Category Archives: Piano

2019 Spring Group Piano Enrollment

Spring Group Piano Enrollment Information  Enrollment is open to beginning piano students only. 809 is excited to offer Group Piano Lessons, a fun and engaging method to learning piano. Each group will consist of six students.  Each lesson will be 50 minutes. Learn to read music through a natural approach to music notation. Enjoy playing Chord Charts in […]

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Hays Winter Art Walk at Studio 809

 809  will showcase some amazing young talent at the December 7 Winter Art Walk.  The Hays High School Chamber Singers, 809 Group Piano Ensembles, piano solos from FHSU students, Jaewon Sohn and Peter Lee from South Korea , and art work from the students in the FHSU Academy of Math and Science.  The Thursday Group […]

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809 Group Piano Lessons

Group Piano Enrollment Information  Enrollment is now open for the Spring Semester. Enrollment is open to beginning piano students only. 809 is excited to offer Group Piano Lessons, a fun and engaging method to learning piano. Each group will consist of six students.  Each lesson will be 50 minutes. Learn to read music through a […]

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809 Piano Studio Policies

809 GROUP PIANO STUDIO POLICIES Johnny C. Matlock B.M.E; B.A.; M.A.R; M.M. 785.623.1412 jcm@matlockmusicworks.com www.matlockmusicworks.com         809 … the intersection of creativity, curiosity, exploration, learning, and the life-long enjoyment of music. Group Lessons Four students per class Groups (students grouped by ability level and age Age 7 – 10 Middle School – […]

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The Purpose of Art

Yesterday I had the honor of accompanying my daughter Shelby as she sang at her Great Grandma’s funeral. The music on that day was not for the purpose of entertainment or to feed the ego of the performer. Once again, I was reminded that the arts are not expendable. The arts are an essential part […]

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A Well Maintained Piano

Here is an interesting article to get you going on how to take care of your piano. The life of your piano is a “well maintained piano.” Justin Elliot, piano technician, in this article gives some good advice: Regular Tuning — it is like putting gas in your car Hammer Filing, hammer voicing and regulation […]

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