Music lessons are a great family activity for all ages. Anybody can learn and beginners are welcome. We offer lessons in person or online seven days a week, with early morning and night time options available. Take advantage of our Labor Day MUSIC LESSON SALE and save $60.00! Get your first lesson for free plus a $28.00 certificate for music supplies (books, drum sticks, accessories, etc) if you sign up before Tuesday, Sept 8th and mention FB. We offer lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, banjo, ukulele and mandolin for ages 4 and up. We're OPEN Labor Day weekend (Sat, Sun and Mon) so stop by in person 226 Barr Road or call / text 803-996-0623. You can also sign up online at www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com Getting started is easy, quick and can be done online or by phone. So reach out to us and let's talk about open lesson times while the prime time spots are still available. Let's make MUSIC this year!
We are open SEVEN days a week to accommodate busy schedules!
On this day in Music History: October 3, 1945 -
Elvis Presley made his first ever-public appearance in a talent contest at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show singing 'Old Shep', Elvis was 10 years old at the time and came second.
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Music Students and Siblings Connor and Hannah for earning their Apprentice and Song Bird Wristbands!
Mark your calendars! Next week's Virtual Recital Facebook Viewing schedule is:
Monday 10/5/20 at 12pm EST - Students of instructor Nikea R
Wednesday 10/7/20 at 12pm EST - Students of Lindsay D
Friday 10/9/20 at 12pm EST - Students of Stephanie V
On this day in Music History: October 2nd, 1960 -
'Stay' by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs entered the US chart on its way to No.1. At just 1:37, it becomes the shortest US chart topper in Rock and Roll history.
On this day in Music History: October 12th, 1955 -
The Chrysler Corporation launched high fidelity record players for their 1956 line-up of cars. The unit measured about four inches high, less than a foot wide, & was mounted under the instrument panel. The seven inch discs spun at 16 2/3 rpm and required almost three times the number of grooves per inch as an LP. The players were discontinued in 1961.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Students, families, and teachers!
Please enjoy the following Virtual Recital video showcasing the talents of Emil, Harish, Nick , Elliot, Wrigs, Sam, Will, Connor,
Justin, Evelyn, Reese, Rory, Aaron, Jayden, and Yajat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEDYRwcwNyE
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The Students of Will Ashley | CAA Virtual Recitals
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Guitar Lesson Student Alex for earning his Apprentice Wristband!
On this day in Music History: October 11, 1990 -
Drummer Dave Grohl played his first gig with Nirvana when they appeared at the North Shore Surf Club in Olympia.
How lovely!
Conservatory "Maurice Ravel", Levallois-Perret, France
Whether you want to learn the Monster Mash or the Moonlight Sonata, you can learn it at SC's largest private music school, the Lexington School of Music with our Halloween Music Lesson Sale! Get $57.50 in savings (free registration and free 1st lesson) if you sign up before October 31st and mention FB! We offer lessons in guitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, ukulele, mandolin and violin for children and adults ages four and up! We offer recitals with no hidden fees, free achievement trophies, wristbands and certificates to let you know how the lessons are going, the largest music teacher faculty in Lexington and more! Lessons are month to month and you can start as early as next week. Visit us at www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com or call / text 803-996-0623 Stop by in person 226 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072
On this day in Music History: October 18th, 1966 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their first gig as a band supporting French pop star Johnny Hallyday at the Paris Olympia in France.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Keegan for earning his Allegro Wristband!
When you get it...
On this day in Music History: October 17th, 1964 - Manfred Mann started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy', possibly the first No.1 with a Nonsense Song Title.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Voice Lesson Student Lola for earning her Apprentice Wristband! She has been taking lessons for three months!
On this day in Music History: October 24th, 1979 -
Paul McCartney received a medallion cast in rhodium after being declared the most successful composer of all time. From 1962 to 1978, McCartney had written or co-written 43 songs that had sold over a million copies each.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Guitar Lesson Student Kevyn for earning his Maestro Wristband!
Students! Want to win an Amazon Gift Card?
