Our M.O.: Crank the dial up to "incredible" & break the k**b off. There are as many wonderful ways to engage with music as there are people alive on this planet, and the main focus of my studio is to celebrate the excitement and joy in each student's utterly original and personal musical journey. That's why I tailor my curriculum to each individual's specific interests within a structure that prov
ides a rich, well-rounded musical education and the fun of sharing music within a community. I start with a foundation of classical repertoire of all genres, time periods, and geographic locations combined with an emphasis on healthy technique. I encourage proficiency in a wide range of music, including jazz, boogies, blues, pop, rock, ragtime, theater music, world music and more; to this we add improvisation, theory, sight reading, arranging, composition, historical and social context, experimentation, and a focus on projects initiated by each individual student. My job is to give you the lifelong skills and tools to play whatever you want to play so you can enjoy music in the way that speaks to your soul! My students develop confident stage presence and musical style through a wide variety of performance opportunities that includes recitals, community outreach projects, festivals, "Adult Soirees" and charity events. Weekly individual lessons and periodic group classes are supplemented with fun optional workshops and creative activities to expand/combine our learning opportunities. Many of my students also participate in an array of outside musical activities, and their piano studies support and combine with many of these (such as chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, folk and rock performing groups, master classes, competitions, festivals, collaborative projects, composition programs, and even the odd bit of street busking). One of the hallmarks of my studio is frequent themed recitals that place music education in historical and social context (and often place students in costumes, unusual concert venues, and uniquely fun and challenging performing situations). This makes for deep learning and vibrant memories that will last a lifetime! Our studio is a rare playground of keyboard instruments: a grand piano, a double-manual harpsichord, a square grand from the 1870s, a full-size electronic keyboard, and several toy pianos! We regularly use all of these and more in as many creative ways as we can invent. Our piano family is comprised of students of all ages and abilities from beginners to professionals, building a musical community that makes for a rich and unforgettable experience. Please visit the Studio Gallery page at jenniferwrightpianostudio.com for an epic assortment of programs, images and descriptions of some of our many fabulous concerts and projects. Onwards and upwards!
