News 2023
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
GRACE & ETHAN H.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
Grace: Strung 8th notes and how to use the metronome.
Ethan: Ode to Joy, because I hear it a lot and on tv so it makes me feel like I’m a pro.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
CHLOE R.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
Everything is pretty cool
LET'S SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO:
Ben M. - May 1, Ian S. - May 3, Viviana J. - May 4, Morgan E. - May 4, Charlie M. - May 4, Elizabeth S. - May 7, Audra N. - May 8, Asher T. - May 9, Sophia G - May 9, Linus Z - May 10, Kennedy T - May 11, Parker D - May 11, Sofia O. - May 13, Aarya M. - May 18, Michael R. - May 19, Jaden E. - May 19, Lillian Z. - May 20, Bradley A. - May 20, Miles H. - May 21, Anthony E. - May 22, Abby N. - May 23, Margot R. - May 24, Josephine Y. - May 24, Yvette H. - May 26, Jude C. - May 27, Ian B. - May 27, Chufue N. - May 29, Grace H. - May 29, Ceci D. - May 29, Cash M. - May 30, Petula G. - May 30, Thessaly A. - May 30, Luke L. - May 31, Melanie N. - May 31, Melissa B. - May 31
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS WHO STARTED IN APRIL
Cooper W., Giovanni S., Keira D., Colin D., Todd K., Tucker T., Enzo B., Marc A., Lizbeth D., Thomas V., Olivia V., Anthony E., Jeff T., Sam B-D., Henry B.-D., Cora B-D., Monica M., Heaven G., Stella B., Jack D., Maya P., Cole S., Leo S., Nicoly P., Olivia R-P., Allena R-P., Leslie M., Wesley H., Madisen M., Logan C., Bela J., Tucker F., Henry R., mAnna D., Cindy T.
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
“That felt really amazing” ~from a 10 year old student with autism after playing random music on the piano.
It was like I wasn’t there. I sat back and listened to this student play the piano. He wasn’t playing from a book. He wasn’t playing a piece of “composed” music. He was creating sound. He was trying new combinations…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
MIGUEL Z-D.
Why should other people play music?
People should play the piano to relax their minds.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
AUDRA N.
What are your short and long term goals with music?
I want to get better at piano and then learn more instruments.
LET'S SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO:
Dominic H. - Apr 1, Justin Y. - AprApr 2, Elsa H. - Apr 3, Franky L. - Apr 3, Richard D. - Apr 3, Ronin Z. - Apr 4, Davis B. - Apr 6, Eloise H. - Apr 7, Avery K. - Apr 10, Leah P. - Apr 10, Caden S. - Apr 11, Clara S. - Apr 11, Gladys F. - Apr 12, Paige H. - Apr 13, Libby E. - Apr 14, Austin S. - Apr 14, Emily M. - Apr 16, Max O. - Apr 17, Ivy T. - Apr 18, Henry F. - Apr 18, Mac T. - Apr 19 Rhett K. - Apr 22, Ava M. - Apr 25, Carson E. - Apr 25, Henry R. - Apr 27, Sam N. - Apr 27, Evelyn T. - Apr 28, Kaj T. - Apr 28, Sam W. - Apr 29, Finley M. - Apr 29
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS WHO STARTED IN MARCH
Elle M., Archer K., Francisco S., Kenndal J., Graham B., Aiden B., Mason W., Moraghan D., Caroline B., John B., Dion J., Sophia B., Grace G., Jaden N., Edward F., Robert F., Will T., Sandy K., Kennedy V.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
LILLIAN Z.
Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently?
I played piano in the winter recital.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
HENRY G.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
Singing exercises, they are always fun!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
JAKE O.
What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
Seeing progress.
LET'S SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO:
Grayson A. - Mar 1, Adelina H. - Mar 1, Emma R. - Mar 4, Sahen K. - Mar 9, Jackie L. - Mar 9, Conor L. - Mar 10, Beckett C. - Mar 11, Khoi T. - Mar 11, Cecilia 'CC' D. - Mar 12 , Maya P. - Mar 12, Kiaan J. - Mar 13, Lauren F. - Mar 16Vera T. - Mar 17,Linus J. - Mar 17, Wesley H. - Mar 18, William W. - Mar 20, Harper H. - Mar 22, Jacque H. - Mar 22, Bridget H. - Mar 23, Ben H. - Mar 24, Zerick D. - Mar 24, Vanessa L. - Mar 25, Karina S. - Mar 25, Shayna K. - Mar 27, Niko F-G. - Mar 27, Ethan S. - Mar 28, Addie W. - Mar 28, Raymond S. - Mar 30
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS WHO STARTED IN FEBRUARY
Bridget B., Henry B., William B., Kirthana R., Justin T., Dan B., Becky T., Sanjana G., Aleksei P., Sarah G., Cyrus G., Gretchen G., Sanjana G., Tristan I., Willow H., Alex C., Phillip B., Zachary Z., Ray S., Vernadette V., James H., Ira S-W., Charley S-W., Manan S., Gabrielle F., Jake N., Alex P., Aubrey P., Ivy T.
