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WISHING YOU A MUSICAL 2018 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Celebrate 2018 with music lessons at Vivaldi Music Academy– an educational benefit for growing and developing minds, as a hobby for an instrument you wish to regain, or as a new challenge this coming year. Set your goals today by calling us at West U (713-858-9617) or Bellaire (832-404-2299)!

We are celebrating our two-year birthday at our Bellaire location that opened on January 13th 2016! How time flies and we are grateful to our Vivaldi family with over 1500 students enrolled for music lessons between our two locations. An exciting 2018 is on the horizon with our encore performance at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall,  faculty concert at Houston Baptist University benefiting the KnowAutism foundation, and so much more!)

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy’s

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm

Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th FOR VIVALDI STUDENTS ONLY

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email). Recital spots will go quickly, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B            713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St.                      832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

Faculty Concert - Jan 26th

Friday, January 26th at 8pm
Houston Baptist University | Dunham Theater
(7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074)
Please join us for an exciting evening of musical performances by our talented faculty, special guests, and Director Zeljko Pavlovic! Admission is free and open to the public; donations benefiting the KnowAutism foundation are encouraged and greatly appreciated at the door and during intermission. Free parking is also available across from the Morris Cultural Center.

Winter Recital banner - 2017

Congratulations to all of our students for a job well done at our Winter Recitals! We’re so proud of you and look forward to more upcoming performances!

January Vivaldi Seasons - Theme

Vivaldi Seasons, Early Childhood Music Program’s December Theme will share stories of the upcoming holidays, sing popular holiday tunes and learn about the Nutcracker! Read Vivaldi Seasons blog to learn more!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Thursday January 11th: Preschool Playhouse at Chick-Fil-A (Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway) at 9:30am

Saturday January 13th: Registration for Carnegie Hall performance July 2018 begins at 8 am

Friday January 26th: Faculty concert benefiting the KnowAutism Foundation at Houston Baptist University at 8 pm

Sunday, January 21st - 27th: Musical Ladder Testing

INSPIRE YOUR FRIENDS!

Refer your friends to the academy and receive a FREE LESSON! Your friends will receive a FREE registration. Vivaldi Seasons will receive a FREE class! (Up to $45 offer)

Happy Holidays from Vivaldi Music Academy | December Newsletter

Happy Holidays from Vivaldi Music Academy
Winter Recital banner - 2017

Vivaldi Music Academy will be holding our Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) on Saturday December 9th, Sunday December 10th, Saturday December 16th and Sunday December 17th. Don’t forget – family and friends are welcome to attend! We can’t wait to see all of our students perform!

Updated Parking Details:

The current parking lot for Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) will be closed to prepare for construction site for a new music and opera building. The West Lot 2 has been designated for all Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) events. The easiest way to access this lot is to enter campus from Entrance #18 off Rice Boulevard and then turn right at the parking gates to West Lot 2. For visitors with disabilities, accessible parking will be available at the south end of the lot.

A credit card will be required to pay for parking for West Lot 2. The fees for the use of these lots are $1 for each 30 minutes, with a $11 daily maximum.​

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy’s

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm

Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th FOR VIVALDI STUDENTS ONLY

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email). Recital spots will go quickly, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B            713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St.                      832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

Vivaldi Season | Kids Music Classes at Vivaldi Music Academy
Vivaldi Seasons - December

Vivaldi Seasons, Early Childhood Music Program’s December Theme will share stories of the upcoming holidays, sing popular holiday tunes and learn about the Nutcracker! Read Vivaldi Seasons blog to learn more!

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We hope you will be able to help out our friends at the Know Autism Foundation this holiday season. The KNOWAutism Foundation provides direct financial assistance to families with children on the spectrum to help reduce the financial burden of diagnosis and therapeutic services. KNOWAutism also partners with other organizations to support community based programs that serve special needs students, promote awareness and early intervention, and provide a library of resources and referrals. Any contribution, big or small, is immensely appreciated!
If you would like to donate to the foundation please follow this link http://www.know-autism.org/donate.html
If you would like to be a part of the foundation’s Reach for the Stars Gala on February 22nd 2018 at the Briar Club, please follow this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knowautism-2018-reach-for-the-stars-gala-tickets-36286242127 or if you would like to donate an item for the auction, please follow this link http://www.know-autism.org/events.html
With your help, together we can transform lives, one child at a time.

Happy-Holiday-2017

Don’t forget – the Academy will be closed from Friday, Dec 22nd – Tuesday, Jan 2nd, 2018. Classes and lessons will resume Wednesday January 3rd 2018.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th: Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music
December 22nd – Jan 2nd : Vivaldi Music Academy Closed for Winter Recess
January 13th – Registration for Carnegie Hall performance begins at 8 am for Vivaldi students only

INSPIRE YOUR FRIENDS!

