Guide to the NFMC Junior Festival
Your guide to the NFMC Junior Festival, aka Federation, with Metro Music Makers!
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Musicians
Need ideas for your musician this Valentine’s Day? You’ve landed in the right place. We’re sharing our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts for musicians. Order now to have your gift arrive just in time for the love fest. This music note necklace is simple but classy, and should be a hit with your favorite musician. “Music speaks when … Read more
Music Therapy Intervention Series: Drawing to Music
By Metro Music Makers music therapist Kristen Van Dyke, MT-BC *Note: The goal of this blog series discussing music therapy interventions is to give more information about the field of music therapy and what a music therapist does. For the safety of all those involved, only a licensed, board-certified music therapist should carry out these … Read more
Teacher Spotlight: Michael Pagel
1. How long have you been teaching at Metro Music Makers, and what do you teach?I teach guitar, piano, ukulele, strings, brass and other band instruments. I’ve been with Metro Music Makers for almost a year now. 2. What is your first musical memory?My first musical memory was playing recorder in first grade. I loved … Read more
Student Spotlight: Lulu Dobson
Lulu Dobson is 11 years old and has been studying various instruments with Metro Music Makers for a couple of years. Her instructor Kristen Van Dyke recently interviewed her for our Student Spotlight series. What instruments are you learning, and how long have you been studying them?Ukulele (two years), piano (one month), voice, and trumpet … Read more
My Year in Songwriting
by Metro Music Makers instructor Mark Grundhoefer Readers of the blog may remember that last year I set a pretty lofty goal: to write, record and release new music every month of 2019. Here we are in January, and I’m happy to say I completed my goal, releasing 22 songs (singles and EPs) over 12 … Read more
Your (son’s) holiday vacation Disney playlist
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik One of the most difficult tasks for me as a teacher is finding suitable music for young boys. However, Disney has come out with some fantastic hits over the years, and I want to share with you my top five picks for a young boy’s vocal and … Read more
Your (daughter’s) holiday vacation Disney playlist
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik Are you heading out of town for the holiday break? Maybe even headed to that favorite childhood destination. . . Walt Disney World?! Whether you’re Orlando-bound or heading to the in-laws for some Christmas cheer, if you’ve got time in the car, you’ve got time to put … Read more
Tell Your Face: Using Expressions to Communicate Emotion in Your Performance
Written by Metro Music Makers instructor Chelsea Sefzik My favorite time of year is the holiday season. I begin my Christmas decorating on Halloween every year. When I run into friends or talk to family, they can tell by how excited I am that I’ve begun this much anticipated process of decorating. Like a child … Read more
Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Cauthen
1. How long have you been teaching at Metro Music Makers, and what do you teach?“I teach voice, piano, ukulele and guitar, and I’ve been teaching with Metro Music Makers for over six years!” 2. What is your first musical memory?“When I was two or three years old, my mom gave me a Playskool cassette … Read more
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