Eby Estates Music

04/30/2020

This podcast might be an enjoyable (and secretly educational) screen-free form of entertainment for the kids (and parents too!) There are even quizzes available for homeschooling families.

David Walliams’ Marvellous Musical Podcast | Classic FM

03/25/2020

An uplifting way to start your day!
Many of you will recognize the melody at 1:07. Have a listen and enjoy!

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring.

03/17/2020

https://www.rcmusic.com/about-us/news/covid19-update?fbclid=IwAR2aPGgVKbwSml1sZhLdnHKbhiD3P_olV9uq9--PvtFSIG0vnq3C5hUsK-k

The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world.

03/13/2020

Please note that the Peter and the Wolf concert at UW and the KWS Harry Potter concert have been cancelled due to public health recommendations.

03/09/2020

I know there are a few Harry Potter fans in my studio. Consider going to hear the marvellous KW Symphony perform the music March 27th and 28th. Discounts available for children.

https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-magical-world-of-harry-potter/

03/02/2020

If you are looking for something to do with the kids over March break, why not think about going to this free concert.

Peter and the Wolf is a great work written to teach kids about the instruments of the orchestra.

Noon hour concerts are short and sweet - perfect for children! And it’s free!

Sergei Prokofiev wrote the story and composed the music for Peter and the Wolf in 1936. It was written in two weeks for a children's theatre in Moscow. He wrote the music as a child's introduction to the orchestra with each character being represented by an instrument or group of instruments. Peter....

09/02/2019

Wishing everyone a great start to school tomorrow and looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Time to dust off the keys and start practicing what you were assigned for your September lesson! 😀🎹

07/24/2019

I just got my latest NG Traveler in the mail today....good thing everything I planned to do today can be procrastinated. How fabulous does this issue look? Time to sit on the deck and read.

Ok...update. The #6 Sonic Wonder on National Geographic‘s list is a Sea Organ in Zadar, Croatia. I stood on the steps of that organ almost exactly one year ago! It made such a hauntingly beautiful sound. And not only was the Sea Organ a musical highlight, but on our way from parking our car and heading down to the Adriatic where the Sea Organ is found, we heard a familiar hymn tune in the distance. We followed our ears and as we got closer we approached a church that had an epic organ playing “Holy God We Laud Thy Name” and a congregation singing it in beautiful harmony in Croatian. We popped in to the back of the church and finished the service with them. We sang along in English and were in awe at the beauty that filled our eyes AND our ears! It was an amazing experience.

06/04/2019

I didn’t expect someone to keep a napkin from the recital and play it! What a great idea!

06/03/2019

I have been asked more than once about the amazing twins that I used to teach. Many of my current families tell me they miss hearing them play at the recital. Their mom sent me videos from their recital yesterday and gave me permission to post them here for those who would like to see what they are up to. They are currently working on Grade 9 piano. Both played Chopin solos (my favourite composer ever!) at the recital. It was a joy to hear them play my favourite music. I hope you enjoy the Chopin excerpts and the bonus duet at the end.

05/31/2019

Here is an excerpt that I just read about practicing piano from BECOMING by Michelle Obama:

“For one thing, I’d picked up on the simple, encouraging correlation between how long I practiced and how much I achieved.”

Thank you Michelle! I know this to be true too!! This should be enlarged and placed in music studios everywhere.

05/31/2019

The recital programs are freshly printed and folded. Everything is ready for tomorrow.
I am really looking forwarded to having my students share all their hard work with an audience. It’s always a joy to sit back and watch them make great music!
See you tomorrow!