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Cello Lessons at Vivaldi Music Academy

VIVALDI MUSIC ACADEMY GOES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER!

Houston's Premier Music School goes to Washington D.C. to perform at the Kennedy Center

Vivaldi Music Academy is pleased to announce our students’ summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Family Theater. The Kennedy Center, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America’s living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation’s busiest arts facility. We can’t wait to perform in our nation’s capital! Follow us on social media #vivaldigoestoKennedyCenter

Don’t miss out on our amazing private and group music classes for the summer!

Fun and Motivating
Summer is the perfect time to break from the routine and learn music

Greater Focus
Without the worries of homework and other school-time activities, you can devote time and attention to music. Better focus leads to better practice!

Time for Something New
Summer is the best time to try out a new instrument or two!

No Backtracking
Stay ahead of the game and keep making progress through the summer!
Vivaldi Music Academy offers music lessons during the summer
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It’s Summer Recital Time!
Houston Baptist University – Belin Chapel

There are many benefits for participating in a recital including:

1)   Giving students something to work towards (motivation to practice!)
2)   Performance experience
3)   Inspiration from watching more advanced performers
4)   A feeling of pride and accomplishment

We are looking forward to seeing our students showcase their musical talents at the Summer Recitals on June 3rd, June 10th and June 17th. An email with recital FAQs and sign up link was emailed to all students on May 3rd – please be sure to read through the information thoroughly to ensure a smooth recital day experience. If you have any questions, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help you!

DON’T FORGET – THE ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 29th!

We know many of you have summer plans and we hope you have tons of cool adventures! Since Vivaldi Music Academy is open year-round, it’s a good idea to start thinking about summer now!

Q. “How do lessons work in the summer?”
A. Vivaldi Music Academy is open year-round, and we do not close in the summer.

Q. “Will there be space available in the fall?”
A. We actually grow in enrollment during the summer months! Some students withdraw, but we are getting a huge influx of new students for the summer and majority continue into the fall.

Q. “How full is the Academy?”
A. As of today, we have 1400 students between our two locations and we are at capacity between the hours of 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. These are prime-time spots!

Q. “If I withdraw for the summer, can I keep my spot for the fall?”
A. Lessons are first come, first serve so if students withdraw for the summer, we cannot guarantee that you will have a spot in the fall, as we will open the spot to new students.

The big questions for all parents and
students to consider are:

Do you want lessons with your teacher in the same time slot for the fall?
Do you want to keep your Musical Ladder System level for the fall?
If the answers are YES, there are TWO WAYS to keep your spot – please talk to the front desk so we can help you!
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Music educators are real life superheroes. They educate, innovate, encourage and support. Every day they touch the lives of children and their impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the music lesson room. Tell us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram about your favorite music teacher at Vivaldi Music Academy!
Vivaldi Music Academy students perform at Houston Baptist University

Congratulations to our students for their amazing performances at the First Annual Young Musician’s Showcase! We are so proud of you!
HBU - Young Musician's Showcase students take the stage

Allison Lee

Austin Longoria

Bowen Ma

Chanya Metheprayoon

Eran Straub

Esther Li

Ian Dessauer

Irene Chen

Julia Nguyen

Julian Weaver

Nicholas Wong

Henry Li

Nikhil Erabelli

Reva Sinha

Mark your calendars

Wednesday May 3rd 9 am
Sign-up genius email for Summer Recital
Sign-Up closes 8 pm May 17th

Monday May 29th: Memorial Day
Vivaldi Music Academy CLOSED

Saturday June 3rd, Saturday June 10th and Saturday June 17th:
Summer Recitals, HBU

Friday June 23rd 7:30 pm:
Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC

Referral Rewards

Refer a friend and receive a FREE lesson! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons, receive $10 off! And your friend will receive FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value)
Vivaldi Strings - Group Violin Class

DON’T FORGET – THE ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 29th!
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February News & Updates

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Join us at the Children’s Museum of Houston on Thursday Feb 23rd at 6:30 pm as our Vivaldi Strings and Choir class gather to perform for the Spotlight Performance series. Thursdays are also family night at the museum so admission is free!

Bringing our love of music to the community!

