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Tell us about your formal education in music. In 6th grade I joined the stage band in elementary school. I played snare drum, tympani drum, and crash cymbals. In 7th grade I began private lessons on the drum kit, and soon I was first chair drum kit in the jazz band at school, we […]
Send us your pet photos (preferably with you) and if we feature yours in the newsletter, we’ll give you a $25.00 gift certificate to Allegro School of Music! Our “Pet of the Month” for February is Sophie. Sophie belongs to voice student, Ella Clemens. Ella, to pick up your prize just stop by the office […]
Aaron Hultstrand, Guitar What instruments/classes do you teach at Allegro? Guitar, Bass, and I guess ukulele now? Tell us about your formal education in music. I studied classical guitar at the University of Arizona and Arizona Western College. Tell us about your professional performance experience. I’ve played in just about every kind of band you […]
Carter Kraft How Long Have You Taken Music Lessons? About two years What instruments do you play? Drums, piano and a little bass Who are your favorite musical artists? Red hot chili peppers, rage against the machine and some others What are your short and long term goals with music? My short term goal is […]
Xoaquin Baca How Long Have You Taken Music Lessons? 2 and a half years What instruments do you play? Guitar Who are your favorite musical artists? Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons What are your short and long term goals with music? Adapting my finger muscles even more, improving my accuracy on notes What is your […]
Cara Parry, Piano Tell us about your formal education in music. I’ve been taking piano lessons since I was eight years old. I went through a couple of teachers growing up, taking little breaks here and there because of my family’s budget. When I was 20, I received my Associates in Music at Pima Community […]
David’s 2013 Teacher of the Year Presentation: 1. Dialogue with other teachers. • Try things you haven’t done before. • Gauge reactions and interest. • Be open to new ideas and other methods. 2. Follow through with promises to students. • If you say you will have a piece ready by next lesson, […]
1. I lived and taught piano in Germany for 1 1/2 years. I also got to visit Vienna, Austria and see the homes of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. 2. Cappuccino is very important to me. 3. Brahms is my favorite composer…I never get tired of playing and listening to his music! 4. I always […]
1. I am originally from Colombia (South America). I was born in Pereira, which is the capital of the state where most coffee comes from. 2. I have a preference for artsy movies. My favorites are Amelie, Youth without Youth, and The Fountain. 3. I like ballroom dancing. Last summer, I took an intensive course […]
