Lessons in the Key of Life

A music and dance teacher's improvization
by Rachelle Allen
The formative years
Prologue

My Own Piano Lesson Experience

Posted March 17, 2019
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The Dream vs. The Reality - so very different!
Prologue

A New York State of Mind

Posted March 24, 2019
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How this wonderful journey got underway
Prologue

Overture

Posted March 10, 2019
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Unexpected opportunities present themselves in abundance
Chapter 1

Dancing

Posted March 31, 2019
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The participants are small, but the lessons are huge.
Chapter 2

Pre-School Dance Lessons

Posted April 7, 2019
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It's not considered a Drama Camp for no reason!
Chapter 3

Summer Performing Arts Camp

Posted April 13, 2019
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The dancing part of my career comes to an end
Chapter 4

Finale, Act One

Posted April 21, 2019
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Experiences with the non-humans in the families
Chapter 5

Pets

Posted April 27, 2019
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A stand-off with a parrot
Chapter 6

Lookit the Birdie

Posted May 4, 2019
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Unconventional artistic offerings are everywhere.
Chapter 7

Unexpected Artistry

Posted May 12, 2019
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Wicked child and her matching dog
Chapter 8

Butterball Gottlieb

Posted May 19, 2019
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Dealing with brutal honesty
Chapter 9

Kindergarteners and Fashion

Posted May 25, 2019
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I discovered this was not the optimum time for a piano lesso
Chapter 10

The Saturday Morning Curse

Posted June 1, 2019
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The Saturday Morning Curse continues
Chapter 11

Lloyd and Joey

Posted June 9, 2019
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The challenges of house-to-house lessons
Chapter 12

Car Stories

Posted June 15, 2019
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A pirate's car-buying experience
Chapter 13

Yo Ho Ho

Posted June 23, 2019
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Contest Winner
Sometimes there is a legitimate excuse for being late
Chapter 14

Punctuality at All Costs

Posted June 30, 2019
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So much more complex than I'd imagined!
Chapter 15

The Holiday Greeting Pin

Posted July 7, 2019
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Too much of a not-so-good-thing
Chapter 16

The Dreydl Song

Posted July 13, 2019
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