WUES International Fest - Voice and Violin

Our faculty members Josan, Emilio and Jenee participated in West University Elementary School’s International Festival on Thursday January 26th along with staff member Chardae – a fun time was had by all!

Vivaldi Seasons - Shares their love for Jazz this February

February the Vivaldi Seasons program is celebrating jazz and black history month! These fun-filled classes are for students ages 1- 6 years old! Every month, our teachers selected a theme related to the month! It will be full of jazz and history! Sign-up for a free preview today!

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Winner of the iPhone7 Referral Contest is:

SAM T.

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We love music project!

Express your love for music, your teacher and Vivaldi Music Academy with art work of your choice! Submit your artwork throughout the month of February that shows your love for music and we will proudly display your work at our schools. Any medium is welcome, as long as it fits within 8.5” x 11” space. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students creativity!

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Practice Journals

We are proud to announce the Musical Ladder System developed by our director’s colleague, Mr Marty Fort. The system is used throughout the United States and Canada to help students keep track of their progress through a rewards system that kids will love. The first round of evaluations will be held the last week of March. You will also be able to communicate and gauge your child’s lesson with our practice journals available for purchase. Please talk to the front desk and your teachers so you can get started!

Faculty Concert!

Vivaldi Music Academy Faculty Recital 2017
Arsh and John – Voice and Piano teachers at Faculty Recital

Congratulations to our faculty on their wonderful performances at the Faculty Concert and thank you to all of our students and Vivaldi families who attended.

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December News & Updates

Vivaldi Music Academy Goes to the Family Theater at the Kennedy Center

We are pleased to announce our summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Family Theater on Friday June 23rd, 2017. Registration will begin Saturday January 21st at 9 am. Please see  https://www.vivaldimusicacademy.com/kennedy-center-2017/ for more details on how to register!

Introducing the Musical Ladder System

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to introduce the Musical Ladder System for student lesson engagement and progress. Developed by Director Zeljko Pavlovic’s colleague, music academy owner Marty Fort and used by music schools throughout the US and Canada, the Musical Ladder System will help you keep track of your child’s progress through a rewards program that kids love. More details coming soon!

Musical Ladder System offered at Vivaldi Music Academy

REMINDER

Winter Recitals 2016-2017

We are looking forward to seeing everyone perform! Please be sure to double-check your recital time and date and directions for parking. Please allow yourself plenty of time for parking and reaching the hall.

WHEN IS THE RECITAL?  

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

WHERE IS IT?

Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
*Students must be enrolled in the Academy at the time of the recital in order to participate
Please let us know if you have any questions prior to your recital day*

WINTER RECESS

The Academy will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 19th-Sunday January 1st.  Classes and lessons will resume Monday January 2nd.

For current students only:

Please remember that lessons are billed on a 48-week year with 4 weeks of holidays built into the schedule.  You receive an average of 4 lessons per month. When you have 5 lessons in 5 week months, we do not charge you more and when you have less than 4 lessons we do not charge you less.  No make-ups are required for holiday closures.

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Upcoming Events

December Student Winter recitals:

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016

Winter Recess

Monday, December 19th-Sunday January 1st.
Classes and lessons will resume Monday January 2nd.

January Student Winter Recitals

Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Kennedy Center Registration

Saturday January 21st 9 am

Faculty Concert

Saturday January 28th 7 pm
Houston Baptist University

Student of the Month: Addison C.!

  1. What school do you currently attend?
    • Lovett Elementary, 5th Grade
  2. What do you like most about playing violin?
    • How much I have been able to improve in the last few years. I started a bit later than everyone else in my school since I began learning on a wind instrument before switching to violin. I was struggling to keep up at first but over the last couple of years I have made great strides and have been playing in the top orchestra at school.
  3. When did you start taking violin lessons?
    • I started in 2nd grade
  4. What advice do you have for those who would like to take violin lessons?
    • Listen to you instructors. They can teach you techniques and music pieces that will make you a top player.
  5. Tell us about auditioning for All City Orchestra.
    • I rode a bus to a different school. There was a judge behind a curtain so he or she could not see me or any of the students auditioning. We, of course, could not see the judge either. They did that so only the way we played would count. Nothing about how we looked or whether the judge knew one of us personally would come into play. They gave us three pieces to learn 10 days ahead of the audition. They were harder pieces than I usually play. I practiced a great deal for the 10 days I had.
    • There were students from all over HISD and even some homeschoolers auditioning. They gave us all codes so they would not use our name when calling us so the judge would not know the name of the person on the other side of the curtain. I played the songs I had practiced intensely for the last week and a half. The next week, I went to my after school practice like I do every week. My orchestra teacher had posted the list on the wall. I saw my name highlighted and my teacher made an announcement about all who made it into the All City Orchestra!
  6. When you found out you were selected, how did you feel?
    • I felt great for accomplishing something with all of that practice. It was hard to concentrate for after school practice that day because I was so happy. I cannot wait until spring when we start practicing as an All City Orchestra.
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November Newsletter

