Student Showcase: Max – Then & Now!

It’s always so much fun to watch students grow, and Max has made wonderful progress this past year! In this special student showcase, I’d like to celebrate two performances that highlight his hard work and dedicated practice.

Back in February 2024, Max recorded The Pirates of the North Sea from the Faber Piano Adventures Level 2A book. Now, almost a year later, he’s taken on Shave and a Haircut from Level 2B, recorded in January 2025—and what a difference a year makes!

From rhythm to expression, Max’s growth is easy to hear. I’m so proud of the hard work he’s put into his playing!

Please take a moment to enjoy these performances —and don’t forget to leave a like or comment to congratulate Max!

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Dance of the Irish performed by Evelyn

I love celebrating the hard work of my students!! So today, I’m happy to showcase a wonderful performance by Evelyn as she plays Dance of the Irish, a lively and energetic piece composed by Faber from the Piano Adventures Performance 2A book.

Evelyn worked so hard to bring this fun piece to life! She did an incredible job performing this piece live at our winter recital in February... and then she followed that up with this fantastic recording of it the very next day! Performing —whether in person or online—takes confidence, dedication, and lots of practice, and she approached it with such confidence and enthusiasm. Evelyn has been taking piano lessons for 2.5 years and I am so proud of her progress! Enjoy the music? Show your support by giving this post a like!

PS: here’s a tip for all the piano teachers out there. This piece is such a great choice for young piano students! First, this is a great piece to work on articulation, rhythm, and expressive playing. Plus, it’s full of energy with a quick tempo, which is always fun! Pieces like this help students build confidence while enjoying the process of making music.

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Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Opus 3, No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff performed by Grace

Flashback to June 2023... I can't believe it's been over a year since this recording! Grace, outstanding job performing Rachmaninoff’s C sharp minor prelude! I loved your agitato section, it was outstanding! However, I was most pleased with your hard work and dedication to tackle such a great piece of piano repertoire. It was so much fun to watch you polish and grow with this prelude!

* Viewers!!! Please enjoy this fabulous recording from Grace! This was one of the last pieces we worked on before she graduated high school (stay tuned for more of her videos from our recording sessions last summer!). However, she is still pursuing piano at the college level. She is currently a student at Colorado Christian University where she is studying finance and piano performance under the instruction of Dr. Aaron Stampfl. Please congratulate Grace by liking this post or leaving her a comment below!

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The Bubble by Bowman Performed by Cameron

Student showcase! Cameron, well done with this great performance of The Bubble. I am so proud of your hard work and attention to the details. Nice work!

Viewers!!! Cameron prepared this fun piece for our recent recital, however, she was sick and unable to perform during our live event. However, we captured this great recording to share with all of you! Please congratulate her on a job well done by liking this post or leaving a comment below.

Note: this piece, The Bubble, is from the Piano Adventures Lesson Book 1 by Faber. Thank you to @pianoadventures for creating fun and exciting music!

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Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 performed by Kylie

Student Showcase! Kylie, excellent job perfecting this well-known prelude by J.S. Bach. First, I am so pleased with your focus and dedication to the piano. You really work hard to practice correctly and it shows. Second, I am SO impressed that you learned this piece so beautifully… with LESS than 2 years of piano lessons! WOW! I appreciate all of your attention to the details and hard work to polish it and play it so well. Nice work!

* Viewers!!! Please congratulate Kylie by liking this video or leaving her a comment below.

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Minuet in G Major, BWV 116 by J.S. Bach and Performed by Alice

Student Showcase! Alice, wonderful job perfecting this well-loved minuet by J.S. Bach. I appreciate all of your attention to the details and hard work to polish it and play it really well. Nice job, I am so proud of you!

Viewers!!! Please congratulate Alice by liking this video! Note: this was recorded earlier this summer… stay tuned for more videos from Alice, she has some exciting pieces to share.

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Green Frog Hop by Jennifer MacLean & Faber performed by Max

Student showcase! Max, wonderful job performing this fabulous piano piece from the Faber performance series! You did a great job with the staccatos, keeping a steady tempo, and most of all, the character of the music… I could really hear the frog “hopping” when you played it. I also loved your enthusiasm to take on a “challenge” piece and work extra hard to play it really well. Nice job, I am so proud of you!

Viewers!!! Max has been taking piano lessons for almost 2 years. He is very dedicated to his practice! Please congratulate Max for his fabulous performance by liking this post or leaving him a comment below.

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