WELCOME TO OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER 2017
Expect a BIG announcement in next month's newsletter!
Back to School Music Lesson Time!
Hope you all had a wonderful summer. The Academy has been busy all summer with lessons as well as camps including Rock Band Class, Musical Theatre Workshop, and Ukulele Camp. We are approaching the school year and are almost at full capacity.
BENEFITS OF CHILDREN TAKING MUSIC LESSONS
Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether they love to sing, listen to it or play a musical instrument. Yet despite the fact music is almost a universal interest, far too many schools and other educational institutions have done away with music education programs. It's not only a sad state of affairs when a child cannot sign up for piano or guitar lessons at their local school, it's a huge mistake.
In cutting out music programs, not only do schools lose a subject many children enjoy, but a subject that enriches their education as well as their lives. There are many other benefits that music classes at the NWMA offers.
Build Confidence
There is no doubt about it, every child will struggle through the first few lessons as they will be a challenge. Notes will be played wrong, keys will be missed and scales will be played wrong, it will test the patience of the brightest of them.
But children will soldier through and find the courage to improve and continue. And this is key to one of life's cornerstones for success: confidence.
It will be tough, but when a child "gets" something and then repeats successful results, their spirits will soar high with confidence. Then, suddenly, children go from a determined look on their faces when playing an instrument to a face that is smiling and having fun.
You don't don't need to look very hard to find studies that show children who participate in the arts and music have more confidence and self-esteem.
Social Skills
Introducing singing lessons, guitar lessons or any type of music lessons to kids can have positive ramifications on their social development. Research shows an improved social bonding among classmates and more positive attitudes in children who took music lessons.
Group classes require peer interaction and plenty of communication. Teamwork is encouraged and children must collaborate to create harmony. These are typical experiences we have in society and we need group interaction and problem-solving to thrive.
Brain Boost
Studies are continuously showing that music lessons have a profound benefit to a child's brain. These benefits include improved literacy and memory, blood flow and continued brain plasticity throughout life. Do you want to know what looks good? Your brain on music.
Music Makes You Popular
Musicians are always the life of the party. Everybody is always interested in talking to the guitarist or violinist at social gatherings, it seems they always have something interesting to say. When attending your next party, take note of where people gather and there is almost sure to be a musician in the center of all of the attention.
Creativity
An obvious benefit in music lessons is that it helps children find their creativity and express it to others. The only limit to this creativity is in the devotion and desire of the student.
Discipline And Patience
In this era of technological advances that brought us smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices that obey our verbal or written commands, a lack of patience is more conspicuous than ever. That is, most children are afflicted with the desire for instant gratification because they literally have the world in their hands.
But there still aren't any shortcuts to playing guitar or drums. It takes a lot of work and effort to become a musician as well as discipline and patience.
In cutting out music programs, not only do schools lose a subject many children enjoy, but a subject that enriches their education as well as their lives. There are many other benefits that music classes at the NWMA offers.
Build Confidence
There is no doubt about it, every child will struggle through the first few lessons as they will be a challenge. Notes will be played wrong, keys will be missed and scales will be played wrong, it will test the patience of the brightest of them.
But children will soldier through and find the courage to improve and continue. And this is key to one of life's cornerstones for success: confidence.
It will be tough, but when a child "gets" something and then repeats successful results, their spirits will soar high with confidence. Then, suddenly, children go from a determined look on their faces when playing an instrument to a face that is smiling and having fun.
You don't don't need to look very hard to find studies that show children who participate in the arts and music have more confidence and self-esteem.
Social Skills
Introducing singing lessons, guitar lessons or any type of music lessons to kids can have positive ramifications on their social development. Research shows an improved social bonding among classmates and more positive attitudes in children who took music lessons.
Group classes require peer interaction and plenty of communication. Teamwork is encouraged and children must collaborate to create harmony. These are typical experiences we have in society and we need group interaction and problem-solving to thrive.
Brain Boost
Studies are continuously showing that music lessons have a profound benefit to a child's brain. These benefits include improved literacy and memory, blood flow and continued brain plasticity throughout life. Do you want to know what looks good? Your brain on music.
Music Makes You Popular
Musicians are always the life of the party. Everybody is always interested in talking to the guitarist or violinist at social gatherings, it seems they always have something interesting to say. When attending your next party, take note of where people gather and there is almost sure to be a musician in the center of all of the attention.
Creativity
An obvious benefit in music lessons is that it helps children find their creativity and express it to others. The only limit to this creativity is in the devotion and desire of the student.
Discipline And Patience
In this era of technological advances that brought us smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices that obey our verbal or written commands, a lack of patience is more conspicuous than ever. That is, most children are afflicted with the desire for instant gratification because they literally have the world in their hands.
But there still aren't any shortcuts to playing guitar or drums. It takes a lot of work and effort to become a musician as well as discipline and patience.
WINNERS of the REFERRAL CONTEST!
Congrats to Ashley & Rachel and the Ferrante Family for winning an Amazon Echo!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rock Band Class Session 4: Aug. 14th through Aug. 18th
Rock Band Class Session 5: Aug. 21st through Aug. 25th
Pic Day: TBA
Winter Recital: TBA
Practice Tip of the Month!
PRACTICING SCALES:
A friend of mine went up to the famous guitarist Christopher Parkening and asked what can i do to improve my playing? He said "Practice your scales" . It's good to become familiar with some of the fundamental scales: major, minor (natural, harmonic, and melodic), and pentatonic. Then you can venture on to the modes, diminished scales, and whole tone scales later on. Learn common patterns like groups of 3's, groups of 4's, Intervals (ex. thirds), etc.... The amount of patterns is almost infinite!
