Monsters In Concert

If it seems like I've been in a witchy mood lately, it's probably due to the fact that I've been listening to nothing but minor thirds and diminished chords for two months straight... but like they say, if the broom fits, ride it!  Yes, Halloween music has been in full swing since September in preparation for my "Monsters in Concert" recital!  Ironically, it's a less "scary" recital because playing in costume makes it super fun!

The Goddess of Wisdom & The Witchy Piano Teacher headed to the recital!

I just about died when one of my newest students, Chapin Wiscombe, headed up to play with his face completely covered!  I whispered, "Can you see?"  And he simply nodded.  He played flawlessy and took home the prize for "Scariest Costume!"  

Kyler won "Funniest Costume."  Unfortunely, my camera died half way through the recital, and I didn't get a picture of "Best Costume."  Little Emily Bohman was the most darling Asian Princess you've ever seen!

Natalie & Madison Burr... these two are so talented... they are a piano teacher's dream come true.

I was so touched (and nervous) that my mom and sister, Kari, came up for my recital!  Having them there meant the world to me and made the whole day extra fun!  Kari was taking pictures for me, and this picture was taken while the recital was in progress... I think she and Carson were having a little too much fun together.  She became his best friend that day.  Carson is dying to take piano, and I promised him that he would play in the next recital.

The Witch & Robin Hood (Jacob Bohman)... one of my funniest students!

The Nerd Zombie rocking not only the music but socks and sandals!

Witch #2 (Grandma Stevens) & The Gangsta' (Jaden)!

When I moved to Ammon, I set my limit of students to ten.... and I somehow have 22 now!  It takes a lot of time and is challenging working at home, but also rewarding.  My students have the ability to make me smile, cringe, and gasp all within a 30 minute lesson.  They're my friends and I truly care about each of them. I thank my lucky stars that I had a mother who made me practice and was diligent in teaching me herself.  I spend so much time teaching others, that I often don't have the energy and patience to teach my own... but I look to my mom's example and try to keep my own children on schedule.  By giving me the gift of music, my parents also gave me the ability to serve musically almost every Sunday, the ability to provide income for my family, and most importantly--the joy and satisfaction that only music can give.