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More Piano and Drum Teachers

Valentina Jotovic: Nov 7, 2010

We are pleased to have added two new music teachers--Nina Yenik (Piano) and David Cifelli (Drums)--to our faculty roster, providing you with expanded...

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If music be the food of love, play on! (By Rose McCathran)

Valentina Jotovic: Nov 4, 2010

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My Favorite Pianist (By Lynda Saponara)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 31, 2010

Since my brother, guitar teacher Mr. Chris, wrote about his favorite guitarist on this blog, I thought it would be appropriate for me to write about...

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I was hooked! (By Seth Rosenthal)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 28, 2010

No, this isn't an admission of drug use, its a part of why I am a flutist. And maybe, how to help a flute student start to love the playing too.

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Musical Musicals? (By Brandon Eldredge)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 24, 2010

I am in the midst of conducting my first musical ("Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim). And if you’re wondering how someone learns to do that, I...

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You Can Play It When You Can Sing It (By Joseph Pinto)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 21, 2010

COUNTING. All musicians are tasked with it. Whether one plays the flute, trumpet, cello, or sings, we have to count. While studying as an...

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Take a Look into the Future of Music (By Alan Rigoletto)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 17, 2010

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Singing, Opera, and the Exorcist Cat (By Phyllis Schmidt)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 14, 2010

I grew up on a small family farm. We raised Holstein cows (for milking), steers (for eating) pigs, chickens, and ducks. We had lots of cats who were...

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Music Teachers at the Mall (By Mrs. E)

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 10, 2010

I love reading the comics in the Sunday newspaper! This week, Baby Blues was especially funny. Hammie, the little boy in the family, was at the mall...