UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: SUMMER BREAK - JUNE 29TH to JULY 5TH (CLOSED), LABOR DAY - 9/4 (CLOSED)
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WE ARE CLOSED FOR SUMMER BREAK THURS 6/29 THROUGH WED 7/5
First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to everyone who performed at the Spring Concert on June 4th. The afternoon ran very smoothly, with over 150 performances taking place across 3 stages in just over 3 1/2 hours. Some of the highlights of the event included a performance of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" from our newest String Ensemble, several collaborations between voice & drum students, a record number of student rock bands treating us to music from the 50's up through today, plus a one-of-a-kind student/teacher duet on the Beatles' classic, "Hey Jude". Check out the video:
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Keep on reading for more information about how to join up with a band or ensemble and other ways to make more music this summer...
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Have you seen the 200+ photos & 50+ videos yet?
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A huge thanks to our wonderful photographers: Philip Liborio Gangi, Justin Garrett & Juan Montalvo
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Not only are the bands some of the most exciting performances of the concert, but the students that participate in bands get to have a powerful and encouraging musical experience that often gives them the motivation they need to take music to the next level. We are accepting new band members of all ages on all instruments.
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We are excited to launch our 2nd String Ensemble. Under the instruction of Miss Judy, our new group will focus on playing fun arrangements of Pop/Rock music. Violin, viola, cello & bass students of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the fun.
FRIDAYS AT 7-8PM
If you have any questions, or would like to give it a try, please respond to this email & let us know!
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Every Wednesday at 7:30pm, our stage is open for student performances!
Come try out a song that you wrote, or a song that you have been working on in lessons. We are happy to provide a comfortable space and a small audience for anything that you have ready. The open jam session will begin after preparded performances.
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Congrats to Daniel Arturo Trampe! Daniel will receive not only priceless glory & endless bragging rights, but also gift certificates to Music Time Academy & Livermore Cinemas.
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Instrument: Piano
Teacher: kevin
Grade: 8th (in the Fall)
School: Wells Middle School
Students Since: January 2015
Hobbies (besides practicing): Soccer, drawing and video games
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After his stellar performance at the Spring Concert, we are pleased to honor Daniel Trampe as Student of the Month. Since age 6, Daniel has loved playing the piano. From week to week, his teacher, Kevin,always sees improvement in his playing. Kevin admires Daniel's positive, optimistic attitude. "He likes challenging music and works hard to play it," says Kevin.
Daniel's performances are not limited to Music Time Academy Concerts. He recently participated in the City of Dublin Talent Show - a fundraiser to allow low income families access to rec center activities. He also participated at the Wells Middle School Talent Show, performing "You've Got a Friend in Me".
Like many music students, Daniel is not simply a skilled, talented & hardworking when it comes to piano. Daniel just earned a second degree black belt in Taekwondo, in addition to maintaining excellent grades and a position on the Principal's Honor Roll for the past 2 years straight. Daniel also volunteers as a math tutor for younger students.
Keep up the fantastic work, Daniel! With your enthusiasm and diligence, you can achieve anything.
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Will Jenkins
For June 2017, we would like to introduce yet another addition to our growing staff of wonderful instructors, Will Jenkins! Will is our new Saturday drum instructor.
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Raised right here in Livermore, California, Will Jenkins brings us nearly 20 years of drumming experience, plus a world-class education from the highly regarded Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. As a professional musician since he finished college in 2012, Will has recorded and toured with a variety of bands, most recently performing with country act Brodie Stewart.
Will's passion for music began at a very young age, so long ago that he can barely remember what exactly drew him in. He suspects, however, that it may be a result of the "Best of Van Halen" cassette tape that he recalls playing repeatedly as a child. Since age 7, and continuing up through this day, Will has been an avid student of the drums. He has worked with some very notable private drum instructors, including John X, Dave Elitch, Chris Coleman, Michael Iveson & T Moran. Will gives credit to his weekly gig playing in the church band for providing him with the experience & confidence that he needed to become a professional, gigging drummer.
As an instructor, Will puts a strong emphasis on good practice habits, proper technique and reading/rhythmic theory.
"I want all my students to have a solid foundation and not be limited in their own expression on the kit. My goal for my students is first and foremost for them to fall in love with music and specifically the drums the same way that I have."
