ISSUE 4
February
2017
ARTIST MUSIC
ACADEMY
BULLETIN
Congratulations to All Winter
Concert Participants!
The Artist Music Academy Winter Concert
took place on Saturday, January 14th. Students performed and received awards at
11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm recital times.
Congratulations to all who participated—
you did a wonderful job!
Our next full recital will take place on Saturday, May 20th, at the same times and
same location (see page 10 in your practice
planner). Make sure to watch your email
account in April for the sign-up link!
Music Studies Should Begin at an Early Age
by Ed Berlett
Beginning music study at an early age has some advantages that are difficult to duplicate when studies are
started at later ages. The book “Talent is Overrated”
has some insight into the value of beginning music
study at an early age.
“Brain adaptations seem to follow a similar
pattern…. Practice in childhood causes myelin to
build up more than does practice in adulthood. A
study of professional pianists found that the more
practice they did before age sixteen, the more
myelin they had in the critical parts of their brains.
Starting early holds advantages that become less
available later in life.”
Children have incredible energy! They run, climb,
jump, build, color and create. A music/keyboard class
is an excellent way to begin preschool music study. A
class can take advantage of this natural curiosity and
desire to be creative. Private instruction is also possi-
ble for young beginners but it tends to be a little more
intimidating, and requires a longer attention span.
Early introduction to music lays the foundation for
success in other areas. Understanding the music
“language” will enhance children’s appreciation and
teach them how to express themselves through music.
The importance of music study has been something that
educators have known for thousands of years. To quote
Aristotle, “Music has the power of producing a certain
effect on the moral character of the soul, and if it has
the power to do this, it is clear that the young must be
directed to music and must be educated in it.”
So if you have started lessons you are on the right track.
If aren’t taking lessons, get started.
Artist Music is on Facebook! “Like” our page and watch for
announcements (including weather)! www.facebook.com/Artistmusic
Upcoming Classes and
Opportunities
Lutherville
Music for Little Mozarts Keyboard Class (ages 4-6)
Artist Music is pleased to announce that we are starting a keyboard
centered music class to introduce young beginners to music. The curriculum uses the “Music for Little Mozarts” books. You can get more
information about the curriculum at www.musicforlittlemozarts.com.
There are many links to good articles about this well thought out course
of study and the benefits of music study for young beginners. There is
also an exciting technology component for those that own an iPad.
“Music for Little Mozarts” books are included in the “Piano Maestro”
app.
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Creative Movement - develops coordination and rhythm awareness.
Singing - encourages expression through song.
Musical Notation - strengthens focus and concentration through
reading skills.
Creative Ensembles - stimulating group activities that concentrate
on emerging skills.
The classes will be taught be Ed Berlett at the TrinityLife location in
Lutherville. The first class is Saturday, February 18 th, at 12:30. Each
class is 45 to 60 minutes long and will continue for 10 weeks. The
classes are open to children from ages 4 to 6, and children must have a
four-octave keyboard with full size keys or a piano at home for daily
practice. If you are interested in finding out more, please call
410-833-1895.
Parent/child participation is an integral part of the program. The parent
attends classes with the child, serving as a “learning partner”, both in
class and at home. This strong bond creates a stimulating environment
of love and sharing through music. Parent and child will be introduced
to the following skills:
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Keyboard Geography – learn to navigate the piano keyboard.
Keyboard Study - develops hand-eye coordination.
Ear Training - develops aural awareness and sensitivity to sound
and pitch.
Perry Hall / White Marsh
Kindermusik with Ms. Debbie (infant to age 4)
Since 1978, more than 2 million families have enjoyed singing and
dancing in Kindermusik classes in over 70 countries worldwide—and
now they can join the fun at Artist Music of Perry Hall/White Marsh
too! At Kindermusik with Miss Debbie, we delight each week in singing, dancing, playing instruments, and exploring creative
movement. We also have story
times and other activities to
help children and their families
discover ways that music can
enrich their lives and lay the
foundation for a life of learning.
Research from the top experts shows that music does more for children
than bring them joy; it also helps their brain make the connections needed for virtually every kind of intelligence. The Kindermusik curriculum,
built upon this research, has been proven to stimulate every area of a
child’s development: intellectual, verbal, physical, artistic, and socialemotional.
Ninety-nine percent of Kindermusik parents say they would heartily
recommend our program: Come take a free class and join in the fun!
• For more information, please visit www.kindermusik.com •
Upcoming Classes and
Opportunities, Cont.
Reisterstown
Guitar, Piano, and Violin Group Classes (ages 6-10)
Artist Music Center of Reisterstown is pleased to announce our February group classes for beginners. Group classes on the following instruments will take place on the following days:
Guitar: Wednesdays (afternoon/early evening)
Piano: Thursdays (afternoon/early evening)
Violin: Wednesdays (afternoon/early evening)
Piano classes will take place on full size acoustic and/or digital pianos
(each student will be seated at their own instrument). Students are required to have their own instruments for guitar and violin classes (Artist
Music has instruments available for rent and for purchase)
Group classes are a great way for those new to an instrument to be introduced to fundamentals. The tuition for the group lessons is $90,
just $15 per lesson, and the courses will run from March 1st
through April 6th, 2017.
Congratulations
Scholarship Winners!
Artist Music sponsors a number of scholarships each year for students
recommended by unaffiliated judges at our summer scholarship auditions. Students studying any instrument can participate, and the winners
receive the following:
2016-17 Scholarship Winners
Bria Gibson, 1st
Diana Zelaya, 2nd
1st Place: 50% tuition remission from Sep 1 through Aug. 31
2nd Place: 25% tuition remission from Sep 1 through Aug. 31
3rd Place: 10% tuition remission from Sep 1 through Aug. 31
The hired judges are asked to evaluate based on preparation and on
overall impression of the student. In judging the overall impression, we
ask that judges not consider how advanced the student is, so students at
any level of instruction are welcome to apply!
In addition to the opportunity to compete, this is an opportunity for a
student to be evaluated by an outside judge. Each student receives an
adjudication sheet with comments and a score.
For more information on our scholarship audition, visit us online at:
www.artistmusic.org/scholarships
Nadia Nazar & Nicholas Tietje, 3rd
ARTIST MUSIC
ACADEMY
Locations
Perry Hall/White Marsh
Trinity of Lutherville
Reisterstown
5024 Campbell Blvd. Suite K
Nottingham, MD 21236
(near the Avenue at White Marsh)
2122 West Joppa Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
(at TrinityLife Church)
519 Main St.
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(Landmark Shopping Center)
410-256-7320
410-493-1954
410-833-1895
Or visit us online at www.artistmusic.org
Artist Music Center
519 Main St., Reisterstown, MD 21136
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