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When coloring your drawings, do not use black, or white.  Without getting into the complexities of color theory, we’ll just say black and white are not technically colors. Besides if you look at something in real life that is black or white, you’ll notice other colors hidden in them.  So instead of using that black color pencil, try a dark blue, or purple.  And instead of white try a pale yellow.  You’ll be surprised how much life your drawing will have when you do this!

Shawn teaches classes of drawing, comics & manga, and photoshop each week!

Call us today to setup a trial class with Shawn at Canton Arts!

770-345-7529

 

Ann M.

Ann has studied Vocal Performance and Music Education at Montclair State University, where she graduated with a BA in Vocal Technique. She has a background preforming in prestigious chamber choir, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. She  enjoys working with younger students who have passion for the spotlight. Ann   just recently moved to Atlanta and is excited to share her skills with her new and upcoming students.

Zach B.

My experience playing the drums goes back to elementary school when I received a student model Ludwig snare drum and began lessons with a couple of great local drummers. After graduating high school and then from Atlanta Institute of Music I immediately began my career traveling the southeast US playing drums as well as teaching private lessons. These days I’m enjoying life in the North metro area with my wife and daughter, our two dogs, and playing music! Being able to teach private drum lessons is one of the most gratifying endeavors I have been a part of and I am excited to be a part of Canton Arts Academy.

Are you looking to get a chance to showcase your progress with your music lessons?

Well your opportunity is coming up fast! This years Winter Recital is just right around the corner on Jan 26th. Make sure you get your spot to perform before the all fill up on Sign Up Genius. We are super excited to watch Canton Arts Academy students perform during the recital this winter! 

If you have any questions or comments, please text us at 770-345-7529/ask your instructor or info@cantonartsacademy.com.

We appreciate the opportunity to teach your child music and art.  We offer  private guitar, drums, piano, voice, violin, viola, ukulele and bass lessons Monday-Wednesday’s and Friday’s.  Art classes include HOW TO DRAW EVERYTHING and COMICS AND MANGA offered Monday and Wednesday. We are offering FREE Registration to all new members enrolled in January 2019!  Text us to get instructor details/scheduling. 

Your kids have a once-a-week lesson.  They come home with songs to practice.  Sometimes they are brand new songs, sometimes they are songs to review from the previous week.  So what on earth is the piano teacher doing anyway?  What is she looking for after a week with these songs?

When we assign your child a song to practice, we are looking for a few important things to happen:

Concepts Mastered. 

Each week, students are introduced to new terms or concepts.  The assigned songs help reinforce and teach these concepts during the week, and then the next lesson will build upon what has been learned.

Attaining Confidence. 

It takes a lot of confidence to play in front of your piano teacher and not be so nervous that it affects how you perform.  We are teaching our students to relax and do the best that they can.   Because learning music is about sharing the gift of music. . .and you can’t do that if you never perform.

Reach High. 

We place a high standard on our students.  Our philosophy is that even if they don’t reach that mark, they’ve still come further than if we would have settled for less.  However, perfection is not our ultimate goal.  Is the music beautiful?  Filled with emotion?  Up to tempo?  Expressing what the composer intended?

Gaining Discipline. 

The reason we enforce “Perfect Practice,” a stretching goal for any individual, is to teach discipline to children.  Pursuing an instrument is a big responsibility (and a big investment for parents).  We think that practicing every day is the only way to truly progress in the music world. . .and to slowly learn how to be a responsible, disciplined adult someday.

We are super excited to share with you the newest member to our team of

professionals here at Canton Arts Academy!

Please join us in welcoming our newest piano instructor, Mr. Taylor! 

Mr. Taylor has experience in all genres of music to allow students a wide selection of music to practice. Through his professional journey, he has spent years working on commercial writing, jingles, and scoring to video games and film. 

Welcome to Canton Arts Academy, Taylor!

How Music Helps Your Teen

I have 4 kids in my house: ages 6, 9, 11, and 13. With a new teenager in the house, I’ve been reading a lot of “parenting 
teens” books. Currently, I’m reading “Have a New Teenager by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman. What’s fascinating is Dr. Leman’s take on sullen, crabby, shut-down teens. He points out that because of fluctuating hormones, their opinions and tastes can change day by day, or moment to moment. He says that when we respond with interest in their opinions, instead of exasperation, teens open up and are more apt to share their thoughts with us. Why? This is what Dr. Leman says: “Because your teenager needs to know that somebody in the house cares enough to listen to what he says, even if what he says can sometimes be stupid and can change rapidly from week to week or hour to hour.”Several of my friends are bemoaning that suddenly their teens want to sleep all the time, don’t want to do their schoolwork, and are forgetting simple tasks that seemed to be habits just a year ago, such as brushing their teeth or making their bed. This “slacking” can be very frustrating to parents!  One friend of mine said that music lessons may be a cure: that the arts can help pull teens out of their “funk.” I completel agree!
Music can speak to kids in a way that words cannot. Music connects teens to their feelings—even if they can’t express it to you in words. Music can make them feel successful when the rest of the world seems to be caving in on them. Having a
music teacher who works with them one-on-one and who is not their parent, and who values their input and opinions, and is not shocked by their opinions or moods can be 
therapeutic for the whole family! Many teens express to us that their lessons are the highlight of their entire week!

These teens years are hard– let’s not slam our kids into the mold of what we think they “should” look like. We need to allow them grow and flourish at their own pace. Allow music to be their therapy—it may be the best thing to help them through these tumultuous years. Let them progress at their own pace and in their own way. Maybe practicing isn’t happening as often as you like. But if they come out of their lesson smiling, you know you have a good thing going!