December 6, 2020 is a date worthy of a blog. Why? Well, it just so happens to be pianist and composer extraordinaire, Dave Brubeck‘s 100th…
A few weeks ago, when the studio was still open (sigh), my boss, Linda Wehrli was playing beautiful piano music on her iPod while teaching…
Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting extraordinary artists, musicians, composers, and artisans inadvertently while surfing Facebook and Instagram. So far, it…
From Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, Mammoth Lakes was my home office with incredible views. My travel companion was fellow pianist, piano teacher…
Around this time last year, I happened upon a Facebook post by a San Marino venue known as El Molino Viejo, under the auspices of…
My family, friends, and readers have known me as someone who runs the other way when the word Opera is mentioned. However, what they might…
My love of chamber music started early, thanks to my dad, Frank Pelteson. Playing piano and cello duets with him throughout my childhood and teen…
An important part of my school’s curriculum includes inviting students to attend great art gallery openings or exhibitions or inspiring concerts. After having recently friended…
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the beautiful Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, founder and piano instructor, Linda Wehrli of Pastimes for a Lifetime hosted the annual Spring…
On Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 4:30-6PM, patrons of the Artisan Cheese Gallery, Studio City paired their delicious wine and cheese platters, gourmet salads and…