What Julie's Students Say About Music
Playing the piano makes me feel like I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. When I see the notes of the page, suddenly I feel energized and happy; and just filled with all sorts of emotion. I feel happy, cheerful, joyful, amazing and I know I'm expressing myself in my own unique way! My pieces feel like they are made for me in a special way.
~ Vanessa, Age 9
I like playing the piano. It is fun to play the piano. I like to play the song Dinosaur Music Night because when I used to play it, a long time ago, I could do it without even looking at the book. I like my new piano. It sounds nice.
~ Jonah, age 4
Music is like art. Music can sound like anything, just like art can look like anything. When you play music, you play it in the way you are feeling. If I'm feeling sad, the music I would want to play is soft music, like a bird in the sky. If I'm happy, I would want to hear loud music, like a large birthday party. Just like music, art is the same. I paint the way I feel. The biggest connection I can give about music and art is that...they both make me smile.
~ Emily, age 12
I love music. Music is like you are being a beautiful singer. When I play the piano, I feel like I am Beethoven. I sometimes feel happy, silly, and sad. My favorite piece is Raccoon's Lullaby, because when I play it very well, Ms. Julie almost falls asleep! Piano is my favorite thing I've ever done. When I'm good at it, I feel great!
~Gretta, age 8
Music is the language of the soul. Throughout my childhood, playing the piano was the way I expressed my deepest feelings. Listening to classical music, and playing it, were my greatest pleasures. After a long dry spell, I am grateful to be able to do both again.
~ Ita, adult student
Playing the piano makes me feel happy, proud, and confident. When I play the piano, it is fun, but also hard work.
~ Liran, age 9
Sometimes music makes me happy. Other times it makes me feel different kinds of moods, like sad, shay, excited, and just myself. When I play the piano, I feel like I'm in a whole orchestra of pianos. when I dance to music, I feel the beat and it makes good dancing. I love music. It makes my heart feel happy.
~Frances, age 6
Playing the piano makes me feel happy, proud, and confident. When I play the piano, it is fun, but also hard work.
~ Liran, age 9
Sometimes music makes me happy. Other times it makes me feel different kinds of moods, like sad, shay, excited, and just myself. When I play the piano, I feel like I'm in a whole orchestra of pianos. when I dance to music, I feel the beat and it makes good dancing. I love music. It makes my heart feel happy.
~Frances, age 6