VIVALDI MUSIC ACADEMY GOES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER!
REGISTRATION BEGINS 9 AM, SATURDAY JANUARY 21ST
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The Kennedy Center – Outside

Vivaldi Music Academy is pleased to announce our students’ summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Family Theater. The Kennedy Center, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America’s living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation’s busiest arts facility.

The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy’s vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music for all ages. Each year, the institution that bears President Kennedy’s name brings his dream to fruition, touching the lives of millions of people through thousands of performances by the greatest artists from across America and around the world. The new 324-seat Family Theater provides a new home for world-class performances for the nation’s youth and continues the Kennedy Center’s commitment to performing arts education for adults and children alike.  “This new venue” said Michael Kaiser, former Kennedy Center President, “expands the Kennedy Center’s ability to produce and present excellent works for young people.”

John F. Kennedy | Vivaldi Music Academy performs at The Kennedy Center 2017

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.”
President John F. Kennedy

Don’t miss out on signing up for Vivaldi Music Academy’s Student Winter Recitals at Rice University!

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Don’t miss out on signing up for Vivaldi Music Academy’s Student Winter Recitals at Rice University! An essential part of any student’s musical development, playing in recitals builds confidence and is great motivation to take your playing to the next level. Recitals give students:

  1. Something to work for
  2. Performance Experience
  3. Inspiration from advanced performers
  4. And of course, a great sense of pride and accomplishment!

Remember: Students must be enrolled in the Academy at the time of the recital in order to participate. Sign up Genius closes 8 pm November 4th!

Shepherd School of Music at Rice University

  • Sunday December 11 2016
  • Saturday December 17 2016
  • Sunday January 8 2017
  • Saturday January 14 2017

Winter Recital Sign-up link: https://www.vivaldimusicacademy.com/winter-recital-2016/

Student of the Month: Matthew F.

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Matthew Huntington Fisk attends St. Anne Catholic School and is in the first grade. Matthew began piano lessons at the age of three.

I like playing the piano because when I move my fingers across the keys it feels like home. My favorite artist are Beethoven, John Legend and Michael Jackson. My advice for those who want to take piano lessons is to practice, practice, practice and then you will take fun trips to Carnegie Hall and Italy! I enjoyed playing at Carnegie Hall and Vivaldi Church because I was able to play in halls so many famous people played in before me.

TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE THANKS!

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We are thankful to all of our Vivaldi Students and Families! During the month of November, your referrals will earn you a $25 Target gift card and a free lesson when your friend registers with us for music lessons. Your friend receives free registration. AND you both are entered into a drawing for an iPhone 7!! WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON JANUARY 15th!!

Thank you to all of our students for sharing their amazing, spookiest, funniest, outlandish, and cutest Halloween costumes for our annual costume contest! The winners of our drawing are: 

Julian Weaver – $50 | Miriam Afouba – $25 | Sophia Willis – $25

Vivaldi Strings performs at Hermann Park in October 2016

Congratulations to our Vivaldi Strings and Choir on their remarkable performance  for Hermann Park’s Student Performances in the Park series! Our Vivaldi students even enjoyed a train ride through Hermann Park afterwards!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Fall Recess:

Wednesday November 23rd-Sunday November 27th.

Classes and lessons resume Monday November 28th.

