Zion Piano Studio

Thursday, March 11, 2021 by Jose Quesada | Students

I will say of the Lord , “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Psalms 91:2 NKJV

Four students of the Zion Piano Studio participated in the 2021 Spring Theory TMTA Theory Examination coordinated by the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. Janea G. (Level 4), Saifullah B. (Level 7), Sameer B. (Level 8), and Adil B. (Level 11) took their examinations from February 7th-21st, 2021. Due to Covid-19 protocols, students took their examinations in our studio or at their homes. We expect to receive their test results by the end of the Spring.  

The purpose of the Theory Test is to evaluate SA members’ musical knowledge of and the ability to apply theory, aural, and musicianship concepts across a broad musical spectrum. The Whitlock Theory Tests are named in honor of Dr. E. Clyde Whitlock. Dr. Whitlock is remembered for being a charter member of TMTA, a distinguished music educator, and adjudicator. Each year the TMTA Theory Committee prepares tests for levels 1-12. Students enrolled in school grades 1-12 may take these tests in the fall or spring. Local Associations administer the tests in a professional atmosphere. The Student Affiliate Theory Syllabus and Student Manual specifies the content of the tests.

The Zion Piano Studio is a Christian piano academy in Benbrook, Texas. We offer private lessons in piano, music theory, and music history. We recommend products and resources for students and teachers. We support the City of Benbrook and foster Christianity worldwide through several Christian organizations and outreach programs.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020 by Jose Quesada | Students

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalms 143:8 NKJV

On Saturday, December 19 of 2020, Zion piano students performed in a virtual recital presented on Zion Piano Studio's Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The Recital showcased the work that the students did throughout the Fall semester. A total of 20 students performed in the recital. They represented a diversity of levels and age groups. The repertoire performed varied from exploratory exercises to advance repertoire and seasonal compositions.

The recital was divided into four sections. First, the presentation of the students who participated in the Fall Festival organized by the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. Second, the presentation of the students who participated in the Original Composition Contest also organized by the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. Third, the presentation of the students who prepared pieces for the Hymn Festival organized by the Fort Worth Piano Teaches Forum. Fourth, the presentation of the students who prepared pieces for the virtual recital only.

You can watch the recital below. 

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 by Jose Quesada | Students

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 NKJV 

Student Omar K. made a video recording of his composition, Luna's Dance, to participate in the Louis Landon Thanksgiving Online Piano Competition organized by Stilwell Pianos in Arizona. To participate, Omar submitted one video of himself playing an original piece of music. The event took place online on Tuesday, November 24th of 2020. The Louis Landon Thanksgiving Online Piano Competition is an event open for musicians of all ages and skill levels. The 1st Place Prize of the contest will get a 45 minute song writing session with Steinway Artist Louis Landon. The 2nd Place Prize will get 3 Louis Landon sheet music books.

Omar is a first-semester piano student at Zion Piano Studio. He has participated in various events such as the FWMTA Fall Festival and the FWMTA Local Competition Contest. Omar received a superior rating at the 2020 Fall Festival.

Steinway Artist Louis Landon will be the only judge of this competition. Louis Landon is a composer, Steinway artist, and Pianist for Peace. Formerly of New York and currently living in Sedona, Arizona, Louis has dedicated his life to music. His career has taken him around the world playing a variety of styles with some of the most recognized names in the entertainment industry. He toured nationally and internationally, playing classical music for Mikhail Baryshnikov; jazz fusion with The John Payne Band; Latin music with "Pucho and his Latin Soul Brothers”; pop music with Rupert "Pina Colada Song" Holmes; rock & roll with John Hall, opening for "Little Feat”. 

Stilwell Pianos was started in 1956 by my grandfather, Ralph Stilwell RPT. Grandpa Ralph was always interested in musical instruments and after the war, quickly found his niche as the “piano guy” in Southern Illinois (Decatur to be exact). During his career, he served on the Piano Technician Guild’s board as well as helped design pianos for Yamaha in Japan. In the early 1980s he was inducted into the Piano Technician Guild’s hall of fame and was flown around the country giving seminars on the art of piano tuning and repair. Before Grandpa Ralph passed away, I graduated from The American School of Piano Tuning and started my career as a piano technician in Phoenix Arizona. I soon took over the business and spent many years servicing Stilwell Pianos client’s pianos in their homes, churches and schools. I have since retired from in home work in order to focus on the showroom as well as run my new side project – Piano Technician Academy. The PTA is the first and only completely online piano tuning school in the country and is picking up steam quickly.

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