I got my hug from Ava this afternoon!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (216607)
Walnut Creek, California
May 24, 2024 7:44pm CST
Ava is my piano student who didn't give me a hug after that one lesson (about two months ago) where she was almost in tears. I think she was feeling too much pressure from me and her daddy.
I got back on track, teaching her with a mixture of letters and "grown-up" notes every since.
She looks happy, and I have gotten my hugs after each lesson since that fateful day.
Today I taught her to play Mary Had a Little Lamb with both hands. I wrote a harmony part for the left hand that sounds really pretty. She was delighted with it and played it several times.
Today's lesson was a make-up for when I was in Chicago and had to miss our Saturday lesson. I will see Ava again tomorrow.
I wonder if she will get to practice tonight. Do you think she will?
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@kaylachan (67388)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
If she enjoyed it as much as you say, I am sure she will.
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@thislittlepennyearns (60774)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May
How old is Ava? How long have you been teaching her?
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@TheHorse (216607)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May
@thislittlepennyearns She can be a bit of a perfectionist.
@thislittlepennyearns (60774)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May
@TheHorse A very good age. And explains the emotions.
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@MarieCoyle (35720)
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25 May
Those children are so lucky to have you for their teacher, you put your entire heart and soul into your work. Proud of you, friend.
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@vandana7 (100053)
• India
25 May
You are mean. Putting little kids under pressure is soooooooooooooooo bad... So glad she showed you she was not pleased back then. Hope you learned to behave yourself.
Kidding. Glad she has come around. I have a few English doubts in Judy Evans posts. Should I ask you here?
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@TheHorse (216607)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May
@LeaPea2417 I am practicing Carol of the Bells this afternoon. I am going to teach it to her and several other students.
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@RasmaSandra (78786)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
I am glad Ava is enjoying her lessons, If she really enjoys piano playing she will,
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@TheHorse (216607)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 May
@JESSY3236 Heh. Its hard to see. I actually have to enlarge the photo to see it.
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@JESSY3236 (19815)
• United States
28 May
@TheHorse I actually didn't notice at first.
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@wolfgirl569 (104153)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May
Glad she has been happy since that day. She can probably play it in her sleep now
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
25 May
I'm glad you two are back on track. I'm sure she will practice. Enjoy the long weekend.
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