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New Payment Method

Sunday, March 13, 2022 by Nina Belle Durr | Uncategorized

Hey everyone! It seems that more and more people are going cashless and no checks, including myself.
For payments, I have always accepted cash and checks, but sometimes it is just easier to pay online. I’ve avoided it because of fees incurred to either or both parties. However, some of my music teacher friends say the VENMO is a great option with no fees. I’ve only used it a few times to pay someone, but not to be paid, but I thought I would give it a try. It looks like my user name is Nina Belle Durr@NinaBelle-Durr. 
Maybe you can give it try and see how it works. If it is easier and doesn’t charge you or me, then I’m fine with it. Thanks!


Congratulations to 2022 Festival Performers!

Sunday, March 13, 2022 by Nina Belle Durr | Uncategorized

Yesterday was a very unusual festival day -- it was scheduled to start at 9 am and finish by 3:30 and then with the snow forecast, some parents didn't want to come in the morning, so morning students were moved to late afternoon!  That meant the for the most part, the older, more advanced students played before the younger less experienced students and in my head, I stayed confused all afternoon!  HOWEVER, the good parts were that all of you were flexible enough to make the change and also I didn't have to get up so early!  I rather liked it in the afternoon, but if we had had anymore students it would have gone on too late--it was finished at 6:30 pm.

All of the students, not just mine, did a good job, but I was especially proud of YOU! I believe you worked harder and more consistently than any other year and I was no aware of anyone being too nervous.  You al handled yourselves like pros--announcing your pieces and taking you bows.  Not every student did that and it made me proud that you remembered that bit of recital etiquette!

Also, you performed well!  Some had slight imperfections, but all played confidently and sounded like they had really practiced and knew their music well.  Thank you for your hard work.  Everyone gets to add 5 points to the points bank for festival, so that may mean some gold cups for some of you!  Well done "Master Musicians"!

Happy New Year - 2022

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 by Nina Belle Durr | Uncategorized

Happy new year to all!  We had a great first semester of the 2021-2022 year and I look forward  to 2022.  Students are already working on their Music Federation Piano Festival solos and I hope to see a lot of progress since we started working on them in November and December.  

We will have another Ensemble Class in January - the week of the MLK holiday.  Students will play at least one of their festival solos so that we can see the progress.  Times will remain the same. Group 1- 4 pm, Group 2: 5 pm, and Group 3: 6 pm. If you can be on time that's preferred, but I would rather you come late than not at all, so work out your schedules if at all possible.

I enjoy so much what I do--sharing my love and knowledge of music and piano with your children.  Thank you for that opportunity!