Monthly Archives: January 2024
Behind the Scenes: Scheduling and Organizing
Scheduling camper lessons is an intricate process. Well before Sonatina piano camps even begin, we ask prospective campers to share their repertoire, what they would like to learn, their musical interests, and teacher preferences. Based on each camper’s input and … Continue reading
Two Generations of Piano Campers
It is not unusual for multiple generations of pianists to come to piano camp. Sometimes, adult piano campers send their kids or grandkids to summer camp, sometimes Summer Sonatina campers who have grown up send their own kids to camp, … Continue reading
How Sonatina Piano Camps Came to Be
In 1969, Rosamond and Rein van der Linde [1929-1996] searched for a summer piano camp for their children but could not find one. To fill the void, they created Summer Sonatina Piano Camps in their home. The camp soon grew … Continue reading
Piano Roles 