Talk about Rhythm

WOAH

If you want to see a dedicated, motivated, passionate music lover...look no further. Music runs through this kid's bones, and we should all remember...when we LOVE what we're doing...it shows!

Please everyone...LOOK AROUND YOU! LISTEN! Find the music that speaks to your soul...learn a variety of pieces to find what you truly enjoy. Play the music you love, and you won't look at the clock when you practice..you won't feel frustrated as you work on a measure for the 15th time...you'll get lost in the love of the music! Let yourself wander and get lost...its good for your soul <3

Motivation for January Practice!

Happy January All! 

I've been away from the blog for a bit - as I've been so busy with my students and family, but I am finally back to my weekly posts! They motivate you…they motivate me…whats not to love?!

This week…be ready for your jaw to drop…

I'm not sure if you watch America's Got Talent…but this kid makes me want to start! WHAT a motivation to the rest of us out there! Stop looking at the clock while you practice…remember to allow your emotion to flow through into your playing…be PASSIONATE about the songs you choose to learn and play and share…watch and enjoy!

Thanks Adrian Romoff for your passion and dedication to your music! You're a role model for all of us looking to be the best we can be!

New Music for the New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I want to start this year with one of my VERY favorite piano songs...Once Upon a December composed by Stephen Flaherty.  It is gorgeous, complex, and emotional.  If you want a challenge, give this one a shot!

New Year New Lessons

Give me a shout asap to get your piano lessons scheduled for the new year! Spots are filling up and I'd love to add you to my list! 

Me: Ashley Walker / Piano at the Beach

email: ashleyerinw@gmail.com

phone: 803.370.1275

Hard Work Pays Off!

Check this out guys...just another example of how hard work pays off!  It doesn't matter how old you are - the important thing is how much work you put into it!

Just wow.

Pug Puppy Birthday Party!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALTER! 

As many of you know, I am the very proud and happy owner of a pug puppy named Walter!  He just turned 1 year old, so in his baby pug honor, a birthday party was thrown.  I have a whole blog post about it containing amazing things like pug puppy photos, a recipe for a puppy birthday cake, my mom's DELICIOUS chili recipe, and lots lots more! Did I mention pictures of a baby pug? You know you wanna see puppies ;).  Go check it out! AshleyErinWalker-PugParty

Its all about Inspiration!!

Some of my students over in Mt. Pleasant have recently refreshed my creative vibe! They are still in the early stages of learning to play and read on their own, so they are experiencing all the ups and downs, challenges and rewards of learning a new language.  Although learning to read music is challenging and sometimes frustrating, these students have found pieces of music that are inspiring them to work harder and faster than ever before!  One of them heard a complicated version of the Swan Lake theme,  and is absolutely determined to be able to master it on his own, while another student is fascinated with the original version of Fur Elise! Their newfound dedication to their lessons and their motivation to be able to read complicated pieces on their own has inspired me to no end!  It reminds me that, any time you reach a slump in your work, or you lose your motivation, you simply need to find what inspired you in the first place! Stay inspired! Stay creative! Stay determined! You can learn anything you want to, if your head and heart are in the right place.  <3 :)

Home again Home again!!!

Hey guys! I've missed you! As most of you know, I had the opportunity to spend two weeks with my family in Europe and have been traveling around like crazy! I saw amazing things I never thought I'd be able to see, and I was able to spend quality time with my family.  Here is a sneak peak (through my iPhone) into what I got to do and see while I was away!

The BigBen skyline! This was the only blue sky we saw during our week in London haha

Close up of Big Ben on a dreary, yet gorgeous London day

These bright yellow fields are all over England! This is what they use to make Canola Oil.  Who know it was so pretty!!!

Cardiff Castle in Wales

Florence, Italy was breathtaking

Me and the little brother at the Mediterranean!

The Queen's Garden in London

Me and Sam pigged out on Gelato the whole time we were in Italy!

Oh yeah....I ran through Platform 9 3/4....no big deal ;)

Italian window boxes made me want to plant flowers everywhere!

Mom and Sam in London

Italian street musicians were insanely amazing!

The Palace

Pizza in Italy makes me want to move there.

Poppies were growing all over Italy!

Stonehenge

Westminster

Amazing street artists in Florence!

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to spend this time with my family and see incredible things I never thought I'd be able to see! I'm ALSO tremendously glad to be home to my students, my fuzzy little kittens and puppy, and the Charleston summer sun :)