Enter our Halloween Virtual Parade! Send us a picture of you in your Halloween Costume before Tuesday, October 27th, and you will be entered in our Raffle to earn a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Pets are also welcome to send in their Halloween pictures, too ;)
On this day in Music History: October 23rd, 1962 -
12 year old Little Stevie Wonder recorded his first single for Motown Records, 'Thank You For Loving Me All The Way' backed by the Funk Brothers.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Grace for earning her Champion Trophy! She has been studying piano lessons for over four years!
On this day in Music History: October 30th, 1982 -
Australian band Men At Work went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Who Can It Be Now'' the group's first US No.1
On this day in Music History: October 29th, 2003 -
Researchers at Cincinnati College found that songs get stuck in our heads because they create a 'brain itch' that can only be scratched by repeating a tune over and over.
Ladies & Gentlemen!
Students, families, teachers!
Please enjoy the following Virtual Recital Video showcasing the talents of: Aster, Ty, Olivia, Taylor, Dargan, Gregory, Vincent, Jack, Auden, Henry Sadra, Scarlett, Cece, Alex, Cole, Aaron, Kyeleigh, Remi, Eric, David, Gavin, Rheo, Alex, Briley, Emmy Jo, and Shaman!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22vv0Ho7jbY
On this day in Music History: October 28th, 1989 -
Janet Jackson started a four week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814', only one of three albums to produce seven Top-ten US singles
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Voice Lesson Student Ca'Lah for earning his Apprentice Wristband!
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Katelyn for earning her Apprentice Wristband!
World Record Wednesday!
Pinkfong’s "Baby Shark Dance" has officially overtaken Luis Fonsi’s "Despacito" as the most viewed music video on YouTube and the most viewed video on YouTube overall.
The children's rhyme, created by Pinkfong (Republic of Korea) and initially uploaded to YouTube on the 17 June 2016, has garnered an incredible 7,042,967,886 views as of 2 November 2020.
On this day in Music History: November 15th, 1965 -
The Rolling Stones made their US TV debut on Hullabaloo, performing ‘Get Off Of My Cloud
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Piano Lesson Student Helene for earning her Musician Wristband!
Love it!
"BROOKLYN — A 12-year old Brooklyn girl is uplifting audiences and making history as one of the youngest composers for the New York Philharmonic."
https://www.pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn/breaking-barriers-brooklyn-girl-12-is-one-of-the-youngest-composers-for-ny-philharmonic
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Piano Lesson Student Kendall for earning her Apprentice Wristband!
On this day in Music History: November 14th, 1960 -
Ray Charles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Georgia On My Mind', the first of three No.1 hits for the singer.
A gallery of fascinating plants for your Sunday Zen
https://www.facebook.com/wdystfeed/posts/1589324634587455
On this day in Music History: November 21st, 1960 -
Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Stay', the shortest ever US No.1 single at one minute 37 seconds.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Reynolds for earning his Apprentice Wristband!
Music Transcends...
"NYC Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and it all comes back ✨ The most beautiful video you’ll see today! 🎵❤️🩰⠀
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ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez Valencia 2019 - Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky @nycballet
https://www.facebook.com/paul.bunton/videos/10223790543934452
Paul Bunton
November 9 at 6:03 AM ·
NYC Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and it all comes back ✨ The most beautiful video you’ll see today! 🎵❤️🩰⠀
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Spaniard ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez Valencia 2019 - Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky @nycballet
On this day in Music History: November 28th, 1974 - John Lennon made his last ever concert appearance when he joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Gardens in New York City.
This video of a dad dance-photobombing his little girl's video for school is absolutely delightful!
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.jones.547727/videos/10157515811041232
On this day in Music History: November 27th, 1991 - Freddie Mercury's funeral service was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, for 35 of his close friends and family, with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance.
New Musical Ladder System® video! https://youtu.be/_edX1s33mkI
More at www.musicalladdersystem.com
Thanks to Wade Sellers
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Musical Ladder System
On this day in Music History: November 27th, 1991 - Freddie Mercury's funeral service was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, for 35 of his close friends and family, with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance.