DIRECTOR’S ARTICLE
MAKE THE MUSIC YOU LOVE
What do YOU love about music?
I see people connecting with music everyday - in so many different ways.
BRING-A-FRIEND MONTH
YOU'RE INVITED TO BRIGHTER MINDS MUSIC
We love to celebrate you, your friends, and share the joy of making music.
What friends will you invite to your lesson?
Invite your friend to make music with you during your lesson online or in-person! (Ask office for a special invite)
When your friend joins you in your lesson, you both will be entered to win fun prizes!
Prize drawing will be Tuesday, March 1, 2022
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
WILLIAM L.
Why should other people play music?
I enjoy the satisfaction of being able to sit down at the piano and play a piece well. Being able to create music myself is exhilarating. I'm also really lucky to have Matt, a great teacher who supports and encourages me.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
ANANYA A.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
I learned an Irish song and a new warm up.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
MATTEA V..
What are your short and long term goals with music?
The main reason that I want to learn to play guitar is because it provides calm and peace and joy amidst my anxiety. I struggle a lot with my anxiety and when I play guitar it makes it feel like it is gone while I play. I come in to guitar lessons with anxiety and as soon as I start playing it all melts away.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STUDENTS:
Malcolm S. - Feb 1, Monica S. - Feb 1, Erick Z. - Feb 4, Theo M. - Feb 7, Jack H. - Feb 8, Andreas C. - Feb 8, Cohen M. - Feb 8, Fiona L-R. - Feb 9, Jake O. - Feb 9, Hugo F. - Feb 10, Zarah E. - Feb 10, Raymond F. - Feb 11, Arielle R. - Feb 12, Aubrey O. - Feb 15, Piper H. - Feb 15, Aislin D. - Feb 16, Averil H. - Feb 16, Mackenzie K. - Feb 18, Nelena R. - Feb 21, Alex P. - Feb 24, Isaac S. - Feb 24, Abigail K. - Feb 25, Beatrix B. - Feb 26, Sadie P. - Feb 28, Jane H. - Feb 28
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS WHO STARTED IN JANUARY
Rachel W., Mackenzie K., Max C., Maura S., CC D., Aislin D., Luis P., Charleston L., Ainsley T., Austin S., Charlie M., Joey G., Max O., Finola M., Emily T., Fiona L-R., Ethan H., Sara R., Lucy C., Benjamin J., Addie L., Jacey L., Luca B., Ana Luisa B., Caitlin B., Isabella I., Sofia O., Emma B., Anna B., Isaac D., Ella W., Arthur N., Lupita R., Eleanor R., Vanessa L., Jack H., Audrey G., Earl S., Oliver S., Fynn B., Brianna B.,
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
SULLIVAN “SULLY” T.
Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently?
Yes, in January.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
ANTONIO M.
What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
Learning new music and talking/jamming out with my teacher Nate.
DIRECTOR’S ARTICLE:
NEW YEAR, NEW MUSIC GOALS: TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR MUSICAL GOALS THIS YEAR!
This year, make a resolution to invest in yourself or someone you care about by achieving your musical goals!
Here are TWO tips to help you reach your musical goals… Read more >>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STUDENTS:
Odin M. - JAN 2, Henry G. - JAN 2, Roman B. - JAN 3, Evelyn B. - JAN 3, Charlee G. - JAN 4, Ricardo M. - JAN 4, Hannah S. - JAN 5, Asher J. - JAN 5, Eliana W. - JAN 8, Mia Z. - JAN 12, Calisi K. - JAN 14, Eden H. - JAN 15, Gabriel F. - JAN 17, Jonathan S. - JAN 20, Lily K. - JAN 21, Braeden F. - JAN 22, Dan G. - JAN 23, Lulu D. - JAN 24, Henry L. - JAN 25, Zoe T. - JAN 26, Alex M. - JAN 26, Antonio m. - JAN 27, Lyla P. - JAN 31
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