Start the new year learning something new! If you have always wanted to play guitar or if you have a child who would like to learn to play guitar, now is a great time to begin lessons. Joette teaches guitar to students of all ages from 4 to 74.
Joette has completed Suzuki teacher training and teaches children with this method, called the "mother tongue method," in which children learn to play music in the same way they learn to talk, with their mother or other adult who attends the lessons with the child.
Joette is a classical guitarist, church musician, and folk & acoustic guitarist. Visit www.joettestrings.com to learn more about her music studio.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Article From the Newspaper
ST. LUCIE WEST — There is always such joy in your heart when you attend your child's first recital. I was blessed with that experience recently.
The Tribune, highlighted a newcomer to our area a few months ago.
Joette Giorgis, was brought to our community this year, from the wonderful city of Philadelphia. We are so fortunate for our newcomers to the Treasure Coast.
My mother spotted her ad in the paper for a new music studio, to teach classical guitar. I couldn't wait to phone her to make an appointment.
Joette teaches the Suzuki method. Originally developed for violin, it is an amazing program to develop musical skills in very young children.
they learn by ear at first, and later are introduced to the music staff.
Joette was self taught, prior to college years. She was active in Girl Scouts of America, and played at GS functions and had an affinity for Folk Music. Her education is in Elementary education. She is a graduate of New York State University, Oswego.
I look forward to each lesson with my son. The parent is part of the lesson. We enjoy the comfort of learning together, in a home environment..
In three short months, I am amazed at my sons ability. He is excited to practice and entertain.
There are wonderful techniques to be learned, for practice. Joette uses many reward systems, very resourceful from her educational backround. We play with the Suzuki method book, and perfect technique. We use "the barrels of monkeys" we all know from childhood, to hang from the headstock of the guitar, when the piece is played perfectly.
Her recent recital, included Five musicians.
Hallie Ely, Caleb Hilliard, Ashlynn Smith, and Lynn Sherman. Lastly, an amazing piece Joette played "Canarios", by Gaspar Sanz.
They are pictured with their instuments.
Joette entertains, aside from teaching. Her minstrel show is amazing. She plays renaissance music on a guitar that is a replica of one played in France and England in the 1500's
She can be contacted at www.Joettestrings.com.
I look forward to seeing her at Bach's lunch at the City Center. They have not high lighted her yet, I think they will soon see, they are missing a true gem here in Port St Lucie.
Miss the days of kids standing at the bustop with instrument cases......
Hope you talk to your kids about music after reading this.
Joette enjoys teaching children, but has many adult students as well. Very flexible and reliable. I am deeply pleased with our association. Sherri Hilliard
The Tribune, highlighted a newcomer to our area a few months ago.
Joette Giorgis, was brought to our community this year, from the wonderful city of Philadelphia. We are so fortunate for our newcomers to the Treasure Coast.
My mother spotted her ad in the paper for a new music studio, to teach classical guitar. I couldn't wait to phone her to make an appointment.
Joette teaches the Suzuki method. Originally developed for violin, it is an amazing program to develop musical skills in very young children.
they learn by ear at first, and later are introduced to the music staff.
Joette was self taught, prior to college years. She was active in Girl Scouts of America, and played at GS functions and had an affinity for Folk Music. Her education is in Elementary education. She is a graduate of New York State University, Oswego.
I look forward to each lesson with my son. The parent is part of the lesson. We enjoy the comfort of learning together, in a home environment..
In three short months, I am amazed at my sons ability. He is excited to practice and entertain.
There are wonderful techniques to be learned, for practice. Joette uses many reward systems, very resourceful from her educational backround. We play with the Suzuki method book, and perfect technique. We use "the barrels of monkeys" we all know from childhood, to hang from the headstock of the guitar, when the piece is played perfectly.
Her recent recital, included Five musicians.
Hallie Ely, Caleb Hilliard, Ashlynn Smith, and Lynn Sherman. Lastly, an amazing piece Joette played "Canarios", by Gaspar Sanz.
They are pictured with their instuments.
Joette entertains, aside from teaching. Her minstrel show is amazing. She plays renaissance music on a guitar that is a replica of one played in France and England in the 1500's
She can be contacted at www.Joettestrings.com.
