Recital Week

It's recital week! This week will feature 65 of my 81 private piano and string students. Ages ranging from 3 years to adulthood (adults don't like having their age mentioned), levels ranging from only having lessons for 3 weeks to eight years, and instruments ranging from guitar, voice, ukulele, violin, bass guitar, and finally.... piano.

Some of Tuesday's performing students
(Double Click photo to enlarge) Some of my performing Monday Students

It's recital week! This week will feature 65 of my 81 private piano and string students. Ages ranging from 3 years to adulthood (adults don't like having their age mentioned), levels ranging from only having lessons for 3 weeks to eight years, and instruments ranging from guitar, voice, ukulele, violin, and finally.... piano.

No Fooling Around in Fiddle Class!

My Tuesday Hawi Violin Class

Tap Dancer

The last week of each quarter, instead of having normal technique and repertoire lessons, my students will have a lesson in performance and stage presence by performing in a Master Class/Recital taking place on their same lesson day from 5-6pm. I did an official private student head count this week (seeing that I've taken on at least 5 more students this month), and I'm up to 80! That doesn't include the 7 I teach as a group violin lesson; the 9 I teach at a homeschool; and the two adults who have lessons once or twice a month. A recital of 80 students would last forever, which is why I had to come up with the quarterly held recital idea. This way about 16 students perform each night.

Since the last week of October is Halloween, I allow my students to perform wearing a costume. Which means that I have to dress up too. This year I decided to go as a tap dancer. I bought a used pair from ebay for $6 seeing that new shoes cost almost $40 before shipping. Too much of an investment for a costume.

This video is me trying them on for the first time. Holy crow is tap dancing a work out! 15 minutes of tap feels like 40 minutes of jogging! I think I could really get into my own made up tap dance routines. But no, I will not be adding "tap dance lessons" to the services provided by Salerno Strings.

Young Chang Baby Grand for Sale

YOUNG CHANG PIANO FOR SALE IN WAIMEA

History of Young Chang: (taken from www.youngchang.com)

“In 1956 a prominent Korea family with many years of experience in the piano industry embraced the challenge to build high quality pianos at prices accessible to many. Their instruments represent a proud heritage of innovation and skill, reflecting South Korea’s long history of balancing old and new traditions.

Gold Series Conservatory Classic Grand 5’2 YP 157

Ebony polished finish. Compact in size, this lovely model offers great tone.

Balanced tone quality across the complete scale

Good clarity and pitch definition through bass

Excellent sustain through upper tenor and treble octaves”

Appraise value estimated $3500

Starting negotiation price $2500

Jessica’s Personal Opinion:

This wonderfully cared for piano is conveniently located in my neighbors house, making it very easy for interested buyers to schedule a visit. My neighbors are the original owners who bought the piano new in 1996 for $5,000.

There are minor cosmetic scratches and note name sticker marks (removable with gunk or goof off I’m sure) on the keys.

The piano will need to be moved, and tuned once it’s set up in your home. There is one broken string, repairable by a professional tuner like Darby Thompson.

Interested parties should contact Tommy or Jan Sing

885-0955

Carioca@hawaii.rr.com