Music Max May 2011 Newsletter TLB Band!

- jazz guitar
Tapas Downtown
1257 Oregon Street
Redding, CA
(530) 247-7299
food or drink expected

May 6th (Friday)
Charles Valona Trio
6 - 9 p.m.
Anselmo Vineyards
28740 Inwood Rd., ,
Shingletown, CA, 96088
(530) 474-5546
food or drink expected

May 6th (Friday)
Allison Scull and Victor Martin
7:30
Dunsmuir Brewery Works,
5701 Dunsmuir Ave,
Dunsmuir, CA 530-235-1900
Food or drink expected

May 6th (Friday)
Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield -

Brazilian Jazz Guitars

9:00-11:30

Raymond's Libations
2941 E. Center Street

638-3897

$5 cover

food or drink expected

May 7th (Saturday)

Al Mires and Tyler Mansfield -

Brazilian Jazz Guitars

9:00-11:30

Raymond's Libations
2941 E. Center Street

638-3897

$5 cover

food or drink expected

May 7th (Saturday)
Allison Scull and Victor Martin
6-9pm
RC's, 3256 Cascade Blvd,
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
530-275-6348
food or drink expected

May 8th (Sunday) Mother's Day
DirectorSylvia Hill - piano jazz
at Tapas on Mother's Day Brunch
Tapas Downtown
1257 Oregon Street
Redding, CA
(530) 247-7299

May 8th, (Sunday) Mother's Day
Pat Karch - 20th century Piano

Jazz
French Gulch Hotel for

Mother's Day Brunch
10:AM until 2:PM
14138 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2112

May 8th (Sunday) Mother's Day
Charles ValonaTrio
10 a.m. til 3 p.m.
Win-River Casino
2100 Redding Rancheria Road
Redding, CA 96001-5530
(530) 243-3377
food or drink expected

May 13th (Friday)
Mickey Jones - jazz guitar
Tapas Downtown
1257 Oregon Street
Redding, CA
(530) 247-7299
food or drink expected

May 13th (Friday)
Stephanie Foos (vocals) and

Bernie Baker (guitar)
6:30 - 9:30
Vintner's Cellar Custom Winery
1700 California Street
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 222-9463
food or drink expected

May 13th (Friday)
Tony Armsdon Jazz Trio
Cleveland Boney - piano,

Anthoni Polcari - String Bass,
Tony Armsdon - drums
6:30 - 9:30
Maritime Seafood & Grill
1600 California Street
Redding, CA 96001-1001
(530) 229-0700
food or drink expected

May 20th (Friday)
Mickey Jones - jazz guitar
Tapas Downtown
1257 Oregon Street
Redding, CA
(530) 247-7299
food or drink expected

May 20th (Friday)
Allison Scull and Victor Martin
8:30pm Post Office Saloon
1636 Market Place
Redding, CA 96002
530-246-2190
food or drink expected

May 21st (Saturday)
Indigo Brew Jazz Quartet
Patricia Soares on piano;

Tyler Mansfield on guitar;
Jake Soares on drums; and

Marc Soares on bass.
8:30-11:30
Post Office Saloon
1636 Market Place
Redding, CA 96002
530-246-2190
food or drink expected

May 21st (Saturday)
Linda Bott and friends
Anselmo Vineyards
28740 Inwood Rd., ,
Shingletown, CA, 96088
(530) 474-5546
food or drink expected

May 28th (Saturday)
Stephanie Foos sings

accompanied by
Bernie Baker - guitar and

Bruce Calin - string bass
7:00
Vintage Wine Bar
1790 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001-1932
(530) 229-9449
food or drink expected

Travis Larson Band! 1.52

This Month Tickets go on sale for a killer night of Music with the Travis Larson Band. Concert will be Thursday the 16th. See below for info! You will want to see this!

Also we have another killer student concert May 14th 2:00-4:00 always fun and all are welcome to come and support the students.

1st introductory lesson free!