Please remember the Academy runs on a 48 week year with an average of 4 lessons per month and 4 weeks of holidays built into the schedule. When you have 5 lessons, we do not charge you more. When you have less than 4 lessons we do not charge you less. No make-ups are needed for holiday closures.

We understand many of you have travel plans beyond the days of the Academy closures for the Holidays. If you love your teacher and your preferred lesson day/time, please be sure to utilize our generous masterclass make-ups/workshops to guarantee your spot when you return.

FACULTY CONCERT

Vivaldi Music Academy invites you to our highly anticipated Winter Faculty Concert!

Join us for an exciting evening of musical performances by our director, violinist Zeljko Pavlovic, talented faculty members and special guests on Saturday, January 28th at 7pm at Houston Baptist University! Admission is free and open to the public. The concert is a wonderful and motivating experience for students to see their talented teachers perform on stage! We hope to see you there!

Faculty Concert – HBU – Jan 2017

Important Dates:

Fall Recess:

Wednesday November 23rd-Sunday November 27th.

Classes and lessons resume Monday November 28th.

December Winter Recitals: Rice University Shepherd School of Music

Sunday December 11 2016

Saturday December 17 2016

Winter Recess:

Monday, December 19th -Sunday, January 1st.

Classes and lessons resume Monday, January 2nd.

January Winter Recitals: Rice University Shepherd School of Music

Sunday January 8 2017

Saturday January 14 2017

January 15th, 2017: Winner of iPhone7 referral contest announced!

Saturday January 21st 9 am : Registration for Summer 2017 Recital at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts begins

Saturday January 28th 7 pm : Faculty Concert, Houston Baptist University

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Musical Journeys: Bonnie’s Path to Success

It’s never too late to start playing violin! Vivaldi Music Academy violin teacher, Bonnie Diggs, started her incredible musical journey around age 13 when her grandparents gifted her family with a violin. Most professional violinists begin at a much younger age however Bonnie’s curiosity and love for learning led her to a professional level in an incredible few years. At age 14 she taught herself the basics of how to play the violin and worked through the Essential Elements for Strings book on her own.

As she progressed, she realized private violin lessons would bring her playing abilities to the next level. After 6 months of lessons, her teacher suggested that she audition for the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra (GNOYO). Much to her surprise, she ended up in their top orchestra! Before she could take her place in GNOYO, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced Bonnie’s family to move to Florida.

In September of 2005, Bonnie received a letter from GNOYO informing her they were rebuilding the orchestra and invited her to rejoin them! She spent hours practicing every day and by December 2005, Bonnie had conquered multiple songs. After her first concert she was inspired to dedicate her time to mastering the violin. When the famous violinist Midori was not able to make it to a rehearsal Bonnie stepped in to play the soloist’s Mendelssohn violin concerto on short notice – an amazing feat! As she auditioned for three universities to continue her studies, Bonnie received a full scholarship to each university. Bonnie chose to attend Loyola University and for the first two years she was principal second violinist. She pushed herself to practice more until she became concertmistress!

Bonnie loves to mentor beginners as well as teen and adult students who pursue the violin as it reminds her of the age at which she started playing. She encourages her students to never shy away from performing. She believes music teaches students to build character, confidence, and self-esteem, and looks forward to being a part of your very own journey on the violin!

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News & Notes – September Newsletter

Join the fun with Vivaldi Strings Performance Program and the Vivaldi Voices Children’s Choir! Sign up today!

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The Vivaldi Strings Performance Program serves as a perfect adjunct to private lessons in string instruments, exposing string students to the chamber music (small group) setting to develop self-sufficiency as well as teamwork through peer interaction. Focusing on various aspects of musicianship and designed to reinforce students’ learning in private lessons through collective musical tutelage, each student is motivated to practice as a valuable ensemble member.

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The Vivaldi Voices program offers Houston’s young vocalists, ages 6-10, the opportunity to light up the stage while learning the fundamentals of vocal technique. Our group voice faculty coach young singers to utilize their voices safely while singing popular songs from musical theater to the classics as well as today’s pop hits! The Vivaldi Voices look forward to performances in our biannual recitals as well as numerous performance opportunities throughout Houston.

We have exciting performances lined up for Fall 2016! Join the fun today!

