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Student of the Month: Michael P.

Student of the Month:  Michael P.Play Music & Art Student of the Month

How Long Have You Taken Music Lessons?

It’s been just over a year since I started percussion lessons with Jonathan.

 

What instrument(s) do you play?

I’m a percussionist, so I play several instruments. For marching band I play snare, bass, and xylophone. For fun at home though, I play on both acoustic and electronic drum kits.

 

Who are your favorite musical artists?

I don’t really have a favorite musical artist, but I like playing along to Iron Maiden, Genesis, Coldplay, and Blue Man Group.

 

What are your short and long term goals with music?

Performing in the marching band is actually both a short and long term goal. I just finished summer band camp for Cherokee HS and am really looking forward to being in the band my freshman year. I plan to stay in the band all 4 years of high school and continue on at college. I’m also hoping to form a prosperous band later on in life. 

 

What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?

I like building up my repertoire of songs and learning new skills.

 

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy drawing, playing video games, woodworking, and playing music.

 

What are some of your favorite foods?

It may not qualify as food, but I love soda and cherry slushies.

 

What is the coolest thing you’ve learned in

your lessons recently?

Jonathan helped me with a hard drum fill in the Iron Maiden song I’m working on, Where Eagles Dare. 

Please tell us anything else you’d like us to know about you!

I’m proud to be part of the Cherokee Band of Warriors. 

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Saturday Hours

Due to scheduling of private events, our office will be closed on Saturday August 7. We will reopen Monday at 12:00 and will reply to all messages received over the weekend promptly.

Have a great weekend. 🙂

 

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Cello Lessons!

Teacher News:
 
We now offer Cello lessons!
 
We welcome Rachel H. as the newest member of the PLaY! Music & Art Academy faculty!
Rachel teaches cello and beginner piano. She loves teaching young children and her students love her bubbly personality!
Rachel teaches with us on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call or email today to reserve a lesson time with her!
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Is Your Teacher Sold Out???

Is Your Teacher Sold Out?? 
Teachers with Wait Lists:

We’re growing by leaps and bounds!! In fact, we’ve grown by 50% since the start of last school year! Thank you for all the referrals!

Many teachers have sold out days. With many new students beginning in August, some teachers schedules will completely sell out quickly!

If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for August  send an e-mail toinfo@playmusicandart.com or call us at

770-345-7529.

 

Kyle L. piano:
**Only 7 spots remaining after 3:00**

Monday 2:00-8:00 SOLD OUT

Tuesday 2:30-6:30 SOLD OUT

Wednesday Only 2 times remaining after 3:00pm!!

Thursday: Only 2 times available after 1:30pm!!

 

Jonathan C.- guitar, drums:

**Only 5 spots remaining after 3:00**

Monday: Only 1 time remaining after 2pm!!

Tuesday: 4:30-6:30 SOLD OUT

Wednesday: Only 1 time remaining after 2:30pm!!

Thursday: 4:30-6:30 SOLD OUT
Jonathan U., violin:

Monday: 3:00-5:00 SOLD OUT

Wednesday: 4:30-7:30 SOLD OUT

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Cake, Presents and Paintings- Oh My!!!

Birthday Time is Fun Time and we’ve got art party packages for all ages and sizes!

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MINI PARTY
Only want to bring a few friends? We’ve got a party package just for you! For just $30 per person with a minimum of 6 painters, you can have your own private party. You choose the date, the painting, even the music and we’ll supply the fun!  Perfect for family gatherings, Girls Night Out or a birthday party for any age!
FULL ON FUN BIRTHDAYS
Want to bring more friends? Our Full Size Birthday Party is for groups of 10-20. For just $25 per person, we supply all art supplies, professional instruction and 2.5 hours in the private party room.

 

MANGA DRAWING PARTIES

Know someone who loves comics and/or manga? We do!! Professional comic book artist Shawn McCauley will guide party participants in how to draw their favorite comic or manga character. Participants each leave with their own matted drawing.
WINE GLASS PAINTING PARTIES
Want to get your creative juices flowing? Perfect for adult gatherings of at least 6 painters. $30 gets each participant 2 wine glasses, professional instruction and 2.5 hours in the party room.

Get more info or sign up online at www.playmusicandart.com

FALL PARTY SAVINGS 
$25 off bday party coupon

**expires 10/31/14 **cannot be combined with any other offer

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Canton, Woodstock, Alpharetta Oh My!!

Where are you from?

