Today marks the close of my teaching studio for year 2009. This was the 7th full year of my teaching, and growth continues.
For me, this was a year of change:
- In May, I set up my own website to promote my teaching and help make communication with students and parents easier. Soon after that, I set up this blog for another means of cataloguing my thoughts and ideas.
- In October, my wife and I bought a house in Castro Valley. This has brought great joy and learning for me/us, as well as challenges. We're finally beginning to feel settled.
- This year my colleague Jason and I jointly organized an inaugural summer recital for our students, with great success. We plan to continue presenting two yearly recitals going forward -- one in early December, and one at the end of the school year in June.
- I began teaching the art of music composition to a select group of students. This has been a lot of fun for me, and I hope those students were enriched as well.
I am always interested in hearing from parents, students, or any random reader of this blog. Your thoughts are vital to me. I continue to "seek to excel" in my profession.
Thank you to everyone who graciously presented me with Christmas gifts and cards this week. Your thoughtfulness is not lost on me. I wish you all a holiday time filled with peace and joy.
I resume my regular teaching schedule on Monday, January 4.
Jesse
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