Lessons Resume Monday
Saturday, October 1, 2022 by Karen Lecky-Springer | Uncategorized
The past few days have brought widespread devastation to our community. With so many people displaced from floods and continued power outages across the area, I hope this message finds your family safe. We were fortunate at the home studio to be on higher ground, thus having minimal issues from the rising waters and also only had minor debris after Ian.
We have power here at the studio, and although we are under a city-wide boil water alert, I feel that it is safe to bring students in for lessons beginning Monday, October 3rd. Hand sanitizer will be provided for those needing to wash hands and bottled water can be provided, if needed.
Virtual lessons are also available for those who have power/internet, but for another reason may be unable to make it to your lessons. Please reach out to me if you have any concerns.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
Road closures will be an inconvenience that we will have to manage in the coming weeks and months ahead. Tuscawilla alone has several closures at this time and for an extended period of time, will have ALL BRIDGES (except Dyson Rd.) closed while they are replaced. For now, I suggest coming into the community from Trotwood Rd & Tuscawilla Rd OR Tuscora Rd & SR 434.
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Hurricane Ian Update #1
Monday, September 26, 2022 by Karen Lecky-Springer | Uncategorized
As Hurricane Ian approaches Central Florida, please know that I am closely monitoring the system and will post updates, as well as send emails/texts to families regarding lesson status. As of now, all lessons for TUESDAY, September 27 will continue as scheduled. Please look for another update tomorrow regarding lessons later in the week. Everyone’s safety is my number one priority.
All-State Season is Upon Us!
Sunday, September 4, 2022 by Karen Lecky-Springer | All-State Choir
Some of my most treasured middle and high school memories revolve around the numerous trips to Tampa for intense rehearsals culminating in a grand performance at the Florida All-State Festival. Friendships were made, lasting memories created, and my cup of personal and musical growth overflowed. This (extended) weekend was truly one of the highlights of my school year from 8th-12th grades.
Now is the time of year students embark on the audition process for the Florida All-State Choir and I enjoy working with auditionees in our lessons by honing in on our ear training, sight-singing, and overall musicaianship skills. I have taken the time to put together a one-stop shop for your All-State preparation needs. Below you will find links to resources that will help you ace the musicianship and sight-reading portions of the All-State Exam. Current students may also access additional resources through the student portal's "Online Resources."
Sight Reading:
1) Sight Reading Factory: Here, you can easily access pre-made sight reading examples that follow current FL All-State requirements for both MS and HS levels. Pre-made databases have examples randomly populated for easy practice. It also will play along with you to aid in the learning process until you build the confidence to try it on your own! This is a subscription-based program, but well worth the fee for what it provides. An easy-to-use app is always accessible and you can track your progress throughout.
Musicianship:
1) Musicianship Prep (unofficial All-State Prep Website): This page provides links to practice websites (mostly pre-made MusicTheory.net examples) and will serve as an invaluable tool for all subject areas: Key Signatures, Time Signatures, Chord Quality Recognition, Major and Perfect Intervals, and Vocabulary. If you haven't already bookmarked this site- do so now!
2) Musictheory.net - this is a customizable site to cover all the basic (and more advanced) musical theory concepts. I have used this website for many years in the private studio because it is easy to navigate and customize.
To all of those taking the musicianship and sight singing tests- You've got this!
