Some of the words associated with luxury are ‘perfection’, ‘detail-oriented,’ ‘undivided attention’, ‘no compromise’, ‘mastery’. Worldwide, luxury brands are most often developed within petite, exquisite boutiques. Why would luxury education be any different? The concept of “Boutique Learning” is nothing new, although the term may be. Fine, private education for everything from schools to private tutelage for the […]
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It is a fact that all great musicians have good practice habits. Talent is never enough; we all must spend time on the bench. Given that many students of classical piano begin young, how do we, as parents and teachers, help our young ones to establish the kind of practice habits that ensure progress is steady and
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On November 16, the studio co-hosted two Helping Hands Benefit Concerts to raise donations for Metropolitan Ministries at Grace Episcopal, raising more than $7,000 in ticket sales, donations and sponsorships for people who are in need in the Tampa Bay area.
We’ve all heard the phrase “classical music” bandied about, and while some people have had piano lessons, others boast they have had “classical piano” training. What is the difference? IS there a difference? Oh yes, there is a difference. But before you decide that in order to be classically trained you must give up hope
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“I was trained to be a concert pianist. For decades, thousands of hours of my life went into my music. Only when I began teaching did I realize that in addition to being able to create beautiful music, I could show others how to do the same. That, to me, was magic.”
-Mary Wendelken, Founder WPS
In addition to being renown as an incredibly gifted and inspiring pianist, Mary is an exemplary teacher.
– Pam Brenner, Music teacher and parent
Mary Wendelken is one-of-a-kind in the music teaching world. With her I was able to take 1st place at state-wide piano competitions and receive a music scholarship to the University of Florida’s School of Music.
– Kyle Rothenberg
I will have four professional piano players thanks to Mary and her piano academy!
– Ximena Tigley, parent
