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Ms. Joanna is now a Mommy times 2

Oh....the joy of being a Mother. Or a musical Auntie. Here is the first posting of our newest children! Ms. Joanna is doing great, and the girls are healthy. 5 lbs. and 5.7 lbs. Not posting their names here for privacy, but we'll put more information up in the waiting room. I see a Village class on my schedule very very soon!

Time to make music at home during a snow day

As an educator.......I am hearing more and more excuses from students as they walk through the door. Before they even take their hat/coat/mittens off. As they peel the scarf from around their neck I hear the words I didn't have time to practice this week I was just too busy. Some of these children are 7 years old. I am sure that no child at that age is too busy to spend some time with the instrument that hopefully they chose to learn. It's not so much the lack of improvement that troubles me, it's the idea of making the excuse. My reply is usually did you have time to brush your teeth, eat, sleep, shower. They usually roll their eyes at me with a long yesssssssss. Then I ask did you do your homework for school? Another yes. Did you have time for tv, playdates, video games and they start to see where I'm going. Some say no right away. Some say a little. Some say yes. Parents and children make choices every day. Just taking a lesson once a week does not a music

More Snow! January 12, 2011

Oh boy, can you believe this? Three major storms hitting us every few days. So, we aren't opening the studio. Surprise! Since I had three days already marked in the month of March for makeups only (no regularly scheduled lessons) I already have made March 9th our full makeup day. Your regular lesson time. So, stay warm, stay safe and I'll sing with you soon! Ms. Sandie

Baroque Ensemble is back on the schedule!

By popular demand, we are again offering Baroque Ensemble starting in February. We will be focusing on those famous composers that we all know and love, such as Bach, Handel, Purcell and Vivaldi, as well as some more obscure composers. We will also be doing some very well arranged contemporary pieces for a bit of flair. We will be meeting Sundays at 4 p.m. until 6:00 biweekly. Though designed for students from Suzuki 2 and up, Ms. Sandie will arrange parts for those in Suzuki 1 if they would like to join us. Fee is $100.00 for the session that runs through June ending with a recital. Join us today!