I look forward to seeing her at Bach's lunch at the City Center. They have not high lighted her yet, I think they will soon see, they are missing a true gem here in Port St Lucie.
Miss the days of kids standing at the bustop with instrument cases......
Hope you talk to your kids about music after reading this.
Joette enjoys teaching children, but has many adult students as well. Very flexible and reliable. I am deeply pleased with our association. Sherri Hilliard
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Guitar Lessons in Port St. Lucie
Here are pictures of some of my students.
Lessons are available for students of all ages.
Visit my new website at http://www.joettestrings.com/
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Suzuki Guitar this Summer
Would your child like to learn to play guitar? Summer is a good time to start guitar lessons and get used to a practice routine without all the school year obligations.
Lessons in Suzuki Guitar are available this summer at the Music Studio of Joette Giorgis in Port St. Lucie. With the Suzuki method, children are introduced to classical music with the classical guitar. If they decide to play another style of guitar when they are older, they have a great foundation. With the parent’s help, children as young as 4 or 5 may begin learning guitar. The parent will take some training before the child begins, which is another good reason to start in the summer. During the summer, lesson schedules are flexible to work around vacations. Even if your summer schedule is busy and you will want to wait till fall to begin lessons, it is a good idea to get information on purchasing a guitar during the summer. It is very important that your child have the correct size classical guitar. Call Joette at 772-905-8156 or send an e-mail to jmg_guitar@yahoo.com to make an appointment to visit her studio.
Lessons in Suzuki Guitar are available this summer at the Music Studio of Joette Giorgis in Port St. Lucie. With the Suzuki method, children are introduced to classical music with the classical guitar. If they decide to play another style of guitar when they are older, they have a great foundation. With the parent’s help, children as young as 4 or 5 may begin learning guitar. The parent will take some training before the child begins, which is another good reason to start in the summer. During the summer, lesson schedules are flexible to work around vacations. Even if your summer schedule is busy and you will want to wait till fall to begin lessons, it is a good idea to get information on purchasing a guitar during the summer. It is very important that your child have the correct size classical guitar. Call Joette at 772-905-8156 or send an e-mail to jmg_guitar@yahoo.com to make an appointment to visit her studio.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Suzuki Classical Guitar in Port St. Lucie
Classical guitar is becoming more and more popular today. Although classical guitarists are still outnumbered by rock guitarists, a growing number of high schools and colleges now have classical guitar programs. Although classical music is not considered "cool" by many kids, guitar is always cool and some high schools are offering classical guitar classes as an elective that will satisfy a fine arts requirement for graduation. Kids who would not have tried classical guitar are learning to play in guitar ensembles and discovering the beauty of the classical guitar, which produces the widest variety of sound of any western musical instrument, second only to the harp.
Suzuki Classical Guitar is a great method for kids. Kids are naturally attracted to the guitar because of its role in pop music. In learning to play guitar with the Suzuki method, kids are introduced to classical music of guitarists like Mauro Giuliani and Fernando Sor, who lived in the 1800's, at the same time as Beethoven. Sor is known as the "Beethoven of the Guitar." At the same time, they are getting a great foundation in learning to play guitar, which will enable them to learn to play any style of music when they are older.
Lessons in Suzuki Guitar are now available at the Music Studio of Joette Giorgis in Port St. Lucie. Visit the studio website at www.jmgmusicstudio.com
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Summer Guitar Lessons
Get a head start on learning guitar and start lessons this summer at the Music Studio of Joette Giorgis in Port St. Lucie. Flexible lesson times are available in the summer to work around family vacations. Summer is a good time for children to start an instrument and get used to a practice routine while they don't have homework or other school year responsibilities.
I teach children guitar with the Suzuki Method. It is also known as the "mother-tongue method" because children learn from their mothers or other parent in the same way that they learn to talk. A parent attends lessons with the child in order to know how to help the child practice.
I also teach adults classical and acoustic guitar. If you would like more information, visit my website www.jmgmusicstudio.com Then fill out the "Contact Us " form.
