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UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: MOTHER'S DAY - MAY 14 (OPEN), MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 29TH (CLOSED), SPRING CONCERT - JUNE 4 (CLOSED), FATHER'S DAY - JUNE 19 (OPEN), SUMMER BREAK - JUNE 29TH to JULY 5TH (CLOSED)
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What a lovely April it has been!
And what better way to celebrate than with music?! This is one of our favorite newsletters of the year, because we get to officially announce all of the details for the next Concert and Raffle!
Did that little headline about winning 6 months of free music lessons catch your eye? Well it's true. Our raffle is one-of-a-kind. You can only EARN tickets through practice.
Keep your eyes a-reading on down this email for all the details....
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SPRING CONCERT - JUNE 4TH
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It is our pleasure to release the official Concert announcement for Spring 2017. We are doing things a little differently this time around, so please read the entire announcement.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH
BOTHWELL ARTS CENTER IN LIVERMORE
12PM TO 3PM
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Win 6 Months of Free Lessons, an iPad Mini & much more...Just for practicing!
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Now a tradition, unique to Music Time Academy concerts, our raffle is a fun way to encourage practice and to raise the bar for Concert performances. Check out the posters around the studio to see all of the fun options for t earning tickets. Oh, and don't bother asking about purchasing them. Not an option.
Although you do need to be present at the concert to collect your prize, you not need to participate in the concert to earn tickets.
PRIZES INCLUDE:
- FREE Music Lesson Tuition (1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months)
- Apple iPad Mini
- Musical Instruments
- Gift Certificates to Local Businesses
- Much more!
Please visit the following link for additional information:
http://www.musictimeacademy.com/raffle
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Congrats to Eve Banas! Eve will receive not only priceless glory & endless bragging rights, but also gift certificates to Music Time Academy & Livermore Cinemas.
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Instrument: Piano
Teacher: Pete
Age: 16
Grade:
11th
School: Livermore High
School
Student Since: 2012
Hobbies (besides music): Film Making, debating, Musical Theater
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It is our privilege to award Student of the Month to one of the longest standing students of Music Time Academy, Eve Banas. Although Eve has been enrolled in lessons here for 5+ years, she has actually been playing piano since the age of 3, demonstrating a true dedication to the study of Music. Through her long term commitment to regular practice over the years, her piano skills have risen to an impressive level so far.
Most importantly though, Eve has developed a love of Music, which is the truest reward of all (not to downplay the coolness of winning Sudent of the Month, of course). Recently, Eve has not only enjoyed playing the piano, but now also sings and dances in the Livermore High School Show Choir. She has performed at many Music Time Academy Concerts throughout the years, and also at last year's school talent show. Here's to countess more performances in the future!
Keep up the love and hard work, Eve!
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Monica Lind
For April 2017, the spotlight is on Monica! The first full-time employee ever at Music Time, Monica has been the studio's unsung hero. Since 2012 she has been working long hours to make everything run smoothly. We are excited for you to get to know her a little more with this interview..
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Where are you from/where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Walnut Creek, CA. I am one of 5 children
What other jobs did you work at before Music Time?
I started managing movie theaters when I was 19 and continued on to do that until I graduated college. I earned my certification in film projection, being a projectionist was by far my favorite part of managing theaters. Sadly, these jobs are mostly obsolete with the invent of digital projectors. I still occasionally work at the Grand Lake Threatre in Oakland. I've also had countless other retail and coffee bar jobs.
What do you like about working here?
Just about everything! I love my co-workers, and working with so many talented musicians is really inspiring. I also love seeing our students learn and grow, and when a student and teacher really click that is always the best part.
What did you study in school?
I studied just about everything, and took as many classes as possible while I was at D.V.C. finally landing on Biology. I have always been fascinated by the way things wovrk and by the complexity, diversity, beauty, and persistence of Life so Biology seemed like the right choice for me. Cal State East Bay introduced some special options while I was there including Cell and Molecular Biology, and that sounded fun, so I went for it. I took so many Chemistry classes that I went for the minor in Chemistry also. I fell in love with infectious diseases and immunology, and would love to go back some day and study some more of that.
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What are some of your favorite bands?
I love all music and all genres, so pretty much depends on my mood, or the mood I'd like to create. I'll listen to anything. Taking a look through the C.D. rotation in my car, it appears I am listening to a lot of movie soundtracks these days.
What was your first concert?
My very first concert with my parents was Rick Springfield, but my fist concert out on my own was Robert Plant and Joan Jett, my older sister took me, it was quite an experience.
What was one of your favorite concerts & why?
All of them! I used to go to shows just about every night, I prefer smaller venues and local bands, but I'm going to go with Erasure as my all time favorite. It was my first big concert out with my friends as a teenager, and it was a lot like watching a circus, there were tons of elaborate costume changes and people flying around above the stage, really whimsical and fun, a different experience than any concert I had gone to before that.
