September 2007 Newsletter
Back to School!
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Dear Families,
I hope your summertime was wonderful, full of fun, and relaxing (at least some of the time)! My teachers and I are so excited for the new school year! We can't wait to see your faces again!
To all of you whom we had the pleasure of seeing this summer--Congratulations! We realize what a committment it is to exchange sunny hours with indoor practice, but I'm sure that you will see how much it will pay off in the long-run. Some of you had a great period of progress and growth; others simply continued on at the same level. Guess what? BOTH are ok! We go through peaks and valleys in our growth spurts, and if you didn't spurt this summer, it will happen soon enough...no worries.
We had a great deal of fun this summer with our Mini-MusicMakers classes! I hope we get to see all of our cutie pies again for the Fall Lion Session! We've grown the program quite a bit...we now have classes in Rocky Hill and Simsbury, as well as Manchester, South Windsor, and West Hartford.
Please read on for valuable information you will need for the year, and to find out about all of the exciting things we have planned this year.
As we start our new school year, it is important to realize that the reality for music lessons is that there will be good times and there will be difficult times, but perseverence is key to success! The important thing is that our students stick to their lessons so that they can achieve a life-long love and respect for music, and have music as an outlet (or maybe even a lucrative and happy career) through their adulthood.
As always, I'm here to help! I stay quite involved with the lessons of
my teachers, and review thier reports weekly. If you should ever need
my help, advice, or have a suggestion for our improvement I hope you
will come to me.
Enjoy the Labor Day weekend, and see you this week!
Paula Penna, MMed., BMus.
Director and Owner
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New for Private Lessons Students--Mu$ic Money!
Want to minimize your stress while maximizing your child's motivation to practice? Introducing the new MusicMakers Mu$ic Money!
We will offer various tasks to complete, activities to participate in, and fun games to play and your child will earn "money" to "buy" things they like, such as music toys, instruments, games, new books. We have designed things that will promote your child's interest in music, encourage music "socials" and family time, and offer the opportunity to help others.
-Each month we will present an activity or task for your child to complete.
-Your teacher will offer opportunities, too
-Periodically we will offer special things to do!
First Mu$ic Money Opportunity:
September is Friends Month!
During the month of September, bring a friend to your lesson and receive $100 in Mu$ic Money! Plus, since you are completing our first task, we'll give you an extra $100! AND, we have a cool goody bag for both of you!
Learn More and see the details on our website!
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Start the Year Off Right: Practice Tips
Music is a discipline, not an activity. It is essential for the parent (as well as the adult student) to know this if progress is to be made.
I've looked up some excellent articles on practicing. I do hope you'll click the links below to learn more about how to help your child (or yourself) get the year off to a great start by staying organized, on task, and most importantly...ENJOYING your musical development, the good times as well as the tough times:
Click here to read an excellent article about how to help your young child practice.
Click here to read a great article geared towards upper elementary-middle school students.
Click here to read about practice tips geared towards high school students through adults.
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 Mini-MusicMakers Music Pups:
Fall Lion Session Begins September 8th!
Music and Movement Classes ages birth-5 with parent
We are still registering for this FUN filled music and movement class for children ages birth-5 with their parent or caregiver. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes, for 10 weeks. We offer classes Monday-Saturday, at varying times, including evenings! Space is limited, so if you haven't already registered, please do so immediately!
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 Private Lessons Begin THIS Tuesday, September 4th!
Are you registered? If not, you'll want to contact us immediately so we can assign you to a teacher and get you started.
Have you been scheduled, but have not returned your forms and payment? Please help our office by taking care of your paperwork this week. Need a registration form? Click here.
Click here to get a copy of our Fall Semester Calendar
Tuition Reminders:
Please be reminded: If you plan to pay your tuition in full for our discount, you have to do so by your first lesson, or you will automatically be placed on the monthly payment plan (extended plan) without the discount.
If you are paying with the "extended plan" please note that we need either postdated checks for August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, and December 1st OR a credit card to keep in our files, to be charged on the first of those months.
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 Violin Ventures and Sound Beginnings Begin the week of September 10th!
These classes designed for children ages 4-6 are introduction to instrument classes (keyboard or violin). Sound Beginnings meets on Tuesday nights at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 11:15am and is a "mommy and me" class, as the parent takes class along with their child!. Violin Ventures meets on Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 12:15pm. Classes meet for 45 minutes for 30 weekly classes. Recitals are at the 10, 20, and 30 week lesson days.
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What Are Your Kids Doing on Columbus Day, October 8th?
Drop them off at MusicMakers for a one day music/drama/arts and crafts fun day! From 8:30am to 3:30pm, we will explore music making, drama games, and fun activities in a relaxed, educational format. Cost is $35 and includes all materials and snacks, but bring your own lunch.
To reserve a spot, just email paula at paulap@musicmakersacademy.com.
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Meet our Faculty
Click here to read about our professional faculty members, view their pictures, and look at their website links.
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Contact Us:
Phone: 860-646-3096
Fax: 877-233-0842
email: paulap@musicmakersacademy.com
website: http://www.musicmakersacademy.com |
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