I teach children guitar with the Suzuki Method. It is also known as the "mother-tongue method" because children learn from their mothers or other parent in the same way that they learn to talk. A parent attends lessons with the child in order to know how to help the child practice.
I also teach adults classical and acoustic guitar. If you would like more information, visit my website www.jmgmusicstudio.com Then fill out the "Contact Us " form.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Suzuki Workshop in South Florida
The Suzuki Ass. of South Florida had a workshop March 19-21 and I was able to take my granddaughter. The workshop was near my sister's home, so she was able to come get Hallie after her classes while I stayed for the teacher workshops. It was a great weekend. I am always amazed and how I continue to get new ideas after 12 years of Suzuki training. One reason is that the method is always evolving, with teachers coming up with new ideas as they are teaching.
Hallie was a little nervous the first day.
The next day was lots of fun.
Everyone had to play their guitar at the same time when the ball hit the floor.
Music theory is lots of fun- keep the beat with your feet.
Now it's time to write music- using popsicle sticks.
Lunch break practice session, before running off to play with the other kids.
The Conductor Game- play your note when the conductor points to you.
Now Hallie is the conductor.
The monkey game- 1 monkey for each correct
repetition. Then the hard part- bow with the
monkeys.
We had some extra time after dinner in Melbourne before it was time for the concert.
On Saturday I finally got my bird feeder up and planted the flowers we bought at the plant sale in Port St. Lucie.
Hallie was a little nervous the first day.
The next day was lots of fun.
Music theory is lots of fun- keep the beat with your feet.
Now it's time to write music- using popsicle sticks.
Lunch break practice session, before running off to play with the other kids.
The Conductor Game- play your note when the conductor points to you.
Now Hallie is the conductor.
The monkey game- 1 monkey for each correct
repetition. Then the hard part- bow with the
monkeys.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
March Comes Marching In
It has been a very busy week. Marie closed on her new house a week ago today. Her furniture looks so nice in her new home and she has plenty of room for everything. So far she has done well with 3 days of her long commute. It isn't taking her as long as I thought it would. She gets out of school at 4:00 and I think she was at my house by 5:15 yesterday to pick up Hallie and Aiden. A lot of people commute that far in Philly and this house she bought is much nicer than anything she could afford closer to Fort Lauderdale. It would be nice if she could get a closer teaching job, but it really isn't advisable now. She has tenure in the school she is at. They are looking to hire teachers in Port St. Lucie because they need to reduce class sizes. However, they want to change the law that says they have to keep all class sizes under a maximum size to have it say only the average class size has to be under the maximum size. So if they are successful, they will lay off the new teachers they hire. So, Marie will probably stay at the school she is at for at least another school year. We are close by to help with babysitting. The commute would not be possible without grandparents nearby to help out. Brian will stay in Fort Lauderdale after he goes to work Thursday evenings until he gets off work on Sunday. He works nights at a night club.
Sunday I played guitar at my new parish. I like it there a lot. Unfortunately, John was lectoring that day at the old parish. If I had known my music wouldn't fit in there, we would not have registered so soon. Apparently the pastor does not like classical guitars because they are not loud enough and I don't play fast enough. Even the new church plays songs faster than we did in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I was not given a chance to play faster.
After I helped Marie out some more at the new house, I took Hallie and Aiden to the playground for a little while, since Hallie was getting restless. She hasn't met any kids yet in her new neighborhood, but there has to be some. The house next to their house is vacant, there is a vacant lot next door, no houses behind them, and an old man lives across the street. We are sure there must be kids farther down the street though. She does have two friends at my house. There is a 7 year old girl next door and a 7 year old girl behind us and they like to play with Hallie. The girl that lives behind us is small for her age and Hallie thought she was her age.
Back to our house after the playground, we cooked a birthday dinner for John. Marie came and helped out and Brian came later. He is getting a new TV, which will come later this week, because the colors have been going in and out on our TV. I also bought him some new shorts which he will need since he will be wearing shorts more often in Florida than in PA. The unseasonably cold weather here has begun to warm up.