Do you (or did you) play an instrument? Which one?
I played Clarinet in middle school, and Cello and Drums in high school. I really loved playing drums so later on I took some private lessons which were really fun, but I moved away and stopped, which was a really bad decision.
What do you remember most about learning to play an instrument?
Practicing, a lot. I am super shy about playing in front of people though, so I think that I'd like to get over that one of these days if I choose to pursue music again.
What instrument would you like to learn to play most & why?
This is a tough one. Working with people that I could learn just about anything from makes it even more difficult. I think I'd like to learn Piano, although my heart is still kinda on the drums. When I was about 10 my parents got a Piano, I taught myself some basic stuff, I remember it being really peaceful sitting there learning.
Where in the world would you like to visit & why?
Everywhere! I've never actually traveled anywhere so I'll start kinda close to home and say Alaska, I want to see the Northern Lights and I think the place just seems really beautiful.
Who is one your favorite historical figures & why?
I'm not so sure they are necessarily historical figures, but it's a tie between Gene Roddenberry and Carl Sagan, I just really identify with their philosophies and messages about our place in the universe and about the future of science and technology.
What would be the title of your autobiography?
"I really should have stuck with those Drum lessons" JK, haha
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FEATURED CONCERT:
Who:
Zakir Hussain
Where:
Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz
When:
Sunday, April 30th
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The finest tabla player in the world, Zakir Hussain teams up with son of legendary Shivkumar Sharam, Rahul Sharma for a night of classical Indian music and divine rhythm. Sharma’s virtuosic command of the santoor (a Kashmiri instrument similar to the hammer dulcimer) makes for a stunning combination of improvisational talent. The two virtuosos, beloved in India and around the world, have collaborated on several projects and are renowned for pioneering the use of their respective instruments in contemporary formats. This is an all ages, rare event not to be missed!
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Every Thursday:
Tim G (guitar) at Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek
Every Saturday:
Soul Brunch (Anna, drums) at Penrose in Oakland
Friday, April 21st:
The UnOriginals (Tim) at Meenar in Danville
Saturday, April 22nd:
Tim G at Maria, Maria in Danville
Friday, April 28th:
The UnOriginals (Tim) at Vinnie's in Concord
Friday, May 5th:
Gringa (Luna) at Bar Fluxus in San Francisco
Friday & Saturday, May 5th & 6th:
The UnOriginals (Tim) at Iron Door Saloon in Groveland
Sunday, May 7th:
Muncie (Anna) at Brewster's in Petaluma
Thursday, May 11th:
A Celebration of Steve Sage at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord
Saturday, May 13th:
Professor Jones (Anna & Mike) at Steampunk Masquerade in Alameda
Saturday, May 13th:
Lost Dog Found (Adam) at Monroe Hall in Santa Rosa
Friday, May 19:
Timmy G at Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 24th:
Lost Dog Found (Adam) at Downtown Santa Rosa
Saturday, May 20th:
Dueling Guitars (Tim G) at Ours Vida Sangria in Livermore
Saturday, May 20th:
Muncie (Anna) at Porchfest in San Francisco
Sunday, May 21st:
The Unoriginals (Tim G) at Meenar in Danville
Friday, May 26th:
Muncie (Anna) at The Rellik Tavern in Benicia
Friday, May 26th:
Timmy G @ The Vine at Bridges in Danville
Saturday, May 27th:
Gringa (Luna) EP release at Elbo Room in San Francisco
Saturday, May 27th:
Dueling Guitars (Tim G) at The Vine at Bridges in Danville
CHECK OUT OUR TEACHER'S BANDS ONLINE!
Black Box Radio (Xavier on vocals/guitar)
Brett Hunter Band (Tim M on guitar)
Fast & Vengefully (Tim on guitar/voice, Belinda on fiddle)
Gringa (Luna, drums)
Lost Dog Found (Art, drums, Adam, trumpet)
LunaSol (Judy on violin)
Muncie (Anna on drums)
Push (Tim M. on guitar)
Super Soul Brothers (Neill on guitar)
The Undercovers (Sal on keys, Xavier on guitar/vocals)
West Grand Boulevard (Anna on drums, Mike on bass, Craig on keys, Adam on trumpet)
Zach Bateman & the Coal Minds (Judy, violin)
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The Music Time Academy Staff:
Anna Cucciardo, Monica Lind, Mike Meagher, Adam Borden
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For every new private lessons student that you refer to Music Time Academy, enjoy a 25% discount from your monthly tuition! REFER 4 STUDENTS & GET A FREE MONTH OF LESSONS!
*Offer does not apply to immediate family members or to prior students re-enrolling.25% discount applies to tuition rate for one student only.
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