Greene Music News     Issue #14
                  February, 2011

How to buy a used piano.

Saturday, February 19, 11:00am

Piano Tuning

 

You've checked out Craigslist, Ebay, and done a little internet surfing.  Do you have enough information to make a good decision?


 

Join us for a fascinating workshop and learn what our buyers must know to pick out a bargain. You'll come away with useful information that could help you save time and money.   

This is not a sale event - you can leave your checkbook at home!

 

Seating is limited - please call (858)586-7000 or  

click to RSVP if you'd like to attend 

In Concert:
 
Sunday, February 20, 4:00pm

Karen Joy Davis


 

Playing works by

Bach, Chopin,

 Rachmaninov, and Granados
 

"Ms. Davis' performance was unique and assured...displayed sparkling brilliance and technical accuracy.  A pianist to reckon with." 

- The London Times


 
 
Karen Davis

Click to learn more about Karen and hear samples of her music!

Seating is limited!  Call to reserve your complimentary seats  (858)586-7000

or send us an RSVP

 

"A Jazzy Kind of Evening"
 
with Rossano Sportiello, Piano

         and Nicki Parrott, Vocal/Bass

Nicki pic

Thursday,
February 24 at 7pm



Rossano pic
  Learn more about Rossano and Nicki
Seating is limited!  Call to reserve your complimentary seats  (858)586-7000 or send us an RSVP



Passionate little girl

What are you passionate about?  Beethoven,
Elton John,
Phantom of the Opera?
 

Lessons are starting for all ages!


Click to visit our music school
 
Call Judy at (858)586-7000 or
 
Send us a note!
 
  

 
Coming in March

 

Music for Piano, Four Hands

With Ron Morebello and Vera Rathje

Piano four hands

Sunday, March 13, 4:00pm

Girl playing piano Donate music books
and help a child

learn to play!
Please drop off your old or new
music books at Greene Music


The San Diego branch of the
Music Teachers Association of California is collecting new or used music and instructional books for piano, cello, flute, and viola to help kids in need.   


Some Useful Links
We hope that these links can help you find the information and services you're looking for!
Call us any time for help with your piano, lessons, moving, cleaning,
concerts, or even just some inspiration!
 

Find a teacher: this database from the San Diego Music Teachers
Association of California web site is searchable by city and zip code.
 

http://www.sandiegomtac.com/teachers.php

This list is just for North County teachers:

http://www.nsdmtac.com/teachers.php

This next list from the California Association of Professional Music Teachers is also searchable by zip code.  Just click "Find a Teacher":

http://capmt.org


General piano information:  the Piano Technicians Guild web site is a goldmine of unbiased advice about piano buying, and professional tips on piano care.
http://ptg.org/resources.php

Sheet music and music books:
 
Online:     http://www.sheetmusicdirect.us/?affiliate=46071.
               http://www.halleonard.com/index.jsp?subsiteid=3
 
La Jolla:   http://www.lajollamusic.com/sheet.htm
 
Poway:     http://www.ozziesmusic.com/
 
Penasquitos/Carmel Valley:  http://www.bertrandsmusic.com/information.php?pID=22
 
Chula Vista:  http://www.harpersmusicstore.com 
 La Mesa:  http://www.alansmusiccenter.com/
 

Piano moving:
  Call or write to us for a quote! (858)586-7000
http://greenemusic.com/contact.html

 
Concerts in San Diego:
http://sandiego.about.com/od/entertainmentthearts/a/concerts.htm
 
http://thingstodo.signonsandiego.com/san-diego-ca/events/concerts+in+san+diego
 

Family events and concerts for kids:
http://eventful.com/sandiego/events/categories/family_fun_kids

 
The San Diego Symphony:
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/



We would love to hear your ideas for this newsletter.  What would you like to know about pianos, lessons, new technology, or just how to get started?
 Just click and send us a note or call (858)586-7000 seven days a week.

 
Sincerely,
 
Michael Greene, Owner
Greene Music