{"product_id":"private-lessons-9781536209600","title":"Private Lessons","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a standout debut for the #MeToo era, a young pianist devotes herself to her art — and to the demanding, charismatic teacher she idolizes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay’s father's death, only music has helped her channel her grief. Claire likes herself best when she plays his old piano, a welcome escape from the sadness — and her traditional Filipino mother’s prayer groups. In the hopes of earning a college scholarship, Claire auditions for Paul Avon, a prominent piano teacher, who agrees to take Claire as a pupil. Soon Claire loses herself in Paul’s world and his way of digging into a composition’s emotional core. She practices constantly, foregoing a social life, but no matter how hard she works or how well she plays, it seems impossible to gain Paul’s approval, let alone his affection. Author Cynthia Salaysay composes a moving, beautifully written portrait of rigorous perfectionism, sexual awakening, and the challenges of self-acceptance. Timely and vital, \u003ci\u003ePrivate Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e delves into a complicated student\/teacher relationship, as well as class and cultural differences, with honesty and grace.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":62275065708931,"sku":"9781536209600","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8456\/3587\/files\/9781536209600.jpg?v=1785534060","url":"https:\/\/shopcomics.eu\/products\/private-lessons-9781536209600","provider":"Shop Comics EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}