Dona Maher Studio Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 2
/Happy (official) Spring, Studio families! I hope this newsletter finds you all happy, healthy and safe. I wanted to reach out during this confusing, dark time and provide a little bit of sunshine in the form of music. In my daily routine at home, music has played a huge role in keeping my family and me entertained and happy. However, I know that despite our inability to have face-to-face lessons each week, you guys have been doing some amazing work whether it’s virtually with Dona, or on your own. This newsletter is going to contain some highlights of what has been going on at all of our homes, and just simply some good music for you! I sent out an email requesting pictures and videos for what you have been up to, and I received some great submissions. That offer still stands! Please share anything you want to Dona.maher77@gmail.com (Sofia’s email) and I would love to include you in this newsletter!
I also want to mention our gratitude for the Studio parents and their cooperation with setting up Skype lessons. Your willingness to compromise under difficult conditions allows students to continue to make beautiful music. Students- thank YOU for continuing to always wow us and working hard no matter what. Your manners, enthusiasm and positivity is truly a blessing to this Studio. As Debasish Mridha once said, “Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch.”
We miss you all.
-Sofia Clifford, editor in chief
(with love from Dona, too)
Student Highlights: Nothing Can Stop Them!
Sophie Bunar working diligently on her piano studies. This young girl’s drive and hard work is inspiring. Beautifully done!!
Jacob DeMong crushes his very first remote lesson with Dona. Great work, Jacob!
Adorable video from talented pianist Lainey Horwitz, who has been teaching her own father how to play some piano!! We always love seeing families come together through music.
That smile on pianist Ethan Warhaftig’s face during his first Skype lesson is unmatched!! Keep working hard!
Friday afternoon virtual lesson with beautiful pianist Maya Levitt. This dedication is amazing!
Thank you healthcare workers!
We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all healthcare professionals and all of those who are on the front lines of this pandemic. It is awesome to see us coming together as a community through the use of these beautiful heart signs.