Monday night I wanted to go to the mission at church. The guest priest gave a very nice talk on Sunday at mass. It is a little bit of a drive to my new church- I have to go across route 1. I got to route 1 and I had to wait for 2 rounds of red lights. Then I got to the next red light and I couldn't even count how many rounds I waited for. The traffic was backed up for 2 red lights getting into the church. Then I had to find a parking space when there weren't any left. I found a place to park on the side of the grass and grabbed my folding camp stool because I knew the seats would be gone too. There was another lady with a cane coming in late with me. She said she hoped she could find a seat because she couldn't stand. I found a chair in the entrance way and dragged it into the church for her. She said she would share the chair with me, but I said no, I didn't need it and sat on my camp stool. The priest gave a very moving talk. If you want to book a dynamic speaker for your parish, go to www.parishretreats.org Everyone loved Father Dan. Tuesday I debated going because I had a student till 6:30. I left right after my student and actually got there on time because there was no traffic jam- everyone had gotten there earlier. Tuesday night I bought his book and got it autographed. Wednesday I had no students and knew I could get there early, so I asked the pianist if I could bring my guitar and join her. I got there at 6:30 and still could not find a parking space!
I thought I was getting there early to play guitar and the church was already full- people had started arriving before 6 pm for the 7 pm mission to get a good seat. I had never even seen a full church for a mission before. We were lucky if the church was half full at St. Eleanor's.
Today I am going to pick up Hallie and Aiden at 9:15. I will take Hallie to story hour at the library, then back her for lunch, and then she goes to preschool from 1:00 to 4:00. Preschool is free for 4 year olds in Florida. They have a half day preschool and then they have a full day kindergarten when they are 5.
Muffin, Marie's cat, is still missing in Fort Lauderdale. Brian will go early before he has to work today to look for her again. He found her once and left her at a friend's house while he worked and she then she ran away again, this time in a strange neighborhood. We hope he can find her.
Sunday I played guitar at my new parish. I like it there a lot. Unfortunately, John was lectoring that day at the old parish. If I had known my music wouldn't fit in there, we would not have registered so soon. Apparently the pastor does not like classical guitars because they are not loud enough and I don't play fast enough. Even the new church plays songs faster than we did in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I was not given a chance to play faster.
After I helped Marie out some more at the new house, I took Hallie and Aiden to the playground for a little while, since Hallie was getting restless. She hasn't met any kids yet in her new neighborhood, but there has to be some. The house next to their house is vacant, there is a vacant lot next door, no houses behind them, and an old man lives across the street. We are sure there must be kids farther down the street though. She does have two friends at my house. There is a 7 year old girl next door and a 7 year old girl behind us and they like to play with Hallie. The girl that lives behind us is small for her age and Hallie thought she was her age.
Back to our house after the playground, we cooked a birthday dinner for John. Marie came and helped out and Brian came later. He is getting a new TV, which will come later this week, because the colors have been going in and out on our TV. I also bought him some new shorts which he will need since he will be wearing shorts more often in Florida than in PA. The unseasonably cold weather here has begun to warm up.
Monday night I wanted to go to the mission at church. The guest priest gave a very nice talk on Sunday at mass. It is a little bit of a drive to my new church- I have to go across route 1. I got to route 1 and I had to wait for 2 rounds of red lights. Then I got to the next red light and I couldn't even count how many rounds I waited for. The traffic was backed up for 2 red lights getting into the church. Then I had to find a parking space when there weren't any left. I found a place to park on the side of the grass and grabbed my folding camp stool because I knew the seats would be gone too. There was another lady with a cane coming in late with me. She said she hoped she could find a seat because she couldn't stand. I found a chair in the entrance way and dragged it into the church for her. She said she would share the chair with me, but I said no, I didn't need it and sat on my camp stool. The priest gave a very moving talk. If you want to book a dynamic speaker for your parish, go to www.parishretreats.org Everyone loved Father Dan. Tuesday I debated going because I had a student till 6:30. I left right after my student and actually got there on time because there was no traffic jam- everyone had gotten there earlier. Tuesday night I bought his book and got it autographed. Wednesday I had no students and knew I could get there early, so I asked the pianist if I could bring my guitar and join her. I got there at 6:30 and still could not find a parking space!