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FEATURED CONCERT:
Who:
The Roots
Where:
Mountain Winery in Saratoga
When:
July 13th
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Formed in 1987, in Philadelphia, PA, the legendary Roots Crew, consists of Black Thought (MC), Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson (drums), Kamal Gray (electronic keyboards), F. Knuckles (percussion), Captain Kirk Douglas (electronic guitar), Damon Bryson (sousaphone) and James Poyser (electronic keyboard). Having previously released twelve projects, The Roots have become one of the best known and most respected hip-hop acts in the business, winning four Grammys, including “Best R&B Album” for Wake Up!, “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance” for “Hang in There” (with John Legend) and “Best Group or Duo R&B Vocal Performance” for “Shine.” The ensemble was most recently nominated for “Best Rap Album” for the 2011 release of undun. This brings the band’s GRAMMY nomination count to twelve. Additionally, The Roots have also become the faces of Philly’s “Fourth of July Jam,” an annual concert held during the Fourth of July with the biggest names in music, and “The Roots Picnic,” a yearly star-studded mix of musicians, that has become a celebrated institution during awards season. Recently The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone, became the official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where they currently perform every Monday- Friday. The Roots celebrated the release of their 11th studio album …and then you shoot your cousin in May 2014.
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Every Thursday:
Tim G (guitar) at Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek
Every Thursday:
Michael Solomon at Live Oak Lodge # 61 in Oakland
Tuesday, July 4th:
West Grand Boulevard (Anna & Adam) at Benicia Downtown 4th of July Celebratoin
Thursday, July 6th:
Muncie (Anna & Mike M) at Lagunitas TapRoom in Petaluma
Friday, July 7th:
DUELING GUITARS (Tim G) at Pura Vida Sangira Bar in Livermore
Saturday, July 8th:
The UnOriginals (Tim G) at Maggie McGarry's in San Francisco
Friday, July 14th;
Mama Foxxy (Judy & Anna) at Mountain Vibe Music Festival
Friday, July 14th:
The UnOriginals (Tim G) at Johnny Foley's in San Francisco
Saturday, July 15th:
UnOriginals (Tim G) at Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore
Friday, July 21st:
Timmy G Acoustic at Maria Maria in Danville
Friday, July 28th:
The UnOriginals (Tim G) at Meenars in Danville
Saturday, July 29th:
Timmy G Acoustic at Maria Maria in Danville
Thursday, August 3rd:
Muncie (Anna & Mike M) at the Bistro in Hayward
Friday, August 4th:
Mama Foxxy (Judy & Anna) at Dashe Cellars in Oakland
Friday August 4th & Saturday August 5th:
The UnOriginals (Tim G) at the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland
Tuesday, August 8th:
West Grand Boulevard (Anna, Adam & Mike M) at Orinda Summer Concert Series
Friday, August 11th:
Muncie (Anna) at Smiley's in Bolinas
Friday, August 11th:
The Unoriginals (Tim G) at Maggie McGarry's in San Francisco
Saturday, August 12th:
Fast & Vengefully (Tim G & Belinda) at Johnny Foley's in San Francisco
Saturday, August 26th:
Gringa (Luna) at Plein Air Pain
CHECK OUT OUR TEACHER'S BANDS ONLINE!
Black Box Radio (Xavier on vocals/guitar)
Brett Hunter Band (Tim M on guitar)
Fast & Vengefully (Tim on guitar/voice, Belinda on fiddle)
Gringa (Luna, drums)
Lost Dog Found (Art, drums, Adam, trumpet)
LunaSol (Judy on violin)
Muncie (Anna on drums)
Push (Tim M. on guitar)
Super Soul Brothers (Neill on guitar)
The Undercovers (Sal on keys, Xavier on guitar/vocals)
West Grand Boulevard (Anna on drums, Mike on bass, Craig on keys, Adam on trumpet)
Zach Bateman & the Coal Minds (Judy, violin)
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The Music Time Academy Staff:
Anna Cucciardo, Monica Lind, Mike Meagher, Adam Borden
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For every new private lessons student that you refer to Music Time Academy, enjoy a 25% discount from your monthly tuition! REFER 4 STUDENTS & GET A FREE MONTH OF LESSONS!
*Offer does not apply to immediate family members or to prior students re-enrolling.25% discount applies to tuition rate for one student only.
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