JJ's Piano Studio

08/02/2026

Another great day at MAMA 69!
Congrats to Everley and Madilynn, who both earned their Superior trophies!

So proud of all of your performances. An amazing amount of hard work preparing and you were shining bright for JJ’s Piano Studio. Thanks for another 💯🏆 year. 🤩

08/01/2026

Great start to the 69th Mid-America Music Association Festival!

Adalyn & Ellis both earned Superior Trophies in their Solo auditions.
Ellis won first place Class E Piano Competitive! He was able to perform his piece, English Woods, in the evening’s Competitive Piano Winners Recital.

Congratulations to you both—you played so very well!

06/28/2026

No lessons
June 29 and June 30

04/29/2026

Heads up if you travel 110th Street across I-70 to get to me!

The Interstate 70 entrance and exit ramps at N. 110th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for about 90 days as construction continues on a nearby Buc-ee's.

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12/19/2025

‘Tis the season! 😋
🎄🎹🎁

09/30/2025

Sound principle 😊

🎹 “Why Practicing Slowly on Piano Speeds You Up Later.”

🎶 Slow Practice = Fast Progress

Most pianists want to play fast immediately, but speed without accuracy is just noise.

👉 When you practice slowly, you:

Train your fingers to move correctly.

Give your brain time to build muscle memory.

Catch and fix mistakes before they become habits.

Once your hands and mind know the pattern well at a slow tempo, speed comes naturally — and with clarity and control.

⚡ The rule:
“If you can’t play it correct slowly, you can’t play it correct fast.”

05/22/2025

Slow practice! It’s the thing!!

03/12/2025

Spring Recital
May 3 at 11:00 am
Steinway Piano Gallery
9512 Marshall Drive

11/28/2024

Blessings to all my Studio Families!

08/04/2024

Three more Superior Trophies today! 🏆🏆🏆
So proud of Emma, Jarek and Madilynn!

Congratulations to all six of my students who entered this year. Lots of hard work and determination went into this and you all made me proud 😊