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NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2011

Greetings!

This is the first of our monthly newsletters. It's purpose is to keep SoundStage families up to date on what is happening at our school. Be sure to read it every month as there will be special features of interest including student and teacher of the month and important dates and events to remember. In addition, each month we will hold a raffle with a free prize given to a current student. But the prize must be claimed within a week so always but sure to check out your newsletter when it arrives. Enjoy!!

Student of the Month

Ben Gress

Ben began studying guitar with Mickey at the age of 5 and now visits SoundStage frequently for voice, bassoon and bass lessons. He is now a 15 year old Freshman at Wissahickon High School. Ben hopes to use the talent and skills he developed at SoundStage for a future career as a sound engineer. Among many other instruments he plays the Double Bass and sings a few numbers in Two O'Clock Jazz Band at school. He also plays bassoon in concert band and recently participated in the Montgomery County Band and the Pit Orchestra for a performance of The Phantom of the Opera.

Have you had any special musical accomplishments? Last year I won the band student of the year at our 8th grade graduation and in 7th grade I won a soloist award on the saxophone in jazz band and the band student of the year.

How have your music studies at SoundStage helped? My music studies have helped me in many ways but specifically it has gotten me involved in many activities in high school. Music has helped me focus on a potential career.

THANKS TO THE GRESS FAMILY FOR REFERRING MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO SOUNDSTAGE OVER THE YEARS.

Refer a Friend Program

Limited Time Offer

And get $50.00 off your next months tuition

Do you have a friend who might like to take lessons? If you refer them to SoundStage and they take 1 month of lessons, we will give you $50.00 off of your next months tuition. There is no limit to how often you can take advantage of this offer. But it will not last forever so act now.

It is very easy to refer someone. Just have them contact us or supply us with their info and let us get the ball rolling.

Teacher of the Month

Mike Fioriglio

A very popular teacher at SoundStage, Mike plays and teaches any style of guitar and is proficient on bass, keys, drums, percussion, harmonica, and mandolin as well. Mike performed at the White House with a Chamber Choir while attending Slippery Rock University. He also had a gig in San Diego Called Twiggs in 2006 which is where Jason Maraz got started. Mikes's band opened up for him. Mike now plays in an 8 piece wedding band called Midnight Hour and leads a trio called Replay. According to Mike "My teaching philosophy is to make playing music fun and not feel like work"

Sold Out Teachers

Many teachers have sold out most of their available lesson times. 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.

There are still limited lessons spots available. To enquire about openings for the Spring or Summer call the office at 267 682 0965.

Here's a partial list of who's full: as of March 21, 2011

Monique Canniere: Mon.4:00 - 7:00, Tues. 3:30 - 5:30, Weds. 3:30 - 6:00, Thurs. 3:30 - 5:30 SOLD OUT

Mickey Leone: Tues. 6:00 - 8:00, Weds. 3:30 to 8,

Thurs. 3:30 - 8:00 SOLD OUT

Julie Meyers: Mon. 4:00 - 8:00, Tues. 3:00 - 5:00,

Weds. 4:30 - 8:00, Thurs. 3:30 - 7:30 SOLD OUT

Amy Schumaker: Mon. 3:30 - 8:00, Weds. 4:00 - 8:00 SOLD OUT

Pete McCrae: Mon. 4:00 - 8:00, Tues. 5:30 - 8:00,

Thurs. 4:00 - 8:00 SOLD OUT

Paul Deck: Mon. 6:00 - 8:00, Weds. 5:00 - 7:00 SOLD OUT

Theo Smith: Mon. 5:00 - 8:00, Tues. 6:00 - 8:00, Thurs. 5:30 - 8:00 SOLD OUT

Carol Tileston: Mon. 3:30 - 7:30, Thurs. 4:30 - 7:30 SOLD OUT

Chris Walters: Tues. 5:00 to 8:00, SOLD OUT

Katie Eagleson: Tues. 4:30 to 8:00 SOLD OUT

Mike Fioriglio: Tues. 3:30 - 8:00, Thurs. 4:00 - 7:30 SOLD OUT

Ryan Clickman: Sat.10:00 - 2:00 SOLD OUT

New Students Since January

Elliot A. (Pete)

Adam A. (Pete)

Collin M. (Geoff)

Sarah H. (Julie)

Ellie W. (Julie)

Piper S. (Amy)

Stephen M.(Chris)

Tom L. (Mike)

Alyssa M. (Julie)

Emma F. (Amy)

Ethan M. (Pete)

Owen M. (Josh)

Walker G. (Mike)

Noah R. (Amy)

Ian B. (Carol)

Francesca D. (Carol & Monique)

Evan G. (John)

Emma S. (Amy)

Andrew T. (Paul)

Jason N. (Julie)

Thomas H. (Sara)

Sean L. (John)

Riley B. (Mike)

Shannon L. (Julie)

Quinn J. (Katie)

Sofia C. (Julie)

Cate R. (Carol)

ArwenY. (Julie)

A.J. Y. (Paul)

Jack C.( Theo)

Phillip D. (Theo)

Tom M. (Pete)

Patty R. (Chris)

Robbie R. (Paul)

Lee M. (Pete)

Lauren P. (Amy)

Gillian M. (Julie)

Liam L. (Mickey)

Jaimison L. (Mickey)

Staff News

New Teacher John D'Angelo

Drums, Beginning Piano and Guitar

John D'Angelo has been playing drums since the age of 5. At 20 years old John is quickly building a great reputation in the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia areas as a reliable, easy to work with and great drummer. John pulls from styles such as Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin and Blues to form his own unique drumming style. He has always felt the drive to not be "just a drummer", but a musician as well. John has been teaching drums for 5 years and tries to take his theory of being a musician and share that knowledge with his students.

john drums John
John attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. After leaving Berklee, John went right to work on playing with the big shots. He picked up a six week international tour as the supporting act for Meat Loaf on his "Hang Cool Teddy Bear" tour in the summer of 2010 with Universal recording artist Lisa Bouchelle. While on tour, he played to sold out crowds of 10,000 to 25,000 seat arenas and pavilions. From this, John received high level endorsements from GMS drums and Evans drumheads.