PEOPLE
Written by Jesse Tollestrup Sometimes writing a song can help process a tough day at school. Sometimes songwriting is an overflow of creative expression. Other times, it might be more reactive. Like in response to a significant life event. Songwriting is not something that’s one-size-fits-all. It’s unique. It’s therapeutic. It’s work. And sometimes it’s pure…
Writing and photos by Jesse Tollestrup Meet Erik, Emma and Sophie. Three of our students whose goals are as diverse as they are awesome. MEET ERIK. Erik Delblanc (9 years old) is a music mastermind in the making. Ever since he first heard a piano, it was love at first sound. In just two years…
Ear to ear. That was the size of our smile as we spoke with 10 year-old David Herbert-Banwo. We talked about life, music and Michael Jackson. We talked alot about Michael Jackson. WHO HE IS David Herbert-Banwo WHAT HE’S LEARNED WITH US Piano + Jr. Rock Band + Summer Rock Camp WHY WE LOVE HIM…
He’s one of the kool kids. You know the ones. The kids you can talk to about stuff like old-school technology, the 90’s and the history of black music. It’s only after about five minutes of talking with him that you pause and have to remind yourself: “Right. This guy is only seven years old.”…
Let’s go there. Let’s start with the reality that a lot of us don’t like to admit to. We especially dislike talking about this as a music school, but here it goes: A lot of kids are forced to take music lessons. There. We got it out. Now onward. WHO THEY ARE Ayush…
We’re trying to focus as we write this story. We’re really…trying…to…focus. But it’s hard. The problem is we’re listening to Rare Americans while trying to write. More specifically, we’re actually listening and watching some of their animated music videos . And we can’t turn away. Because they’re good. Just like Grayson said they were. We…
Max is a waffles guy. Come Saturday morning, he’s dreaming of waffles piled high with whipped cream, strawberries and maple syrup. And Stella? Overnight oats are his breakfast of choice. Add the milk the night before, top it with some protein powder the morning of and he’s got a breakfast that will fuel him for…
If you ever have the chance to spend a day with Adwita Rajshekar, do it. We promise you that your face will be sore from smiling and your heart will feel like it’s found the source of happiness. When you spend time with a human as delightful as Adwita, only good things can happen. WHO…
WHO THEY ARE Nana Mary + her grandkids: William, Deon and Harris. WHAT THEY’VE TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Bigger Beats WHY WE LOVE THEM Because they get what giving is all about. A DIFFERENT WAY ‘Tis the season. For decking the halls. For singing “fa la la la la.” For using candy canes…
Two year-old Ella was sitting on the grass in her backyard, swaying back and forth. When her mom asked her what she was doing, Ella responded by saying “I’m dancing to the music of the birds.” WHO SHE IS Ella Raven-Jackson WHAT SHE’S TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Rock Band WHY WE LOVE HER Because…