Thursday, June 4, 2009

Everybody Has a Story: Day 4-Kathryn

Talent is this girl's middle name! Meet Kathryn. A couple weekends ago, she took first place at Musician's West in Pocatello, ID. She competed in the top level (Advanced II) with Rachmaninov's Prelude No. 6 in E flat major. She played it for me today during the shoot and it was absolutely incredible.

Kathryn started taking piano lessons from her Mom at age 5. She began with the Suzuki method, which is based on playing by ear. She remembers her Dad waking her up early in the mornings so that he could practice with her before work. Kathryn is now a student of Mark Neiwirth and aspires to be a concert pianist.

I asked her which college she would go to if she had her pick, but it was too hard for her to choose. She would love to go to Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, or The Curtis Institute of Music.

Along with playing the piano, she loves mint cookies & cream ice cream and hanging out with her friends. She is an all-around wonderful girl with more talent in her little pinkie than most people could ever dream to possess!

By the way, Kathryn is looking to expand her student load this summer. I recently got to hear some of her students play and they are good! As a former piano teacher, I would definitely recommend her. If anyone is interested in taking lessons from her, drop us a line at mail@freckletonphotography.com and we will get you in touch with her.

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You should see her fingers fly!
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And finally, the shot of the day. I LOVE the reflection in the lid of the piano!
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