We will close 28,29,30 ( Memorial weekend)
The fundraiser for the Kato Family victims of the Japan went awesome! Lots of great music and generous donations from the community went to help these fine people. Donee did a stellar job putting this together. Also a special thank you to Tamara's Healing Garden and all of her fine customers who really came through with a huge donation as well.

Music Max Concert Event June 16th.Thursday 7:00-9:00

Click here For TLB website

This will be a night to remember! We caught Travis in between Seattle and Sacrament for a Concert right here at Music Max. This power trio will throw down and deliver a punch that you will love and they are going to provide time to ask questions in an open format. Check out there website and videos.

Guitarist: Travis Larson click here for >>FAQ's

Bassist: Jennifer Young

Drummer: Dale Moon

This instrumental group hints at Dregg's fusion like sounds while keeping it accessible and rocking! The licks and tones will suck you right in. Endorsed by many great companies like Ernie Ball/ Music Man EV and more. ( So maybe we'll be giving out free swag??)What I also love about TLB is for vertouso musiciaship they are so cool and willing to share their experience in a question and answer section during the concert.

Tickets are on sale now at Music Max $8.00 each. Concert June 16th. 7:00-9:00 call 547-7070 for info.

Need to sell your Music Gear?
Let us help!

Music Max buys and sells a lot of used gear and we also do consignments. It's easy and we can get you the price you want. Don't take a huge hit pawning your gear or waste your time dealing with the hassle of Craig's List or ebay. With over 200 students plus regular customers looking for used gear Music Max is ready to help you clean out your old gear.

Interrupted Practice Schedule!

By Jaci Veolz

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What do you do in case of an "Interrupted Practice Schedule"? The scenario...Practicing has been going well, and progress is steady. SUDDENLY "something" happens-illness, schoolwork, vacation, ect. and the practice schedule becomes non-existent. No one worries too much because the interruption is only temporary- - - right? THEN as practicing becomes possible again there comes a flurry of tears, anger, frustrations - even out-right temper tantrums to the accompaniment of "I hate piano!" Then parents start wondering- - "Am I forcing my child into something he hates? Should we quit?" ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! What is happening here is an example of what I call trying to "eat an elephant" all in one gulp. The parent and student know what should have been done during the ptactice interruption and are trying to make up for it all at once. Thus we get"overloaded" and the mind and emotions just plain revolt. SOLUTION: Don't start from where you think you should be, but from where you are. Get an honest evaluation of what needs to be done (such as numbering the pieces you should knowfrom 1 to 5, I being really bad and 5 being perfect). Never pull a guilt trip on the student (Well, you knew this before, why can't you do it now?). Remember, never attack the person, only the problem. Once you know where you stand, then start "eating the elephant" (chocolate of course) one bite at a time. Start with #5 piece and one #1 piece. Work on these until they are comfortable. Then take a #3 piece. Then add a #4 and then maybe another #1 or #2. DO NOT start with several #1 pieces. That will discourage even the most stout-hearted student. As you study each piece, if playing hands together is too much, then take hands alone. If that's too much, then take one phrase. If that's too much, then take one measure. Start where the student IS, then praise him for every step. This is so important and we all forget. Praise is the parents' and teachers' most valuable tool. Just remember to praise honestly. You don't have to make up something to praise - there is always something there (even if it was just that he had his feet well placed - or one note was well played - or one interval was right.) As students grow and this happens a couple of times, they will come to recognize it and be able to deal with it themselves. You will have done them a great favor - for the ability to deal with "interruptions" is one we have to live with in today's world.

Would you like a chance to play for Seniors?

Mary Burger from a Brand New Day would love to have musicians come by and play for some of the senior residents there. This state of the art assisted living facility is an excellent place to give the gift of music and maybe brighten someone's day. This can be a great opportunity to play for a very accepting audience.

Many customers feel they might be too old to learn to play music and we say" NO WAY" we have had adults in their 70's learning to play. Music is a great way to enjoy life.

Mary writes for record searchlight and if you can take a moment to read this article>> " It's never too late to learn music"

Also click here to see Mary's Facility>>Brand New Day