Posted by Lauralee on Jan 16, 2017
-Piano Lessons By Lauralee-
Christmas Piano Recital 2016
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Saturday December 12th, 1 p.m.
Christmas Classics, Favorites from the “Nutcracker” Suite and more
Josephine Wheat Deck the Halls – Traditional
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer – Johnny Marks
O Little Town of Bethlehem – L. Redneer & P. Brooks
Liam Hood Take Me Out To The Ball Game – A. Von Tilzer
Silent Night – J. Mohr & F. Gruber
March – P. I. Tchaikovsky
Lucy Wheat Santa Baby – J. Javitis & P. Springer
Molly Wirschem Dance of the Reed Flutes – P. I. Tchaikovsky
Just Struttin’ Along – M. Mier
Hana Honkola God Rest Ye Merry Gentelmen – Traditional arr. M. Mier
Surfboard Boogie – M. Mier
Marija Wunnicke Deck the Halls – Traditional arr. M. Mier
Red Rose Rendezvous – M. Mier
Natalie Hood In The Pine Forest – P. I. Tchaikovsky arr. by B. Johnson
Sligo Creek – D. Noveck
Laurel Sulliven Waltz in A minor – F. Chopin
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Posted by Lauralee on Jun 6, 2014
Reuben Jeffers Old MacDonald – Traditional
Josephine Wheat Tambourine Tune – Folk
Brook Cain Long, Long, Ago – T.H. Bailey
Turkish March – L.V. Beethoven
Lucy Wheat Sleeping Beauty Waltz – P.I. Tchaikovsky
Bella Borneman Camptown Races -Traditional
Liam Hood Swinging Cats – C. Goldston
Hood Family Band Angeline the Baker -Folk
Vega Johnson Ode to Joy – L.V. Beethoven
Carmen’s Tune – G. Bizet
Kelsey Gillis Painted Rocking Horse – P. Keveren
Jessica Jacobs Fur Elise – L.V. Beethoven
Ellie Stone Moonlight Sonata – L.V. Beethoven
Isaac Celario In the Hall of the Mountain King – E. Grieg
Natalie Hood Chant Arabe
Don’t Wanna’Leave you Blues – M. Mier
Siena Noffsinger Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – W. A. Mozart
Addison Elsik Hungarian Dance #5 – J. Brahms
Laurel Sullivan Habanera (from Carmen) – G. Bizet
William Elsik Sneaky Business – M.Mier
Trinity Elsik Just Struttin’ Along – M. Mier
Elsik Family Band Yellow Submarine – Beatles
Old Joe Clark – Folk
Daniel Fisher Trio Summertime – D. Hayward & G. Gershwin
Julia Nauheim Don’t Wanna’ Leave you Blues – M. Mier
Let it Go – K. Anderson-Lopez & R. Lopez
Maya Bowler-Spohnholz The Pink Panther – H. Mancini
Skyfall – Adele
Olive Spohnholz-Johnson Railroad St. Blues – M. Mier
On my Own (Les Miserables) – CM Schonberg
Lauralee Honkola Utpick Waltz – F. Rodgers/The Curvy Road to Corinth – L. Ungar
Peter Johnson
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Posted by Lauralee on Jan 4, 2014
-Piano Lesson by Lauralee-
Christmas Piano Recital 2013
featuring pieces from “The Nutcracker” and jazzy christmas classics
Brook Cain Away in a Manger
Takuya Ii Jingle Bells
Lucy Wheat Jingle Bells
Liam Hood Deck the Halls
Natalie Hood Jingle Bells – Duet
Josephine Wheat Oh Christmas Tree
Bella Borneman Jingle Bells
Jacob Champine Jolly Old St. Nick
Kelsey Gillis Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy -P.I.Tchaikovksy
Vega Johnson March -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Siena Noffsinger Dance of the Reed Flutes -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Molly Wirschem March -P.I.Tchaikovsky, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Natalie Hood Waltz of the Flowers -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Ellie Stone Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Addison Elsik March -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Issac Celario Up on the Housetop -arr. by M. Mier
Trinity Elsik Jingle Bells -arr. by M. Mier
William Elsik Joy to the World -arr. by M. Mier
Laurel Sullivan Waltz of the Flowers -P.I.Tchaikovsky
Maya Bowler-Spohnholz Jingle Bells -arr. by M. Mier
Olive Spohnholz-Johnson I wonder as I Wander -arr. by M. Mier
Daniel Fisher Joy to the World
Craig Fisher, Guitar
Lauralee Honkola, Bass
Olive Spohnholz-Johnson Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Lauralee Honkola, Piano
Peter Johnson, Fiddle
Jason Lessard, Snare Drum
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Posted by Lauralee on Aug 1, 2013
If you are already a current student or interested in enrolling in weekly piano lessons. Now is the time! My schedule is filling up fast, please e-mail me at [email protected] or give a call at 907-830-1052.
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Posted by Lauralee on Jul 24, 2012
I am now enrolling for the Fall Semester, if you have not already contacted me about lessons times and availability, please do asap, my schedule is filling up fast. Thanks, and looking forward to another wonderful year of fun and music with you and your children. -Lauralee
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Posted by Lauralee on Jan 10, 2012
The first step in learning to play the piano is listening. At all ages this is important and foundational, early beginner through adult. Solo piano music is best, it gives us the chance to listen to the nuance and details in melodies that were written specifically for the piano. Ensemble music featuring the piano is great as well, this teaches us to listen to where the piano fits in musically in the different styles. Solo to accompaniment, all roles are good to understand when learning to play the piano.