Refer your friends to the academy and receive a FREE LESSON! Your friends will receive a FREE registration. Vivaldi Seasons will receive a FREE class! (Up to $45 offer)

Vivaldi goes to…Carnegie Hall | November Newsletter

Vivaldi goes to...Carnegie Hall | November Newsletter

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy's

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm
Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email for Vivaldi students only)

Students of all levels and ages are invited to take the stage for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B 713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St. 832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

Another round of applause for our awesome Vivaldi Children’s Choir and Strings groups on their performances at Hermann Park on October 28th! We loved seeing them make music in all their awesome costumes!

Hermann Park Performance with Vivaldi Strings
Hermann Park Performance - Vivaldi Voices
Halloween Contest at Vivaldi Music Academy

Whether they’re spooky, silly, or something else entirely, our students, staff, and faculty sure knew how to get in the Halloween spirit! Thanks to our Vivaldi kids for your fabulous entries! Congratulations Zoey R for winning the raffle and we hope you enjoy your iPic gift card!

Winter Recital - Rice University

Vivaldi Music Academy will be holding our Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music on Saturday December 9th, Sunday December 10th, Saturday December 16th and Sunday December 17th. Participation in recitals boosts confidence, provides goals, and builds new skills for students! Please speak to your teachers to ensure you are ready to participate. A link to Sign-up genius was sent out to parents on October 27th for recital sign-up! If you did not receive the link, please make sure you have not unsubscribed from our mailing list.

Happy Thanksgiving Vivaldi Families

Don’t forget: Vivaldi Music Academy will be closed for Fall Recess Tuesday November 21st through Sunday November 26th. Classes and lessons will resume Monday November 27th.

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Don’t forget: Musical Ladder System testing November 27th-Dec 3rd. Earn your certificates and bracelets while tracking progress in a fun and motivating system for Vivaldi students!

Mark Your Calendars:

November 9th: Join us at Chick-Fil-A on Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway for our PreSchool PlayHouse at 9:30 am

November 26th: Sign up Genius for Winter Recital closes

Fall Recess: Tuesday November 21st through Sunday November 26th. Classes and lessons resume Monday November 27th.

Musical Ladder Testing: Monday, Nov 27th - Sunday, Dec 3rd

October Newsletter | Halloween Edition

#HoustonStrong

As we focus on recovering from the storm in the upcoming months, our thoughts and prayers are with all of our Vivaldi families affected by Harvey. Vivaldi Music Academy has distributed keyboards, instruments and music books to those who have lost them due to flooding. We are working hard towards bringing a sense of normalcy and routine to our Vivaldi children.
Together, we will rebuild!
#HoustonStrong #VivaldiStrong

Piano Lessons in Houston

October is the perfect month to begin fall music lessons.

Don’t miss your chance to join our phenomenal Academy with amazing teachers and performance opportunities. Call 713-858-9617 (West U) or 832-404-2299 (Bellaire) and ENROLL TODAY!

Show us your best, spookiest, funniest, outlandish, and cutest costumes from October 1st to November 1st. Share your photos with the hashtag #VivaldiHalloween on your social media or email us your pictures to info@vivaldimusicacademy.com.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card!

Where will Vivaldi Music Academy go for our Summer 2018 performance??

Stay tuned for our big announcement in November!!

Hermann Park Halloween Performance

We can’t wait to see the Halloween performance of our Strings Group and Children’s Choir at Hermann Park on Saturday October 28th. Please come out to the Lake Plaza in Hermann Park at noon to view the performance and support our students!

Vivaldi Strings Performance Program - Group Violin
Vivaldi Strings - Vivaldi Music Academy - Hermann Park

Marching into Spring | March Newsletter

Vivaldi Music Academy's March Newsletter

Dear Vivaldi Students and Families,

Vivaldi Music Academy is fast approaching 1400 students! I would like to thank all of you and our wonderful community for bringing us to the forefront of music education as the largest music school in Houston and one of the largest music schools in the United States. We have amazing performance opportunities for our students in the upcoming months including our John F Kennedy Center debut in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to all the Vivaldi students and parents who will embark on this incredible journey!

Zeljko Pavlovic, Director

Violin lessons, Cello Lessons, Guitar Lessons at Houston's premier Music School, Vivaldi Music Academy
Zeljko

1st Annual Young Musician’s Showcase

Twelve selected Vivaldi students will be showcasing their musical talents at our first annual Young Musician’s Showcase. Come celebrate their achievements at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel on April 22nd. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Invite your friends and family!

Vivaldi Music Academy's Young Musician's Showcase
Early Childhood Music Classes goes to Chick-fil-a

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Seasons Program is partnering with our friends at Chick Fil A for a fun-filled musical adventure at 9:30 am on March 9th at their Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway location. Join us for the preschool playhouse as we laugh, sing, and dance to the first steps towards a life-long love for music!

