LPM Parent Info Archives

Let's Play Music Wait a minute! This song isn't new! Using a song that our ears and fingers are VERY familiar with is a perfect stepping...

Song of Joy After experiencing it with our bodies, your child is ready to execute this tricky upbeat rhythm with their fingers. This song...

We have our second showtime next week for the song Alouette. We had some big new concepts in lesson 7. We learned the rule for stems in...

In next week's class we have our first showtime lesson! I will be listening to each student individually play Bounce and Roll. I am not...

The c minor cadence can be a little tricky. We are introducing black keys into the mix! Be patient and go slow. Focus on correct...

Next week is parent week! Today we explored the term whole note a little more. We also drew treble clefs in our books... have your child...

Since flat, sharp and natural are new, the student manual will remind you to add the flat, sharp and natural signs to your flashcards....

Today was our first time doing a dictation activity! We practiced drawing quarter notes on the bottom space (that's F!) We will be doing...

Welcome back from summer! I am excited for our 3rd and final year! Remember when practicing this year: enjoyment is our #1 priority!...

Recital Recording Today we did some recording for our recital next week. It was SO fun! I cannot wait for our recital. Call or email me...

Recital is this week, then it will be summer break! Make sure you keep up the daily practicing this summer...it keeps skills sharp and...

Primary Chord Song The new activity today was singing a broken primary chord on command. The children sang the correct chord a cappella...

Chord Transitions Mom and dad, did you know I can play all the Primary Chords with BOTH HANDS with my eyes shut? The goal is to have...

Hokey Pokey This fun traditional song helps to reinforce the SOL LA TI DO melodic cadence pattern. Identifying this pattern over and over...

Celebrate Connection A few ideas to bring playfulness to practice time! Play with a metronome set at 60, then 80. Play the RH part with...

The recital is coming right up! Even though we are not a performing group, it's fun to show off what we learned! The Ants Go Marching...

Celebrate Connection A few ideas to bring playfulness to practice time! Duet with your parent (octave higher/lower OR they play LH while...

GREAT things are happening in class! I’m excited and enthused to see them learn and grow each time they come to class. Thank you for...

Celebrate Connection A few ideas to bring playfulness to practice time! Tap the rhythm of your RH while tapping the rhythm of your LH on...

Reminders for next year: In 2nd year the parents only come five times a semester We will be on keyboards. (You will also need a keyboard...