"88 Keys and Me" provides St. Augustine, St. Johns County and other nearby communities and their residents, young and older, the opportunity to learn to play the piano. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced levels in 30 minute, 45 minute and 1 hour sessions.
For a FREE introductory lesson, more information and lesson availability contact Emily Marshall at 88KeysnMe@gmail.com.
Emily Marshall is the instructor for "88 Keys and Me". Ms. Marshall has an extensive background in music, and holds a graduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to providing private lessons, Ms. Marshall has held positions as church music director, pianist and organist as well as consultant and instructor for home school curricula.
Benefits of Music Study:
For young students, music study helps to develop
~ Initiative
~ A sense of responsibility
~ Attention span and concentration level
~ Visual memory
~ Aural memory
~ Time management
~ Organizational skills
~ Goal-setting and task-completion skills
~ Problem-solving skills
~ Confidence in facing new challenges, and
~ Poise
Music study provides:
~ An outlet for creativity
~ A skill which will continue to bring pleasure
throughout the student's life
Piano study specifically prepares:
~ A foundation for other music study, both
vocal and instrumental
~ A foundation for drama, music ensembles,
and dance.
For adults, young and older, music study
~ improves mental focus
~ improves memory
~ provides a creative outlet
~ decreases stress and anxiety
~ provides relaxation and enjoyment, and
~ all the same benefits listed above for
children.