MTMS Blog
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Meet the Wot: Thailand’s Spiral Flute Finds a Home at MTMS
At Michelle Tuesday Music School, we’re always looking for ways to expand our students’ understanding of music from around the world. This fall, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll soon be adding a wot (pronounced wote) — a Thai spiral flute. Lessons and demonstrations will be available once the instrument arrives and is fully set…
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Instrument Petting Zoo
Picking an Instrument Busy Sunday afternoon, 11/9 at 3pm? Interested in music lessons, but need help picking an instrument? MTMS is holding a special FREE event – Instrument Petting Zoo! Try All the Instruments This event is open to the public. Everyone is invited to come try out an instrument or several. We’re all fans…
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What Kids Hear in Children’s Music: Insights from Our Music Lab Listeners
🧩 Kids on Kids’ Music: What Our Students Thought About the Children’s Music Theme Last month in the Music Lab, our theme was Children’s Music — and our students had plenty to say!Last month in the Music Lab, our theme was Children’s Music.Students listened to songs from TV shows and movies, learned about well-known artists…
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Voices Only: Exploring A Cappella and Its Many Music Styles
October is here, and at MTMS our theme is A Cappella! Are you excited? We are. A cappella started with the four-part harmonies of African American men somewhere near the 1850s. Over time, it grew into barbershop quartets, doo-wop, and even the pop arrangements you hear in Pitch Perfect. What makes a cappella special? The…
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Band, Orchestra, and Beyond: Student Stories of Growth and Music
With school back in session, many of our students are returning to their band and orchestra programs — and we love seeing how their private lessons carry over into those ensembles. To get a better picture, we asked some of our students to share their experiences. Here’s what they had to say: Xavier (cello, New…