31 Days of Holidays: Day Four!
Featuring Director Marty Fort's performance of "Frosty the Snowman" with his Band Capital City Playboys on WIS in 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW5e_8Hb03c
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Piano Lesson Student Brooklyn for earning her Apprentice Wristband!
On this day in Music History: December 3, 2014 -
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was named the most-streamed artist in the world by Spotify. The artist had racked up more than 860 million streams on the service, beating Eminem and Coldplay who came second and third respectively.
31 Days of Holidays - Day Three!
Featuring the talented students of instructor Tressa!
On this day in Music History: December 3, 2014 -
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was named the most-streamed artist in the world by Spotify. The artist had racked up more than 860 million streams on the service, beating Eminem and Coldplay who came second and third respectively.
That's Who Thursday!
Meet James Lord Pierpont - That's Who Wrote 'Jingle Bells'!
Pierpont was born in 1822, and was the second son of a minister, which probably gave him an early start in his musical talents. He ran away from home at age 14 and joined a commercial whaling vessel, and later served in the U.S. Navy. Some stories say that he also mined for gold in California in the Gold Rush of 1849.
By 1851, Pierpont returned home to Medford, MA. While 'Jingle Bells' is not his first composition, it is his most famous. 'Jingle Bells' was first named 'The One Horse Open Sleigh, ' but the original name wasn't very popular. It wasn't until the song was re-released in 1859 under the name 'Jingle Bells' that it gained popularity.
Pierpont would later marry and move to Savannah, GA, where he passed at the age of 70. His older sister, Juliet, married the millionaire Junius Spencer Morgan. Their son, John Pierpont Morgan (aka JP Morgan) would be come one of the most powerful financiers of his time
On this day in Music History: December 10th, 1949 -
Fats Domino recorded his first tracks for Imperial Records. One of those songs was called ‘The Fat Man’, which later became his nickname.
31 Days of Holidays - Day 10!
In honor of the First Night of Hanukkah, Assistant Director Marissa reads a Hanukkah story
That's Who Thursday!
Meet Walter E. Jack Rollins - one of the songwriters behind "Frosty the Snowman"
Rollins was born in 1906 in West Virginia, but moved to Pittsburgh when he turned 18, and later on to NYC where he wrote songs for Hill and Range Music Publishers.
Rollins wrote "Frosty the Snowman" with collaborator Steve Nelson, and the two would also write "Here Comes Peter Cottontail." He passed in 1973, and was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame in 2011.
World Record Wednesday!
Metallica played a gig inside a dome at the Argentine Antarctic Base Carlini in December 2013, thus becoming the first band ever to play on all seven continents. During the concert audio was transmitted to an audience made up of competition winning fans from Latin America through headphones.
31 Days of Holidays - Day 9!
Featuring Director Marty Fort performing "Angels We Have Heard on High"
World Record Wednesday!
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Mariah Carey holds the record for the highest-charting holiday (Christmas/New Year) song on the Billboard US Hot 100 by a solo artist
31 Days of Holidays - Day 16 featuring Assistant Director Alyssa reading "The Tree That's Meant to Be" by Yuval Sommer. Published by Random House Children's Books.
We have lessons this week and through Monday 12/21/20.
Then the Academy will be closed for lessons from Tuesday, 12/22/20 - Friday, 1/1/21.
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Violin & Piano Lesson Student Delaney for earning her Song Bird Wristband and Trophy!
Musical Terminology Tuesday!
Langeleik - also called langleik, is a Norwegian stringed folklore musical instrument, a droned zither.
The langeleik has only one melody string and up to 8 drone strings.
Musical Terminology Tuesday!
The kutiyapi, or kudyapi, is a Philippine two-stringed, fretted boat-lute. It is four to six feet long with nine frets made of hardened beeswax.
31 Days of Holidays - Day 22!
Featuring Students of instructor Melissa!
