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SOUND ROOTS
NEWS SEPTEMBER
2010
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In a time when the term "Coach"
is widely recognized beyond the stadiums and courts of American
sports youth, and reaches out to encompass everything from
parenting to entrepreneurship, we think it's time to coin a new
brand of coach: The music coach.
Our instructors are so much more than simply teachers. They are
guides who help students tap into their creative power, counselors
who empower students to push past doubt and fear, friends who
listen to students dreams and day to day struggles, and coaches to
help students create goals and give them strategies to be
successful at meeting them.
We are proud that our teachers foster tremendous long lasting
relationships with their students, and that those relationships are
sometimes carried into their personal lives at birthday parties and
barbecues and events. This is how we know we're making a
difference in our community and in the lives of those who are
entrusting their musical education to Sound Roots.
We are all family.
If you have experienced this connection, we encourage you to share
your experience with other people you know who might benefit from a
Sound Roots "Music Coach" in their lives.
Warmly,
The Sound Roots Family
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NEW CLASSES
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FOR
KIDS AND ADULTS!
just a
taste....
Intro to Guitar
Violin Basics
Girls Only
Rock U
Broadway Bound
Drumming
and so much more!
Download complete class list HERE
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FOR WEE FOLK
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Have
you checked out our music programs for the kids? Come visit, the
first class is on us!
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Rookie
Rock
toddlers ages 0-3
M//Th/F/Sa @ 10am
Music program for toddlers and their
folks
Junior
Jams
kids ages
3-6
Thur 3:30-4:30pm
Friday 4-5pm
Music program for preschoolers and
kids!
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MEET Jason!
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Jason grew up in Kansas and
started playing in clubs at the ripe age of 15; by the time he was
19 he was performing 7 nights a week, and already considering
himself a blue-collar kind of musician.
He went on to graduate Cum Laude with a B.M. in Guitar Performance
at Wichita State University, receiving Theory Honors under Dr.
Walter Mays. This was particularly worthwhile to Basgall, as Mays
had been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, in Musical Composition,
on multiple occasions.
Following college, Basgall worked heavily in the studio, producing
commercials, jingles and karaoke tracks, and was once even sampled
on a rap album. He got a gig as an instructor at Senseny Music in
Wichita, teaching around 50 students a week for over a year, then
moved on to do a bit of production work in Nashville. Prior to
moving to Oregon in 2004, Basgall was asked how many bands he had
played in and was not surprised to learn it was over 40!
In Portland, Basgall taught guitar at Musiqal PDX until the retail
music center closed down in early 2010. That's when Sound Roots
were lucky to welcome him into their school; Jason now teaches
guitar for students at every level of expertise, and instructs drum
at the beginning level. He is always excited to meet new students,
so get in touch with the music school today to get signed up for
lessons with him!
If you're interested in finding out more about Jason and how he
might become your Music Coach, give us a call today! 503
282-9999.
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10%
off
Sign up for private lessons and get 10% off October's tuition, when
you register before September 31st! All instruments, levels and
ages welcome to this discount, but you must hurry to get this
smokin' end of summer deal! Call the office to schedule your
lessons and reap your mighty reward!
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All
Good Things (well at least this good thing) Come to an End on
September 31st, 2010.
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School's
Back - But is your Music Program? |
We
know these times are tough and schools are having to make some
major cutbacks to meet budget deadlines and restrictions.
Unfortunately, for many schools, this means music and art get the
ax! If you find your music program at school lacking, check out
our group classes and individual music lessons at
Sound Roots to supplement your education! If you are in the PTA,
recommend our Sound Roots On-Site program
which brings music instruction directly to your child's
school!
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Are
you a "Gleek?"
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 If you love the hit show "Glee", you'll LOVE our new
class Broadway Bound which takes you
directly under the spotlight to learn popular showtunes in this
musical theater class! Sign up now, class size is limited!
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NEW
CLASSES FOR ADULTS!
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We
are THRILLED to be offering some fun new classes for adults this
fall! It is NEVER too late to tap into your musical passion and
deepen your experience on your instrument.
Rock U -- Unleash your inner
Elvis and Janis in this rock camp for adults! It's all the fun of
being in a real live rock band without the hassle of celebrity and
contracts. Beginners welcome!
Art of Improv -- Train your
ear to be able to hear other musicians in a way that enables you to
"speak" the language of the music together! Intermediate level
experience recommended.
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Speaking
of Family...
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Hang
onto your hearts, dear readers....and soak up these amazing new
pictures of the owners of Sound Roots: Chris and Fara with their
two little rockstars Miles and Kai. Family is very important to us
at Sound Roots and we hope you will come by to say hello and meet
our new addition soon!
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Party
Like a Rock Star!
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Throw
your *bash at Sound Roots and own
the stage for 2 hours while you explore instruments, get hands on
instruction, play games and even write a song for the birthday rock
star!
Party reservations are open to all ages and book fast, so have
your agent call our people at Sound Roots to reserve your room at
least 4-6 weeks in advance and prepare to get wild! You bring the
cake, we'll bring the attitude.
*earplugs not
included.
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Can't
Get Enough of Us? |
We
know that sometimes it's hard to wait for the next Sound Roots
newsletter each month, and those Facebook updates just aren't
meaty enough for you. That's why you'll be so relieved to discover
our Sound Roots BLOG! Keep up with us as we
share school news, track instructor gigs, remodeling updates,
fascinating music focused articles, and insightful posts to help
feed your Sound Roots obsession. ;)
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