Samantha DeconnoMar 311 minWorld Piano Day 29th March Going about my daily routines and errands I had no idea or I had forgotten that March 29th is WORLD PIANO DAY : the 88th day of the year...
Samantha DeconnoDec 14, 20212 minMusic ; Friend that it is Call me old school… but I love CD’s - I have quite a large CD library that I enjoy daily Music; Friend that it is, helped me through...
Samantha DeconnoSep 14, 20212 minThe Piano Garden Every September the students celebrate Piano Month. This has been a long standing tradition for the past 8 years in my studio. We...
Samantha DeconnoMar 11, 20212 minA long Awaited Goal Never Give Up! In 2020, November, I completed my Grade 5 music theory exam – which is a written music exam with the St. Cecelia School Of...
Samantha DeconnoDec 4, 20202 minStudents talk about their examsThis what each student said about their Exam Experience Joy , Beginner Grade How do you feel about your exam preparations throughout the...
Samantha DeconnoOct 22, 20202 minStudent Blogs Here are a two stories about how students went about planning and hosting their own home piano concerts during September ..... vert well...
Samantha DeconnoOct 6, 20202 minHooked On Classics Festival Theatre Saturday 3 October was my first live music show since January due to the COVID 19 closures - It was a brave sign of getting back to...
Samantha DeconnoSep 17, 20201 minGrowth and Potential 2 years ago, I wrote the 7 keys to success. : https://www.pianowithsamantha.com.au/post/my-seven-keys-to-success One key was about “Grow...
Samantha DeconnoAug 21, 20202 minSurprise The Teacher At the end of Term 2, I said farewell to all my students for the school holidays - as they leave I give them all a project sheet! It...
Samantha DeconnoJun 16, 20201 minTake The Challenge Today I have just printed out 6 certificates for students who have completed the 40 piece challenge! 40 is the goal, A piece is a song...
Samantha DeconnoMay 14, 20201 minMusic Theory Exams Mostly I enjoyed the exam and learning the content because it expanded my knowledge.” (Kayla 2019) This is what Kayla said after her...
Samantha DeconnoMar 19, 20202 minAchievements and Anniversaries "Achievements are stepping stones to success !! " I love to celebrate! Especially anniversaries and achievements in the piano studio and...
Samantha DeconnoFeb 20, 20202 minPiano First The Piano is Fundamental As a primary school music teacher, I am often asked the question by parents, ‘What instrument should my child...
Samantha DeconnoDec 19, 20192 minPosture and Music When it comes to posture, your body keeps the score. I’m David, a remedial massage therapist and I practice from Bowden and Hope Valley....
Samantha DeconnoOct 22, 20191 minPraise and Worship MusicAs a practicing Christian, I know that playing music at church and leading a congregation is a wonderful way to serve community. Music at...
Samantha DeconnoSep 24, 20192 minThe Story Behind Home Concerts“...Host a house concert and invite people into your home thus into your community…” (Jeremy Siskind) In 2012 I was teaching from my...
Samantha DeconnoSep 10, 20191 minMy Seven Keys To SuccessI like to be able to follow a procedure, a set of steps, or I love to find helpful tips to achieve my desired outcome. I like things...
Samantha DeconnoAug 27, 20191 min5 Ways To Bring Music Into Your HomeMy vision is to “bring music in the home of every student…” and this is the story behind my vision and 5 ways to achieve this One day, a...