The Lexington School of Music will be closed for lessons from Tuesday, 12/22/20 - Friday, 1/1/21.
The office will be open during the break - please reach out to us should you have any questions!
On this day in Music History: December 21st, 1969 -
The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross on 'The Ed Sullivan show', singing their last No.1 'Someday We'll Be Together'.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Kinleigh for earning her Apprentice Wristband!
Did Santa bring you a music instrument for Christmas? We have $57.50 in savings for you! We offer lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, bass, banjo, mandolin and more for ages 4 and up. With three locations in the Midlands: Lexington, Irmo and Columbia, we are conveniently located near you. It’s Christmas season for music lessons and we’ll give you a free $25.00 registration and your first lesson free ($32.50) if you sign up before December 31st. To get your $57.50 in savings contact us at www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com and mention Facebook. You can also call / text 803-996-0623
31 Days of Holidays - Day 28!
Featuring the students of instructor Will!
On this day in Music History: December 27th, 2008 -
Taylor Swift started a seven-week run at No.1 on the US album charts with Fearless.
The album was the best-selling album of 2009, making Swift, 18 at the time of the album's release, the youngest artist to have the best-selling album of a calendar year.
The album is certified diamond by RIAA and has sold over 7.18 million copies.
31 Days of Holidays - Day 27 featuring Assistant Director Alyssa reading "Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa" by Donna L. Washington and Illustrated by Shane W. Evans. All publishing rights belong to HarperCollins.
Just a wee bit of snow would be lovely - Neat little article about the history of snow in the midlands
https://colatoday.6amcity.com/history-snow-columbia-sc/
Did Santa bring you a music instrument for Christmas? We have $57.50 in savings for you! We offer lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, bass, banjo, mandolin and more for ages 4 and up. With three locations in the Midlands: Lexington, Irmo and Columbia, we are conveniently located near you. It’s Christmas season for music lessons and we’ll give you a free $25.00 registration and your first lesson free ($32.50) if you sign up before December 31st. To get your $57.50 in savings contact us at www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com and mention Facebook. You can also call / text 803-996-0623
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Guitar Lesson Student Sylvia for earning her Song Bird Trophy!
Rain or shine, it's always a good day for music lessons in Lexington!
Welcome Back, students - We've missed you!
On this day in Music History: January 2nd, 1843 - The opera Der Fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) by Richard Wagner premieres in Dresden.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Piano Lesson Student Alexis for earning her Allegro Wristband!
Did Santa bring you a music instrument for Christmas? We have $57.50 in savings for you! We offer lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, bass, banjo, mandolin and more for ages 4 and up. With three locations in the Midlands: Lexington, Irmo and Columbia, we are conveniently located near you. It’s Christmas season for music lessons and we’ll give you a free $25.00 registration and your first lesson free ($32.50) if you sign up before December 31st. To get your $57.50 in savings contact us at www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com and mention Facebook. You can also call / text 803-996-0623
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Piano Lesson Student Patrick for earning his Song Bird Wristband!
On this day in Music History January 8th, 1974 - Kiss sign their first recording deal, with Casablanca Records.
Happy Friday!
On this day in Music History: January 7th, 1980 - Pink Floyd released 'Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)' in the US. The single peaked at No.1 on both the US and UK charts, giving Pink Floyd their first and only No.1 hit single.
On this day in Music History: January 6, 1979 -
The Village People appear on American Bandstand, where the crowd does the soon-to-be famous arm movements spelling out "Y.M.C.A." Host Dick Clark makes sure they learn those moves, and they do.
On this day in Music History: January 14th, 1970 - At the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, The Supremes play their last concert with Diana Ross, who introduces her replacement, Jean Terrell.
World Record Wednesday!
The largest ukulele is 3.99 m long and was created by Lawrence Stump and measured in Lansing, Michigan in 2015.
The ukulele has the correct fret spacing required to produce notes separated by a semitone, as is the case in a normal-sized ukulele.
On this day in Music History: January 12th, 1955 - A teenaged Etta James releases her first single, the number one R&B hit "The Wallflower,"
Students, YOU are what makes us great! Thank you for all of your support!