I thought I was getting there early to play guitar and the church was already full- people had started arriving before 6 pm for the 7 pm mission to get a good seat. I had never even seen a full church for a mission before. We were lucky if the church was half full at St. Eleanor's.
Today I am going to pick up Hallie and Aiden at 9:15. I will take Hallie to story hour at the library, then back her for lunch, and then she goes to preschool from 1:00 to 4:00. Preschool is free for 4 year olds in Florida. They have a half day preschool and then they have a full day kindergarten when they are 5.
Muffin, Marie's cat, is still missing in Fort Lauderdale. Brian will go early before he has to work today to look for her again. He found her once and left her at a friend's house while he worked and she then she ran away again, this time in a strange neighborhood. We hope he can find her.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Parkinson's Haiku
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physical therapy room-....
through the window....
antics of a squirrel (Modern Haiku 31:1) ....
....
rainy day....
the foot that drags....
squeaks
(Haiku Society of America 2006 Members' Anthology)
(Haiku Society of America 2006 Members' Anthology)
good news bad news-....
after years of doctor's visits....
a name for my illness (Modern Haiku 38:1)....
.. ..
walking in step-
music in my earphones
pushes me along
.. ..
spring rain-
slowly but surely
I give my answer
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Saturday night I was sitting in the bleachers at the St. Lucie County fairgrounds, bundled up with winter hat, winter coat with hood pulled up over the hat, and gloves, drinking hot chocolate. Who would have thought I could be so cold in Florida? Now the people in the Northeast will think we don't have much to complain about. The temperature is above freezing and there is no snow. However, it is 20' below Florida's normal temperature for this time of year and this is fair week!
Truth be known, we had gone to the fair that afternoon not dressed warmly enough and had gone home to dry out our rain soaked clothes and get a warmer coat. We got our hand stamped so we ould return without paying again. Actually, it was not our hand. They put the stamp on the inside of our wrist because it was raining so hard, they were worried it would wash off. I was wearing 2 sweat shirts and my blanket poncho and had a giant umbrella, but that wasn't enough to keep me warm and dry.
So, I was back at the fair wearing my winter coat and waiting for Charlie Daniels to come out. John has always been a Charlie Daniels fan, so we were happy to read in the paper this week that we could see him at the county fair, for merely the price of admission to the fair. That would have been $10, but we found out we are old enough in Florida to be senior citizens, so we only paid $5 each.
The concert started a half hour late and lasted just a little more than an hour, but was very nice. I only knew 2 of the songs. "Amazing Grace," and "The Devil Goes Down to Georgia," which was the last song. It was neat hearing more than half the audience singing all the words the way John does.
Joette
Truth be known, we had gone to the fair that afternoon not dressed warmly enough and had gone home to dry out our rain soaked clothes and get a warmer coat. We got our hand stamped so we ould return without paying again. Actually, it was not our hand. They put the stamp on the inside of our wrist because it was raining so hard, they were worried it would wash off. I was wearing 2 sweat shirts and my blanket poncho and had a giant umbrella, but that wasn't enough to keep me warm and dry.
So, I was back at the fair wearing my winter coat and waiting for Charlie Daniels to come out. John has always been a Charlie Daniels fan, so we were happy to read in the paper this week that we could see him at the county fair, for merely the price of admission to the fair. That would have been $10, but we found out we are old enough in Florida to be senior citizens, so we only paid $5 each.
The concert started a half hour late and lasted just a little more than an hour, but was very nice. I only knew 2 of the songs. "Amazing Grace," and "The Devil Goes Down to Georgia," which was the last song. It was neat hearing more than half the audience singing all the words the way John does.
sing along breath clouds-
Florida county fair concert
this frigid winter
trying to stay warm-
we stamp our feet
to the music's beat
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Guitar Lessons in Port St. Lucie
My music studio is ready and I will meet my first students this week on Tuesday.
Lessons times are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 8 pm and on Saturday mornings. I teach classical and acoustic guitar with Suzuki instruction for children. For more information, visit my website at www.jmgmusicstudio.com
Lessons times are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 8 pm and on Saturday mornings. I teach classical and acoustic guitar with Suzuki instruction for children. For more information, visit my website at www.jmgmusicstudio.com
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