Great job at Recital last week!!! We were all blown away by just how great you all were! Photos and videos will be posted here soon- in the meantime, please enjoy our May newsletter by clicking the link below.
Student of the Month May 2014 DYLAN L.
Student of the Month: DYLAN L.
How Long Have You Taken Lessons?
4 years piano, 3 years of art
What instruments do you play?
Piano
Who are your favorite musical artists?
Katy Perry, Pitbull, Elton John, Pink
What are your short and long term goals with music?
I would like to play lots of different music
What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
Learning different things, becoming better with every lesson.
What are your hobbies?
I love to listen to pop music, draw and create comic stories and I love learning new things in Photoshop class.
What are some of your favorite foods?
There is nothing like NY Pizza and bagels!
What is the coolest thing you’ve learned in your lessons recently?
How to produce music- it’s really interesting. I also enjoy learning new things in my art class. Photoshop class has been really interesting and it’s so exciting to try and learn new things.
Please tell us anything else you’d like us to know about you
I love learning new things. Play music and art has been a great school. We love everyone there. They always make us feel like we are family.
Should I take a Break from Lessons Over the Summer?
Hi everyone! This is an excerpt from an article that I am writing about the importance of regular practice when learning to play an musical instrument. These concepts apply to learning to draw, paint or anything that takes some time to do well. The initial learning curves are very similar.
Before we opened Canton Arts Academy (can you believe it’s been over 3 years ago?!) I was teaching students in my home studio. Typically, students would continue lessons throughout the summer break. Over the past several years, I have noticed some things regarding summer break and progressing on your instrument. I want to share my observations with you in hopes that together, we can maximize our students’ learning time.
My first observation is simply that students learn more and learn faster during the summer. This is for two reasons; during the school year, their brains are “full” from all of the schoolwork, homework and tests. The second is that they have more time to practice in the summer. These two things combined are very powerful and can lead fantastic results in a shorter period of time.
The flip side of this is something that I have seen many times over the past 3 years at PLay!- students that take the Summer off from music lessons and instead of coming back refreshed and excited (as we might hope and expect) they have instead often forgotten much of what they have been working on all year and end up frustrated and dismayed. We often end up spending the next several months “catching up” to get back to the point that the student was at before the break. This has to do with the various developmental phases when learning something new, such as a musical instrument. If you have been playing an instrument for several years, certain things become “muscle memory”. You can take a break, come back and while you may be little rusty, your brain, muscles and body still remember those things that are stored in your permanent memory. Imagine not driving a car for 3 years. Because you have done it *so many times* it might feel a little strange when you first sit down and put the key in but you could do it successfully, even after that very long break. This is because the neural pathways of that part of the brain are very strong. For the first few years of learning something as complex as a musical instrument, this is not the case until things have been repeated enough times, over a period of time.
As teachers, we always want music and art to be fun and uplifting. One of our goals is to help our students progress and move forward as rapidly as possible. It’s challenging enough as it is without roadblocks in the way! With this in mind, I encourage all of our students to use the summer break to your advantage as a way to supercharge your progress. We hope to see all of you in the fast lane this summer!
Jonathan
Recital is Friday!!
We are so excited for our annual Spring Recital!!!
Please join us Friday night May 16, 2014 at 6:30pm at
Woodstock Church of the Nazarene
874 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock GA 30188
We have 48 music students performing this time (YAH!!) so we’re breaking down the start times to a 6:30 and a 7:30 start time. If you have a preference as to which time you starts, please just let us know. Otherwise watch your email for updated info!
Questions About Summer Lessons
Dear Parents and Students,
Each Spring we get asked these questions:
Q: How do lessons work in the summer?
A: We are open year round and continue our private music and group art classes at the same times. Camps are scheduled around the regular classes.Q: Do a lot of students quit in the summer?
A: Not too many. We also acquire many new students over the summer, some of whom will choose prime time spots to reserve them for fall.Q: If we withdraw for the summer, can we keep our spot in the fall?
A: No. Lessons are offered on a first come first serve basis. Our most popular lesson times are between 3-7pm. These slots fill quickly- taking lessons at your preferred time over the summer will reserve that time slot for you in the fall.The big question for all parents and students to consider is:
Do you want to stay with the same teacher at the same time in the fall?