Congratulations to our Vivaldi Strings and Choir groups for their awesome performances at the Children’s Museum of Houston! Their next performance will be at West University Elementary School’s Art Night on March 30th!

Vivaldi Strings performs at the Children's Museum

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2017 JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE FILLED IN MINUTES!

On January 23rd, dedicated parents eagerly waited at our West U and Bellaire locations to reserve their spots for our Kennedy Center Debut this summer! Spots filled in minutes and we are excited to see everyone perform in Washington, D.C. on June 23rd!

Vivaldi Music Academy parents ready to register for The Kennedy Center
Vivaldi Rocks - Guitar performance class for students at Vivaldi Music Academy

VIVALDI ROCKS GROUP GUITAR PROGRAM STARTS IN MARCH!

Jam to your favorite tunes with our new group guitar glasses held on Saturdays at 3 pm starting March 25th at our Bellaire location! 

The Vivaldi Rocks group guitar program serves as the perfect complement to private lessons and prepares students to participate in various community performances and special events.

Vivaldi Group Guitar classes:

  • Reinforce what the student is learning in private lessons
  • Increase student motivation to practice
  • Promote self-sufficient musicianship as well as teamwork
  • Help students gain a greater understanding for advanced music concepts
  • Encourage students to explore new repertoire
  • Provide an opportunity for students to socialize and form friendships

Don’t miss out! Sign up today by calling us at 832-404-2299 – spots are going fast! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

SPRING RECESS: Vivaldi Music Academy will be closed for Spring Recess March13th-17th.  Classes and lessons will resume Saturday, March 18th. No make-up classes will be required for the holidays.

Musical Ladder Testing: March 26th – April 1st

Musical Ladder System at Vivaldi Music Academy

SUMMER RECITALS: JUNE 3rd, 10th, and 17th at Houston Baptist University. Details coming soon!

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WEST U

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

BELLAIRE

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

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!

Sam T. win an iphone 7!

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.

January News and Updates

WISHING YOU A MUSICAL 2017 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bellaire Grand Opening – Vivaldi Music Academy

We are celebrating our one-year birthday at our Bellaire location that opened on January 13th 2016! How time flies and we are grateful to our Vivaldi family with over 1200 students enrolled for music lessons between our two locations. An exciting 2017 is on the horizon with our John F Kennedy Center debut in Washington D.C., faculty concert at Houston Baptist University, and our first annual Student Showcase in April. Stay tuned for more!

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REGISTRATION BEGINS 9 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 21st

Vivaldi Music Academy performs at the Family Theater, the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday June 23rd 2017. Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform at this prestigious venue in the nation’s capital.  Registration begins 9 am Saturday January 21st by phone, email or in person at both of our locations on a first-come first-serve basis. We hope to see you there!

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Join us for an evening of musical adventures with our talented faculty as they perform at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel on Saturday January 28th. Starting at 7 pm the concert is sure to provide inspiration for students and admiration for the amazing faculty who bring music education to the forefront of our community. Admission is free, open to the public and all ages are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

WINTER RECITALS AT SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC, RICE UNIVERSITY

We are looking forward to seeing our students perform on Sunday January 8th and Saturday January 14th. Please be sure to double check your recital time, date and directions for parking. Also, allow yourself plenty of time for parking and reaching the hall. Please let us know if you have an questions PRIOR to your recital day. Good luck!

Ring in the new year with music lessons at Houston’s premier music academy!

Celebrate 2017 with music lessons at Vivaldi – an educational benefit for growing and developing minds, as a hobby for an instrument you wish to regain, or as a new challenge this coming year. Set your goals today by calling us at West U (713-858-9617) or Bellaire (832-404-2299)!

Musical Ladder System offered at Vivaldi Music Academy

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to announce the Musical Ladder System for student lesson engagement and progress. Developed by Director Zeljko Pavlovic’s colleague, music academy owner Mr. Marty Fort and used by music schools throughout the United States and Canada, the Music Ladder System will help you keep track of your child’s progress through a rewards program that kids will love. You will also be able to keep track of your lesson notes in our new practice journal available for purchase. Please talk to your teachers or the front desk so you can get started!

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Practice Journals

Introducing Vivaldi Music Academy’s NEW Practice Journals for students to keep track of lesson notes! The journal can be purchased at either location – talk to the front desk to get your practice journal!

iPhone 7 for Vivaldi Music Academy Contest

WINNER OF THE iPHONE 7
REFERRAL CONTEST TO BE
ANNOUNCED
JANUARY 15th!

REFERRAL
REWARDS

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

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 2
nd.

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.
addison-c – Violin Student at Vivaldi Music Academy

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.”

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“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

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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Bonnie – Violin lessons