We have students from Ballground, Jasper, Alpharetta, Milton, Woodstock and all over Canton!!

Our location is in southeast Cherokee county near the Fulton County line where Canton, Woodstock and Alpharetta meet. If you’re familiar with the area, it’s the Hickory Flat triangle where Hickory Flat Hwy and Hickory Road meet just 7 miles from the Fulton county border. We’re just behind the Hickory Flat library and less than a mile from Hickory Flat Elementary School, Dean Rusk middle school and Sequoyah High School.

 

From Jasper or Ballground:

Take 575 South to exit 16B towards Roswell

Turn left onto Hickory Flat Hwy

We are 6.3 miles down Hickory Flat Hwy on the left.

The entrance to our plaza is by the Kroger gas station. Go past the Kroger and we are in the next set of buildings on the right between the Mizu and Great Clips.

 

From Alpharetta or Milton:

Take Mayfield Rd and turn right on Providence Rd

Turn right onto 372 and in 1/2 mile turn left onto Batesville

In 5 miles turn right onto Hickory Flat Hwy then look for the Kroger gas station.

The entrance to our plaza is by the Kroger gas station. Go past the Kroger and we are in the next set of buildings on the right between the Mizu and Great Clips.

 

From Downtown Woodstock:

Take Main St north to make a right on East Cherokee.

Follow East Cherokee 5 miles to Hickory Rd (you’ll see the library on the right and the schools on the left)

Turn right onto Hickory Rd then left into the Kroger plaza.

We’re in the first set of buildings on your left between the Mizu and the Great Clips.

 

(Depending on your location in Woodstock, it may be faster for you to take Arnold Mill Road to Hwy 140 north to Hickory Flat)

 

From Downtown Canton:

Take 140 South to turn right on Hickory Flat Hwy.

Follow Hickory Flat Hwy south for 6 miles.

Just after you pass through Hickory Flat (CVS, Walgreens, Shell station) look for the Kroger gas station on the right.

The entrance to our plaza is by the Kroger gas station. Go past the Kroger and we are in the next set of buildings on the right between the Mizu and Great Clips.

 

Or get custom directions from your address here.

 

However you get here and wherever you’re from, we look forward to seeing you soon!!

 

Jonathan & Lara

 

Music Lessons Canton Woodstock Georgia

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Teacher of the Month: Kyle Lovely

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What is the thing you like most about teaching?

The best part about teaching is seeing how much more confident my students become with themselves after accomplishing progressively more difficult music.  So many of my students come in initially knowing very little about music and within a few months are performing at our recital.  It’s amazing to see such progress in a short amount of time, and it really gives them something to be proud of.

How do you inspire students to practice more?

Everyone goes through phases when they simply don’t feel like practicing for a period of time.  It’s completely normal, but it’s my job to help them get back in the game.  I ask them on occasion why they started playing.  Were they inspired by a friend?  Did they see someone on TV play?  There’s always a reason why we wanted to play and sometimes we lose the long term focus because practicing can get tedious in the short term.  Sometimes it requires a change in the repertoire, sometimes a fresh new song can inspire, everyone responds differently.  I made it through many phases of not wanting to practice, so I share some of my experiences with my students to help them out as well.

What is your educational and/or performance background?

I attended University of New Haven and earned a BA in Music and Sound Recording.  I’ve been a professional musician since I graduated college.  I’ve actively toured in bands and released quite a few albums over the years.

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical, metal, and video game music.

If you could give a quick tip for pianists, what would it be?

Be patient and stay positive.  Today’s struggles will be tomorrow’s eases. 🙂

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Taco Bell.

Any other interesting facts about you?

I have an uncanny affinity for tacos, love playing video games, and I’m currently finishing up two albums being released later this year.

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Win a Month of Lessons!!

REFERRAL PROMOTION:
WIN A FREE MONTH OF LESSONS!!
 
GIVE a FREE TRIAL LESSON to a friend
GET $25 referral credit when they sign up for at least one full month of lessons
**BONUS**
Refer 3 friends before 9/30 and get 
a bonus $50 TUITION CREDIT
which equals a 
full month of free lessons!!!
**credit is applied when the new student enrolls for their first full month of lessons
**bonus credit is applied when the third referral enrolls for their first full month of lessons

 

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Art Camp Update

The June 16-20th Art Camp is full. We’ve started a wait list and if there is enough interest, we’ll open up a 9am-12pm art camp that same week. Please let us know if this is of interest to you!

email: info@playmusicandart.com

HAPPY SUMMER!!!