April 2017 Newsletter
308 E. Prien Lake Rd. Lake Charles, Louisiana
(337) 477-2704 | [email protected]
www.swicegoodmusiclc.com
PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS, ATMOSPHERE, ATTITUDE, & RESULTS
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April 2017 Newsletter
Flowers are blooming now that spring is here, and so are our students at the Right Note
Studio. They are earning their wristbands, preparing for the recital on May 9th, and the GAIN
performance at Rikenjaks on May 6th.
Tony James, Voice Instructor, and Mrs.
Kelley, Director, also had a great opportunity to see Hannah M. perform as the Candy Man in
“Willy Wonka Jr.” at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Theatre. Her performance
was entertaining and exciting. Camille’s brother, Connor B., played the lead roll of Willy
Wonka, in which he did an outstanding job. We love to see our students take their training
and apply it to another venue. This builds confidence, creates energy for practicing and
confirms the desire to share what they love doing.
In order to hold your time slot during the summer session, you have a wonderful opportunity
to schedule Group Makeup Lessons to cover the dates you will be out. If you don’t know the
dates, just estimate the number of days you think you will probably miss and schedule that
many dates for GML. When you sign up for the GML, mark the Date for Reschedule as
“Summer”. You will benefit by having the extra instruction now and the ease of summer
scheduling later. If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact us at
477-2704. You can sign up for a GML at www.swicegoodmusiclc.com/gml!
SWICEGOOD MUSIC
COMPANY OF LA, INC.
NEW STUDENTS
enrolled
Established in 2008, the Right Note
Studio has steadily grown to be a
leader in the Lake Area as your “go
to” lesson studio. Our professional
staff creates a winning atmosphere
to help your student or you to learn
and achieve success with your music talent. We offer lessons to the
beginner as well as the intermediate student. Lessons are provided
Monday through Friday beginning
at 3:30 and stopping at 8:00. We
also offer offsite (Skype) lessons
with availability of proper computer
equipment. We offer lessons in
guitar, bass guitar, piano/keyboard,
drums , voice, brass and woodwind
instruments and violin.
G.A.I.N., our student rock combo, is
offered on an audition basis.
January - March
Mackenzie W.—Guitar & Voice
Cole H.—Guitar
Emma B.—Guitar
Madison C.—Violin
Kevin & Garrett D.—Guitar
Lucille M.—Piano
Precious M.—Piano
IMPORTANT
DATES:
RECITAL
This newsletter is introducing a new feature called “The Pet of the Month” where students
may submit photos of their animals each month and post them on Facebook. The animal
which receives the most likes will be featured in the next newsletter. The winner will receive a
$25.00 gift certificate. Each month we will send a donation to the Calcasieu Animal Shelter in
honor of your pet’s recognition. So…...Get your cameras, iPhones, and tablets, and submit
your best shot to our Facebook event, at www.swicegoodmusiclc.com/pet!
Tuesday, May 9th - 6pm
First United Methodist
Paxton Hall
G.A.I.N.
Performance
Saturday, May 6th - 4pm
Musical Ladder System® Awards
Rikenjak’s
The following students have earned their wristbands:
Studio Closed
Good Friday April 14th
Pet of the Month
Deadline—April 25th
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All images used with permission. All rights reserved. Duplication prohibited.
Bronson W. Sax
Evan M.
Piano
Parker A.
Drums
Whitney W. Clarinet
Beau A.
Drums
Laci V
Voice
For more information on the Musical Ladder System®
please visit our website: www.swicegoodmusiclc.com/studio
Teacher of the Month
Student of the Month
Mel Yorks—Brass
Lakiyn LaRocca—Guitar
What is the thing you like most about teaching?
It is a chance to help someone grow as a musician. My memories of my music teachers
remind me of their love for music and the hard work they put into making me a better
musician. I use that as a guide to help others develop a love for music.
How do you inspire students to practice more?
I try to provide techniques that will encourage them to practice to be successful.
Sometimes their schedule doesn’t allow for thirty minutes daily, but they could use a few
minutes to sit down and look at a section of music that is difficult for them. If they look at
it, even without the instrument in hand, they can see things they will improve on.
What part do you feel that the recital experience plays in a student’s development?
In preparing for the recital, it gives the student a goal to strive for, as well as provide them with an opportunity to perform
in front of a group of people who love music. The chance to play their instrument in front of a group is a way of
developing confidence not just in music, but in many areas of life.
What is your favorite type of music and who are your favorite musical artists?
I love most styles of music. My favorite group is Chicago. My favorite radio station for driving is KLUV. When working
around the house I listen to Apocalyptica on Pandora. My personal favorite band composer is Percy Grainger, and
orchestral composer is Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
Tell us about what you are working on now.
I am currently preparing my school students for Choral Assessment and end of the year programming, plus preparing for
auditions for next year’s chorus.
Do you have any hobbies?
I like working in my yard, attempting to play golf, and want to get more time to go fishing and to travel.
What instrument do you play and how long have you taken lessons?
I’ve been playing electric guitar for 3 years.
Who are your favorite musical artists?
I like artists Kevin Gates, August Alsina, Tool, and Al Green.
What are your other hobbies besides music, and what is something
interesting that you’ve recently learned outside of music?
I enjoy fishing, drawing, and dancing. I recently learned how to drive, and I am
looking forward to getting my driver’s license.
What are your favorite foods?
My favorite foods are boiled crawfish, rib-eye steak, and cheese cake.
What is the coolest thing you’ve learned in lessons recently?
I recently learned how to change my own guitar strings.
Do you perform at family gatherings?
I have not performed at any family gatherings, but my dad plays the accordion and he and I
play together occasionally.
Do you have performances individually or as a group coming up?
I do not have any performances planned in the near future.
If you could give a quick tip for students taking lessons, what would it be?
Practice regularly and do not give up when you hit a sticking point.
If you could give a quick tip for playing brass instruments, what would it be?
If you can’t practice on your horn, buzz your mouthpiece daily. There are many things a brass player can do using just the
mouthpiece.
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