♪♪ Hi, my name is MJ. I am a Piano Teacher and Special Event Pianist located in North Castle Pines, CO. Welcome to MJ's Music Studio website!
New: I am offering Daily "Inspiration" Grams
Start your day inspired and equipped for the day ahead.
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Inspiration Grams:
Music is a passion and joy of mine! Music enhances everything!
Along with being a Piano Teacher for over 20 years, I also love playing music, using the ability to both play by ear and read music.
Each of us can use our abilities and resources to do special things. This can bring much fulfillment especially if the goal is to use it to bless or help others.
I've found that starting the day with reading positive words and truth brings encouragement, inspiration and peace. When I accompany this with beautiful music, it's even more impactful.
The idea came to me that I would enjoy having an inspirational/ devotional text accompanied with music sent to my phone each day. I wondered if anyone else would enjoy that also. ♫☺ These would be different from other options out there.
**Samples to come soon**
Sign up if you would like a inspiration text sent to you daily (Mon-Fri).
A suggested donation amount of $20/month will include a daily text to you, as well as an option to have it sent to someone else also. This donation helps cover the time it takes to for me record (and re-record and re-record again☺) the arrangement, and prepare the video and text. If you would enjoy this, and the donation is not in your budget right now, don't worry about it...still sign up if you'd like.
Here's some Audio Clip Samples of some of my music:
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/O Christmas Tree 17-49-11.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/Silent Night.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/White Christmas 2.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/Carol of the Bells.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/O Holy Night.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/Angels We Have Heard on High.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/What Child is This.m4a
https://mjsmusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com/Joy to the World.m4a
(still in progress) ***TO ORDER***: fill out the "CONTACT FORM (above)
Include the following information:
1) Your name
2) Your Email address
3) Choice of Song
4) Customized Short Message
5) Date you'd like it to be sent to Recipient
6) Payment
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I offer group and private piano lessons! The goal of my studio is to help students to develop a love for playing the piano their whole life! My role is to give them the skills for them achieve this success. Through piano lessons, you are investing in a skill they can use their entire life. A skill that not only brings personal satisfaction, but also provides opportunities to bring joy to others. I teach out of my home studio in Castle Pines.
Piano Lesson Information:
To enroll, click on the "New Student Sign Up" page
1) Group Piano Lessons (Ages 5+) 45 minutes
MJ's Music Studio provides students with a fun piano education in a fast-paced class with their friends. Piano classes are small with up to four students, and are grouped by age and piano playing level, beginners in first through twelfth grades.
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes beginning in August and continuing until June.
Piano students progress through a piano method which emphasizes staff-note reading, rhythm counting, sight-reading, solo playing, ensemble playing, and music theory. Classes also include engaging theory fun sheets and entertaining board games which teach and reinforce concepts.
In groups they will enjoy the social experience of playing duets, trios, learning games with friends.
We teach beginners through advanced pianists to read music and accompany other musicians which lead to a lifetime of enjoying playing the piano.
WHY GROUP PIANO? It's fun! Students like being in a group where they make new friends and learn from each other. Students try harder in a group where there is fun, friendly cooperation. Playing in a group builds self-confidence.
Everything else is taught to children in groups: karate, ballet, soccer, even reading and math. Group piano classes provide community and camaraderie, they are also energetic and fun! Some experts even feel that children learn to play the piano better when they are taught in small groups. Usually, there is a feeling of kinship and a sense of belonging that one can attain in a group class that can lead to greater progress and provide support when one has struggles. When children are having fun in piano class, they pay attention to the activity at hand while learning to become independent pianists. So join the fun and learn how to play!
2) Private Piano Lessons: (Ages 5+) 30 or 45 minutes
There are great benefits to each style of lessons. Private lessons have their own benefits too! It really depends on the student and what they feel most comfortable with, and what they will thrive most in.
In private lessons we work to master proper technique, sight reading skills, rhythm and musicality! In addition to tradition lesson components, students work on practicing playing their songs for the week with the help of Piano Maestro and Supersonics Plus. Piano Maestro is a revolutionary app that identifies rhythm and note mistakes. Students get instant feedback and correction as they move through their songs. Supersonics Plus is a play along program, that is simply one of the best piano programs out there! Each song is also enhanced with beautful backing tracks!
I use a variety of creative methods to learn note reading, rhythm technique and theory work. Various apps, exercises and videos assure that my students get a thorough understanding in all these areas!Lessons include Reading Music, Ear Training, Improvisation, Theory, Activities using IPad & other technology, Composing,etc.
We love to take our music into the community! These are great opportunities to learn performance skills, and to bring joy to others.
3) For Preschoolers: KiddyKeys Weekly Group Lessons! (Ages 3-5) 30 minutes
A super fun Preschool Piano and Music Discovery Program
KiddyKeys is a fun, modern and engaging approach to teaching music to children ages 3-6. The primary goal is to lay a solid foundation to your childs education. Music is a proven component of that process. The KiddyKeys music educational program prepares young children to move confidently into piano lessons, if desired with a technically sound foundation.
Each class consists of *fun musical games, *keyboard exploration, *listening activities, *stories, *music, and *movement.
Small sampling of what kids learn:
*Rhythm and movement that develops small and large motor skills
*Recognition of notes and note values, musical alphabet, colors and shapes
*Counting games and songs to help recognize numbers and develop math skills
*Introduction to the music staff and piano keyboard
*Creative development through improvision, composition, and keyboard exploration
*Foundational skills such as high/low, loud/soft, form, style and much much more.
Is your child ready?
A child is ready for formal piano instruction if and when they…
· Are beginning to read. · Know left from right. · Can sit for the 30 minute class. · Have an available parent to help with short, daily practices. · Have expressed an interest.
Several Great Options to choose from.
Click now on the New Student Sign Up Page to Enroll Today!