Music Blog

The Day The Music Died

1/28/2019

"I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride
Something touched me deep inside
The day the music died" - Don McLean

On the 60th anniversary of the tragic plane crash, we'll gather to play some of the good Rock 'n' Roll Classics from the era! Learn more about these pioneers of contemporary American music and we'll close with an open mike time. You may choose to participate as a performer or listener at that time as no prior musical background is required. For students ages 14-19 (high school).

Reserve a ticket ($20 first ticket, $15 additional) by registering online at www.maestromusiclessons.org/register and note "Day Music Died" for your interested class. Register by Friday 2/1 with promo code ERLYBRD to receive $5 off. You'll be added to the class and will receive an online invoice to pay with credit or debit card. We also accept checks and exact change upon arrival.

Questions? Contact Bonnie or Hayley at info@maestromusiclessons.org . Directions to our academy are available at www.maestromusiclessons.org/contact1.html .

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Musical Mates

1/20/2019

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We're counting, spelling, dancing, and dueting at this musical lit party for ages 3-6. No prior music experience needed! Parents welcome to participate with child or drop off and pick up. Final 10 minutes will be a short recital with each child and facilitator & piano teacher Colleen.
Reserve a ticket ($20 first ticket, $15 additional) by registering online at www.maestromusiclessons.org/register and note "Musical Mates" for your interested class. Register by Saturday 1/26 with promo code ERLYBRD to receive $5 off. You'll be added to the class and will receive an online invoice to pay with credit or debit card. We also accept checks and exact change upon arrival.
Questions? Contact Bonnie or Hayley at info@maestromusiclessons.org . Directions to our academy are available at www.maestromusiclessons.org/contact1.html .

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Spring Events at Maestro Music

1/1/2019

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Students continue to explore our theme of "Music Is....." this spring in five age-specific music events. Gathering in community and making music together is an integral part of music education and we hope to see you at our upcoming events, all of which focus on music literacy and include a performance. (Students may choose to participate as performers or listeners.)

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Meet Noelle

12/13/2018

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We're proud to announce the newest member of our teaching team, Noelle Goodenberger! She is in her final term at the University of Oregon and will be offering private and group lessons on voice, guitar, piano, violin, and ukulele. Lesson times are available NOW to sign up for the final week of our term before Dec 22, as well as openings when we return after Jan 2, for students interested in meeting Noelle. She can be reached directly at noelle@maestromusiclessons.org, and here's some background more about her:

Noelle Goodenberger has been surrounded by music her entire life being the daughter of two professional music performers and educators. Starting violin at age four and training for twelve years, Noelle has a solid foundation of ear training and music theory. Her main instrument however is voice in all styles with an emphasis on Baroque music and songwriting. Noelle received a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon under the instruction of Milagro Vargas and has been an active performer of classical, baroque, contemporary, choral, and popular music in Portland and Eugene. Noelle is currently the Worship Leader and Music Director at West Portland United Methodist Church and is an active performer. She has participated in competitions and choral symposiums in Germany, Austria, and Spain, and locally at the Oregon Bach Festival as well as state and divisional conferences for the American Choral Directors Association and the National Association for Music Education. Noelle also has a passion for music composition in which she has learned to play guitar and piano, and loves to support living composers bring their masterpieces to life. Noelle uses a wide range of technique to cultivate skills while also helping students find and nurture their individual passions and expression of music. She believes anyone can learn to sing or play an instrument and that music can be used for therapy, self-confidence, an outlet for emotions, cognitive skills, leadership skills, and so much more.

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Holiday Sing-Along

12/8/2018

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Some of our students are inviting you to sing along in today's performance!

At 2PM, please join Avaline, Lucy, and Annie at the end of "Frosty the Snowman":

Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal.

For Frosty the snow man
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
"Don't you cry,
I'll be back on Christmas day."

At 3PM, please join Levi at the end of "Silent Night":
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!

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Holiday18

11/22/2018

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Give a great new experience to a loved one......Music Lessons!

This holiday season, Maestro Music is offering eGift Cards at 15% off in our Square store! Click this image or follow the link below to buy now.

Visit the store NOW through the end of November to take advantage of this holiday discount!

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Musical Theatre Class in Sandy

10/21/2018

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Musical theatre teacher Hayley will help you tell a story through music! Classes will include acting, staging, dramatic interactions, and singing. Beginners through intermediate encouraged. In terms of techniques, we teach primarily Stanislavsky, Meisner, and Hagen. We also do improv, movement, physical theater, scene study, cold reading and classical as well as some stage combat. Classes in Sandy begin November 6 on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM at the Sandy Community Center. Register now at https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/recreation .

More about Hayley Green:
Hayley received both her Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Not only has she been teaching private voice since 2007 in various places in the United States, but is a working performer. As a performer, she has been on contract several times for Disney Cruise Lines as a mainstage performer and served as the vocal captain onboard. She has performed in national tours and regional theatres nationwide, serving as vocal captain in this capacity as well. As a playwright, she has had several projects produced in New York City as well as Washington DC and has had the priveledge to work with renowned directors, stage managers, music directors, producers and performers in the performing industry. She also continues to maintain a private voice studio.

Hayley has a deeply embedded passion for the performing arts industry and works hard to instill this same passion in her students. She has coached many professional performers in acting in a play and acting in a musical. Since she is a playwright, she is very intuned to using the words and meanings in the text of songs, melodic lines and spoken lines to truly bring the work to life. Through the use of various techniques she teaches her students a combination of Bel Canto singing and the Caruso Method.

Hayley also inspires and nurtures her students to find their unique voice, both as a singer and as a performer. She joined Maestro Music at its inception in 2016 and has recently moved to manage our new Eastside location as our Chief Musical Innovator in partnership with Sandy Community Center.

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Group Music Classes in Sandy, OR

10/20/2018

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New Partnership with Sandy Community Center

10/19/2018

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