Meet the Teacher -- Mrs Adams

Welcome to a fun adventure in piano!!  I am so excited that your child will be joining us this year through the AAFAA program at Blackburn Elementary.  Learning a new instrument is fun, enjoyable, and helps to bring a confidence for the child.   This confidence is very useful as it spreads to all other classes of their education.  I graduated in 2001 from Hardin - Simmons University with a bachelor of music degree.  During my 23 years of teaching I have had the privilege of teaching elementary music, middle and high school band, and private instruction on clarinet and piano.  Before coming to Blackburn Elementary when the AAFAA program began in 2020, I successfully owned and ran my own private music studio for 16 years. I have had the privilege of teaching piano to all ages and ability levels.  It is so rewarding to see children experience the joy that creating music can bring.  My goal for your child is to create a fun and exciting environment that encourages creativity and achievement on the piano.

Here is a copy of my daily schedule.  You can reach me by phone during my conference hour 9:00 - 9:55 am or feel free to email me anytime (kladams@forneyisd.net)

• Music Alphabet  - forwards and backwards

• Proper sitting/hand position while playing the instrument.

• Rhythm reading

• Lesson book practice 

• playing styles - smooth vs bouncy!

• Ensemble class - "Barrel of Monkeys" and "Bulldog Boogie"

• Practice songs from our "spooky" fall unit. -- don't forget about the piano contest which is only open to 3rd/4th graders!

Open to all 3rd/4th grade piano students