A friend of mine went up to the famous guitarist Christopher Parkening and asked what can i do to improve my playing? He said "Practice your scales" . It's good to become familiar with some of the fundamental scales: major, minor (natural, harmonic, and melodic), and pentatonic. Then you can venture on to the modes, diminished scales, and whole tone scales later on. Learn common patterns like groups of 3's, groups of 4's, Intervals (ex. thirds), etc.... The amount of patterns is almost infinite!
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH
July 2017 Kyle Kawada -What Instruments do you play?
Violin -How long have you taken lessons? Since May 2016 -Who are your favorite musical artists? Bach, Yo Yo Ma,Lindsey Sterling, 2 Cellos. -What are your other hobbies, besides music? Soccer, Baseball, Aikido, playing video games -Favorite Food? Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings) -What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons in the past 3 months? Gavotte -What do you like about your teacher? She is persistent at making sure I play my instrument correctly. |
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Welcome New Students that have Enrolled in July!
Ariana A.
Toni R.
Natalie C.
Tessa V.
Allison R.
Ava D.
Madelyn G.
Justin A.
Joshua A.
Alexis W.
Mia M.
Dylan G.
Kyle G.
Maya E.
Sienna M.
Aria M.
Ashley K.
Justin M.
Kaleigh B.
Ari B.
Erica A.
Jessie M.
Jennifer D.
Nicholas M.
Tristan S.
Bryce P.
Carly P.
John E.
Alana F.
Kailani M.
Claire F.
Angelina R.
Kimaya T.
Danae E.
Simone E.
Ashley M.
John M.
Alexa K.
Jarren T.
Alquidania M.
Jasmine B.
Faith B.
Angelica A.
Jake S.
Lisa L.
Emelia C.
Sienna S.
Ariana A.
Toni R.
Natalie C.
Tessa V.
Allison R.
Ava D.
Madelyn G.
Justin A.
Joshua A.
Alexis W.
Mia M.
Dylan G.
Kyle G.
Maya E.
Sienna M.
Aria M.
Ashley K.
Justin M.
Kaleigh B.
Ari B.
Erica A.
Jessie M.
Jennifer D.
Nicholas M.
Tristan S.
Bryce P.
Carly P.
John E.
Alana F.
Kailani M.
Claire F.
Angelina R.
Kimaya T.
Danae E.
Simone E.
Ashley M.
John M.
Alexa K.
Jarren T.
Alquidania M.
Jasmine B.
Faith B.
Angelica A.
Jake S.
Lisa L.
Emelia C.
Sienna S.
If you refer a friend or family member you will receive a FREE lesson.
Thanks to the families who referred: Vermette, Ferrante, Esposito,
Thurson/Schutzman, and Celentano.
If you have a friend who would like to inquire about music lessons have them request more info here:
https://www.newwindsormusicacademy.com/request-info.html
Thanks to the families who referred: Vermette, Ferrante, Esposito,
Thurson/Schutzman, and Celentano.
If you have a friend who would like to inquire about music lessons have them request more info here:
https://www.newwindsormusicacademy.com/request-info.html
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ethan Cardona
26-28 Nyssma violin solo
Stephanie Correia
booked JC Penny commercial
Bryce Gray
21 out of 28 on nyssma for piano
Danielle Diaz
Made first chair Euponium for Hudson Valley Honors Band
*We want to hear more about your accomplishments. Let the office know!
PET OF THE MONTH
Send in YOUR pictures of you and your pet.
This is Boomer who belongs to Ethan and the Cardona family.
Keep those pet pics coming! E-mail us today!
Send in YOUR pictures of you and your pet.
This is Boomer who belongs to Ethan and the Cardona family.
Keep those pet pics coming! E-mail us today!
Comedy Corner
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Comedy Corner
Q: What did the pig say when he fell down the stairs? A: "Oh, my achin' bacon." Q: What happened when the pig couldn't get up from his fall? A: He called a ham-bulance. Q: Which skunk lives in a church? A: Pepe le Pew. |
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Is Your Teacher Sold Out? Teachers With Waiting Lists.
Is YOUR Teacher Sold Out?
Teachers With Waiting Lists.
Many teachers have lesson slots that are sold out. If you need a schedule change
or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time,
please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting
list.
If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To
inquire about openings for August/September send an e-mail to info@newwindsormusicacademy.com
or call 845-784-4071.
Guitar: Dario S. mon. Wait list only!
Piano: Shaun F. 2 spots left, mon. 5:30, wed. 3:30.
Irene W. Wait list only!
Voice: Nick D. thurs. Wait list only! fri. one spot 7:30.
Violin: Vicky T. mon. 1 spot mon. 3:00.
Jen M. sat. Wait list only!
Teachers With Waiting Lists.
Many teachers have lesson slots that are sold out. If you need a schedule change
or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time,
please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting
list.
If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To
inquire about openings for August/September send an e-mail to info@newwindsormusicacademy.com
or call 845-784-4071.
Guitar: Dario S. mon. Wait list only!
Piano: Shaun F. 2 spots left, mon. 5:30, wed. 3:30.
Irene W. Wait list only!
Voice: Nick D. thurs. Wait list only! fri. one spot 7:30.
Violin: Vicky T. mon. 1 spot mon. 3:00.
Jen M. sat. Wait list only!
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