by Jeffrey Cappelli | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The music lesson is a rewarding experience. Here are a few adult students who influenced me and added to my love of the piano and the joy of teaching. Aziza Brendel was introduced to me by her instructor who wanted to place her with another teacher at that...
by Jeffrey Cappelli | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is a perfect time to learn to play an instrument. Music lessons online are widely available from every music school (including ours), by music teachers in Oak Park and nearly everywhere. Sign up! Learn to play an instrument! While making breakfast...
by Jeffrey Cappelli | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Yesterday while teaching from home (the Covid-19 Shelter at Home period still in place), I experienced a moment that made me feel something special. In teaching music, part of our efforts are to help students to play their best, while at the same time realizing...
by Jeffrey Cappelli | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Driving past my Oak Park Music School and seeing it now vacant during the Shelter at Home period, along with all the other businesses along Lake Street, elicits an eerie feeling. Only weeks ago, villagers visited the bookstore next door and the restaurants up...
by Jeffrey Cappelli | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Music is said to be a universal language. It can mean different things to different people, however the techniques involved in learning and practicing music can be very similar for any instrument. Most of what is written below is applicable to students of...