World Record Wednesday!
Singer/songwriter Prince Royce is recognized by Guinness World Records for being the artist with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart (male) with 29 consecutive weeks for his single "Carita de Inocente,”
Meet Sam the Safe Bear!
On this day in Music History: January 19th, 1980 - Pink Floyd's The Wall started a 15-week run at No.1 on the US album chart. The Wall is still the third largest grossing album in the US, behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Eagles’ 'Greatest Hits'.
Musical Terminology Tuesday!
Hurdy Gurdy is a stringed instrument that produces sound by a hand-crank-turned, rosined wheel rubbing against the strings. The wheel functions much like a violin bow, and single notes played on the instrument sound similar to those of a violin.
On this day in Music History: January 26th, 1988 - Andrew Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical The Phantom of the Opera debuts on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre two years after a successful run on London's West End.
Happy Monday!
On this day in Music History: January 25th, 2011 -
Canadian singer Mary-Lu Zahalan-Kennedy became the first person in the world to graduate with a Masters degree in The Beatles. The course looked at the studio sound and composition of The Beatles, as well as examining the significance of the music and their impact on Western culture.
On this day in Music History: February 1, 1949 - RCA introduces the 45 RPM record. It's 7 inches wide and plays at a faster speed than the traditional 33-1/3, providing better sound quality. The format takes off, and 45s become known as "singles."
Learn more about our Practice Champ Challenges!!
Prize wheel is going strong! Academy student Emerson earned a gift certificate to Blue Flour Bakery!
Thank you for helping us reach 1400 students!
On this day in Music History: January 30th, 1956 -
Elvis Presley started recording what would be his first album at RCA's New York Studio.
Really cool article about Columbia's tunnel system!
https://colatoday.6amcity.com/underground-tunnels-columbia-sc/
On this day in Music History: February 7th, 1963 -
The first Beatles single 'Please Please Me' was released in the US on the Vee Jay label.
We love our students!
Pretty intense accordions
Classic FM
January 13 at 8:50 AM ·
Two accordionists summon a Vivaldi storm... ⚡️
(📹 Face2Face)
On this day in Music History: February 6th, 1958 -
George Harrison joined Liverpool group The Quarrymen. The group who were named after Lennon's school featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, Eric Griffiths and John Lowe.
Rainy days are a great time to practice!
Are you working on your Musical Ladder Practice Champ Challenges?
Congratulations to Irmo Music Academy Voice Lesson Student Allison for earning her Rock Star Trophy!
It is coming up on one year since the Kirk Hammett "It's Alive!" exhibit and gala - We were so honored to have the opportunity for our students to attend the Q&A with Kirk Hammett of Metallica and for our students and teachers to perform on stage with him at the gala!
On this day in Music History: February 12th, 1924 - The "Experiment In Modern Music" concert takes place in NYC where George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" is performed in public for the first time at the show with Gershwin performing on piano with the orchestra.
"Before the International Sweethearts of Rhythm were known worldwide as the first racially integrated all-female jazz band, they were a touring school band. The story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm began at the Piney Woods Country Life School in Mississippi. Formed in 1937, the band—including students as young as 14—toured across the state...."
Learn More:
https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/posts/3681102421926044
On this day in Music History: February 18th, 1990 -
Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance on stage when he joined the rest of Queen to collect the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, London, England.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy Violin student Luciana for earning her Apprentice Wristband!
On this day in Music History: February 17th, 1960 - Elvis Presley won his first Gold record for his 2nd studio album 'Elvis'. It spent 4 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, making Presley the 1st artist to have both albums go straight to No.1 in the same year.
World Record Wednesday!
"Longplayer" is a piece of music composed by banjo player, Jem Finer. Finer uses a bank of computers located in London to sequence simultaneous combinations of six short pieces of music composed by Finer and played on Tibetan Singing Bowls.
