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Jane Schurter Bio
Jane Schurter, Owner & Instructor Jane created Smolen Music Studio in 2002, and rebranded to Ossia Music Studio in 2024. She currently teaches an active studio of voice and piano students. Jane’s area of research is private music instruction, specifically attitudes and approaches of teachers to differentiated instruction in a private music setting. Mentoring and…
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Piano Practice Guidelines
Learning a new piece is a process that is personal. Here is a general guide, but make the process one that works for you and is effective. This is the heart of being a good musician- study, practice, refining, study, and maybe performance. Not every piece you learn will be performed, but the more consistently…
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Voice Practice Guidelines
Learning a new piece is a process that is personal. Here is a general guide, but make the process one that works for you and is effective. This is the heart of being a good musician- study, practice, refining, curiosity, more study, and maybe performance. Not every piece you learn will be performed, but the…
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Vocal Warm Up
*In addition to singing, the above warm ups are helpful to ward off any overuse of voice due to sickness or yelling. If, through a glissando, there are any gaps of voice, then a swollen cord may be present. Please go through these exercises but be mindful to rest your voice from speaking or singing. …