Girls' First Piano Recital

Emily and Carlie have tinkered on our piano ever since they could reach the keys. Last summer, after being on a waiting list to get in with the teacher that I wanted, they started taking lessons. They have loved it! Their teacher, Linda Maurhoff, is fabulous! She is so kind, encouraging and patient with the girls. We couldn't ask for a better teacher.{They had their first recital and were able to play on a grand piano. The looked so tiny up there but they did great. }Mrs. Maurhoff has them memorize their two pieces that they play. This weekend the girls will participate in Festival. They will be judged on their two pieces. As they progress and earn more points each year they can earn trophies. They can't wait!
Both girls have such a love for music. They asked for music paper from Mrs. Maurhoff and have started writing their own songs. It is really cute to watch and listen to them as they create their own tunes.

The only sad thing is that they have both passed my skill level already! So now if Carlie has a question I have her ask Emily (she is a few units ahead). Ryan practices with them and plays the accompanyments to the songs that they're learning. He loves the time he has with them one on one.

{Carlie took this picture}