Studio News



Youth Choir!

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by Paige Allred | Uncategorized

Miss Rebecca of Dolce Melodies Studios is now offering youth choir opportunities. Currently, Rebecca teaches Bridge out of my studio but she will now be offering multiple classes for a small children’s choir. See her attached flyer below and contact her directly if you are interested!

Rebecca Gulbranson studied vocal performance at BYU Hawaii, then switched to a Music Therapy Degree at Utah State University.  She has been trained in Suzuki Piano as well as is a Bridge teacher in the Let's Play Music program.  Rebecca brings 30 plus years of piano teaching experience, and 26 plus years of experience in teaching singing lessons.  She taught elementary school choirs in Canada before moving to Utah, and headed up both a children's and adult community choir in Vanderhoof, BC before her move to Utah.  

Requirement of at least 5 enrollments in any class to run that class. Itty Bitty Singing Sprouts must be 4 turning 5 as of 2022. All classes will do group performances at a year end concert.  Singing Clubs will also sing at my studio year end recital.  Students will be required to purchase singing songbooks and workbooks for class with an emphasis in learning to sing and read music in solfege. Interested parties can contact me at 435-272-5755 for further information. Classes will run October-April.

Music Lessons Now or Later?

Monday, March 21, 2022 by Paige Allred | Uncategorized

Should I start music lessons now... or later?

There is significant research indicating that there is a “window of opportunity” (birth to age nine) where children can develop a high musical aptitude. During this time, the brain and mechanisms associated with processing and understanding music are in the prime stages of development, making it of 

utmost importance to expose children in this age range to music lessons.


Don't miss out on the learning window

I've talked to many parents who are super excited to get their kiddo started in music learning, but just as many who say, "Yeah, I hope he learns to play saxophone 

someday

, but why should I be thinking about that 

NOW?

 He's too young to be worrying about 

that.

"

You definitely benefit from music learning RIGHT NOW and here is the reason why...

Encourage your children to love music

Want to encourage your children to love and appreciate music? Well, worry no more! We've got you covered. 

These tips will help you explore and encourage a love for music

 with your kids, starting right from infancy.


Instrument lessons are not the same as musicianship classes

One word of caution:

Now that you've read about the importance of starting music lessons

,

 you may be excited to get into instrument lessons right away, but Instrument lessons are not the same as musicianship classes. Sitting on a piano bench for 30 minutes is torture for many 4-year-olds. Instead, find a program like 

Sound Beginningsor  Let's Play Music

that is play-based, with lots of movement and fun. Nothing is more powerful than a first music experience that results in happy, uplifting memories couched in success!


I recently started my fall classes and I get so excited every time I start teaching a new group of children! They are so eager to learn and I see such growth throughout the year. Check out what my young students are doing.
 
  • 2-4 year olds: These students and parents are getting more and more confident singing with a strong voice and matching the beats to music. We are learning ABCs, shapes and numbers through song.
  • 4-6 year olds: These kiddos are confidently playing chords on the autoharp to accompany our singing class.
  • 5-7 year olds: I love seeing my 2nd Year students play some of the same songs, but now on their keyboards. Their rhythm and ear training for chord transitions was trained long before their fingers got to work.
  • 6-8 year olds: These little musicians are working hard too, learning some complicated piano repertoire with nice dynamics.
     
     Come check out a FREE music class! 
    Email back and I'll give you my studio information so you can come to a class already in progress.


Testimonials


Miss Paige

Miss Paige Music, LLC

www.misspaigemusic.com

Mandatory Price Increase for Fall of 2022

Friday, January 14, 2022 by Paige Allred | Uncategorized

Just a heads up to all my parents,

The Corporate Office at Let's Play Music is mandating a company wide tuition increase for the upcoming year beginning in Fall of 2022. 

Please note the following:

1st year tuition will now be $65/month

2nd year tuition will be $75/month

3rd year tuition will be $85/month

Sound Beginnings $55/individual $65/family

Presto $100/month


Just to give you an idea of other program tuition, this is what it looks like:

Comparable Tuition Rates

• Yamaha in Utah (keyboard class 5-6 yrs.) $110/month

• Yamaha in Chicago (keyboard class 5-6 yrs.) $95/month

• MYC in Colorado (keyboard class 4 students): $71/month

• MYC in California (keyboard class 4 students): $88/month

• Kindermusik in Arizona: (45 min. class 4-5 yrs.): $92/month

• MusikGarten in Florida (45 min. class 5 yr olds): $82/month

• Online music private piano classes (30 min. lesson): $132/month


The price increase for LPM is after much research and is still high quality and value for music education. 


I am looking forward to a lot of more fun classes the rest of the year and next fall!