Which is Better, Upright or Grand Pianos?

from http://livingpianos.com/piano-myths/which-is-better-upright-or-grand-pianos/

Grand pianos are generally better than upright pianos. However, there are 2 reasons to consider an upright piano:

• Limited space
• Limited budget

Although an upright piano may be considered because of space restrictions, because of its design, a baby grand may be easier to place. The back of an upright piano is ugly. This is why it is almost always placed on a wall. So you need about 5-feet of wall space to accommodate an upright piano (even a short one).

However, a baby grand piano looks good however you place it. The flexibility allows for placement in a corner or even the middle of a room. So in some instances where space is at a premium, a baby grand may be easier to place than an upright piano. (Continue reading...)

Dual Language Immersion School

This isn't music-related but is about child-education.

If you live in or around the Pasadena area and are interested in having your preschool child enroll in a dual language immersion public school (English and Spanish or English and Mandarin Chinese), here's the website about this program:

http://elementary-education.pusd.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/group_pages.phtml?gid=938990&nid=75152&sessionid=b7b50bed0c8a69c776c9e2c8ae3fb92c&sessionid=b7b50bed0c8a69c776c9e2c8ae3fb92c

A Caucasian piano student of mine went to this school, and her parents have many positive feedback about it.

She's currently in 1st grade, and the percentage of the languages used are 80% Mandarin and 20% English. Last year was 90%- 10%! She had two Taiwanese teachers previously and now has a Chinese teacher. The school uses pinyin and simplified Chinese.

Non-Pasadena residents would need to apply for a permit to enroll.

How Long Does a Piano Last?

Spring Youth Group Piano at

Arcadia Recreation
Simply Music is a revolutionary piano learning method that has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from the very first lessons! Please bring a black and red pen to class and a parent needs to be present. A $15 materials fee is due and payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Materials include a DVD, Keypad (printed keyboard) and Reference Book. For more information please email: KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com

Instructor: Emily Chang

Place: Community Center Activity Room

Days/Dates: Thursday, 4/21- 5/26

Time: 4-4:45pm Age: 5-6 years
Class: #4594 Fee: $45/6 weeks

Time: 4:50-5:35pm Age: 7-14 years
Class: #4595 Fee: $45/6 weeks

Register!