December Newsletter 2018
Student of the MonthHunter's Interview
Q: What Instruments Are You Learning? And What Song?
A: Guitar, and Imperial March. Q: Who is Your Favourite Artist? A: The Beatles, and Yellow Submarine is my favourite song. Q: What Instrument Would You Learn Next If You Could? A: Drums. Q: Any Advice For New Students? A:Always make sure your instrument is tuned. Q: Favourite Food? A: Chinese Food. Q: Favourite Movie? A: Either Suicide Squad, the Marvel Movies, or Sandlot |
A huge thanks to Hunter for taking time out to learn music! We were happy to leave her with a gift card, and we hope other students continue down the same path as her! |
Pet of the MonthThis is Cole!
Cole is almost 10 months old. He’s a mix-terrier and he’s a rescue from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His favourite toy is a stuffed monkey and he loves cuddles and going for walks! Olivia and Owen will take home a gift card for Homes Alive Pet Store for Cole! Send us a picture of your pet for a chance to win pet of the month, and bring home a gift card! |
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Referral Contest!Thank you to everyone for the incredible growth we've seen in the last few months! And a special thanks to all those who have shared their good experience with others, we would not be here without you!
Our next referral contest will be a fun one! Ending January 20th, a single winner will be drawn for 5 tickets (Front & Centre Seating) to New West Theatre's production Rockers Gone Country at the Enmax on February 8th, at 7:30 PM. It's going to be an incredible show! We are in no way affiliated with the Enmax Center, New West Theatre, or this production. |
Of course to be sensitive to those families with younger children where this may not be doable, the draw winner will be contacted before announcement. If you're not able to participate, a new winner will be drawn, and your name will go back into the draw. If no one claims it, I'll probably just go ;)
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Practice Tip of The Month
If you start to feel musical-burnout, or start to feel like you've plateaued in your progress, then good news, you're absolutely normal!
One of the hardest parts of learning music is overcoming the inevitable stalling phase, where things kind of just blur together. Usually, the basics come quick, and you feel like you're improving at lightning speed. But then songs get harder. Enthusiasm might drop. Practice becomes more tedious.
There's a few ways to combat this once it sets in.
First: Practice lots of different things. Make sure in every lesson you're learning at least 2 different songs or concepts (you can work with your teacher on this). This keeps things fresh, and if you're frustrated with one thing, you can take a break and look at the other. I personally try to load up lessons with at least 3-4 concepts in short intervals to keep lessons fun, and practice at home enjoyable.
Second: Practice something easier! If you need a bit of an ego boost, seek out really easy music and play it. It will make you feel better, but it will also help cement techniques you already know! So it's still effective!
Third: Remember why you're learning. Think of the person who inspired you to play, or the reasons you thought it was fun in the beginning. The people who enjoy music the most, are the ones who stuck it out when it was hard. I can personally promise that eventually (and the more you practice the sooner that eventually comes) music becomes easy, and every second is fun! But if you forget about that, then the beginning can be tough.
So the tip for this month...
Don't worry if you're afraid of losing interest. Play lots of different songs, learn several different concepts and skills, and keep in mind why you're learning! Be it a fun hobby, a future career, or just because it's good for you!
One of the hardest parts of learning music is overcoming the inevitable stalling phase, where things kind of just blur together. Usually, the basics come quick, and you feel like you're improving at lightning speed. But then songs get harder. Enthusiasm might drop. Practice becomes more tedious.
There's a few ways to combat this once it sets in.
First: Practice lots of different things. Make sure in every lesson you're learning at least 2 different songs or concepts (you can work with your teacher on this). This keeps things fresh, and if you're frustrated with one thing, you can take a break and look at the other. I personally try to load up lessons with at least 3-4 concepts in short intervals to keep lessons fun, and practice at home enjoyable.
Second: Practice something easier! If you need a bit of an ego boost, seek out really easy music and play it. It will make you feel better, but it will also help cement techniques you already know! So it's still effective!
Third: Remember why you're learning. Think of the person who inspired you to play, or the reasons you thought it was fun in the beginning. The people who enjoy music the most, are the ones who stuck it out when it was hard. I can personally promise that eventually (and the more you practice the sooner that eventually comes) music becomes easy, and every second is fun! But if you forget about that, then the beginning can be tough.
So the tip for this month...
Don't worry if you're afraid of losing interest. Play lots of different songs, learn several different concepts and skills, and keep in mind why you're learning! Be it a fun hobby, a future career, or just because it's good for you!
Winter Recital
It's finally time!
You should have already gotten an email with info, but here's the short version of everything you need to know. If you have more questions please ask! |
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- Winter Recital, not Christmas Recital, so all kinds of music are still fair game!
- No dress code, but there will be a red carpet photo-op, so stay casual and look your best!
- Dates are December 19th and 20th at 5:30, and 6:30 both evenings
- Deadline for sign-up is November 30th
- Invite whoever you want!
- It will take place at the Lethbridge Public Library, in the downstairs Theatre Gallery
- Refreshments provided (gluten free options will be there)
- Admission is FREE, but we are taking donations to the Lethbridge Food Bank (check later for an emailed list of donation ideas)
- Call, or email us, to book your recital time. Song length is determined by the length of time you've been in lessons - students may do multiple recitals if they want to do multiple songs.
- Space is limited, but we hope with 4 recitals it will offer the capacity we need!
