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Encore Piano Studios’ ALL STAR LINE-UP OF AWARD WINNERS | 2019 North York Music Festival
We couldn’t be more excited to announce and congratulate our all star line-up of 2019 North York Music Festival award winners from April and May 2019. EVERY STUDENT THAT PERFORMED IN THIS PIANO COMPETITION WON AN AWARD IN THEIR CATEGORY! This is record breaking:... read more
Encore Piano Studios | 2019 TORONTO KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL Piano Competition Award Winners
I’m thrilled to share with everyone our Kiwanis Music Festival piano competition winners and participants from February 2019. For those that may not be familiar with the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival, it is an annual musical showcase that was founded in 1944... read more
SPECIAL MENTION | Encore 2015 Piano Competition Winners & Participants
I would like to take a moment to mention and re-congratulate some of the students that were inspired to showcase their music at the 2015 Kiwanis Music Festival last year. It is not an easy feat — getting up to perform within a formal setting in front of an... read more
North York Piano|Performance & Becoming a Better Player
North York Piano Lessons How performance help make you a better piano player Piano performance provides an opportunity for students to showcase and share what they’ve learned. It can be a fun and truly rewarding experience, whether it’d be an informal... read more
Playing To Build the Mind | North York Piano Lessons
Piano study produces bigger and better functioning brains, a benefit to people of any age. Playing piano expands the mind-North york Piano Lessons A parent would be considered foolish if he or she said that they don’t want the best for their child. Of course you want... read more
Encore Piano Field Trip | Disney’s Fantasia – Live in Concert
What a unique experience it was for all who attended Encore Piano Studio’s annual field trip last month to Roy Thompson Hall for the special live performance of Disney’s beloved animated classic film Fantasia. What a fun way to have a piano lesson outside... read more
Five Steps to Good Posture | North York Piano Lessons
Playing piano comfortably, with the right posture, is necessary for your health, for your skill development and quality of playing, and for your image as an instrumental performer. Let’s talk about the key elements to attaining good piano posture. 1. ... read more
Correct Posture for Playing Piano | North York Piano Lessons
Why is it important to have the correct posture when playing piano? And what are the benefits from using proper arm and hand position? HEALTH. Maintaining proper posture helps prevent muscular strain and stress, that can damage our bodies, especially if accumulated... read more
North York Piano | Surviving Back-to-School
Start Strong with Piano Practice this School Year It’s that time of the year again — the summer has passed in the blink of an eye, and it’s back to school already! Regardless of whether a student had kept up with practice during the summer... read more
North York Piano lessons | The Best Age for Kids Piano Lessons
When should my child begin piano lessons? With back to school just around the corner, this is a time that many parents consider and look into kick-starting a musical education for their child. “At what age can my child begin piano lessons?”... read more
Encore Piano Studios | Wrap up of the 2014 Piano Recital
Kudos to all of the fantastic performers this past Saturday, June 14th at Encore Piano Studios’ 2014 Annual Recital! A big thumbs up for the hard work and dedication of these young pianists during their piano lessons and months of practice, to have so wonderfully... read more
North York Piano Lessons | The Benefits of Music Education
Music and piano study prove to be instrumental for youth development. The latest research in neuroscience is showing that music and piano education is a powerful tool for attaining children’s full intellectual, social, and creative potential. Through the study... read moreEncore Piano Studios
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