Talented, Young Women of Music & Art

While it’s always sad to say so long to graduating seniors, I couldn’t be happier for Pat and Shamitri - two of my long-time students who are heading off to experience new academic adventures this fall.

Pat

Pat

Shamitri

Shamitri

Pat, who has studied with me for 6 years, will enroll in the Computer Science and Arts program at Carnegie-Mellon University. Shamitri, who I’ve taught for 9 years, will start her first semester at Cornell University and is planning to major in Chemistry.

In addition to sharing a love of music, Pat and Shamitri both happen to be talented sketch artists. Just check out these drawings! 

Pat S. (Esther and Ezra)

Pat S. (Esther and Ezra)

Shamitri B. (Through my eyes)

Shamitri B. (Through my eyes)

It’s worth mentioning that the characters represented in these works served as inspiration for collaborative composition projects that we recorded a few years ago (Stay tuned to my website’s blog page for updated music and stories about each project). 

It’s been amazing to witness Pat and Shamitri’s development over the years. These two young women grew up right before my eyes - literally and artistically!

Although I’ll really miss both of them, I know that Pat and Shamitri will continue to appreciate music for a long time to come. And what a great feeling that is!

3 Themes, 2 Superheroes and 1 Talented Artist (Part 1)

3 Themes, 2 Superheroes and 1 Talented Artist (Part 1)

Before the holiday season began last year, I asked some of my students if they’d be interested in combining piano music with other art forms that they liked. Many, including my student Giada (pictured), said yes. What prompted the idea? Well, I’d say two things.

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