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September 2026 Newsletter

Why routines beat motivation, plus Student of the Month Danley Bae and Instructor of the Month Evan M.

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August 2026 Newsletter

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May 2026 Newsletter

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April 2026 Newsletter

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Jan 2026 Newsletter

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November 2025 Newsletter

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August 2025 Newsletter

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July 2025 Newsletter

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June 2025 Newsletter

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What if my child doesn't like to practice

Many parents want their child to learn an instrument, but are apprehensive about making them practice...

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How music lessons develop grit

If you take a look at our school mantra, you’ll see that “we aspire to foster creativity, confidence, and grit.”...

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Music Lessons as Stress relief

Stress is an unavoidable fact of modern life. With busy schedules, evolving technologies, and a seemingly constant cycle of...

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The benefits of music lessons during quarantine

In this unprecedented and uncertain time, most schools have been able to successfully transition to an online format. Here...

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How to choose the right lesson length

A common question we get when registering new students for music lessons is how long, and how frequent, their lessons should be...

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Starting music lessons at the right age

For children, starting at the right age is a key element to the success of their lessons. Some people will tell you the "sooner the...

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The Benefits of Taking music lessons

Today’s kids have seemingly endless options for extracurricular activities. Between sports, Scouts, and even just keeping up...

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5 Tips to prepare for your first music lesson

So now that you've found a music teacher, it's time to get ready for the first lesson. Like all new activities and situations, it's...

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3 Tips to encourage musical interest in your youngster

Does your child show an interest in music? Maybe they love singing along with the radio, or drumming rhythms on the table...

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Why Should I care About Private Music Lessons for My Child?

Every parent wants to put their child in the best position to succeed. In music, this means including...

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3 Tips for overcoming obstacles

Whenever kids are learning a new activity or skill, it’s common for them to hit some roadblocks along the way. Learning to play the piano...

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March 2017 newsletter

This month’s spotlight is on long time Academy student Randy Findell. Randy is an amazing young musician and producer. We are...

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