The piece was started as the clocks moved in to the new millennium on 1 January 2000, and will not repeat the same exact combination of music until the last second of 31 December 2999, when the piece can start its second rendition. At one millennium in length, this piece of music is the longest discrete musical composition.
BIG Update From Director Marty Fort!
Watch the update video here! https://youtu.be/jcjTN8fFL5U
Or read the transcript below:
"Hey everybody, it’s Marty Fort here from the Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, and the Irmo Music Academy. I want to wish everybody a Happy New Year and give you another video update. I’ve been doing these updates every couple months just to let you know what’s going on with the latest and greatest at the schools. We appreciate your feedback and here’s what’s going on for 2021.
First of all, thank you, thank you, thank you for helping us to hit 1,400 students. We’ve been trying to hit that goal for years and we just hit that enrollment goal. So, we now have 1,400 students for all 3 schools combined. And a special thanks to everybody in Chapin, Irmo, and the Ballentine area for helping us to get to 300 students at our Irmo location; and that location is brand new, it’s only about 2 years old. So, we’re very proud of that.
We know a lot of people are struggling during this time. So, we decided to do a Give Back campaign and here’s what we’ve come up with. We talked to our friends that run independent local restaurants and the thing they said they needed help with is they said they needed people to buy gift certificates. So, to celebrate 1,400 students, we bought 1,400 dollars of gift certificates 3 times. Almost 5,000 dollars to Black Rooster, Bourbon, Mathias Sandwich Shop, Palmetto Pig, Blue Flour. So, come by, we have a prize wheel at each location. Spin the prize wheel. You can win gift certificates to each of those restaurants as well as hats, koozies, frisbees, all kinds of fun stuff. But we’re giving back to the independent restaurants with the almost 5,000 dollars we’ve invested back in them and ultimately, you, our clients, are going to get it by coming by, spinning the wheel and you get a prize. So, thank you again while we celebrate 1,400 students.
We are so excited about the return of live music in 2021. But to keep everybody safe for our staff, our students, and our teachers, we’re going to be going virtual for the March recital. We were going to be at the Koger Center for the Arts in the large orchestra room. But we’re going to make March virtual and we’re confident this will be the last time. We’re going to be back at the Koger Center for the Arts in person in the large orchestra room in October and we’ve already booked the Koger Center, the large orchestra room for February 2022. So, we can’t wait to see you guys all then.
And then, on Saturday, May the 8th, we’re doing a voluntary outdoor recital. This is going to be really cool; I’m so excited. On the outdoor lawn of the Koger Center; we’ll have blankets and people can bring their stuff and they’ll be able to see the show and sit on the lawn. We’ll have the stage outside on the brick, the front of the Koger Center. It’s voluntary. So, if you would like to perform, have your child perform, let the office know and we’ll give you more information. Saturday, May 8th for a voluntary outdoor safe recital.
And don’t forget August! We’re already booked to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Our students, teachers, and myself are going to be performing. We’ve still got room. If you would like to perform, if your child would like to perform, let the office know, and we’ll get you all the information so you can go rock out with us and say hello, Cleveland.
The Musical Ladder System® is blowing up. We’ve got our 9 patents. We’re getting more and more students doing it every day and it was all founded right here at Columbia Arts Academy. And part of that is the Practice Champ Challenge. We have Practice Champ Challenge bands and we just released 4 or 5 new Practice Champ Challenge bands. We got posters up. So, be sure to ask your teacher, ask the office about them. But we’re here to inspire the students, children and adults, to practice more and the Practice Champ Challenge has got a patent pending. It’s taking off like a rocket. And we’re here to inspire you to do more with that. So, ask the office about the Practice Champ Challenge. It’s a really cool program to get excited about making music.
Busy parents, we know how it is. Sometimes, you’re just trying to get dinner made or you’ve got stuff that needs to be done and you want your child to practice. So, we’ve set up (free for our clients) practice Zoom rooms. It’s very easy. Just contact the office. They can get you the login information. They can also get you the schedule. But your child will log in. There’s a proctor there. They’ll practice. That’s a free service for you, our clients, to make it easier on everybody and we’re really excited about that new thing and it ties into the Practice Champ Challenge. So, be watching your email box. Be watching our Facebook page for all the information on the practice rooms, free for our clients with a live proctor and the Practice Champ Challenge.
