Keys & Strings Music Studio

Ricky B recently placed 3rd in the Pinewood Derby and is Moving on to Compete in the district pinewood event. Ricky is in 1st grade and lives with his Mom and Dad in Wallingford. He is an avid Sponge Bob, Batman, Superman and Spiderman fan, and also please a Mean Piano. Congratulations Ricky!

As I feel that many people feel the word 'practice' has a negative connotation, I like to use the phrase 'music making at home' with my students and families. Even with this positive spin, I am continually met with 'I don't have time to practice'. It's an epidemic ! Rather than make students feel more guilty or unhappy with themselves or me, I thought we'd start a dialogue among all music families to see how they fit it into their life. My suggestion is always 'grazing'. Play one or two pieces several times in little segments of time. Before the bus comes (if you are an early riser) Right when you get home from school. Again while Mom or Dad make dinner. It's easy to get 15 - 30 minutes in a day if you break it down. Please share with us how you fit it in!

5 amazing days! 4 hours each day! August 15 - 19. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. We need bows, guitars, drummers, percussionist and keyboards. All music included, tshirt for performance and pizza party last day. Sells out every year. Register now, and let us know your song wish and shirt size. www.musicboxwithsandie.com Songs chosen so far: Proud Mary! Baby! (for those Justin Bieber fans)