Theme for June

Young students: We have a few options for students to choose from — new coloring pages for the month that all have a music theme or try out songwriting skills in a new website designed specifically for interested younger kids. As always the lab attendants are available to help or elaborate on the assignments.

Composition Station: Jazz theme for June! Listen to a few jazz songs and try writing one yourself. We have a couple techniques to make the music for ‘jazzy’ and as always lab attendants are happy to assist! There are even a few advanced challenges for students who are more advanced in music theory.

Music History: June is Jazz for history, too. We wanted to tie this together with the composition station so our students could learn more and appreciate the music they’re also trying to write. Listen to popular Jazz music through the ages and read about some famous musicians. If it’s interesting to students they can feel free to try writing Jazz in the composition station! As always lab attendants are will be available and excited for any questions or new tasks.

Have a wonderful Memorial day and we hope the rest of your week is musical!

Joining MTMS, New Teacher!

Faculty & Staff – Michelle Tuesday Music School

Welcome, Daniel Miriti Pacheco!

Daniel joins us with a wonderful musical background. He has studied violin and viola from a young age. Also he has studied with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

Daniel’s love of music has led him to pursue more than just orchestral strings. He can teach piano, drums, and also guitars. He has participated in programs at Interlochen Arts Camp and Chamber Music Columbus.

MTMS welcomes Daniel and is very excited about his varied experience that led him here. He’s been teaching lessons for more than 5 years and we’re so happy he’s part of our school. When you see him say hello!

Daniel Miriti Pacheco

Theme for May!

Music history for May is all about the Beach Boys. Listen to their music and find out about the original group members. As always, we base the information in categories by the student’s age so we don’t overload the youngsters and we give the older kids more to chew on.

Top 10 Beach Boys Songs (ultimateclassicrock.com)

The lab composition station for May is to try out Mariachi music. Mariachi music should be very upbeat, and exciting. Common instruments include acoustic guitar, violin and trumpet.

Guadalajara (Remasterizado) – YouTube

La Bamba – YouTube

El Borracho – YouTube

One of the best things about our themes is they change every month to allow all of us to experience new things. Enjoy our tribute to Cinco de Mayo with the Mariachi music and find some old favorites with the Beach Boys. Happy May!

Fail Your Way to Success?

Success happens after failure, sometimes many failures. Read about 15 people who failed their way to success.

“I’m always fascinated to learn of famous people who were told they didn’t measure up, or they couldn’t do something….I am partial, always, to the underdog, and always root for the person who always tries their best and defies what someone else might say about their abilities. When teaching children , I always try to give them a firm foundation of confidence to pursue their dreams, no matter what that may look like. Someone may tell a child that they do not like their [the student’s] voice or their instrument but what matters is that they like it…that they love it no matter what anyone else thinks or says. To help someone see that they have “wings to fly” so-to-speak, is the greatest gift you can give someone who is studying music, or theater, or something in the arts. (Really any pursuit) Helping someone realize their potential is phenomenal. This article lists 10 famous people who were told they couldn’t. They defied what they were told and went on to fulfill their dreams.” – Ms. Leann