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Second semester registrations this week.
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Congratulations to all Guitar Students who brave the stage and shared their music on Sunday.
It was fabulous!
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Congratulations to Clare Benton on Piano Book 2 graduation!
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Middle School Night at the Movies was a blast!
A fabulous performance and a great Masterclass!
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Piano Master classes with Michelle Cann
Sunday July 31
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Announcing our new instructor
Sarah Spisak, Electric Guitar
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The audience enjoyed drinks, appetizers, desserts and lively conversation while teen pianists and guitarists played background music...best bistro in town!
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Second semester registrations this week.
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Congratulations to all Guitar Students who brave the stage and shared their music on Sunday.
It was fabulous!
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Congratulations to Clare Benton on Piano Book 2 graduation!
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Middle School Night at the Movies was a blast!
Erinn Callaghan won 1st prize by playing a rendition of "Dark Knight".5-6-7th Graders dressed in costume, played their movie theme songs
***A fabulous performance and a great Masterclass!
Lily Afshar mesmerized the audience with her impeccable performance Saturday August 20th. She played pieces from all over the world and different musical periods. Audience members from 7 to 95 years of ages enjoyed her music immensely. Her master class on Saturday morning was equally impressive. Students and the audience benefited from her insightful comments and “spot on” instruction. We are glad that we could provide this opportunity to our students.
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Piano Master classes with Michelle Cann
Sunday July 31
Michelle Cann,
hailed as a “colorist who can charm” began studying piano at the age of seven
and since then has placed in various national, and international
competitions including the Clara Wells National Piano Competition, the Music
Teacher’s National Association Competition, the International Russian Piano
Music Competition, the Gilmore Piano Foundation Competition, and the Blount
Young Artists National Competition.
For more informationcall 805-680-4986
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Sarah Spisak, Electric Guitar
We are excited Sarah has joined our faculty. Sarah is the author of
Metal Riffology- The Art of the Metal Riff and Melodic
Principles for Rock Guitar DVD courses from Metal Method. Guitarists around the world have studied with
Sarah and benefited from her vast knowledge of the many genres of electric
guitar music. Sarah has a B.A degree in Music from Mills College. Click this link to watch a sample Metal lesson by Sarah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV-XY151xd4
To study with Sarah, call us at 245-1996 or send us an email.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV-XY151xd4
To study with Sarah, call us at 245-1996 or send us an email.
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A magnificent performance !
On Saturday, March 26 part of our advanced guitar ensemble under the directions of Phillip Connrad performed at the Loyola Marymount University’ annual young artist showcase guitar festival. Reidar Wordal (11), Emily Jensen (12) and Riley Huffman (17) Played three-part Canons K507 and K508 by W. A. Mozart and Arietta, Theme & Variations by J. Kuffner beautifully and won many praises at the festival. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Conrad and the dedication of the students and their parents, the ensemble performed with beauty and grace in front of audience of near 200. In addition to the Guitar Ensemble, Riley Huffman played a solo piece during the concert.
Afterwards, as part of the program our ensemble received a private coaching from Helen Sanderson a member of internationally renown The Vida Guitar Quartet from England and participated in a technique class taught by Mark Eden another member of The Vida Guitar Quartet.
During this festival students mingled with other young artist’s from other schools, cities and states as far Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as world caliber performing artists from Poland, England and the United States.
When you see Reidar, Emily, Riley and Phill please join us in congratulating them for a job well done.
Afterwards, as part of the program our ensemble received a private coaching from Helen Sanderson a member of internationally renown The Vida Guitar Quartet from England and participated in a technique class taught by Mark Eden another member of The Vida Guitar Quartet.
During this festival students mingled with other young artist’s from other schools, cities and states as far Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as world caliber performing artists from Poland, England and the United States.
When you see Reidar, Emily, Riley and Phill please join us in congratulating them for a job well done.
Teen Tip Night A true delight!
The audience enjoyed drinks, appetizers, desserts and lively conversation while teen pianists and guitarists played background music...best bistro in town!
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