Sunday, November 22, 2020 by Jose Quesada | Students

Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalms 107:1 NKJV

On Monday, October 12, seven students of the Zion Piano Studio participated in the 2020 Fall Festival organized by the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. We are delighted to announce the results of the Festival. Congratulations to all the participants.

Jazz Festival

Superior Plus

• Suhani T. playing Blues in the Attic by Nikki Iles

Contemporary Music Festival

Superior Plus

• Adil B. playing Folk Dance From First Term at the Piano by Béla Bartók 
• Saifullah B. playing Melody Op. 39, No. 1 by Dmitri Kabalevsy 
• Brian B. playing Folk Dance From First Term at the Piano by Béla Bartók 
• Will T. playing Marching Op. 39, No. 3 by Dmitri Kabalevsy

Superior

• Omar K. playing Comptine d'un autre été (l'aprés midi) by Yann Tiersen 
• Andrew T. playing Melody 1 from Mikrokosmos, vol.1, Sz.107 by Béla Bartók 

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Sunday, October 4, 2020 by Jose Quesada | Students

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Seven students of the Zion Piano Studio participated in the 2020 Fall Festival organized by the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. The event took place online on Monday, October 12 of 2020. Students learned and recorded one five-minute composition representing the Contemporary or the Jazz styles of music. Students will receive a critique and a corresponding ribbon based on the quality of their recordings.

The students who participated in the Festival were:

• Adil B. playing Folk Dance From First Term at the Piano by Béla Bartók
• Saifullah B. playing Melody Op. 39, No. 1 by Dmitri Kabalevsy
• Brian B. playing Folk Dance From First Term at the Piano by Béla Bartók
• Omar K. playing Comptine d'un autre été (l'aprés midi) by Yann Tiersen
• Andrew T. playing Melody 1 from Mikrokosmos, vol.1, Sz.107 by Béla Bartók
• Will T. playing Marching Op. 39, No. 3 by Dmitri Kabalevsy
• Suhani T. playing Blues in the Attic by Nikki Iles

The Fall Festival is an adjudicated event in which students play one or two solo piano repertoire selections for a judge, and receive a critique with a corresponding ribbon. (There are no Honors Recitals.). The next Festival will be presented at Fall 2021.

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NKJV

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Monday, September 14, 2020 by Jose Quesada | Piano 101

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This guide was designed to help parents and students get the appropriate materials to start piano lessons at Zion Piano Studio. 

Instrument

Students will need access to a musical instrument for daily piano practice. An acoustic piano is desired, but some digital pianos are acceptable. Families and new students should consult the Studio for advice on piano purchases. 

Textbooks

Students will need access to textbook materials for lessons and daily practice. Depending on the student's level, families may need to purchase a music literacy book, a lesson book, and a performance book.

Notebook

Families should get a notebook to write homework assignments and other important information. Students should bring their notebook to the lesson each week.

Metronome

Students should download a free metronome app to be used in daily practice sessions. Students can purchase a traditional or digital metronome if desired.

Recording Device

Students should have access to a recording device for homework assignments. Apps like iPhone's voice memo or camera are perfectly acceptable as recording devices.  

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 NKJV

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