Recital Calendar with Dates and Themes for 2022-2023

 Strings, Keys and Melodies Calendar

2022-2023

2022

August 6, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Favorites

September 10, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Country Music

October 15, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Classical

November 12, 11 am - Zoom Recital - International

December 10, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Christmas

Winter Break December 19- 30 - No Lessons

2023

February 11, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Romantic/Love Songs

March 11, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Music from Movies and TV Shows

Spring Break April 3-7 - No Lessons

April 22, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Pop and Rock 

May 20, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Jazz

June 17, 11 am - Zoom Recital - Disney

Summer Break July 3-7 - No Lessons

Contact Ms. Tonya for Zoom ID and Passcode!

2022 Calendar

 January - July 2022 Calendar

Lessons are available in person or on zoom. Contact Ms. Tonya for lesson availability.

Zoom Recital: Saturday, February 5, 11 am

Theme:  Disney Music

Zoom Recital: Saturday, March 12, 11 am

Theme:  Irish/Celtic Music

Spring Break:  No Lessons April 11 - 15

Zoom Recital:  Saturday, April 23, 11 am

Theme:  Jazz

Zoom Recital:  Saturday, May 21, 11 am

Theme:  Rock and Pop

Zoom Recital:  Saturday, June 25, 11 am

Theme:  Patriotic and Folk Songs

Summer Break:  No Lessons July 4-8

Recital Dates, Music Theory Books

 Hello Studio Families!

I hope you are all doing well!  We had a wonderful Summer Break since Amanda and her family were able to visit.  I finally got to meet my very first granddaughter, Anya!  Here is a picture of all of us on the 4th of July. 

As a music studio, we have been doing a great job learning Music Theory and Scales and Arpeggios, especially as many of us continue distant learning.  There are a few books that I would like to suggest everyone get if you are at the end of Book 1 or in Book 2 or above (about 5th grade or above in school).  One is a music theory book called Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory  This book will teach everyone important rules and theories of music as they go beyond beginner and get into more advanced levels. 

Also, I always start out teaching scales, arpeggios and chords as part of our warm-ups.  I think it is great ear training to learn them by rote.  But as students learn the three minor scales of each key signature and need to know all the chords involved in each key things get a little more complicated learning it by rote.  So another great book to have as a reference is The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences.  This one is for piano students but it is good knowledge for all instruments.

Some other book ideas for when we need a change from the main book:

Disney Latest Hits

Showtime Piano Disney

Ukulele Aerobics

Ukulele Celtic World Collection

Let me know if you find any other interesting books! 

Recitals:  Students have begun asking me when the next recital will be.  I have decided to continue with Zoom Recitals at this time.  I don't know when the Retirement Homes will be ready for us again.  I have looked into renting out the park across the street from my house.  Would anyone be interested in doing a recital in the park?  Does anyone have any other ideas?  I'd love to do an outdoor recital if anyone has any ideas of a large enough place for us! I'm open to suggestions so let me know what you think!

For now we will plan on these dates for Zoom Recitals and I will let you know if anything changes.

Saturday, August 21, 11 am

Saturday, September 18, 11 am

Saturday October 30, 11 am

Saturday, December 11, 11 am

Winter Break : December 20-31, Lessons will resume January 3.

Thank you all for being such great families, dedicated to your students' education.  I appreciate all of you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Tonya

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Strings, Keys, and Melodies

http://www.stringskeysandmelodies.com

916 812-2875

In-Person and Zoom Lessons Are Available

     It has been awhile since I have updated our blog!  Throughout the pandemic, the studio has continued to have lessons through Zoom.  We also had monthly recitals on Zoom, which has been a great way to continue to share our music with everyone while staying safe!  I think the Zoom recitals have been great and we will probably continue to have Zoom recitals in the future even after everything has gone back to normal.  I am so thankful for the parents who have continued with music lessons for their families!  The students have worked hard this year even when it was hard and all have grown musically!

     I wanted to let everyone know that we have begun having in-person lessons for those students and families that are ready to do that.  Not everyone is ready and that is fine!  So we will continue to do Zoom lessons.

