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A First Step into Classical Piano: Reinagle’s Op. 1 No. 1
Every pianist’s journey into the classical repertoire begins with pieces that quietly build both confidence and musical understanding. No. 1, Opus. 1 by Reinagle is one such piece—simple on the surface, yet full of opportunities to develop control, phrasing, and style. Played entirely from memory, this rendition shows not just careful preparation, but growing musical awareness. Beyond the notes themselves, the student has begun to shape the piece with thoughtful dynamic contr
ljsemmence
Apr 231 min read


🎵 Student Performance Showcase
Welcome to the Student Performance Showcase ! This collection features performances by my talented students, highlighting their hard work, musical growth, and passion for the piano. Each video reflects their dedication to learning and the joy of sharing music with others. This is a new project of mine and the playlist will continue to grow as more students record their performances—so check back for new videos in the future! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs-gsSa_jjzM
ljsemmence
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Spontaneous Creativity: Student Duet on Paula Dreyer’s “Current”, performed by Elouise and Chloe
I’m thrilled to share a spontaneous and creative moment from a recent lesson. In this video, two of my piano students perform “Current”...
ljsemmence
May 30, 20251 min read


🎵 Student Spotlight: Original Piano Composition by Maileen
I'm excited to share a special moment from one of my piano students, Maileen (age 8 years old), who recently composed and performed their...
ljsemmence
Apr 22, 20251 min read
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