If the answer is yes, there are two ways keep your teacher/ time:1. Take advantage of our expanded summer make up lessons policy
We realize that many of you will go on vacation for a portion of the summer. We are expanding our makeup policy to include 4 makeups over the 9 week summer. This gives you more flexibility and you still get your full 9 lessons in. As a bonus, we’ll give you a coupon for $25 off any full week art or music camp.
To choose this option, no action is required. Our system will automatically keep you registered at your current day and time.2. Purchase a Flex Pass
A Flex Pass will get you 7 lessons over the summer. This holds your spot and you just let us know which weeks you’ll be out.
7 music lesson passes are $220; 7 art lesson passes are $130. To purchase, simply reply to this email with “FLEXPASS YES” in the subject line and we’ll add your pass to your account and charge your card on file in lieu of your June tuition. Or simply call us and we’ll handle it over the phone.If you LOVE your teacher, keep your spot by taking advantage of our expanded summer makeup system or purchasing a flex pass!
Have a great week and please let us know if you have any questions!
Jonathan and Lara
Welcome to Canton Music School!
Canton Music School is Canton’s premier music and arts center in Canton, GA. We are conveniently located in Hickory Flat offering easy access from Woodstock, Jasper, Ballground and Alpharetta. We offer quality Music Lessons in Guitar, Piano, Voice, Drums, Bass, Ukulele and more.
Art Classes include drawing, painting, comics and Manga Lessons/
While you are here researching the best music school for you, please consider the benefits of becoming a student at Canton Arts Academy and find out why we are Canton’s number one music school!
Is Canton Arts Academy the right Music School for you?
1. We will teach you the music you want to learn.
We have hand picked our music teachers who each have either University training and/or extensive professional performance experience. With multiple teachers for Guitar, Voice, Piano, Violin and Drums, we are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your needs. Our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn.
2. Music Lessons in Guitar, Piano, Voice, Singing, Violin, Drums, Bass and Ukelele in one location.
This saves our students time and money as one family can sign up for music lessons on multiple instruments on the same day. We offer lessons to students of all ages and levels.
Read more about Music Lessons>>
3. The widest range of times. We offer music lessons 6 days a week.
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Thursday and Friday Online Lessons only)
4. Conveniently located at the intersection of Hickory Flat Hwy & Hickory Rd
We are located at 6768 Hickory Flat Hwy in the Kroger Plaza by the Mizu restaurant and Anytime Fitness. Our plaza includes three restaurants, a Chiropractor, a nail salon, cleaners and Kroger so errands are quick and convenient.
Map and Driving Directions>>
5. Free Recitals and Gallery Shows twice per year!
Every May and December, our students have the option of performing in our recitals. ACanton Arts Academy recital and Gallery Shows are absolutely free to all eligible students and their families.
6. Professional Music School with fully stocked lesson studios.
Our School is stocked with everything you need for music lessons, including guitar amps, stereos, drum sets, electric drums, mirrors, keyboards and more. All you need to bring is your instrument. Unless you play piano- you can just use ours. 😉 We have invested thousands of dollars on our school to offer soundproofing and observation windows.
6. Professional Music School with fully stocked lesson studios.
Our School is stocked with everything you need for music lessons, including guitar amps, stereos, drum sets, electric drums, mirrors, keyboards and more. All you need to bring is your instrument. Unless you play piano- you can just use ours. 😉 We have invested thousands of dollars on our school to offer soundproofing and observation windows.
7. We offer Music Lessons for Adults.
It is never too late to start or improve your musical skills with professional lessons. Our students range from ages 7- 70!
8. Month to month lessons. No costly semester or annual contracts!
Our music school does not require semester minimums or yearly membership fees. Our students are here on a month to month basis. We want you at our school because you like your music lessons, not because you’ve signed a contract!
9 We specialize in music lessons for beginners and kids!
Many schools have an intimidating university style curriculum taught by instructors who would rather be performing than teaching. Our number one priority is helping Canton area music students achieve their musical goals. If you’re a beginner or are looking for music lessons for your kids, or even an adult who wants to get back into lessons, we are happy to teach you!
If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long term contract.
Lessons are first come, first serve so contact us today to arrange your free trial lesson!
It’s easy to take the next step- fill out this form and we’ll get right back to you!
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770-345-7529
info@info@playmusicandart.com
874 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188
Offering quality guitar, voice, singing, bass, drum and piano lessons for Canton,
Woodstock, Alpharetta Georgia residents.