THE MUSIC TIMES - VOL. 80 - November 22nd, 2019
" I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it." - Harry S Truman
How many songs from the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" were released as singles?
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Hello, Friend!
WE ARE OPEN ON MONDAY, NOV 25!

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK:
TUES NOV 28 THROUGH SAT NOV 30
OPEN AGAIN ON SUN DEC 1

WINTER BREAK IS COMING SOON!
CLOSED MON DEC 23 THROUGH SAT JAN 4
OPEN AGAIN ON SUN JAN 5 - NO MAKE-UPS FOR HOLIDAY CLOSURES!!

Happy Thanksgiving!
May your holiday be filled with love, family, friends, food and (of course) music.

The Big Show 4.0 is only 23 days away! It was an absolute joy to see the bands come together for the first time at rehearsals this week. Please remember to collect your raffle tickets at each rehearsal & lesson, adding on extras for such simple things as practice logs and videos. PARENTS! DID YOU SEE THAT RAFFLE TICKETS COULD GET YOU 6 MONTHS OF FREE LESSONS?! Yeah, sign those logs.

It's an exciting time of year with the holidays and the biggest of the Big Shows yet. Thank you, so very much, for putting your trust in the little ol' ragtag team of Music Time misfits. You are part of a truly unique and funky community. Let's be grateful for each other!

With peace, love & music,
Anna
SOON-TO-BE LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEA: GIVE A BEAT!
The best gift is an experience! Maybe a loved one on your list would like something more creative than you can find at the "Gift Card Mall".
Beats x GarageBand 
Ever wanted to learn how to make beats? Or how to record them? Sign up for this month-long course, & in just four sessions you will make & receive a copy of your very own beat! Be ready to explore the history of “beats”, instrumental arrangements, music theory, part-writing, & how to record in GarageBand. 

$150 for 4 LESSONS (30 MIN)
10% DISCOUNT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS!
BIG SHOW, BIG CREPES
Introducing O My Crepes! Based right here in Livermore, Omar & Megan will have their magical trailer of crepe deliciousness ready to serve hot food all afternoon & evening. Come hungry!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Chloe Nicole Marr
INSTRUMENT: Piano
TEACHER: Sal
AGE: 9
GRADE: 4th
SCHOOL: Rancho Las Positas
STARTED LESSONS: October 2017
HOBBIES: Singing, hiking, swimming, going on adventures with her mom.
FROM HER TEACHER: "Chloe is a wonderful student all around. She is getting very brave with her singing, which I think it great. She did the Little Show last time, but this time she will be at the Big Show!"

FROM HER FAMILY: "Chloe strives to be the best in all she does. She is the kindest kid I know, always looking out for her friends and those she loves. She adores her music teacher, Sal, and has grown so much musically under his direction."
ANNIVERSARIES
6 YEARS:
Greg Antonoff
Maddie Straus

3 YEARS:
Olivia Callahan
Ava Chaves
John Cullen
Maleah Flores

2 YEARS:
Dean Clark
Edison Liu
Natalia McCoy
Beau Muela
Clarence Paine
Steve Verbinski

1 YEAR:
Julian Blum
Jaelynn Hateley
James Jenckes
Sage Jenckes
Skylar Jenckes
Jaxson McKee
Yna Paulasa
Ilhan Tunagur
Sierra Vidnovic
FEATURED TEACHER
Kristen Marie
Nov 2019: Kristen Marie, Strings, Songs & Opening Up...

Just in time for a sunny California winter, Kristen Marie is relocating to the Bay Area from Ohio this January. With Kristen on staff at Music Time, we are thrilled to offer extended availability of private lessons on cello, violin, voice,...

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musictimeacademy.com
A cooler than cold rendition of Hey Ya, from Kristen and a cello student.
YOUR TEACHERS, LIVE:
Friday, November 22nd - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Johnny Foley’s in San Francisco
Friday, November 22nd - West Grand Brass Band (Adam) at Woods Bar and Brewery in Oakland
Saturday, November 23rd - Mama Foxxy (Anna & Judy) & Radiokeys (Stewart) at VInnie’s in Concord
Saturday, November 23rd - Timmy G at Mike Hess Brewing in Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 23rd - West Grand Brass Band (Adam) at Twin Oaks Roadhouse in Penngrove
Friday, December 6th - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Johnny Foley’s in San Francisco
Friday, December 6th - Radiokeys (Stewart) at Lagunitas in Petaluma
Saturday, December 7th - Timmy G (acoustic) at Monica’s in Livermore
Sunday, December 8th - TImmy G at Social Affair Lounge, San Ramon Bishop Ranch Center
Thursday, December 12th - Timmy G's Dueling Guitars at Maggie McGarry's in San Francisco
Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th - Timmy G at Danville Harvest
Wednesday, December 18th - Radiokeys (Stewart) at Milk Bar in San Francisco
Wednesday, December 18th - Timmy G at Meenar in Danville
Friday, December 20th - Spidermeow (Anna) at Hotel Utah in San Francisco
Friday, December 20th - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Vinnie’s in Concord
Friday, December 27th - Radiokeys (Stewart) at Starry Plough in Berkeley
Friday, December 27th - Fast and Vengefully (Tim & Belinda) at Johnny Foleys, San Francisco
Friday, December 27th - West Grand Brass Band (Adam) at Woods Bar and Brewery in Oakland
Saturday, December 28th - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Meenar in Danville
Saturday, December 28th - Radiokeys (Stewart) at Jam in Napa
Tuesday, December 31st - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Maggie McGarry’s in San Francisco
Friday, January 10th - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Maggie McGarry’s in San Francisco
Friday, January 17th - Fast and Vengefully (Tim & Belinda) at Johnny Foleys, San Francisco
Saturday, January 18th - UnOriginals (Tim & Xavier) at Johnny Foley’s in San Francisco
INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO
Nirvana on the uke, by a shredding prodigy? Yes, please. Plus, it's Big Show hype! We'll get this song, and plenty of fine uke-ness from our very own Ukulele Club.
OUR CONCERT PICK
Thievery Corporation
at Fox Theater in Oakland
Wednesday, Dec 11th - Doors at 7, Show at 8
How many highly successful musical artists do you know that have thrived for 20 years without a radio hit, a big budget video, or major label backing? Moreover, have managed to do high-profile TV appearances, own and operate their own independent label since day one, sell several million albums and continue to expand their fan base across the globe each year. 
ANSWER: Zero
The more you know...
Thank you for reading, and for your continued support of music education in Livermore.