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Using the Hello Everybody App

Hello Everybody! As you know, we are now officially CD-Free for Music Together and Rhythm Kids! This means that you have to use the Hello Everybody App, available for download for both iOS and Android. Open the front cover of your family music book (or bilingual Spanish Translation book) to find your unique access code for the music and collection assets. Using the App Watch this video to get a brief overview of how to access your music. Remember - if you are a Music [...]

ABC Academy of Music2019-01-14T18:44:47-05:00January 14th, 2019|

Thursday December 6

Congratulations to my students who performed in the recital, you did a fabulous job and I am so proud of you! I look forward to even more spectacular performances from even more of my lovely students at the spring recital!! Alex Good job, you fixed the rhythm in Who's on Third! Could you memorize it for next week? Could you [...]

ABC Academy of Music2021-08-03T08:14:55-04:00December 19th, 2018|

Engaging your Rhythm Kid!

Hey, Hey, wha' do you say? Barnaby here! I had the pleasure of sitting in on some Rhythm Kids 1 classes this past weekend, and had a blast! I can't tell you how fantastic a job you are all doing as parents, singing, and participating. I did want to weigh in with some guidance, which I hope will help you [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-11-28T11:17:28-05:00November 28th, 2018|

Substitute This Thursday – Director’s Note

Good morning Jonny's students! Jonny will be away this week and subbing in will be Mateen Mehri. As usual, if you wish to decline the substitute, please just call us right away in the office to let us know, and we will give you make-up lessons, instead. 416-651-7529 Otherwise, please come for your regular times. Thank you very much! [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-11-19T10:01:58-05:00November 19th, 2018|

Recital Registration Open!

Hello Everybody! Recital registration is now open. Please note the recital is Sunday, December 2nd. Schedules you received at the beginning of the year may have indicated December third, which is incorrect. General Information Register now at the desk or by phone. Teacher attendance at the recital will become available in the coming days. Please note teachers are not required [...]

ABC Academy of Music2021-08-12T00:58:18-04:00November 17th, 2018|

Maitland Nov 15 Lesson

Please practice 45 minutes to an Hour a day (I know you're busy! Do your best. Even if you can't do that much- get as much focused practice as you can. Quality over quantity.) For next week please bring in the Bach Cello Suite #5 Sarabande with all the fingerings fully memorized. Please also start to introduce minor scales into [...]

ABC Academy of Music2021-08-03T08:01:04-04:00November 15th, 2018|

We’re apprenticing new teachers

Hello Everybody! We hope you are having a great start to the fall with the Fiddle collection, including our beautiful new books, and, for some of you, enjoying the new con Español bilingual music and translation. This update is to let you know that we are currently apprenticing two new teachers - Naoko Tsujita and Rob Kirsch-Spring - both of whom [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-10-19T08:46:52-04:00October 19th, 2018|

Homework

Eliana Eliana should practice 4-5 times per week for 30-45 mins per session. Tchaikovsky articulation -> staccato playing on the 8th note chords; play to imitate the witch with "darkness" Scamp R.H - be more accurate on the triplet 8ths rhythm, and be mindful of the quarter notes following the 8ths L.H - work on the notes and fluency Sunset [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-10-10T22:14:43-04:00October 10th, 2018|

Fall Classes for Fiddle & Alligator Start Next Week!

Hello Everybody! Classes start 9 October We are getting ready for the start of all of our classes! They begin right after Thanksgiving. Click here for the annual schedule. Don't forget to pick up your book and CD set at your first class - they are all new and revamped, and beautiful! Your digital access code for the 'Hello Everybody' [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-10-02T16:16:41-04:00October 2nd, 2018|

Homework violin Sept 30 to Oct 7

Dear Liam, Very good progress with the violin! Thank you for working so hard in your violin lesson. Remember to always practice with proper posture: your violin sits on your collarbone. Lean your head slightly to the left on your chin rest . Scroll is at the level of your nose. Practice both sitting and standing. When standing make sure [...]

ABC Academy of Music2018-10-01T12:27:46-04:00October 1st, 2018|

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