It has been awhile since I have posted some photos. Here is a mix of books finished, chart toppers, and new students.
Sometimes good hand shapes are easy to find. Now if I could only remember whose hands are whose…











Barbara Bryner Gill--Whether playing the piano or singing, Barbara has always enjoyed making music. She holds two music degrees from the University of Utah: a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, and a Master of Arts in Musicology. While attending the University of Utah her teachers included Barlow Bradford, Gladys Gladstone Rosenberg, and Vedrana Subotic.
Barbara regularly performs in the community, and has played for weddings, ceremonies, and special events for over a decade. She has been a choir member of the Utah Chamber Artists since 1999 and is also the Librarian and Administrative Assistant. In addition to teaching private piano lessons and musicianship classes, Barbara has been involved in arts administration holding positions such as the Administrative Coordinator for the Maurice Abravanel Visiting Distinguished Composers Series, and the Marketing Assistant for the Virtuoso Series at the University of Utah. Barbara is also involved in the Salt Lake Piano Competition.
An active member of the Utah Music Teachers Association, Barbara is a past president of the Jordan River chapter. She is Nationally Certified through the Music Teachers National Association and received her Permanent Professional Certified Teacher of Music status in 2015. Her students participate in a variety of performing experiences including the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) festivals. Barbara and her husband have three boys and a girl (named after a concert hall).
It has been awhile since I have posted some photos. Here is a mix of books finished, chart toppers, and new students.
Sometimes good hand shapes are easy to find. Now if I could only remember whose hands are whose…



























I took my digital outside and had all the students select different timbres (instruments) to play. I sat close to change the sounds in a flash. One student said, “Can we do this for every recital?” That’s when I knew the fun format was a winner.



Instead of noise makers, I had percussion instruments. We also had a silent auction and ice cream sandwiches and Spider-Man popsicles. Everything patriotic on my part.
I think we have a new tradition! Next time we will start closer to 10 am for less sun!

I’m playing catch-up by posting the Federation Recital a few months late. It was February 26 at the BDAC.
I had to postpone the end-of-year Celebration Recital due to Youth Conference in our area, and the sudden death of my brother-in-law. More pictures to come during the summer months.
Special thanks to Stephanie Stuart for playing some pieces for two pianos at the beginning and end of the recital. The BDAC now offers two pianos! Hooray!
We were missing two students. Three students earned their 15-point cups a few weeks after this recital. Way to go Quinn, Sammy, and Zach.












Pictured are the 15 point gold cup and 75 point gold cup for National Federation of Music Clubs. I’ve only had students earn a 45 point cup. Can’t wait to get on track to earn the big ones. 90 point cup is the highest
Rachel made it to the castle with her performance card. She is always doing great things!



Saying goodbye to Sarah. Remembering her top time.

Where are my pedals? (Being fixed by technician.)

Can’t resist posting my kiddo. She loves making sounds at the piano or digital or percussion instruments that I have.