Recommended recordings:
All ages…
Suzuki Piano, All Volumes 1-7
George Winston, Ballads and Blues
Older ages…
Beethoven Piano Sonatas Favorites
Mozart Piano Sonatas Favorites
Any classical piano music compilation recordings
Oscar Peterson Trio, Night Train
Any jazz piano music compilation recordings
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Posted by Lauralee on Dec 11, 2011
Christmas Piano Recital 2011 -Piano Lessons by Lauralee- Saturday December 10th, 5 pm
Songs from the Nutcracker -by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Jessica Wright -Miniature Overture
Daniel Fischer -March
Natalie Hood -Arabian Dance
Sophia Macht -Dance of the Reed Flutes
Issac Celario -Russian Dance
Ashley Maxwell -Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
Gretchen Olsen -Arabian Dance
Ellie Stone -Trepak(Russian dance)
Laurel Sullivan -Dance of the Reed Flutes
Maya Bowler-Spohnholz -Arabian Dance
Isabella Sullivan – Waltz of the Flowers
Olive Spohnholz-Johnson -Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy
Christmas Songs
Issac Celario -Jingle Bells
Mckenzie Hicks -D,E,F March
Jacob Champine -Jingle Bells
Vincent Celario -Jingle-bell Rock
Ashley Maxwell -Jingle Bells
Jessica Wright -Joy to the World arr. by Martha Mier
Olive Sponholz-Johnson -Santa Baby
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Posted by Lauralee on Aug 27, 2011
If you are looking for a new instrument in Anchorage, Alaska, there currently is only one piano dealer.
Trish Allen, owns and operates the Alaska Steinway Gallery by appointment, out of a small location in Government Hill, 820 E. Loop, her contact is #677-9311. Please call for an appointment.
She currently has Steinway, Boston, Essex, and Yamaha piano’s available($4,000+), uprights and grands, and also sells the Yamaha Clavinova digital piano ($2,000+). Any instrument listed on these websites, she can get for you.
www.alaskasteinway.com
www.classicpianoalaska.com
If you are looking for a used piano or keyboard, check craigslist. These start around $300 and up. For beginners looking for a first time keyboard, suitable for piano lessons, I recommend purchasing one with weighted or hammer action keys. This is very important for muscle and tone and development, as piano is a percussion/string instrument. Most instruments will have all 88 keys, this is also nice. In addition you will need a stand, and bench so as to maintain a proper piano position while playing and practicing. If you are looking for a first time piano, look for one that has been maintained and tuned regularly, this will mean less of a cost to you at your first piano maintenance/tuning appointment. I recommend tuning/maintenance on an annual basis, so as to keep your piano sounding good and running properly.
If you are looking for a new keyboard, check Mammoth Music by the Diamond Mall, they will price match, so make sure to check the online price of the keyboard you want. Also Best Buy in the Diamond Mall, has a music section with keyboards, they will price match some items also. Costco, in the Fall and up until Christmas, usually carriers a few models of weighted key, keyboards.
Finally if you have any questions at all about purchasing a piano or keyboard, please feel to ask me, I will do my best to help you find an instrument suitable for your musical journeys. [email protected]
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Posted by Lauralee on Aug 2, 2011
I am now enrolling students for the Fall semester. I have openings tues, wed, thurs, 1-7, & sat 11-6.
Please e-mail me at [email protected] or call to enroll 830-1052.
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Posted by Lauralee on Jun 12, 2011
We just had our Spring Piano Recital, and it was a great success! I am writing to thank all the parents and students who come for weekly lessons for the great program we were able to put on. Keep up the good work, and the good practicing. Looking forward to another talent filled year with you and your children.
Spring Piano Recital 2011
-Piano Lessons by Lauralee-
Saturday May 21st, 3:30pm
Makaila Amundson HoneyBee, Hey Look At Me
Natalie Hood Lightly Row, Ode To Joy – L.V. Beethoven
Sophia Macht He’s Got the Whole World
Noah Encarnacion Kumbaya, Father I Adore You
Daniel Fisher Lightly Row, Good Life – Daniel Fisher
Ashley Maxwell Turkish March – L.V. Beethoven, The Waddling Egg – Ashley Maxwell
Gretchen Olsen Theme from Symphony No.1 -G.Mahler, Drunken Sailor
Ellie Stone Happy Birthday, Old Joe Clark
Courtney Vidal Trepak – P.I.Tchaikovsky, Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Craig Fisher Musette
Laurel Sullivan Just Struttin’ Along – M.Mier, Don’t Wanna Leave You Blues – M.Mier
Cherry Lagman In The Hall of the Mountain King -E.Grieg, Vivace – H. Wohlfahrt
Oscar Cedano Moonlight Sonata, Adagio Sostenuto- L.v.Beethoven
Jessica Wright Slippin’ Around -M.Mier, Galop -H.Wohlfahrt
Isabella Sullivan Red Rose Rendezvous -M.Mier, Allegro in E minor -A.Diabelli
Olive Spohnholz-Johnson Norwegian Dance -E.Grieg, Forever & always -Taylor Swift
Laura Honkola Waltz in A Minor – F. Chopin
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-Piano Lessons By Lauralee-