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Tahirih Justice Center
Performance Opportunity

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to participate in the Tahirih Justice Center’s Gala on September 17th. Our Vivaldi String Performance Group will have the opportunity to open for this charity event for women and children in need

From August 24th - 31st, we partnered with The American Red Cross to provide disaster relief for the 20,000 families displaced by the Louisiana flooding. This means that for one week, your check-ins helped support people affected by the flooding. If you would like to help more, please visit the American Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/.

Louisiana flood – Vivaldi Music Academy

Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming Winter Recitals!

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We are excited to have our students perform and see their amazing progress for the Winter Recital! Please discuss with your teacher if you or your child will be ready. Students must be approved by their teacher and enrolled in the Academy at the time of the recital in order to participate.

The Winter Recitals will be held at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University on the following dates:

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Please be aware of the following additional dates:

Monday September 26th: Details including schedule and expectations for the recital will be   emailed to students

Monday October 10th at 9 am: A link to Sign Up Genius will be emailed to students in order to sign up for the recital. Students will be able to sign up for their teacher’s designated day/time slot(s) or any other day/time slot you prefer.

Friday November 4th at 8 pm: Sign Up Genius will close.

Where is Vivaldi Music Academy going next?

Stay tuned for our big announcement in October of our special Summer 2017 performance venue!!

#VivaldiGoesTo…

Referral Rewards – VMA – Houston

Congratulations to our Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic referral winners in the month of August!

Thank you to: Natalie N. (Gold), Hannah & Benjamin T. (Silver), and Rohan P. (Bronze)!

WEST U
3914 Gramercy St. Suite B
Houston, Texas 77025
713-858-9617

BELLAIRE
5305 Bissonnet St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
832-404-2299

Upcoming Events

Winter Recital – Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Faculty Recital: Houston Baptist University
Saturday January 28th 2017

Refer a friend & receive a FREE LESSON! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons and receive $10 off and your friend will receive a FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value)

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August Newsletter – Back to School Edition

Vivaldi Students' Summer Adventures

Venice, Italy | Vivaldi Music Academy Summer 2016 | Piano and Violin

Our students and faculty travelled to Venice, Italy for a recital of a lifetime at the Santa Maria della Pieta also known as Vivaldi’s Church!

Our West U and Bellaire locations are reaching capacity fast! Stay ahead of the game and book your back-to-school lesson times before all the popular after school times are gone!

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Stay tuned for the October announcement of where Vivaldi Music Academy goes next summer!

Check out how some of our students also spent their summer vacations:

Summer Adventures

A cultural experience as Arianna and Sebastian attend the Vienna State Opera!

Fun Summer | Vivaldi Students

Keeping cool in the Texas heat, Anisa and Reva spent time with their family!

Max Summer Adventure

Max had a blast at Legoland!

Simran – Vivaldi Student

Simran is all smiles in the San Diego sun!

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Franciska was in California! She was excited to meet Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland!

NEW Sunday Classes for Seasons! Check out our new website for our early childhood music classes.

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To accommodate our youngest students, new Sunday classes are being added to the schedule in August. Check out our brand new Seasons website
www.thevivaldiseasons.com
and sign up for a FREE PREVIEW!

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Back to School Tips for your Child's Music Education

the back to school season can be hectic! Sometimes simply getting back into the swing of things takes some preparation. Here are some easy tips to ease the transition:

Lock down your schedule
Most kids respond well to consistent schedules, so use a calendar to ensure everyone knows what activities are expected each day. This includes both lessons and practice times! Also, consider including a reward system to help make the connection to consistent practicing and hard work.

Set expectations for practicing
Make sure everyone is on the same page!

Stay organized
Come to music lessons with all the essentials! If your child is especially forgetful, consider creating a checklist and posting it on the door.

Befriend your child’s music teacher
Our teachers encourage parents to sit in on at least the few lessons, which will help ease the anxiety and also allows you to get a feel for their teaching style. Communication is key, for everyone involved!

Don’t forget the practice journal
A practice journal can be an incredibly valuable tool, when both student and teacher are using it effectively. Sit down with your child and review the journal each week.

Referral Rewards – VMA

Congratulations to our faculty members on their recent promotions!

