November and December 2011 Update

• Fall term has 3 more weeks remaining starting on November 28, ending with four student recitals on Dec 17& 18.
• Don't forget to check out the studio blog for up to date studio news! See information below...
• Silva Piano Studios is on Facebook!

December Student Recitals at Silva Piano Studios

Recitals are on the weekend of December 17 and 18th : each day 1PM and 3:30 PM

Friends, guests and the public are welcome to attend. There is plenty of parking in the back. Refreshments following.

Spring Term 2012 Information and Updated Calendar

Spring Term will begin Monday, January 16 (14 week lesson calendar below)

Please note the following breaks:

• Mid winter break Feb 20-24
• Spring Break is 2 weeks: Apr 2-13

Recital dates: Saturday, May 12 nd Sunday, May 13. Two recitals per day, 1PM and 3:30PM

Piano Concerto Concerts at the Silvas

Dr. and Mrs. Silva have launched an ambitious concert schedule for 2010-2011. They are performing piano concertos almost every month! In September, they showcased two Mozart piano concertos and two Beethoven concertos. Coming up next are DeFalla's "Nights in the Gardens of Spain" and Ravel's concerto for the left hand. What is particuulary interesting is that they are performing with various orchestras via "music minus one" recordings. That is: the orchestra is pre-recorded without the solo part and the Silvas are performing the piano part live with the recording! Stay tuned for concert announcements on this website, You Tube Channel and the Studio Blog for concert details.

Studio Blog

It is our vision to improve communication between teachers, students and parents. Right now there are current announcements. In order for you to know there is an announcement as we post on the blog, it is necessary to click on the RSS feed on either on your browser or on the link in the sidebar in the blog itself. You will have a choice to place a link to the live feed in your favorite bookmarks or in the bookmarks menu bar.

• in the blog format, we can be more efficient with more timely announcements
• share teaching materials and guides as we produce or update them
• generate comments, feedback and dialogue in which everyone can benefit and contribute
• answer questions and mediate discussions

Studio Blog (click on link)

Master Class Format a Success!

Dr. Silva initiated a pilot program for two groups of selected students who attended a Master Class format. The classes had up to 6 students of similar levels and lasted about two and a half hours each session, depending on the number of students attending, repertoire presented and level of student preparation. Focus was on performance practice, technique, historic and stylisic approach, discussions on listening assingnments and other aspects of artist training. Students also received a scheduled private or semi-private lesson every third week (following every two weeks of Master Classes).

This format was successful since students had performance opportunities on a regular basis, learned from the lessons of their peers and benefitted from the group dynamics. As students progress to the level required for the Master Classes, they will be invited to join on an individual basis.

New Link for Students-NPR's From the Top:

Watch other young muscians play on NPR's From the Top!

From the Top

You Tube Channel features our students!

The Silva Piano Studios You Tube Channel is up and running. Click on the link below to watch a showcase of our students in perfomances.

Silva Piano Studios YouTube Channel

Prospective Piano Students:

We are available for interviewing and auditioning prospective students free of charge. All students will receive complimentary instruction and consultation.