I got my hug from Ava this afternoon!

@TheHorse (228251)
Walnut Creek, California
May 24, 2024 7:44pm CST
Ava is my piano student who didn't give me a hug after that one lesson (about two months ago) where she was almost in tears. I think she was feeling too much pressure from me and her daddy. I got back on track, teaching her with a mixture of letters and "grown-up" notes every since. She looks happy, and I have gotten my hugs after each lesson since that fateful day. Today I taught her to play Mary Had a Little Lamb with both hands. I wrote a harmony part for the left hand that sounds really pretty. She was delighted with it and played it several times. Today's lesson was a make-up for when I was in Chicago and had to miss our Saturday lesson. I will see Ava again tomorrow. I wonder if she will get to practice tonight. Do you think she will?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (357273)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 24
That's great you got your hug. I often had to make up lessons for various reasons.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
He should have been punished more, I felt.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
As a teacher? Or student?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (357273)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 24
@TheHorse As a teacher. You didn't miss too many lessons when your teacher is a strict, if nice, nun.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (78743)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May 24
If she enjoyed it as much as you say, I am sure she will.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
She pitied him.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (144903)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 May 24
@vandana7 She probably did.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
I will report back.
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Kareng
@kareng (76740)
• United States
25 May 24
I bet she does practice and show off playing her new song for her family!
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Kareng
@kareng (76740)
• United States
26 May 24
@TheHorse And the verdict is....???
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
@kareng Heh. She lost the piece of paper we wrote it on! Her dad said she was desperate looking for it. But she rallied for our lesson. I rewrote our piece, and we worked on it, as well as other stuff.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
We shall see!
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (52810)
• United States
25 May 24
I’m glad that you got your hug.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
I am glad she was happy wit her lesson. And herself.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (64672)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May 24
How old is Ava? How long have you been teaching her?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
She is eight now. I have been teaching her for a few months.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
@thislittlepennyearns She can be a bit of a perfectionist.
April
@thislittlepennyearns (64672)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May 24
@TheHorse A very good age. And explains the emotions.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (45790)
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25 May 24
Those children are so lucky to have you for their teacher, you put your entire heart and soul into your work. Proud of you, friend.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
Children don't complain much about teachers who don't bathe for most of the month.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
I kindo like music.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
You are mean. Putting little kids under pressure is soooooooooooooooo bad... So glad she showed you she was not pleased back then. Hope you learned to behave yourself. Kidding. Glad she has come around. I have a few English doubts in Judy Evans posts. Should I ask you here?
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
@TheHorse "has had major heart surgery" or "has had A major heart surgery"
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
What will you ask me. I never fully trust the English of people who are worried about falling off of the earth and into the sky.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (144903)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 May 24
She might depending how busy she is.
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
25 May 24
You mean to say, she did it mechanically? Evil Grin. You just destroyed Pony's bright moment. LOL
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vanny
@vandana7 (102071)
• India
26 May 24
@TheHorse I meant the hug was given mechanically - Sigh...you just proved you are an American, and a former blond....I don't need any more proof...Evil Grin.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
@vandana7 I encourage my kids to pay a piece as close to "right" as they can, and then to be "creative" on the side.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (38001)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 May 24
That's sweet that she hugged you.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (38001)
• Toccoa, Georgia
26 May 24
@TheHorse sweet
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
When she is happy, I get a hug after each lesson.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
@LeaPea2417 I am practicing Carol of the Bells this afternoon. I am going to teach it to her and several other students.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (477962)
• Italy
25 May 24
May be she will practice. I am glad she enjoying again her lessons.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (477962)
• Italy
25 May 24
@TheHorse I am sure it's a lot more relaxing.
The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
Fun for me too.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (86594)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May 24
I am glad Ava is enjoying her lessons, If she really enjoys piano playing she will,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
I think she will continue to enjoy her lessons. I have a new piece I'm going to teach to her.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (318811)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 24
Yes, I think she will. I'm glad you got a hug from her.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
It's a part of our routine now.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
@just4him I had a two hug day yesterday. A friend came over in the afternoon.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (318811)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 24
@TheHorse I'm glad it is.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20716)
• United States
28 May 24
pretty picture. Glad you got a hug.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 May 24
Heh. Can you see the famous Golden Gate Bridge in the photo? I think I took this one on December 27th, when the sun sets directly over the Bridge.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 May 24
@JESSY3236 Heh. Its hard to see. I actually have to enlarge the photo to see it.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20716)
• United States
28 May 24
@TheHorse I actually didn't notice at first.
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May Day
@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
26 May 24
Ava sounds like a very sweet student of yours. I see her becoming a professional pianist someday with your guidance.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
One never knows. I just hope that playing music becomes a part of her life.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (118643)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May 24
Glad she has been happy since that day. She can probably play it in her sleep now
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May 24
Heh. I hope so! I bet she'll need a bit more help today.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (193298)
• United States
25 May 24
I'm glad you two are back on track. I'm sure she will practice. Enjoy the long weekend.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (228251)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May 24
Heh. She practiced. But she lost the piece of paper with our new tune on it. I redid it yesterday.
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