Brentwood Piano Recital

The Brentwood fall music recital was a great success this year. Students played pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Grieg, Strauss, and Haydn. It was exciting to hear these young musicians play. Congratulations to all performers, you did a great job! Our Christmas concert will be held next on December 11.

If you’d like more information about joining the Brentwood CA piano studio and receiving lessons, call Alexis at: 925-783-4147

Are You Recital Ready?

Use this guide to help you know if you are ready for your recital.

Ready to Perform! Woohoo!

• You understand and can accurately play all notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics with no hesitations
• You can comfortably play your piece memorized
• You use the pedal correctly
• Your posture is correct (straight back, straight forearms, straight wrists, standing thumbs, curved fingers)
• You are composed and confident when you approach the piano, play, and bow.

Almost Ready to Perform – So Close!

• You understand and can accurately play most notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics with only a few hesitations
• You can comfortably play your piece with the music, and are able to play most of it memorized
• You use the pedal correctly
• Your posture is correct (straight back, straight forearms, straight wrists, standing thumbs, curved fingers)
• You are somewhat composed and confident when you approach the piano, play, and bow.

Not Yet Ready – Keep Going, You Can Do It!

• You understand and can play most notes, rhythms, articulations, dynamics. There are still hesitations to work out, and parts to get comfier with.
• You are able to play your piece with the music but don’t have it memorized yet.
• You use the pedal correctly
• Your posture is correct (straight back, straight forearms, straight wrists, standing thumbs, curved fingers)
• Your stage presence (how confident and composed you are when you approach the piano, play, and bow) needs a big boost