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DECEMBER Studio News

  Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by Cortney Baker | Uncategorized

  December tuition                               

is due at your first lesson of the month.  Consult your monthly invoice for the exact amount. 

Ways to pay:

  1. MAIL CHECK:  814 Pineland Dr, Cary, 27511
  2. ONLINE PAYMENT:  PayPal (include fee) or Google Pay (no fee) 

What to do:

Reply to your invoice email on the 1st and let me know how you will send tuition this month. 

1. Check is in the mail, 

2. PayPal link on invoice (you will pay the 2.9% fee), or 

3. Google Pay (I will need to send you money request to go this route.  I will send out requests to everyone who chose this option prior)


  December Schedule                              

No Lessons are scheduled from Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 8.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Log in to your MyMusicStaff portal to see your specific lesson dates, times and location.  Also included in your account: the link to access the Zoom webpage, previous lesson notes, the monthly studio news, and much more! 

   Group Classes                                   

Group Classes will meet on Friday, December 11th.  Location: Zoom.   

Here is our schedule:

4:00-4:25

Twinkle

Katie Cantrell, Ruthie Catalano, Zoey Cromartie, Charlotte Fox, Divya Kancharla, Cataleya Kelley, Glover Wilson

4:30-4:55

Early Bk 1

Luke Fox, Logan Isett, Christian Kelley, Maitri Potukuchi, Connor Raeman, Selah Wallace, Annabelle Zipparo, 

5:00-5:40

Late Bk 1-Bk 2

Carter Bettini, Claire Catalano, Campbell Fox, 

Lillian Moore*, Wesley Payne, Noah Wallace, Gabrielle Zipparo

5:45-6:30

Bk 4+

Ella Armstrong, Timothy Baker, Elizabeth Baucom, Rachel Cantrell, Hannah Katragadda, Ameris Rood

  Online Community Play-In                  

Use this link to register to participate in a monthly Virtual Book 1 or 2 Play In!  https://www.cyosc.org/violin-play-in.html   Once you register to participate, they will send you information regarding the day and time. 

How wonderful is this to be able to play with other Suzuki students from all over the country!!  From what I understand the accompaniment track is an orchestra (a unique opportunity) and there will be a "conductor" leading the class.  If you are able to participate, please let me know how it goes!


   ZOOM Virtual Lessons                        

Here is the link to use for online lessons: https://zoom.us/j/9799595937

Password: cbviolin

Thank you all for continuing to work on establishing lesson etiquette online.  A few reminders:

  • Set up your lesson space with ample time to log in 5 minutes before your lesson time.  (music stand, music, tuned instrument, etc)
  • Please have the video in landscape (horizontal) setting so I can see both arms.  Test out your bow arm at the tip...can you see your bow hold in the picture with your arm extended?  I do not need to see your music stand, that can be off to the side of the camera.
  • Turn off as many Wi-Fi devices in your house as you are able.  The more devices you have accessing your router, the more delays and cut outs happen when you are playing.  Airplane mode?  I will have most everything here at my house removed from our router during lesson times to help us out.  
  • Mute yourself and even turn off your video to be less of a distraction to the lesson in progress.
  • Feel free to experiment with speakers or mics on your end to be able to hear me / make your audio sharper. 

You can also access the Zoom link through the MMS website.  Log into your user account and click on the link associated with the event.


   Parent Education                            

           I have loaded several articles to the Library & Downloads page in your MMS portal with articles and handouts for parents.  Find a title that interests you and read it!  I highly encourage you to take a moment this month to choose one and read it.  There is so much value in motivation for the Suzuki parent.  Let these articles give you that blessing!!    

This month I have added a new file for you to access.  As we look towards a new year, maybe one of these 5 ideas will speak to you and enhance your music journey with your child.  "5 Little Ideas" is the name of the file.  I don't know who to give credit for this list of ideas, but I sure did enjoy reading them and wanted to share! 

If you have time, send me your reaction, thoughts. etc.  I would love to know what speaks to you.    

 

    Suzuki Book Recordings                                  

New recordings of the Suzuki Books 1-3 performed by violinist Hilary Hahn have just been released!   Use this link to read more and/or purchase from iTunes, Amazon Music or Alfred websites: https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-violin-overview/ 


   
   Special Listening                             

Just a reminder that wonderful videos and audio recordings of professional performers can be seen/heard on YouTube.  Use this as the Special Listening assignment for each week.  This month's famous performers a various artists I have found online - all performing holiday tunes!     

Enjoy!

The Christmas Song: https://youtu.be/QQF0NSLhnzc  :  https://simplythreemusic.com/

Carol of the Bells (for 4 violins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNbdBAUbre4

Joy to the World:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPw-w29hX0

Silent Night : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzdov-md55c

Winter Wonderland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmdIaJ0KWtA

Frosty the Snowman (string quartet): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQLrv_nur3E

Please share these with the kids.