tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31934885961896678702012-02-16T07:13:11.022-08:00Core Suzuki Piano Video BlogLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-49622836459323317122012-01-11T12:15:00.000-08:002012-01-11T12:16:36.658-08:00Stephanie Loo - Level 9 Graduation - Ballade in g minor, ChopinLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-90408469787971134972011-05-13T17:08:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:11:25.617-07:00Recital 5_7_11 Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-2259758904771756082011-02-14T19:23:00.000-08:002011-05-13T17:10:47.675-07:00Bria Long, age 14, 2002 Friendship Concert, Chopin Fantasy ImpromptuLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-58203164438144664362011-02-14T14:49:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:54:56.328-08:00Danielle Moriarty, age 8, 2002 Friendship Concert, Sonatina, op. 36#1-VivaceLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-13161462277021527662011-02-14T14:34:00.000-08:002011-02-14T17:57:05.696-08:00Brian Parks, 2001, Concerto in d minor by JS Bach, cadenza by Brian ParksLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-36552413665693701212011-02-14T14:30:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:36:43.427-08:002003, 5 Piano Concert, Mendelssohn Rondo CapriciosoPianist: Martin Hunt, Kate Thompson, Bria Long, Zak Beard, Mayumi Yunis Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-42059740591802018322011-02-13T19:15:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:39:24.409-08:00Kate Thompson, age 14, 2002 Friendship Concert - Intermezzo and Ballade-BrahmsLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-66470968639300157222011-02-13T18:21:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:38:33.789-08:00Stephanie Loo, age 13, 2002 Friendship Concert, Turkish Rondo,Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-56311045167345920712011-02-12T13:50:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:55:28.383-08:00Peter Carter, age 10, 6_ 2003, Level 3 Graduation ,Sonata Op; 49#2-Beethoven -Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-91024801129006994072011-02-11T12:00:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:53:58.019-08:00Andrew Loo, 2003, age 12, Level 5 Graduation, Haydn Sonata #48 1st movementLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-16103011888123428432010-12-20T08:52:00.000-08:002010-12-20T08:57:54.623-08:00Christmas Recital 12_11_10 Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-6653244260612956182010-05-04T15:11:00.000-07:002010-05-04T15:13:20.068-07:00Minnie -Graduation Level 6 -Encore performance of Chopin Nocturne op. 90 #2Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-16770503846712882752010-04-11T18:08:00.000-07:002010-04-11T18:08:59.388-07:005 Piano Concert, Turkish Rondo-Mozart 2003-(Level 7 Graduation piece)Students left to right:Katie Loh, age 14 student of Leah BrammerKelsey Kuehn, age 13 student of Leah BrammerJackson Hunt, age 15, student of Leah BrammerStephanie Loo, age 15 student of Leah BrammerAlyssa Zeiler, age 17 student of Pamela SmithLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-52509495561103190762010-04-11T18:05:00.000-07:002010-04-11T18:08:04.535-07:005 Piano Concert-Sonata for 2 Pianos, Mozart -2003Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-37188550738082957522010-03-16T10:22:00.000-07:002010-03-16T10:23:07.663-07:002003-Rachmaninoff Prelude in g minor-ZakBeard-level 9 graduationLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-24663982590211751632010-03-12T17:59:00.000-08:002010-03-13T18:25:28.709-08:005 Piano Concert-Cuckoo -May 2003 left to right:1. Alexander, age 5 - student Of Leah Brammer2. Claire Mahon, age 5 - student of Leah Brammer3. Samantha Long, age 5 - student of Leah Brammer4. Ramya Prabhakar, age 5 - student of Lauretta Russell5. Jamey Russell, age 9 - student of Robin BlankenshipThis video is from the Atlanta Suzuki Piano Apprenticeship Program 2003 Five Piano Concertconductor: Robin Blankenshipchord: Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-67206349091691503682010-03-12T17:30:00.000-08:002010-03-13T13:39:15.200-08:00Allegro -Andrew Loo-1998-Level 1 Graduation Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-26228740970362558292010-03-12T17:20:00.000-08:002010-03-13T13:39:15.202-08:00Arietta -Helen-2009 -Level 2 Graduation- Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-55726269688925118382010-03-12T17:00:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:32:42.103-08:00Sonatina, op. 36 #3 -Lauren -2003 -Level 3 GraduationLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-71441910853928944832010-03-11T10:00:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:34:24.497-08:00Italian Concerto 1st mvt. - J.S. Bach -Stephanie Loo, 2003 -Level 8 Graduation -June 2003Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-10908371685037758092010-03-11T09:30:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:27:32.459-08:00Italian Concerto 2nd mvt. - J.S. Bach -Stephanie Loo, June 2003Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-33854635238687738092010-03-10T12:59:00.001-08:002010-03-12T12:20:39.533-08:00Italian Concerto 3rd mvt. - J.S. Bach -Stephanie Loo, June 2003Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-36414470890853046732010-03-09T20:43:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:27:57.955-08:00Cuckoo-Daquin, LaurenLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-69314417572437263602010-03-09T12:14:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:29:13.044-08:00Rondo Capriccioso-Mendelssohn; Bria LongLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-5733483173777755502010-03-09T12:03:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:29:37.440-08:00Rondo Capriccioso-Mendelssohn; Martin HuntLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-84120279476870827382010-03-01T10:20:00.000-08:002010-03-16T10:21:16.777-07:002004-La Campenella-Bria Long-Level 9 encore performanceLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-49351405159879963512010-02-26T17:19:00.000-08:002010-02-26T17:22:53.838-08:00Twinkle