by Jenny Peters | Nov 14, 2024 | Adults and Music, Creativity, Jenny's Live Performances
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a fiddle workshop in Massachusetts, where some of the legends of the genre—like Darol Anger and Jay Ungar, the composer of Ashokan Farewell—were present. This beautiful piece opens Ken Burns’ The Civil War series and was...
by Jenny Peters | Oct 29, 2024 | Adults and Music, Jenny's Live Performances
Welcome to Chicago Elegant Piano Experience the magic of live piano music at your next event with Chicago Elegant Piano! Founded by Jenny Peters, a versatile and accomplished pianist, Chicago Elegant Piano brings a touch of elegance to weddings, cocktail hours,...
by Jenny Peters | Oct 29, 2024 | Adults and Music, Ukulele Lessons
Greetings, ukulele enthusiasts! I’m excited to share some wonderful memories from my recent ukulele adventure aboard the Ruby Princess. From September 29 to October 16, I had the pleasure of teaching a fantastic group of enthusiastic adults during a two-week cruise to...
by Jenny Peters | Jun 2, 2024 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Music has a way of bringing people together. It reveals hidden truths and unspoken emotions. My family surprised Grandma at her 90th birthday by playing a Mozart string quartet. The adult children and grandchildren dusted off their instruments to play. The sound of...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 19, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Music teachers agree that students who give back to their communities are a joy to teach. Having altruistic people around makes everyone’s experience more positive. But I wondered, why is altruism important? So, I did a Google Search. Here is what came up. Altruism...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 18, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Technology in Music
Music instruction involves sound that is produced in real-time. Computers can make this process efficient, but does it work as well? The short answer is that It depends on your goals and your motivation. There are pros and cons to both types of instruction. During the...
