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The Newsletter is out!
Melody Piano's Quarterly newsletter is out! Please take the time out to read about whats been happening with the studio this season.
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JP's Piano Moving holds grand opening of their new showroom in Oxford, Michigan!
IT'S OFFICIAL: JP's Piano Moving of Oxford, Michigan will be having their grand opening of their new showroom on December 16th, 2011! Melody Piano proudly endorses JP's as our Official Piano Company! www.jpspianomoving.com
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Melody Piano Student wins Fundraiser
We say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Melody Piano student, Anna Dunavant for winning our fundraiser! Great job on selling the most cook books! Anna will receive ONE FREE MONTH of lessons, and a free Melody Piano hooded sweatshirt for all of her hard work!
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The Fundraiser for the recital is on!
We are exited to get started with our Fundraiser this year! The students of Melody Piano have each put together a special recipe of a favorite dish, and we have put it into a cook book to sell for you! There are some really great recipes from appetizers, meals, to dessert! These books are on sale now for $12.00. You can purchase them directly from a Melody Piano student, or right on the site. To purchase online, visit the fundraiser page by clicking here. Thank you in advance!
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Melody Piano welcomes 2 New Students!
We are exited to welcome new students, Peyton and Darren Weckle of Oxford, Michigan today! Peyton is 7 years old, and attends Daniel Axford Elementary. Darren is 5 years old. I am more than happy to welcome them to the Melody Piano family, and see a very bright musical future ahead!
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Melody Piano welcomes two new students!
We are happy to welcome two new students this week! We say welcome to Tanish Ram Bikkina, of St. Pauls Lutheran School in Lapeer, Michigan. And we welcome Maya Mckenna, of Bishop Kelly School in Lapeer, Michigan! We are very happy to have them and look forward to bright futures in their musical education!
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It's almost time for Melody Piano's Fall Holiday Recital! We await your R.S.V.P!
Melody Piano's Annual Holiday Recital will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm. This event will be held at the Stoney Creek School House, 3130 Baldwin Road, Metamora, Michigan-48455. For more information, please click here
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Melody Piano student Recieves Piano!
We are so happy to find a piano for yet another Melody Piano student's home! Anna Dunavant has received her piano! We say a special thank you today to Lynda Hickman of Holly, Michigan! Who moved this piano? Why JP's Piano Moving of Oxford, Michigan of Course! www.jpspianomoving.com
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We support Lapeer Community Schools!
Melody Piano is proud to be a sponsor for the Rolland Warner Middle School DC Golf Outing fundraiser in July! We are always happy to help support out local schools! http://www.lapeerschools.org/RWMS/
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Melody Piano Student Birthday!
Today is Melody Piano Student, Hope Roth's Birthday! We wish her the best and hope that she has a great day! Hope has been taking lessons for just a short while now, and I am SO very proud of all that she has accomplished so far! To a great musician! Happy Birthday Hope!
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Melody Piano Welcomes New Student!
Today we welcome new student Leah Smithling! She is the newest edition to the studio, and I am so very exited to have her! Leah is 14 years old, and will be attending Lapeer East High School in the fall as a freshman. To another bright musical future! WELCOME Leah!
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Melody Piano Student Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Melody Piano Student, Gavin Guitar! He turns 8 years old on Friday! Gavin has been taking lessons with Melody Piano for just shy of a year, and I am VERY proud of all that he has accomplished in this short amount of time! I am positive that Gavin has a bright musical future ahead of him!
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Miss Suzan;Teacher Conferences All Day
There will be no lessons held for Melody Piano day students on Monday, May 23rd. I will be in Annual conferences for the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League from 9am to 4pm. Evening student lessons will commence at 5pm. Please be sure that you have your lesson time re-scheduled with me if you are a day student.
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Get an Awesome Deal from Melody Piano by checking-in to our Facebook Page!
Melody Piano is now offering a new incentive for new students. If you visit our Facebook business page, be sure to "like" what you see! We are also offering ONE FREE LESSON to any new student! All you have to do is "check-in" to Melody Piano via Facebook!
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The Newsletter is Out!
