Major congratulations to Yamaha artist Claire Huangci for winning First Prize, Best Mazurka, and Best Polonaise at the Chopin National Competition in Miami FL recently. Her instrument of choice was a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano.

Here’s a nice photo of what this handcrafted beauty looks like:

Oooh!  Something seems to have gone terribly wrong here.  Can you figure it out?

As Bakersfield’s largest music school, we’re always encouraged when our students succeed on the public stage. Take Vivian Do for example. She’s a piano student of our own Kathy Stokes and recently competed in the Search for Talent sponsored by the Bakersfield Exchange Club. In the Junior Division, she placed first out of 27 contestants!

Congratulations are in order to both Vivian and Kathy! If you’re considering music lessons, this is the perfect time to sign up. Give us a call at 327.5397 or find more information, including a downloadable sign-up sheet, here.

A second collection of photos from the NAMM convention. Take a look and let us know your thoughts! http://bit.ly/8qXzUA #NAMM

The first collection of photos from NAMM in Anaheim CA. Lots of neat stuff! http://bit.ly/5EqTCj #NAMM