Piano Lessons in Your Home

PLIYH is proud of its expanding Lending Library.  Our Library, which is comprised of many different types of music, helps cut down on the cost of music books families need to purchase.  PLIYH always accepts music book donations! If you have a music book, sheet music or cd that you would like to donate to our Lending Library, you can either give them to your teacher to bring to the office, or contact your local director to arrange getting the items to the office. Thank you in advance for your donation! Your music donation will help families just like yours borrow music instead of purchase it!

We continuously accept used music books to place in our Lending Library! Our Lending Library is used by our teachers and students to help supplement their learning materials. If you have any books or sheet music that you would like to donate, please contact your local director!

Dr. Judit B. was a judge for the Indiana Music Teacher Association district competition at The Indiana State University. She was also a guest performer playing piano works by Bela Bartok in a lecture about Hungarian Culture at The Ohio State University. Dr. B. was also a judge for piano solo and concerto performers for the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs exam day at The Ohio State University. Several of her students participated in the Guild including Gabriela M., Daniel E., Rachel M. and Shreya S. Congratulations to everyone for a great job!

Students of Dinah J. performed in the auditions sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Each student performed in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the American College of Musicians. Those students who performed were: Ahana W., Rupa C., Ayla K., Carole, Z., Mitchell T., Sam T., and Emma H. Congratulations to all those who participated!

Students of Ann B. performed in the auditions sponsored by the National Guild. Julia V. played an International Program (15 pieces) and Joy V. a National Program (10 pieces). Both of them received Superior ratings. Ann played a National program this year with a Superior Plus rating. Congratulations to those who participated!

Congratulations to Heather N. who received her Masters in January 2008!

Congratulations to Rachel H. and her husband who celebrated the birth of her son, Daniel James on May 15th!

The Columbus Site Visit is scheduled for September 16th to the 20th. We will have our concert series and master class during this time. Please contact the office at 614-847-1212 for more information and/or to schedule an audition.

Congratulations to the following students who performed in our Spring Concert Series: Nathan B., Elise B., Rebecca W., Mia M., Tristan C., Jeet S., Melanie T., Trey G., Allison S., Tia T., Caleb D., Mitchel H., Ben F. and Matthew F. And many thanks for our instructors who also performed: John F., Tim M., Natalie M., Hannah V., and Chris S.

Congratulations to Dayton instructor Chris S. for the successful completion of his senior recital at Wright State University.

Congratulations to Cincinnati instructor Matt S. for winning first place in the 2009 CCM Contemporary Piano competition playing the Lutoslawski Concerto. He will perform it with the CCM Philharmonic next year. Congratulations, Matt!

Congratulations to Cincinnati teacher Rodrigo and his wife, Shannon, on the birth of John Gabriel in June.

Congratulations to the following students of Natalie M. who placed 1-3rd in a technique competition on June 28.

• Mia M. 15- 1st place
• Hannah W. 11 and Emily W. 15 -tied for 2nd place
• Elise B. 9-3rd place

We would like to congratulate the 25 students and 2 teachers who performed at our group recital in Beavercreek (Dayton) at Trinity Community on May 17th.

The following students of teacher Beth H. competed in the Junior Music Experience (JME) in April, and their scores are included:

• Mimi C. - 5
• Sam K.- 4
• Jillian M. - 5
• Lindsey B. - 5
• Olivia K. - 5
• Jourdan K. - 5

Congratulations to our Teacher Molly L. and her husband, Justin, on the birth of their son, Gowan in April.

PLIYH Chicago extends a warm welcome to its newest teachers. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Congratulations to all of our teachers and students on their successful spring recitals.

Referrals: Attention PLIYH families! Don't forget that we will give you one free lesson when someone you refer enrolls in music lessons with our company.

We are growing! Do you need lessons in Schaumburg, Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Roselle or Addison? If so, we can help! Contact us today to get started. 847-492-1833

We will present our Fall Concert Series on Saturday, November 15th. Students can audition to be in a Concert in the City of Chicago or in a North West Suburb. Auditions are Monday, November 10th - Thursday, November 13th from 4:30-6:40pm. Students must play between the Beginning Intermediate to Advanced levels. Only 10 students will be selected for each concert. Each student will only perform at one concert location. For more information on locations or audition repertoire, contact Christie Chiles Twillie at 847-492-1833. We would love for your child to audition!

Congratulations to the two Piano Lessons In Your Home students who took first place in their categories at the Sonatina Festival in Little Rock.

Kudos to one of our Piano Lessons In Your Home students who won first in his division at regional Piano Festival. He is eligible to audition for the state honors recital. Congratulations to our students and teachers for their success!