The newsletter is finally here! Download, or print the file to the left to read about what is new with the studio, and also upcoming events!
For any questions about the newsletter, please contact Miss Suzan.
For any questions about the newsletter, please contact Miss Suzan.
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I LOVE my ribbon! What a Great Cause!
I love my ribbon and what it represents! I purchased this purple ribbon pendant from Melody Piano parent, Sasha Keller yesterday. She makes them herself. These ribbons are on sale for only $5.00, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Relay For Life to help fight for the cause of Cystic Fibrosis. You can purchase your ribbon directly from me. Give me a call and let me know how many you would like!
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Happy Birthday to Melody Piano Student!
Happy Birthday to Melody Piano student, Maddy Lovins! She turned 8 years old this Sunday. Maddy has been with the studio for almost a year. She advanced to level 2 recently, and is an extremely talented student. I am very proud of all that she has accomplished in her training with me.
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Piano Liquidation Sale at Oakland University this Sunday!
It's that time again! Oakland University will be hosting yet another Piano Liquidation sale in the music department this Sunday. If you are looking to get a GREAT deal on a piano, this is the place to go. The sale will be held in Varner Hall on campus. For details, visit www.evola.com
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Purchase a Melody Piano T-Shirt!
I am happy to promote our studio and our students! We now offer T-shirts to show your support for Melody Piano! They come in all sizes. Please visit the "Music Products" page to purchase one now!
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Melody Piano is proud to Adverize on "The Stand's"
Melody Piano is proud to advertize on The Stand of Oxford, Michigan's website! For upcoming shows from this entertainment company, please visit thier website www.the-stand.org
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Melody Piano is proud to be a sponsor for St. Paul Lutheran School!
Melody Piano is proud to be a sponsor for the St. Paul Lutheran School PTO "Hungry for Knowledge" dinner and auction on February 19th. We have donated $180.00 worth of piano lessons! www.stpaul-lapeer.org
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Melody Piano is exited to partner with Sheet Music Plus!
We are very happy to partner with Sheet Music Plus today! This is the best place to print out the sheet music you need online in my opinion. I get all of my sheet music here. Not only can you choose your sheet music, but you can transpose into different keys, tempo's etc!
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Thank you Anderson's Installation!
Melody Piano says thank you very much to Anderson's Installation of Sterling Heights Michigan today. The owners have donated this piano to Melody Piano Student, Akalesh Bikkina (5 years old). What a great starter piano for this student! I am so proud to have this piano go to a wonderful new home! Who is going to move the piano from Lake Orion to Lapeer? JP's Piano Moving of course!
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Melody Piano is proud to be the newest member of the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce!
Melody Piano is officially the newest member to the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce. This great organization helps to keep local businesses supported, and Melody Piano is proud to do the same!
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It's Time to get your piano tuned!
It's that time of year. Melody Piano is getting it's mid-annual check up on Thursday. When is the last time you had your piano tuned? Need a good tuner? I've got the guy for you! Melody Piano's tuner and Technician, Steve Farley
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The Attendance Marathon is Back On!
Well it's here again! The attendance marathon is back on! Any Melody Piano student that is able to hold PERFECT attendance from January 1st, 2011, to April 1st 2011 will receive a gift certificate from Melody Piano for one free lesson. Good Luck!
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Melody Piano's Holiday Recital was a complete success on December 3rd!
What a great recital on Friday. It was such a privilege to have my own source of musical education there in support of my studio. My first piece was dedicated to her. Thank you so much to Marlene Sheldrake for honering me with your presence!
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Free Piano available in Attica, Michigan
This wonderful George Steck Upright piano needs a home! The Gonda family of Attica would like to give you their piano for free! If you can move it, you can have it! Please contact Miss Suzan for more information.
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Melody Piano in the Newspaper
We are so exited that we got a smarticle in the County Press. To read up on Melody Piano's new recital venue, and more about the studio, please visit the Lapeer County Press online, here Or pick up a printed copy today to read!
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A big Thanks to two companies today. Steve Farley of Lapeer, and JP's Piano Moving of Oxford.