Matthew Gutwald (Director of Piano Pedagogy) and Sam Perez (Director of Guitar Studies) share their philosophies on music education and why they enjoy teaching at Vivaldi Music Academy.

Matthew Gutwald
DIRECTOR OF PIANO PEDAGOGY

On the first day of school, my 3rd grade teacher would play piano for our class to wake us up. I remember getting home from school that same and telling my parents that I wanted to learn how to play the piano. My grandparents gifted me the family piano, and I have not stopped playing since. Lessons and practice have taken me so many places I never thought I would get to experience. When I was given the privilege to perform at Carnegie Hall, I had truly achieved my dreams.

I absolutely love teaching piano because it is such a versatile instrument. Students are able to explore, experiment, create, and imagine infinite styles, sounds, and melodies. My philosophy for teaching piano is to build strong, well rounded fundamentals and habits that can be used universally for any genre of music that interest the students. Being trained as a classical pianist, I strive to expose my students and their families to music that they may not have heard, ranging from Bach to Prokofiev. My favorite thing about this job is the fact that every lesson is different. I get to be outrageous and make people laugh while they learn, build rapport, and see people grow and progress into artistic musicians.

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Sam Perez
DIRECTOR OF GUITAR STUDIES

My relationship with guitar began with my wonderful parents. When I was 8 years old my parents surprised me with a guitar from a Sears catalog. From that day on, my life has been an amazing adventure taking me to places I never thought possible. My perspective as a teacher is that the guitar is a very unique instrument, it is challenging and rewarding at the same time. Playing the guitar teaches children to think differently. I enjoy teaching kids to play the “classical” way because there are many developmental benefits. While harvesting fine motor skills, my students have learned to play anything from Taylor Swift to Bach. I emphasize sustainable playing by teaching students and parents that having healthy habits in our musical education will positively influence the rest of our lives. My favorite thing about my job is seeing people young and old grow in confidence as their skills develop on a weekly basis.

REFER A FRIEND

Refer a friend & receive a FREE LESSON! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons and receive $10 off and your friend will receive a FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value)

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Our Vivaldi family is growing!
Welcome to our new staff and a new baby!

Amanda Rodriguez

I am so incredibly happy to join the Vivaldi Team! I’m excited to be around such talented individuals!
– Amanda

Gina Val Verde

I’m excited to join such a talented and creative staff, it’s great to be surrounded by like-minded people!
– Gina

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I’m so happy to be a part of the Vivaldi team and looking forward to meeting everyone! Let’s rock N’ roll!
– April

Colin and Family

Congratulations to our wonderful piano/guitar teacher, Dr. Colin Davis and his wife, Jenny, on their little bundle of joy, Adeline!

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This August, you can help build a school for children in developing nations by checkin gin on Facebook at Vivaldi Music Academy! We’ve partnered with Causely and buildOn to help fight poverty  by providing access to education. Remember to add #bricks4schools when you check-in! For more information about this month’s charity, visit buildon.org For every check-in the Academy donates a portion to this month’s charity.

Roco Partnership

Vivaldi Music Academy is happy to announce our partnership with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

Upcoming Events

Winter Recitals – Rice University
Dec 11th and Dec 17th (2016) & Jan 8th and Jan 14th (2017)

Faculty Recital – Houston Baptist University
January 28th, 2017

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Venice Edition – July Newsletter

Milo M – Vivaldi’s Church
Matthew Gutwald – Vivaldi’s Church

Check out our hashtag
#VivaldiGoestoVenice
on social media for a glimpse of our Venetian debut!

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Congratulations to our students and faculty on their Venetian debut!

Students and faculty arrived on June 23rd for a recital of a lifetime by water bus (vaporetto), water taxi, train and on foot through the canals and streets of Venice at the Santa Maria della Pieta (Vivaldi’s church). The Pieta hosted a gathering of family and friends to celebrate an early evening of music, music education and our namesake Antonio Vivaldi. Tourists and locals joined the audience to enjoy our students’ performances along with faculty performances that included pieces from an Italian favorite, Cinema Paradiso.

