Birchard Piano Studio

This was a super fun monthly meeting! I loved playing my recital song from last week for my piano teacher friends! 🎶

Our fingers can’t become a Folded Plate, but look how much stronger an arch is compared to a flat shape! This is why I teach piano students to curve their hands; it creates a strong structure to support the power of the arm muscles that create the sound.

لماذا تُستخدم الأقواس في البناء كثيرًا؟ 🤔 لنفترض أنك تريد أن تصمم سقف مبنى ليكون قويًا قدر الإمكان ولنعتبر أن الورقة تمثل السقف. إذا اتبعنا الطريقة الأكثر بساطة وقمنا بعمل سقف مسطح هذا السطح لا يستطيع تحمل الكثير من الأحمال. ماذا يحدث إذا قمنا فقط بثني السقف وجعلناه قوسًا، الآن، إذا حملناه، فيمكنه تحمل المزيد من الحمل. ماذا يحدث إذا طويناه بطريقة تجعله يحتوي على بعض الأشكال المثلثية؟ يمكنك أن ترى أنه من خلال الجمع بين القوس والهياكل المطوية، يمكنك جعل السقف أقوى بكثير. لهذا السبب يمكنك العثور على هذه الأشكال في بعض الهياكل الأكثر شهرة في العالم. لا تنسوا متابعتنا للمزيد من المحتوى المفيد في مجال البناء والهندسة المدنية 👷🏻‍♂️🏗🏭🧱 #folded #structure #architecture

Some people sort through old boxes and get distracted by reading old books or papers or finding old toys and start reading or playing when they should be organizing.

Piano teachers sort through old boxes of music and get distracted by old favorites and sit down at the piano to play when they should be organizing!

Can you guess what’s been happening to me today? 🤪

Happy Halloween from The Birchard Piano Studio!

A sleepy person, a giraffe, a news anchor on TV, a policewoman, a jailbird, and “Anna” ❤️

Day 2 of the MMTA Conference was long, but good! I learned so many things last weekend that I'm excited to use in my studio in the coming months.

This weekend I get to attend the MMTA State Conference! I’m enjoying learning more about piano teaching, hearing beautiful piano music, and hanging out with teacher friends. Another full and fun day tomorrow!

The school year session starts one week from today. It's not to late to sign up!

Rachel and Ms. Deanna play Polka (Op. 280, No. 2) and Beauty and the Beast

In May of this year we held our annual Spring Recital. This year was An Ensemble Recital; for the first time each student played at least one duet or trio.

Rachel was preparing to play Beauty and the Beast with a different partner, but at the last minute her partner was unable to come to the recital. Fortunately Rachel's years of experience helped her to adapt and we were able to deliver a great performance! Well done, Rachel!

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Sam and Ms. Deanna play Celebration Overture

In May of this year we held our annual Spring Recital. This year was An Ensemble Recital; for the first time each student played at least one duet or trio.

Sam is an 8th grade student this year; this duet was unique because I played this piece as an 8th grader with my piano teacher back in...ahem...2005. 🤯 What a cool memory!

Celebration Overture by C. Rollin Sam and Ms. Deanna play Celebration Overture by C. RollinThe Birchard Piano Studio presents An Ensemble RecitalSaturday, May 4, 2024 at West Michigan Piano

Ms. Deanna and Amanda play O Worship the King


In May of this year we held our annual Spring Recital. This year was An Ensemble Recital; for the first time each student played at least one duet or trio.

O Worship the King by J.M. Haydn, arr. Labenske Ms. Deanna and Amanda play O Worship the King by J.M. Haydn, arr. LabenskeThe Birchard Piano Studio presents An Ensemble RecitalSaturday, May 4, 2024 at West...

Happy Parent Appreciation Day!

We are so thankful for the parents of our students who are committed to helping their children succeed! Students work hard in lessons and at-home practice, but the parents are the chauffeurs, at-home tutors, and benefactors who contribute to the success of each student. Thank you, parents!