In the month of April, we have had the pleasure of welcoming 66 new students who are ready and eager to start their musical journey with us.
NewsletterMusic Lesson Update for May 2024
Oakville Academy of Music
Welcome back everybody!
We are here with your monthly update for all the news and updates you need to know about the Academy for May.
What’s on the agenda for this month:
– welcoming our new students
– wishing students and staff a very happy birthday
– recital highlights and fundraiser totals
– teacher and student of the month
– tips and tricks
– teacher appreciation week
– secret word draw
In the month of April, we have had the pleasure of welcoming 66 new students who are ready and eager to start their musical journey with us.
Next up, a huge happy birthday going out to 26 of our Oakville students, as well as seven of our instructors.
Happy birthday to our teachers:
JC
Justin K
Paul
Margaret
Jonathan
Jason W
Heather.
Spring Recital
We just had the pleasure of hosting that at the Mississauga Living Arts Center a couple of weeks ago. We had over 400 students get up on stage to share their musical skills with us. Congratulations to everybody who participated. Thank you to all the parents, families and all the other at -home support who make that happen. It’s so exciting to see everything come together for all the practice and see everybody participate.
Thank you also to the teachers who spend every lesson getting their students ready so that you can get up on stage nice and confident, as well as everybody that’s behind the scenes making everything a memorable time.
As always, we are always focused on the next time to get everyone back up on stage and we already have the winter recital locked in.
Winter Recital:
Living Arts Center – December 13th to 15th
We’ll keep you all up to date when registration opens in September but you won’t want to miss it!
Food4Kids Fundraising
As you also know we do fundraise at each of our spring and winter recitals. So we had the pleasure of fundraising again for Food4Kids Halton. So we raised over $1 ,100 which goes to help fund food that goes home over the weekend for over a thousand kids each week.
Thank you to everybody who is able to donate and we really appreciate you guys participating in all of that.
Student of the Month:
Each month we recognize a student who was showing their dedication and their passion for their lessons when they come in each week.
Congratulations to Maya M. for keeping up the great work every week.
Teacher of the Month:
Our teacher of the month is JC!
JC is one of the most calm natured and soft -spoken instructors and has an incredible rapport with his students.
We appreciate all the dedication and focus on making each student feel welcome and confident in each lesson. We can’t wait to see you keep growing with us at the Academy of Music, JC.
Tips & Tricks – Metronome Practice
Metronomes are either a physical device or a digital app you can use to help keep tempo.
When learning a new piece, set your metronome and your backing track if you’re using one and play the piece through until you’re comfortable. Then, turn off the metronome turn off the background music and record yourself playing the whole piece.
Now let’s test our tempo, turn your metronome back on and listen to your recording to see if you kept the pace well. Maybe there’s a couple little pieces that you need to adjust or maybe you’ve mastered it now.
Repeat as you need! Remember that learning a music piece takes a lot of patience and a lot of practice.
So be patient with yourself and keep practicing just what you’re learning. Little steps at a time and you’ll be mastering it in no time.
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are so fortunate to have a team full of wonderful teachers to help bring music to our students. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5th to 11th and we can’t wait to celebrate with us. We have cards available at the studio to write a special message to your teacher and we’ll also send an email for the families if you prefer to to do it at home.
Secret Word
If you stick around till the end of the update, we reveal a secret word for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Text, call, or email us, the May secret word:
SPLASH
Check out the video below for the draw for the last month’s winner.
That is all the updates and news we have for you this all time.
We will see you in June.
Bye for now!
Check out a couple highlights from the shows!
Don’t forget to pick up your Musical Ladder Practice Buddy at the desk after your first challenge!
One fun buddy to practice with once you’ve completed your Apprentice challenge for three months of music lessons!
Musical Ladder System® Achievements
Oakville Academy of Music is the only music school in the area offering students the opportunity to earn special wristbands, trophies and certificates passing musical challenges with the Musical Ladder System®. This system helps motivate students to create and achieve musical goals with their instructor.
Proud parents, ambitious students and excited teachers. Everybody wins!
Do other schools offer trophies and certificates? A few, but none of them inspire their students with smiling faces by giving them full colour, really cool “Musical Ladder System®” wristbands they can show off to their friends.
Pamela R
Mia M
Victor G
Corley H
Meera K
Mila A
Elene A
Alison D
Matthew W
Sofia G
Kaitlyn W
Laura D
Matthew H
Parisa S
Kain S
Agatha O
Ainsley I
Alyson V
Alyssa K
Bhavya K
Devin K
Didula P
Jack C
Kaeleb K
Leo C
Madison C
Nancy F
George F
SriRaagnya M
Tejas M
Imogen G
Raina L
Ray L
Hutch S
Maria E
Troy
Tiffany M
Aelish D
Anisha M
Anaisha D
Anya D
Dori J
Irie Z
Isaac D
Naisha G
Olivia L
Saryna B
Seerit U
Vida Z
Marcus M
Nathan B
Nivaan M
Maria-Eugenia R
Maxim L
Matthew W
Joseph S
Daniel A
Myra S
Qiuyi(Zoey) L
Gwendolyn R
Gavin R
Ethan O
Ore F
Philippos P
Robert D
Naelle N
Temi A
Borna B
Olivia V
Zoey M
Hutch S
Roshni C
Adam E
Arjun M
Marcello C
Andy D
Alexandra L
Noah C. (Guitar, Ukulele, Piano)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Maria R. (Piano)
Mondays: 3 SLOTS LEFT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Hector G. (Piano)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Heather W. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Alexandra P. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Joe P. (Piano)
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Wednesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Edmund B. (Piano)
Mondays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Justus H. (Guitar & Ukulele)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Korina E. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Nathan F. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Tuesdays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Mario P. (Guitar & Ukulele)
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Jake K. (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Tuesdays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Wednesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Anthony (Guitar & Ukulele)
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Graham D. (Piano & Voice)
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Saturdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Han (Violin)
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Fridays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Margaret P. (Piano & Violin)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Thursdays: SOLD OUT
Devi L. (Piano)
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Sundays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Justin K. (Drums & Piano)
Tuesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: New day for piano
Friday: New day for Oakville drums
Maddy L. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Eric T. (Guitar)
Mondays: 2 SLOTS LEFT
Adam E. (Piano)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Wednesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Lidiia K. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Maria M. (Piano)
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Robert P. (Guitar & Ukulele)
Tuesdays: 1 SLOT LEFT
JC. A. (Piano)
Thursdays: 3 SLOTS LEFT
Fridays: 1 SLOT LEFT
Maddy L. (Piano & Voice)
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Tuesdays: 3 SLOTS LEFT
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
UPCOMING DATES
Spirit Week – Jersey Week – May 12-18
Mountainview Residence Showcase – May 14
Victoria Day – CLOSED – May 20
Canada Day – CLOSED – July 1
Winter Recital – December 13-15