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Vivaldi’s Church – performance

Vivaldi, the famous Venetian composer and master of violin, wrote countless compositions during his time as a music educator at the Santa Maria della Pieta from 1703-1740. While rising to the rank of concertmaster, Vivaldi directed the children’s choir and all-girls orchestra through the church’s orphanage at the time, the Ospedale della Pieta. Established in the fourteenth century, the Ospedale now operates as the Instituto Provinciale Per L’Infanzia, a charitable institution that provides education and assists children and mothers in need. All proceeds from our recital benefited this charity for children and women.

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NEW class times for Early Childhood Development Music Classes – Vivaldi Seasons

Our popular early childhood music classes are filling up quick – so we have added new class times! We are brimming with new ideas and can’t wait to share our new classes with you developed by our very own faculty. Our Seasons program and classes will focus on overall musicianship, introduction to instruments and serve as the best music preparatory program for your child to enter into private instruction.

Winter

ages 4 – 6

Thursday at 5pm – BELLAIRE

Summer

ages 2-3

Monday at 10 am – West U

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to announce our partnership with River Oaks Chamber Orchestra!

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ROCO is a professional chamber orchestra of 40 select musicians from Houston and all over the world, creating and collaborating together in a way unlike any other chamber orchestra in the country. ROCO instills a culture of creative collaborations that result in varied programming and a range of interpretations. Yet it is always presented in the unique ROCO style, approachable, conversational, and personal. Benefits for Vivaldi students and families will be announced in the fall…stay tuned!

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Vivaldi Seasons, receive $10 off!
and your friend will receive
FREE REGISTRATION
(up to $45 value)

Upcoming Events

Summer Recess 2016
Saturday, July 2nd – Tuesday, July 5th
(classes and lessons resume Wednesday July 6th 2016)

Vivaldi Goes to Venice
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Hey June! – June Newsletter

1000 Students!

We are proud to welcome our 1000th enrolled student, Caroline E! She received ONE YEAR OF FREE LESSONS. Thanks to all of our Vivaldi families for their dedication and support. You guys rock!

1000 Students- Bellaire location

Summer Recess 2016

Saturday, July 2nd –

Tuesday, July 5th (classes and lessons resume Wednesday July 6th 2016)

Venice, Italy
Venice Italy Invitations
Santa Maria Della Pieta

Vivaldi Goes to Venice!

We are excited for our Italian debut in the beautiful city of Venice on June 23rd! Vivaldi, the famous Venetian composer and master of violin, wrote countless compositions during his time as a music educator at the Santa Maria della Pieta from 1703-1740. While rising to the rank of concertmaster, Vivaldi directed the children’s choir and all-girls orchestra through the church’s orphanage at the time, the Ospedale della Pieta. Established in the fourteenth century, the Ospedale now operates as the Instituto Provinciale Per L’Infanzia, a charitable institution that provides education and assists children and mothers in need. All proceeds from our recital will benefit this charity for children and women.

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Summer Music Lessons - Reserve your prime time spot for the fall today!

  1. We LOVE our summer lessons. There are many advantages to taking summer music lessons, and here are just a few:
  2. Fun and Motivating – Summer is the perfect time to break from the routine and help students learn music of their choice whether it’s a song they heard on the radio or a challenging classical piece.
  3. Greater Focus– Without the worries of homework, sports games and practices, and other school-time activities, students can devote time and attention to their summer music lessons and practice. Better focus leads to better practice!
  4.  Time for Something New – Many of our students show interest in learning an additional instrument during the school year. Summer is the best time to try out a new instrument or two!
  5. No Backtracking – When students take a full summer break from their instruments, it only means one thing – time to backtrack in the Fall! Everyone knows that saying, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” This is true in all disciplines including learning how to play an instrument. Our students use their summer music lessons to keep making progress.
Summer of Music – Houston Music Lessons
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Join our brand new early childhood music program developed by our very own faculty! The classes are fun-filled musical adventures with plenty of singing, dancing, and introduction to early music concepts for ages 1-5. Signing up is easy – call us at West U 713-858-9617 or Bellaire 832-404-2299

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Refer a friend & receive a FREE lesson! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons, receive $10 off!

and your friend will receive FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value).

Upcoming Events

Summer Recitals at the MATCH – June 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th

Vivaldi Music Academy Recital  in Venice Italy at the Santa Maria della Pieta, Thursday June 23rd

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