Please welcome our Percussion Instructor, Carl

Please join me in a warm welcome to Mister Carl, our Percussion Instructor! 

Carl is a full-time, professional musician (percussionist) who lives in the Boston area.   He has been a percussion and Drum Set educator in the Boston area since he graduated from Berklee College of Music.  Carl has performed in The All State Orchestra (CT) during High School as well as the All New England Orchestra during his first years at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) before transferring and finishing his degree at Berklee.  Carl has worked within various styled groups around Boston including, Rock, Jazz (big band, small combo), Funk, Blues, R&B, and has been a musician in the Pit Band for many well-known musicals.  Some aspiring artists he has worked with include Phil Ayoub, Vanessa Kafka, Zen Carnival.  He is currently the Drummer for Echo.And.Drake, an Indie Rock band which has recently been featured in Paste Magazine as well as American Songwriter.   Carl’s role as a teacher is to create as much of a positive blend of education with an exciting musical environment, incorporating the latest contemporary music while also applying a broad scope of traditional styles (world music), along with exercises and strategies for developing a well-rounded musical experience, and assisting the student become as self-reliant as possible over time.

Miss Tamar

Congratulations to Miss Tamar!  She completed her Level 1 Piano Adventures Series last week.  She has already started working from her Level 2 books, aka "The Blue Books".  She is currently preparing for her second Winter Holiday Recital Performance.  When Tamar is not playing the piano, she can be found at the gym working with her competitive gymnastics team.  She also enjoys playing soccer and swim team.  Her favorite color is turquoise.  Tamar's favorite food are pasta with meatballs and cheese.  Tamar enjoys playing the piano for her family gatherings on her great grandmother's piano.  Way to go Tamar!

Master Andrew

Please join me in congratulating Master Andrew!  Andrew completed his Piano Adventures Primer Level Series.  In addition to piano, Andrew enjoys dessert!  He also enjoys playing with his legos, and watching television.  Andrew also enjoys playing soccer and swimming lessons.  Congratulations Andrew!

Meet our Voice Instructor, Stephen D'Amico

I am thrilled to welcome Stephen D'Amico as our Voice Instructor to our Note-worthy Experiences Family! Stephen will begin lessons next week, please contact Renee for more information.

Lyric baritone, Stephen D’Amico is a graduate of New England Conservatory who holds his bachelors of music in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Music in Education. Specializing in bel canto and musical theatre, he believes in a healthy, sustainable vocal technique founded in breath and full-body awareness in order to lay the foundation for a diverse range of musical endeavors. He was showcased in his senior year at NEC aiding in weekly vocal studio classes in which he helped prepare students for recitals, auditions, and competitions. After completing course and fieldwork in choral conduction and advanced vocal pedagogy for the MIE concentration, Stephen has experience leading both small ensemble and private studio instruction. In addition, he worked at the Wang YMCA’s MuiscLAUNCH! program where he constructed and taught weekly classes in early childhood music education fundamentals including sight-singing, ear training, solfege, and music theory. 

Attention Piano Parent...

Teach Piano Today is one of my favorites to  follow.  I really enjoyed this post and believe it makes an interesting point about the "Music Play Zone".  All of our families are extremely busy these days and I think the car seat is a great opportunity for learning (after all, it is a spot that my own kids have spent A LOT of time).

Please take the time to check it out for yourself.

http://www.teachpianotoday.com/2014/10/08/if-you-encourage-your-piano-parents-to-do-just-one-thing-make-it-this/

Miss Sarah

Please join me in a huge round of applause for Miss Sarah!  Sarah recently completed her Level 1 Piano Adventures Books.  She has already started to work out of her Level 2 Books.  When Sarah is not playing the piano, she enjoys soccer, softball, skiing, ice skating, dancing, and drawing.  Hip Hip Hooray for Sarah!

Master Avi

Please join me in congratulating Master Avi!  Avi completed his Level A My First Piano Adventures Books yesterday.  He is excited to begin the Level B set!  When Avi is not playing the piano, he enjoys swimming, playing with play dough, tennis, lacrosse, football, and pillow fights!  Hooray for Avi!  I am very proud of you!