbolic system.
MUSIC IS ALL OF THESE THINGS AND MORE, BUT ABOVE ALL,MUSIC IS AN ART. It allows a human being to take science and technique and create EMOTION. This is one thing that science cannot duplicate-human feelings and emotions.
THIS IS WHY WE TEACH MUSIC. Not because we expect to produce music majors. Not because we expect people to play all their lives. Not so you can relax. Not so you can trot around a field in a uniform…
BUT SO YOU WILL BE MORE HUMAN. So you will recognize beauty. So you will be more sensitive, especially to all the thoughts and feelings put into sound throughout the ages. So you will be closer to the infinity of your own heart and soul. So you will have something to cling to. So you will feel the beauty of being alive. And so you will come to know the value of your own self.
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Teaching style
Lyudmyla uses a new, easy, step-by-step method for teaching piano that emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. This approach provides students with a solid foundation in music theory while focusing on developing strong technique and ensuring regular, productive practice, which are essential for progress in learning piano. Understanding the challenges and stress that students often face during performances, Lyudmyla records videos of them playing the pieces they’ve learned. This helps them become accustomed to playing under pressure, making them feel more relaxed and confident during recitals.
Recitals
Recitals will be held twice a year, typically in December and June. Students will prepare one or two pieces that will have to be memorized.
Cancellation Policy
In order to maintain an organized schedule and respect everyone's time, I kindly request a 24-hour notice for any lesson cancellations or rescheduling. Without this notice, a full lesson fee will be charged. I understand that emergencies and sudden illnesses, such as a student coming home from school with a fever or cold/flu symptoms, can arise unexpectedly. In these cases, please inform me as soon as possible, and exceptions will be made. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.