Music Knows No Boundaries

I came across this story several weeks ago and would like to share it with you now.  It is a 15 minute video, but completely worth every second.

Music can truly inspire everyone young and old.  It knows no boundaries!  This man's story testifies to that.  He is blind and severely autistic, but is able to communicate to the world through his musical abilities.  We take our sight and simple conversations for granted daily.  I hope this story inspires you to view the world in a different way.

Derek Paravicini--Musical Savant

Holiday Music

All students should have at least 1 Christmas song to work on for our upcoming recital.  Remember the recital date is December 18!  

 I know things are busier this time of year for everyone, but please make sure there is time to practice our songs each week.  Practice during the week helps us improve the skills we work on during our lessons.  We do not have to memorize our music, I prefer for my students to learn to use their music.  Please help your students find time to practice!

Also, remember tuition is due the first week of the month and there will be no lessons the week of Thanksgiving.

Thanks!

Notes In The Fastlane Competition

We began the notes in the fast lane competition a few weeks ago.  This year we have 2 groups competing. 

The first group is:

Sara
Joanna
Hope
Kaylin
Madelyn
Ethan
Andrew
Olivia

The second group is:

Alyssa
Riley
Natalie
John William
Addison

The notes competition helps students read notes on the staff quickly and correctly.  The student in each group with the fastest time with win a prize.  Winners will be announced at the Christmas concert in December.


Here are our fastest students from week 1 and week 2...

Week 1:
Group 1 - Kaylin with 55 seconds
Group 2 - Addison with 60 seconds

Week 2:
Group 1 - Olivia with 72 seconds
Group 2 - John William with 84 seconds