November 24, 2015

Amazing Performances!

Each year, the RMTA Fall Festival rotates its repertoire requirements in order to cycle through different historical styles of music. This year the required music was taken from 20th and 21st century repertoire.



The following students received Superior with Honor ratings last Saturday at the RMTA 2015 Fall Festival:
  • Alex B. - Skipping Rope Op 89 No 17 by Kabalevsky.  This was Alex's second performance in a Richardson Music Teachers Association Festival.
  • Amber M. - Song of the Calvary Op 27 No 29 by Kabalevsky. This was Amber's first performance in a Richardson Music Teachers Association Festival.
  • Brianna V. - Scherzo Op 39 No 12 by Kabalevsky. This was Brianna's first performance in a Richardson Music Teachers Association Festival.
  • Faith T. Hurdy-Gurdy by Shostakovich. This was Faith's first performance in a Richardson Music Teachers Association Festival.
  • Ryan D. - Clowns Op 39 No 29 by Kabalevsky.  Ryan also received his 30 point trophy.
  • Samuel X. - Jumping Op 39 No 15 by Kabalevsky. Samuel received his 15 point trophy and performed in the evening's Honor Recital.
  • Santiago R. - Slow Waltz Op 39 No 23 by Kabalevsky. Santiago received his 15 point trophy and performed in the evening's Honor Recital.
Congratulations, Students! Well done!

September 4, 2015

Music Lessons Were the Best Thing Your Parents Ever Did for You

Read Tom Barnes’ wonderful article  about how your parents decision to have you learn music produced some incredible effects on your mind.

Children's Music Workshop

August 27, 2015

Thumbtack Best of 2015 Award

We have just been informed that the Allen Long Piano Studio has been ranked as one of Thumbtack’s Best of 2015 in the Lessons category. We are thrilled to be honored among others listed on the Thumbtack website. Click here to go to the Best of 2015 and scroll down until you find us - #6.

June 10, 2015

Royal Honors

Congratulations to the following outstanding musicians 
for their hard work and achievements in the 
Royal Conservatory Music Development Program - 2015 Spring Exams
 Each student's desire, dedication and determination are to be commended!
Alex B. received 
  • First Class Honors with Distinction for his practical (performing) Preparatory B Piano Exam
  • For his academic (theory), he scored a perfect score for First Class Honors with Distinction in the Preparatory Rudiments of Theory
  • Additionally he now joins the prestigious Ultimate Music Theory 100% Club for which he will receive a certificate and gold pin
Congratulations, Alex!


Christina P. received
  • First Class Honor for her practical (performing) Level 4 Piano Exam
Congratulations, Christina!


Faith T. received
  • First Class Honor for her practical (performing) Level 2 Piano Exam. 
  • For her academic (theory) she scored 98, First Class Honors with Distinction
Congratulations, Faith!


What is the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program?

The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program provides a recognized national standard and sequenced program for people studying music privately, from beginner through advanced levels. The program’s assessments allow students to track their progress and celebrate their accomplishments. In addition, the assessments provide measurable objectives for parents and teachers to better understand a student's musical growth. The program also supports independent teachers with innovative, high-quality resources. 

June 3, 2015

Trumpet Fanfare

Caleb achieved the highest rating at the University Interscholastic League Texas State and Ensemble Contest, which was held at the University of Texas at Austin the end of May.
In order to advance to this State level contest, a participant is required to receive the highest rating at the Regional contest level - which Caleb achieved earlier this year. 

His performance piece was 
Chopin's Nocturne in C# minor

Well done, Caleb!

April 26, 2015

Bravo!

The following students earned either a Superior with Honor rating
or a Superior rating in the April 25, 2015 
Richardson Music Teachers Association Jazz Festival

  • Christina - Superior with Honor
  • Jeffrey - Superior with Honor
  • Leanne - Superior with Honor
  • Ryan - Superior with Honor
  • Santiago - Superior with Honor
  • Aria - Superior
  • Leah - Superior
  • Marisa - Superior
  • Nguyen - Superior
  • Pablo - Superior
  • Samuel - Superior
I commend these young people for their hard work and achievements!

March 4, 2015

Standing Ovation

The following students earned medals in the Texas Music Teachers Association Student Affiliate Theory Test, 2015 Spring.

Gold Medalists
Level 1
  • Kylie - Perfect Test 
  • Nanditha - Perfect Test 
  • Shreya - Perfect Test 
Level 4
  • Nguyen - Perfect Test 

Silver Medalists
Level 6
  • Faith 

Bronze Medalists
Level 6
  • Alex B. 
Level 10
  • Caleb

What is music theory?
Consider what an engineer does. An engineer understands how to put various elements together. Music theory is like "music engineering". The study of music theory is essential for students as they use the symbols and notation of music to express themselves through beautiful sounds.


Students scoring 90-93 receive Bronze Medals
Students scoring 94-97 receive Silver Medals
Students scoring 98-101 receive Gold Medals


Congratulations to all these students who diligently prepared themselves for the Theory Test and reaped the rewards!