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Dog Days of Summer

In this issue...PAGE 2Meet the student! In this issue meet Andy R.!PAGE 3A bit of this and that

PAGE 4Meet your teacher part 1In this issue meet Miss MelodySTUDIO INFORMATIONStudio Location833 W Torrance Blvd. #205Torrance, CA 90502

Billing Address20306 Gomero CircleCarson CA 90746Join the Studio Facebook Page!:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piano-by-Melody/101320333248652pianolessons@pianobymelody.compianobymelody.com(424) 477-2076Piano by Melody Newsletter VOLUME 1, NO.2August 2012Editor in Chief-Melody Garber

Hello students and parents. I hopesummer is treating you well.

In the picture above is Ralph, a muppet,

and Victor Borge, a comedic pianist. This isa still from an episode of The Muppet Show

in which they play Hungarian Rhapsody No.

2 in an unusual way. To see this clip go to

h t t p : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ?

v=L5iCVytIbmk&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

This video will also be posted on the studio

Facebook page. These two pianists will tickle

your funny bone!I hope these newsletters bring you joy,

inspiration, laughter and information. As

always feel free to email, text or give me a

call with any questions, or plain old

confusion with this newsletter or any other

aspect of the studio! Enjoy!Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Favorite piece currently

working on:Lightly row both handsPiece you wish to learn:Fur Elise by Beethoven

What do you like about playingthe piano:

What I like about playing the

piano is how wonderful the

music sounds.Any other instruments you

play/enjoy listening to :Enjoy listening to guitarOther favorite songs or

composers/artists:BeethovenFavorite book, show, movie:Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies

and books

If you could go anywhere in the

world on vacation, where would

it be:Hawaii Chocolate or fruit flavored

candy:Watermelon Share any other fact(s) about

yourself:I like football and basketball

and I'm very active person. I

also, love music

Meet the studentMeet Andy, Age 9

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Correction: In the first issue on page one Mae Lue's name was incorrectly spelled.Back Injury: Ouch! It is still uncertain how I injured my back. Possibly while working out

with my dog. She's small but powerful. Thank you for putting up with cancellations,

rescheduling, and the huge office chair. I may be sitting in it for some time.

A bit of this and that.

Do you ever wonder what the upright pianoin the studio looks like on the inside? I tooka few pictures in June while my pianotechnician worked on a couple of stickykeys. Notice in the picture on the left, thetechnician is taking the key out of the piano!If I remember correctly it was B or "backdoor."

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You know I love teaching, but here are a

few other facts about me!Favorite piece currently working on:3 Piano Pieces for the Left Hand, Op.

37 by Arthur FootePiece you wish to learn:6 etudes for the left hand by Saint

SansWhat do you like about playing the

piano:I hear, see, and feel music.

Sometimes there are emotions,

sometimes there are colors, and

sometimes there are just sounds. My love for the piano began at a

very early age. My great-grandmother,

who granted me the pleasure of her

company for many years, played thepiano for me even before I started my

lessons. I can remember her versions of

"The Star Spangled Banner" and

"Sweet Hour of Prayer."

The piano is a amazing

instrument. It can play sounds as low

as a string bass and as high as a

piccolo. I love that while I play in

solitude, multiple voices can be heard,

or I can play in an ensemble, and be a

part of a team.

>Look out for the next newsletter to

read more in part 2!>It's the dog days of summer, so here is

my pup, Clara.

Meet your teacher PART 1Meet Miss Melody, Age 27

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HAPPY SUMMER!Listen to wonderful music!

Play wonderful music!

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net