Miller Music would like to congratulate both Rachel and Rebecca for passing levels 5 & 6 exam with the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program! Both students put in many hours of preparation and practice. Congrats on your diligent work!
Success! Two 2017 Spring Recitals
Big congratulations to the Miller Music students who were able to perform at both of our Spring 2017 Recitals! Thank you to all who've invested in our wonderful students- from parents, teachers and our diligent students.
Lilly L. February Student of the Month!
A big congrats to Lilly for being February Student of the Month! She's doing a great job being prepared for lessons, respectful and excited to learn new pieces and techniques. Keep on working hard, Lilly!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-I have been playing piano for 5 years.
2. What is your favorite activity?
-My favorite thing to do is to sing and do weird dances.
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-When I grow up I would like to be a singer or a music teacher.
4. What do you like most about playing music?
-The thing I like the most about playing the piano is that when I play I can sing along to the song.
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-I play the clarinet.
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
-I am in 5th grade and go to Eastgate Elementary.
Newly Remodeled Studio (late post!)
Back in December, we started teaching in our newly remodeled studio- yay! It took us several long months to convert the space into a fully functioning professional music studio. We're hoping this new space will optimize student learning by having a dedicated place for students to concentrate and learn. Lessons will still be given on our professional Baldwin grand piano and students can practice before/after lessons on our top of the line Arius digital piano.
Also a fun treat that we LOVE- a coffee and tea bar! Adults can enjoy a cut of hot coffee/tea while you wait.
Amelia- January Student of the Month!
Miller Music would like to congratulate Amelia M on being January Student of the Month! Amelia comes well-prepared to lessons. She is diligent in details such as dynamics, metronome rhythms, and articulation. Keep at it Amelia!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-Four years of piano
2. What is your favorite activity?
-Reading
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Teacher/Librarian
4. What do you like most about playing music?
-Leaning how to put different notes together to make music
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-Soccer, Girls Scouts, Math Olympiad, School Chorus.
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
-Fourth, Newcastle Elementary
Welcome Ms. Stephanie!
We are very excited to welcome our wonderful voice/piano teacher, Stephanie!
Stephanie will be teaching voice and piano at our Renton studio. Please give her a warm welcome when you see her! Here is her Bio below:
Stephanie Pfundt is a kind and professional music teacher. As a Vocal Performance student at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), Stephanie has been teaching since high school.
Originally from Southeast Alaska, Stephanie qualified for several honor choirs during high school, including NAfME All-Northwest Honor Choir and NAfME All-National Honor Choir. As an accompanist for her own high school choir as well as a church musician, she knew she wanted to pursue a music degree and is happy to be doing so in the Pacific Northwest.
Stephanie performs frequently as a vocal soloist in her choir and in recitals at PLU. Her teachers for voice have included Jennifer Cross, Dr. Cherie Hughes, Dr. Janene Nelson and Cyndia Sieden. She has also studied piano with Dr. Myrna Capp at Seattle Pacific University and Dr. Oksana Ezhokina at PLU.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys learning new dance choreography and going hiking. She loves traveling and even spent a gap year between high school and college teaching music and English in mainland China.
Gideon- December Student of the Month
December Student of the Month is Gideon! Gideon is working on his Grade 2 with the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. He keeps very busy playing three instruments, piano, voice and viola! Keep up the great dedication and work, Gideon!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-5 years of piano and 2 years of voice
2. What is your favorite activity?
-Video games
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Programmer
4. Any fun fact you would like to share about yourself?
-My dog Tex, is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. He came with us to the US from Australia.
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-Martial Arts, tennis and play the viola for the school orchestra.
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to (Optional)?
-5th grade, Enatai Elementary School
Christmas Recital 2016
We've wrapped up the year with some lovely music by our young musicians! Thanks to all, students, parents, family and friends for another great year. Here are a few highlights from our recital. Parents, if you wish to have a photo of your child, please let us know!
Vihaan- November Student of the Month!
A big congrats to Vihaan, our November Student of the Month! Vihaan does a superb job focusing on his music and paying close attention to detail. He is motivated and excited to learn new songs and techniques. At his lessons, he comes ready with metronome tempos and counting practice. Keep up the great work Vihaan!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
About 5 months
2. What is your favorite activity?
Playing board games with my dad and cooking with my mom
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Naturalist
4. Any fun fact you would like to share about yourself?
I have done a walk in the night in the forest to see animals
5. What other activities do you participate in?
Karate
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
2nd grade and New Castle Elementary School.
