It happened…we grew, and we grew, and then one day…we outgrew. Six months ago, a number of parents approached me following our annual winter student showcase. As with all of our events, we listened carefully to their suggestions, hoping to continuously improve the experience for students, parents, friends, and family. This time, between the feedback we received and the number of performers, it was clear that we needed to move on from our home at Cascade Studios in Hollywood. It was time to find a new home…

Does this sound familiar? Your child asks to play an instrument, they practically beg, and you, being the superhuman parent that you are, go above and beyond to do the research and make this request a reality. After all, this is a moment where your child is requesting to learn a skill you know very well could have a long lasting positive impact on their life. How could you not do all that you can? So you go on Amazon to find a reasonably priced instrument, then you head over to Google or talk with friends…

I am writing this from 10,000 feet up, on my way to Rochester, New York for my fourth performance with “A Night Of Symphonic Rock,” a show where classic rock-n-roll songs are enhanced by a sixty-piece orchestra. We have played everything from “Dream On” by Aerosmith to “Hotel California” by the Eagles. On this trip, the producers added “Freebird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Of course, I've brought along necessary items such as my guitar (stowed above as a carry on), pedal board, and brief case. In my checked…

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I learn. Involve me and I remember.” - Benjamin Franklin  

Ben Franklin was more than a famous inventor. He was a founding father, the first American millionaire and a student of constant and never ending personal improvement. This quote came to our attention and struck a chord regarding music lessons and how to comprehensively "involve" our students in the learning process. In response we wanted to bring attention to a number of supplemental tools created to enrich…

We are proud to announce our monthly student jam sessions. On the last Saturday of every month, we will be hosting an open jam session for current students and their friends to gather together and work on band material under the guidance and supervision of a real touring musician. These jams will be held at different professional rehearsal facilities around Los Angeles and are a unique opportunity for students to meet other instrumentalists and practice their lesson material in a band format. Each jam…