Because pushing through the butterflies and sharing our talents with others is such an important part of growing as people and musicians, I encourage my students to try out for the school talent show as well as having a mid-year piano party for students only to play for each other before March break. We also have an end of the year recital in June which each of my students has the opportunity to be featured in and which is a wonderful way for them to showcase what they’ve learned for their family and friends.