Twinkle Little Star- Recital 2_20_10 -Erik Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-72172318717473766092010-02-25T18:10:00.000-08:002010-02-25T18:27:34.680-08:00Recital 2_20_10 -Sonata K545 1st mvt. Minnie Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-90217325435487590272010-02-25T17:50:00.000-08:002010-02-25T17:57:37.263-08:00Recital 2_20_10 - Melody - Cindy Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-31741071306919399302010-02-25T17:40:00.000-08:002010-02-25T17:50:07.485-08:00Recital 2_20_10 - A Short Story -Sydney Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-22821657000422473422009-12-18T07:00:00.000-08:002009-12-18T12:50:50.580-08:00A Christmas recital arrangement of arrangements-Pachelbel Canon/1st Noel Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-66322190737329254042009-12-17T22:50:00.000-08:002009-12-18T09:46:53.491-08:00Happy Holidays! -Jingle Bells performed by Minnie and Cindy Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-13276869157470247142009-11-01T20:57:00.000-08:002009-11-01T21:01:08.504-08:002007-Ten Piano-Sacramento- Hungarian Rhapsody #2- Liszt-Andrew Loo and Bria LongPart 1Part 2Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-84790151618710332762009-10-24T22:46:00.000-07:002009-10-24T23:19:36.592-07:001998 - Bria Long-level 5 Graduation at Spivey Hall Bria is on the far left.It feels very very special to watch the old videos of my daughter...I still get nervous even now watching the wonderful video and it brings back such poignant memories. Please parents enjoy your children now! Bria performs Sonata #48, 3rd movement by HaydnLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-66699594393548497882009-10-24T21:58:00.000-07:002009-10-24T22:44:04.819-07:00Zak Beard performs Gigue for level 4 graduation In 1998, Dr. Kataoka came and taught a workshop for teachers and students the week before the graduation concerts at Spivey Hall. She stayed after the workshop to attend the concerts. Zak had a lesson with Dr. Kataoka 3 days before the graduation concert. She told him if he played the whole piece 50X VERY slowly with metronome beat for each eighth note and no pedal each day before the concert Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-64531638542550251252009-10-22T10:28:00.000-07:002009-10-24T23:19:06.995-07:001996 - 10 Piano Concert-Matsumoto - The Wild Rider - Bria Long Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-37230921355468821962009-10-12T19:55:00.000-07:002009-10-12T20:17:42.279-07:00Stephanie Loo performing the Coronation concerto by MozartThis is such an awesome performance! I remember being back stage with Stephanie-i was on the cell phone with the conductor of the Emory Youth Orchestra discussing the fact that the audience was already on intermission so when did they think they were going to arrive? There was a major major traffic jam that day and they arrived exactly in time to walk on the stage with Stephanie. It was in a Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-31272350181046934782009-10-12T14:46:00.000-07:002009-10-13T08:25:08.748-07:00Andrew Loo performs Italian ConcertoAs I watch this video I remember Andrew's first lesson with Dr. Kataoka when she asked him if he could do the down-up on the first note of Allegro by Dr. Suzuki in Book 1 (#5 on So) 100 times, and he said "I can do it 200 times." First MovementSecond and Third MovementLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-46219891233782733982009-08-28T17:16:00.000-07:002009-10-13T11:12:02.576-07:00Sydney's Book 1 Graduation Recital -AllegroCongratulations Sydney! Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-32782368151193107192009-05-04T15:45:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:55:26.535-07:00Graduation recording session Here is a video of Peter Carter and myself in a recording session for level 10 graduation. He is playing the Mozart Concerto #20, first movement. I am playing the orchestra reduction for him. This was recorded on March 9, 2009. Peter will perform with orchestra for the Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association Graduation Concerts on May 31.All the best to Peter!Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-90745608350315417812009-05-04T12:17:00.000-07:002009-10-13T11:13:09.301-07:00May 3, 2009: Minnie performs Haydn Sonata #48 First Movement Minnie Wongpanich performs Haydn Sonata #48 First Movement for her Level 5 Graduation at the Suzuki Bay Area Piano Concert May 3, 2009.Congratulations Minnie!Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-26450597079380223962009-05-04T11:41:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:49:07.417-07:00May 3, 2009: Cindy performs Minuet 3 for Level 2 Graduation Cindy Wongpanich performs Minuet 3 for her level 2 Graduationat the Suzuki Bay Area Piano Concert-May 3, 2009Congratulations Cindy!Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-86318954258455426852009-02-06T11:03:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:17:30.626-08:00Rubenstein performs the Polanaise in Ab Major -Op. 53I found this on YouTube and embedded the link here for students. It was recorded at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.It's really a very incredible video and an unparalleled example of down-up technique.Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-49000243320499006182009-01-26T17:42:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:45:43.961-07:00Katie at home-Brahms Intermezzo in A major op. 118#3-the complete versionThis was published previously, but stopped after the first half. Katie's mother sent me this new one. Now you can hear the complete piece. I love this video because I didn't see it when it was first recorded around three years ago, and only saw it a couple months ago. It is great to have a recording that was made just for fun and not only for a graduation, concert audition, lesson or some otherLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-5692655661248747272009-01-25T20:50:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:54:33.979-07:002000 10 Piano Concert Matsumoto- Sonata K545 2nd mvt, Mozart/Gulda-Martin Hunt Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-34945234703702960232009-01-25T17:25:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:42:54.241-07:002003 10 Piano Concert -Chopin Polanaise This performance holds special memories for many people as it was the last piece performed on the 10 Piano Concert held 2 month's before Dr. Kataoka's death. Dr. Kataoka was very moved by this performance and you can see her come out from backstage to play the bow chord several times at the the end of the piece. It was and continues to be very inspiring.Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-75461755572964369222009-01-25T10:38:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:55:52.390-07:002003-10 Piano Concert in Matsumoto Fantasia in d minor-Mozart----------- Stephanie Loo,age 15 Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-4245587155276933042009-01-18T22:17:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:54:33.980-07:002003 10 Piano Concert Matsumoto---- Mozart Sonata for 2 pianos, K448 2nd and 3rd movements - Bria Long and Martin Hunt Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-86501573153463749962009-01-13T19:27:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:52:20.893-07:001996 10 Piano Concert in Matsumoto, Japan-Sonata K330, 1st mvt. - Tim Chueh age 12 performing Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-84352726460744466192009-01-13T13:48:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:49:33.068-07:001996 10 Piano Concert in Matsumoto, Japan Sonatina Op. 36#3 with Bria Long age 9 Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-11834291981235401272008-11-25T14:11:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:54:03.555-07:002007-level 10 graduation-Katie performs Concerto #3, 1st movement by Beethoven Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-35231911118722266282008-11-25T13:37:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:53:30.027-07:002006 AASPA Graduation Concerts, level 9-Katie performs Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement by Beethoven Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-21622221587831730192008-11-25T13:00:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:53:09.144-07:002005-June AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 8-Katie performs Italian Concerto 3rd movement by JS Bach Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-33022177470043923302008-11-25T12:01:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:53:09.145-07:002005 AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 8-Katie performs Italian Concerto by JS Bach 2nd movement Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-67220117066297985052008-11-25T11:24:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:53:09.146-07:002005-June AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 8-Katie performs Italian Concerto 1st mvt by JS Bach Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-22103391073326673922008-11-25T10:33:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:52:46.701-07:002003 AASPA Graduation concert-level 7 Katie performs Paderewski Minuet Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-8917409643327017042008-11-25T09:58:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:50:06.559-07:002000 June AASPA Graduation Concert level 4-Katie performs Gigue by JS Bach Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-35533474662289172562008-11-24T14:49:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:48:39.958-07:002008-August Friendship Concert in Sacramento, CA -Cindy Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-79496942449353938652008-11-24T09:53:00.000-08:002009-10-12T10:54:55.740-07:002008-August Friendship Concert in Sacramento, CA -Minnie performs Gigue by JS Bach Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-62024586247317014822008-10-22T15:16:00.000-07:002008-10-22T15:17:13.042-07:00Ritual Fire Dance-Alicia de LarrochaLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-76732837016083619602008-10-21T09:50:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.556-07:002005 AAPSA Graduation Concerts-level 10-Bria Long performs Mozart Piano concerto in d minor-3rd mvt.Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-35951340065290041732008-10-21T09:48:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.557-07:002005 AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 10-Bria Long performs Mozart Piano Concerto #20 in d minor-2nd mvtLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-23185383278492908042008-10-21T09:41:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.558-07:002005 AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 10-Zak Beard performs Mozart's Concerto #20 in d minor-1st mvt.Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-28533786492518742302008-10-21T09:38:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.558-07:002005-AASPA Graduation Concerts-level 10-Zak Beard performs Mozart Concerto in d minor-1st. mvt-part 2Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-91459886168779007822008-10-21T09:30:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.559-07:002001 AASPA Graduation Concert-level 10-Brian Parks performing Bach's Concerto in d minor-1st mvt.Leah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-22837697956142982922008-10-21T09:28:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.560-07:002001 AASPA Graduation concert-level 10-Brian Parks performing Bach's Concerto in d minor-2nd mvtLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-87841017699652641342008-10-21T08:57:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:54:03.561-07:002001-June AASPA Graduation Concert-Brian Parks performs Bach's Concerto in d minor-3rd movementLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-36897484865293721152008-10-19T15:50:00.000-07:002009-10-12T10:55:52.391-07:002004-June Stephanie Loo performs Chopin's Military PolanaiseLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193488596189667870.post-48086692876349537052008-10-19T12:57:00.000-07:002008-10-19T12:59:02.392-07:00Beethoven piano concerto no 4 RubinsteinLeah Brammernoreply@blogger.com0