July 22nd, 2009 by Lisa | 21 Comments »
6th Week Progress Videos!
~If you are new to my blog, let me update you on my current project with my students and my children… About 6 weeks ago my two children each decided to learn a song that was beyond their current piano capability. The story about why they did this and their first recording with their songs are found on the left side of this page, toward the bottom under the heading: Where’s Lisa and then under that is a link called: Follow Kid’s Progress. You can go to that link to catch up (and keep up) with this ongoing story! ~smile~ As this story continues, last night, about midnight, Jasmine tells me she’s ready for her next progress recording.. Needless to say, at midnight, I was already in bed and though I was awake with my lights on, I still told her to wait til morning. By now, you probably figured out that she is my persistent child, who thinks 11 years old is every bit as capable as anyone else, so she decided to get the camera out, place it on the counter next to the piano and recorded herself. Here is her 6th week progress video for her song, Cristofori’s Dream, by David Lanz: Meanwhile, my 15 year old, Jacob, is coming right along… if you listen to his past two recordings of Dark Horse by David Lanz, and compare it to this recording you will not only see that he learned more of his piece, but you will also notice a marked improvement in timing, tempo and finger movement throughout the whole song up to this point. Yesterday I heard him through my closed door get up out of his piano seat and yell, “Yes!” I think that means he was happy with his progress! ~smile~ As before, my children look forward to your comments, I know it is helping them stay on track! Please feel free to leave your comments for them below:
Jasmine & Jacob:
I am amazed at both of you! Keep up the great work. The pieces are sounding wonderful.
Great job to both of you. I really am amazed at your progress. I am following your progress as well.
Jasmine:
You are doing great and you have a lot of spirit. Keep up the great work
Diane in NH
Jacob:
What a great job. My “Alouette” sounds kind of bland now!!! Keep up the determination and practice. Will be waiting for more updates.
Diane in NH
Hi Jasmine :
Sooo…. wonderful performance !
In spite of busy trip schedule u could make such progress in piano…..Keep up the good work and have lots of fun on ur trip. .
Hi Jacob :
Your left-right hand co-ordination looks simply great!
Also thanks for sharing the kite video .
Hi Jasmine,
It is wonderful to enjoy your performance. Compare with your first one, Jun 5th, (I can’t open your second performance on July 6th) you have gotten a lot on the reading knowledge and the fingers movement. I believe that your mommy is very happy to see your progress. Keep up your job. I am waiting the next performance.
Thank you for the sharing.
Hi Jacob,
You just did a great job on the performance. It is outstandingly showing that you get a big progress on the reading knowledge, fingers’ skills and the tempo. I believe your mommy is very happy to see that. Keep up your work and I am waiting the next one.
Thank you for your sharing.
you both are so amzing!=)
i just cant stop staring at your fingers..=D
well done!!
dear jacob,
its too nice to see u on the system and really we feel indebted to your progress. keep it up and do well, GOD BLESS
WINNIE
A beautiful song! well done.
Really well done. So many out there wish they could do what you are doing. I can see all the work you have put into your pieces. They both sound wonderful. You will never be sorry you took the time to learn to play. Look forward to next performance. Just beautiful !
I was breathless watching both vidoos… It is unbeliveble what you managed to achived in only 6 weeks time!!! Outstanding! Bravo!! Looking forward for the next progress…
WOW!!! You two are the BOMB DIGGITY!!! I can’t believe how much you have improved!! Good jobs!! I am envious or your determination and finger dexterity!! But you encourage me to practice more and more. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait will week 8!!!! SUPER DUPER!!
HI
the both of you are doing it just great keep it up, we all are following your progress. remember the key of success never give up.
Best regards
Jacob man, you are on fire this time.
great progress. you made it see so easy that i hardly believe is you playing
great job.
Best regards
To realise how easy/difficult was for you to perform, I printed out the music sheet for Crazy Horse. It is unbelilveble how much coordination and dexterity/handiness u need to manage to play like that…Congratulation for your persistance!
You kids are doing great. Keep up the good work. I look forward to following your progress.
Jasmine and Jacob I am very impressed by your performance. Keep up the good job. You are on the way of becoming fine pianists.
WOW!!!! I was blown away by how far you guys have come. Your timing and fingering are superb. Keep up the awesome work.
I was about ready to give up playing the piano because I thought I would never be able to achieve this goal. After watching both of you play, I have decided that it is well worth the effort to learn. I love to hear you play, and am amazed at the progress you have made. Starting today, I am back at the piano. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Jacob and Jasmine, Great Job you two….keep up the good work.
Courtnie
Jacob and Jasmine, You two are showing so many young children and us adults what we can achieve with alot of hard work! Keep it up!