The students and parents of Melody Piano give a big thank you to Steve Farley of Piano and Orchestra Music today! He has generously donated the piano for our holiday recital. The piano was moved into the school house by JP's Piano Moving of Oxford Michigan. They did an amazing job!
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Melody Piano Students Performed at the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League Recital
Congratulations to Students Samantha Chouinard and Hope Szymansky for their performances in the recital. They both did an amazing job. I am very proud of their performance and dedication to this recital!
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Melody Piano Student Birthday
Happy Birthday to Samantha Chouinard! She turned 14 years old on Saturday! Samantha is doing an amazing job! She will be performing on Sunday, November 14th at the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League student recital in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. If you would like to attend, please visit the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League website for more information. www.metropolitandetroitmusiciansleague.org
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Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League Recital!
Melody Piano Students Samantha Chouinard and Hope Szymanski will be performing at the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League Recital! The recital will be on Sunday, October 17th. For Details visit www.metropolitandetroitmusiciansleague.org
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Instructor Conference!
The first Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League member meeting of the year took place today. We had the honor and privilege of having Giuseppe Lupis of Grand Valley State University present the works of George Gershwin. To find out more about Guiseppe Lupis' work, visit www.giuseppelupis.com
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Metropolitan DetLaunches New Website!
I am proud to announce that I have completed the final touches of the newly developed website for the Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League. Please check it out at metropolitandetroitmusiciansleague.org!
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A Special Thanks to Janet Gribbel of Lapeer, Michigan!
Melody Piano wants to give a special thanks to Janet Gribbel. Janet donated 45 books and around 15 pieces of sheet music. This wonderful donation will be a direct effect towards helping the students of Melody Piano further their growth in musical education.
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Melody Piano Student Recieves 10 Star!
Congratulations to Melody Piano Student Maddy Lovins. She has recieved her first 10 star! Knowing Maddy, and how dedicated to practice she is, I am sure that we will be seeing another very very soon! Maddy is an amazing student. She is yet another reason that keeps me loving what I do!
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Steve Farley's Feature Show!
Melody Piano's tuner, Steve Farley, is playing a feature show on the Lapeer Courthouse lawn tonight at 6:30 pm. To find out more please visit www.pianoandorchestra.com
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December Recital
It's time to pick your Christmas pieces!
Melody Piano students are to choose their choices for a Christmas piece for the December recital as soon as possible. Please be sure to have at least two choices as a back up in case the Christmas piece is already taken. To see if your main choice has already been designated to another student, please e-mail Miss Samantha with any questions.
Samofmelodypiano.net@Gmail.com
It's time to pick your Christmas pieces!
Melody Piano students are to choose their choices for a Christmas piece for the December recital as soon as possible. Please be sure to have at least two choices as a back up in case the Christmas piece is already taken. To see if your main choice has already been designated to another student, please e-mail Miss Samantha with any questions.
Samofmelodypiano.net@Gmail.com
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Free Piano Offered!
Does anyone need a good practice piano? Carol from Oxford is offering a free piano to anyone that will come pick it up! She would like to have it moved as soon as possible. If you are interested in this Kimball upright, Please contact myself, or Carole. Carols e-mail address is; Pondviewterrace@hotmail.com
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Melody Piano Welcomes New Staff Member Samantha Chouinard
I would like to give a big warm welcome to Samantha Chouinard. She is the newest member to the Melody Piano team. Sam has been training under me for two years now. She will be training with me to help teach my younger students, and help with Melody Piano's Administrative end.
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Great new material for the studio!
I recieved my book, "An Introduction to Scales and Modes" from Music Motivation today. The man behind this wonderful product (and many others) is Gerald M. Simon. I strongly suggest that you visit this website to see what other great piano learning materials he has to offer. Thanks again Gerald! Visit the Music Motivation website Here
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Melody Piano enrolls another new student!
I am so glad to announce that I have taken on yet another student for Summer session. Adult Kirsten Guenther had her first lesson today. She is very intuitive, and very open to everything. It went great! I am very exited to welcome Kirsten to the studio!
