Th e youth piano students of the Anderson Music Studio recently performed in their annual event , “RECITAL 24”. It was located in the Recital Hall of the wonderful Houston Piano Store. The performers were Milton Dennis, Kya Carter, La’Miracle Johnson and Megan Marshall. Th ey played a variety of musical styles and favorite tunes from composers/arrangers including gospel artists Joe Pace , Kirk Franklin , and Rich Mullins, along with a Disney television theme song, and two french folk songs. Recital ‘24 recognitions went to each student. In addition, La’Miracle Johnson earned the Most Improved Award, while Megan Marshall earned the Pianist of the Year Award. The studio’s owner/instructor is Lela Anderson. Aside from the performance in the recital, her virtual studio has adult students, who are professional musicians as well as novices. Ms. Anderson is a retired music teacher who has taught grades pre-k - 12 to college and adult students. She has been recognized as an outstanding educa-tor by the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Houston ISD, the International Who’s Who in Music, Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators, and the DeBose National Piano Foundation of Southern University-Baton Rouge. Anderson , who enjoys teaching and performing a variety of musical styles, is also a published composer. She arranges music for her students as well. Study at her studio encompasses theory, all styles of mu-sic, technic , composition and improvisation.

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