    Zoom lessons are here to stay!  They are very useful for those times when rides to lessons have fallen through or when a student or family member isn't feeling well and doesn't want to pass the germs on to me!  So, even when a student has started to come in-person, zoom lessons will be available whenever it is more convenient.

    I do have a few spots available for new students to join us for the summer.  So contact me to set up a time to meet me and discuss music!

Sincerely,

Ms. Tonya

2020 Calendar

Strings, Keys, and Melodies

2020 Calendar

February:  *Small Performance* Saturday February 22 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due January 31)

March: *Small Performance* Saturday March 21 at 2:00 pm at

Camden Springs Gracious Retirement Living, 8476 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove 95624 (Sing-ups due February 29)

April:  Spring Break April 6 – 10, No Lessons

 *Small Performance* Saturday April 25 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due March 31)

May: Spring Recital Sunday May 3, 2:30 pm at Carlton Senior Living, 6915 elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, 95758 (Everyone is welcome, no sign-ups necessary)

June:  *Small Performance* Saturday June 27 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due May 31)

July:  Summer Break, June 29 – July 3

*Small Performance* Sunday July 26 at 2:00 pm at

Camden Springs Gracious Retirement Living, 8476 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove 95624 (Sign-ups due June 30)

August:  *Small Performance* Saturday August 22 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due July 31)

September:

October:  *Small Performance* Saturday October 31 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due September 30)

November:  *Small Performance* Sunday, November15, 2:30 pm at Carlton Senior Living, 6915 elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, 95758 (Sign-ups due October 31)

December:  *Small Performance* Saturday December 12 at 2:00 pm at

The Meadows, 9325 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Sign-ups due November 30)

Winter Break December 21- January 1 No Lessons

Lessons Resume January 4

*Small Performances*   These performances will be limited to 10-15 students and sign-ups will be required the month before.

2019 Calendar

2019 Calendar

March:  Mini Recitals/Group Classes (Students Only)

March 6, 6-7 pm – Piano, Primer A and B and Early Grade 1 students

March 13, 6-7 pm-Piano, Late Grade 1 and Grade 2 and above students

March 20, 6-7 pm-All Voice Students

March 27, 6-7 pm-All Violin Students

April 3, 6-7 pm-All Guitar and Ukulele Students

Spring Break:  No Lessons April 15-19

Spring Recital:  Sunday June 9, 2:30 pm, Carlton Senior Living, 6915 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove 95758

Summer Break: No Lessons July 1-5

Fall: TBD

Winter Recital: Sunday December 15, 2:30 pm, Carlton Senior Living, 6915 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove 95758

Winter Break:  December 23 – January 3

A.M.P.P.

A.M.P.P.

Assistant Music Producer Program

Do you want to learn to produce music performances?

Assistant Music Producers will learn:

Leadership skills – greet students and families and direct other students where to sit, where to put their instruments, when it is their turn to perform

Organizing skills – put together performance schedules and carry them out on the day of the performance

Performance Tech skills – tune instruments, adjust mics and volume

Requirements:

Must be 12 years or older

Must attend lessons and practice regularly

Must attend each recital, arrive early for set up and leave late after tear down

Follow recital dress code:  dress pants and shirts (or a dress for ladies)

Job Descriptions:

Assistant Greeter – Greet families and students.  Roll out the carpet and help get chairs for the audience.  Direct students where to put instruments and where to sit.

Assistant Tuner – Help other students tune their guitars, ukuleles and help Ms. Tonya tune violins.

Assistant Strings Director – Direct strings students to get their instruments ready for their parts in the recital.  Keep them quiet while other students are performing.  Direct them when to stay quiet and when it’s okay to go back to their seats.

Assistant Tech #1 Adjust mics, music stands and chairs in between students.  Help students open books and put them on stands or on piano.

Assistant Tech #2 – Cue the music for each student and adjust the volume for music and mics.

Assistant Program Director- Help Ms. Tonya carry out the recital program schedule.  Prep students to when it is their turn, check names off the list after students have their turn, and help Ms. Tonya direct the other assistants.

This is a great learning opportunity and will look awesome on your resume!

Sign up with Ms. Tonya to become an A.M.P. today!