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Melody Piano Student Reaches 10 Star
Congratulations to Noah Martin! He is the second student to reach his 10 Star since this incentive program was implemented. This just goes to show that hard work really does pay off. I look forward to see who will reach their 10 star next. Many students are getting very close!
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Melody Piano welcomes a new student this week!
I am very exited to say that I will be taking on a new adult student on Monday. Amy is a wonderful musician. She is a singer/songwriter that plays the guitar by ear. What an amazing talent! Welcome to the studio Amy! I look forward to contributing to your musicianship!
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Melody Piano Proudly Supports the ASPCA
I may have a soft spot for animals. Yet, I think that it is important to make sure that we take care of them; As much as we can. There are times where a very bad situation can happen that we may not be aware of. I am not one to "throw money away". I (like many of us) can't afford to give tithes this much! LOL. What I can do; Spend a couple of hours to research; see a good, solid orginization doing what is right for the ones that we do not have time to do. ASPCA is on the top of my list for these types that need it. And I am GLAD to help as much as I can.
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Lapeer Music is now "River Street Music & Cafe" Congratulations to new owner Jaime Marvin!
I urge all of my students, parents and colleagues to read this Article. "Lapeer Music is now River Street Music & Cafe and under new ownership." I believe that it is important to support our local businesses. Do you ever wonder where I get your piano material? Lapeer Music has now been passed on to a great musician and business person, Jaime Marvin. Melody Piano will now be supporting "River Street Music & Cafe (formally known as Lapeer Music). Congratulations to owner of "River Street Music & Cafe", Jaime Marvin!
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Instructor Conference on Monday
Just a reminder that I will not be taking students Monday, April 26th during the day time. I will be in conferences all morning through the afternoon. Lessons will commence at 4:00pm and resume as usuall for the evening students. I am exited to come back to the studio with new insights!
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Melody Piano Welcomes Two New Students this week!
I am so glad to say that I have taken on two new students this week! After sitting and speaking with them, I just knew that they would be a perfect addition to the studio. A big warm welcome to Melissa and Maddy! I get such a great feeling when someone takes interest in becoming an accomplished musician.
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Student Graduates level 2B!
Congratulations to Melody Piano Student Samantha Chouinard (age 13). Today she has graduated from level 2B! She has passed all requirements out of the Michigan Music Teachers Association's guidelines. She will now be advancing to level 3A in Alfred's Basic Piano Library Repertoire. Sam has showed much determination and commitment. I am very proud to say that she is one of my students!
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Melody Piano Student Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Melody Piano Student Hope Szymanski! She turns 12 years old on Sunday, April 18th. Hope has been a delight to teach. One of the most insightful students I have ever had. She has the determination to succeed in anything that she puts her mind to. Hope is now studying in "Alfred's Library repertoire". I am proud to say that as of last month, I promoted her two levels above the standard for her age. She has decided on a piece from "Phantom of the Opera" for her recital piece in October. Hope has already proved herself to be an accomplished musician!
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Melody Piano Thanks Clariniano Studios!
What a wonderful gift! I recieved a gift from good friend and fellow colleague Meri Dolevski-Lewis this week. She sent me NUMEROUS repertoire materials from her studio! Meri is a Clarinet and Piano instructor. Her studio is located in Toronto Canada. I encourage all to take a visit to her site, Her studio has great things to offer. I plan on taking a trip to attend one of Meri's show very soon! http://clariniano.wordpress.com
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I received my necklace from Lakeshore Creations Today, and it is beautiful!
Melissa Pleva is the owner and creator at Lake Shore Creations. This online shop is filled with beautiful pieces of jewelry for any occasion. I encourage you to take a look for yourself! Lakeshore Creations Shop
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Congratulations to the Szymansky and Shefke Families for the duration of the Attendance Marathon!
Once again, the Szymansky's and the Schefke's will receive a gift certificate for one free lesson, compliments of Melody Piano for PERFECT attendance from January to March! Of course; snow days don't count against anyone!


























































































