What is a phonograph and what does it have to do with music?!

Who knew that one of Thomas Edison's inventions would lead to how we listen to music today? 

Well we are on a roll now too! Classes have begun and so have the transformations of young students into young musicians! Welcome to your first semesters Red Balloons, Green Turtle Shells, and Purple Magic!  

Last Chance to Register!

REGISTRATION ENDING SOON! 

Fall classes are starting up in just a few weeks and I have a couple spots left in my 1st year class @4:00 on Wednesdays! Complete the online registration form or call/email me for more information :) 

malloryharris24@gmail.com, (480) 420 4692

Does Music Make You Smarter?

We've heard that music makes you smarter! I've always thought it did! Here are some of the reasons why and how:

I found the above infographic at Daily Infographic 

There's more than one way to play the piano!

What I love most about music is the variety! There's a wide variety of styles, instruments, and now a wide variety of ways to play an instrument. The Piano Guys use 1 piano and 5 guys. Check out The Piano Guys version of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful".

One of the greatest aspects of Let's Play Music is that students compose their own piece in the final semester of the 3rd year. Each year they are invited to enter their composition in the National Composition Contest. Here are three of this years winners. Aren't they amazing! And not one of them is more than 9 years old! You can see more of the winning compositions on our corporate blog.

Most Original: "Search for the Guarded Gem" by Caleb Harding Raya Grace, teacher Best Overall (two winners): "Magic Peacock" by Hailey Chamberlain Heather Prusse, teacher "Good King vs. Evil King" by Truman Walker Tina Gosney, teacher