Christmas Piano Recital 2016 Scheduled!
Come join us for the 2016 Christmas Recital! We are excited to showcase our student talent and recognize students who have passed their practical and theory exams, and students who have also earned Student of the Month. Let's support our local, young musicians!
Who: Miller Music Students
When: December 9th @ 6:30pm
Where: Calvary Baptist Church- 1032 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
Bring: Music and a plate of refreshments to share (Please bring snacks that are not too messy so we keep the foyer clean.)
Wear: Formal attire for performers
October Student of the Month: Joshuah O.
October Student of the Month is Joshuah! He started taking piano recently and has been progressing at an incredibly quick pace- already going through a few piano levels! He pays close attention to details such as articulation, dynamics and consistent tempo. Keep it up, Joshuah!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-I started in May.
2. What is your favorite activity?
-Basketball.
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Medical Doctor.
4. Any fun fact you would like to share about yourself?
-I enjoy reading the Harry Potter series.
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-Math Club and reading.
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
-6th grade Rose Hill Middle School
September Student of the Month: Daphne
September Student of the Month is Daphne B! She works diligently each week on her pieces with her parents and is progressing quickly through her books. She is able to learn through slipups and is always excited to try new songs! Way to go, Daphne!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-Since January
2. What is your favorite activity?
-Dance
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-Ballet and musical theater teacher
4. Any fun fact you would like to share about yourself?
-No
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-Swimming, musical theater, (home)studio, painting and coloring
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
-First grade, homeschooled
August Student of the Month: Rachel S.
August Student of the Month is Rachel S! She has been playing the piano for 6 years consistently and is currently working on her Level 5 and Theory Exam in the Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program. Outside of piano she also swims competitively on her swim team! She is a kind-hearted girl who works very hard. Great job Rachel!
1. How long have you been playing your instrument?
-I started 6 years ago.
2. What is your favorite activity?
-I like to read.
3. What do you want to be when you grow up?
-I have no idea.
4. Any fun fact you would like to share about yourself?
-I can speak Chinese.
5. What other activities do you participate in?
-I’m on a swim team.
6. Which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
-I’m going into 7th grade at Ottle Middle School
NEW Professional Grand Piano
We are excited to announce that we have added a new Baldwin grand piano to our studio! Students will greatly benefit from this professional instrument by the improved touch-quality and amazing sound. We want to provide top-notch lessons for students and this grand piano helps!
We will continue to have the Yamaha Arius available for students to practice on before and after lessons. Come on over to check out the new studio set-up!
Christmas Recital!
Christmas Recital
The Christmas Recital this year will be held in Renton this year. We have students who come to take lessons as far North as Kirkland and Sammamish, and also South, from Federal Way and Renton.
Who: Students, Friends and Family (This is a FREE event!)
Where: East Renton Community Church (13232 156th Ave SE, Renton WA, 98059)
When: Saturday, December 6th @ 3pm
Bring: Music and a plate of dessert to share (cookies, fruit, chips/dip)
For those of you who are interested in special music, Christmas songs, or duets with a parent/friend, I would LOVE to help find you some FUN music!
Center & State Award
On April 2nd, we learned that one of our students earned the State Award, WA, AND Center Award for the Percussion 1 Assessment from the Music Development Program!!
One of the representatives writes, " I am delighted to inform you that your student(s) have won Royal Conservatory Music Development Program Awards of Excellence. Each year The Royal Conservatory Music Development Programs awards Certificates of Excellence and National Gold Medals to top-achieving students. All awards will be sent to students by the first week of April. Certificates of Excellence are awarded to students achieving the highest mark in their center and/or in their state on their Music Development Program assessment and who have also completed the theory co-requisites for their respective level and discipline. These awards are an exceptional distinction—the result of hard work, dedication, talent, and a testament to skill and creativity. They also represent a national standard of musical achievement upheld by the invaluable support you provide to your students. Congratulations once again on your students’ achievements, and thank you for participating in The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.”
It is such an honor to work with such dedicated students at Miller Music School! Keep up the great work students!