We’re so thankful the vaccines are rolling out and we’re just ready for things to get back to normal, but we’re still staying strong. We’re asking everybody to wear their mask, stay 6 feet apart, wash their hands and part of that is I’ve launched the Safe Music Schools Program. So, I started www.safemusicschools.org, founded here at Columbia Arts Academy and it’s a pledge for music schools all over the world. We’ve already had hundreds of music schools take the pledge in less than 30 days representing almost 70,000 music students. We’re going for 100,000 music students. And part of it is we made Sam, the Safe Bear. We want to get kids excited about being safe. So, the way Sam, the Safe Bear works is, is a cartoon. It’s a character. We have a basket of stickers at our office. When students arrive, they take their temperature, they wash their hands, they put on their mask, they get a sticker. Kids love it and it’s just something to make it PPE fun, if that’s possible. But we want to inspire the children to be safe. Sam, the Safe Bear, safemusicschools.org is taking off like a rocket and we’re excited about leading the way with that to keep everybody involved as safe as we can.
We’ve also invested in top of the line Ultravation Solaris technology at all three schools to give everyone here the best we can in air filtration and COVID protection.
Solaris® indoor air quality products bring outdoor-like while making the air healthier by removing allergens, germs, and airborne toxins in the HVAC airstream with UV technology with is helpful with COVID.
Thank you to our students. You are the heroes of 2020 for standing by us. Thank you to our AMAZING teachers for pivoting and facilitating in person and online lessons and recitals. And a huge shout out as always to our office staff: Caitlyn, Alyssa, Sarah, Rebecca, Amanda, Hailey, Marissa. We greatly appreciate you for all you do. So, again, I can’t wait to see everybody in the next video update. Be on the lookout. Be watching your email box. Be watching your Facebook page. Enjoy the March virtual recitals. Come by. Spin the prize wheel. Get a gift certificate. Support your local independent restaurant and let’s put 2020 behind us by making music. Here’s to making music at the Columbia Arts Academy, the Lexington School of Music, and the Irmo Music Academy! www.LexingtonSchoolofMusic.com
World Record Wednesday - Ray Charles was highly regarded as the “Father of Soul”, he achieved the Guinness World Records title for the longest span of US R&B singles and albums charts.
On this day in Music History: March 2, 1963 - The Four Seasons became the first group to have 3 consecutive No.1's in the US when 'Walk Like A man', started a three week run at the top.
Musical Terminology Tuesday!
Arpeggio - the sounding of the notes of a chord in rapid succession instead of simultaneously.
Happy March!
Don't forget to check your email for this month's Zoom Practice Schedule
On this day in Music History: March 1, 1994 - Nirvana
Nirvana played their final ever concert when they appeared at The Terminal Einz in Munich, Germany. The 3,000 capacity venue was a small Airport Hanger.
On this day in Music History: March 7th, 2001 - The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reveal their list of the top 365 "Songs Of The Century". "Over The Rainbow" is #1.
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On this day in Music History: March 6th, 1965 -
The Temptations went to No.1 on the US singles chart with the Smokey Robinson penned song 'My Girl', making the group the first male act to have a No.1 for Motown,
On this day in Music History: March 13th, 2004 - Luciano Pavarotti makes his 379th and last performance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, playing the painter Mario Cavaradossi in Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. He receives a 12-minute standing ovation.
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On this day in Music History: March 12th, 1969 -
The Temptations became the first Motown recording act to win a Grammy Award - for 'Cloud Nine' for the Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance.
Irmo Music Academy Student Grant turned in his Practice Log this week and earned his St Practice Day Sticker and Wristband! Great job!
On this day in Music History: March 19th,
1962 - Bob Dylan releases his self-titled debut album. It doesn't chart in America, but sets the stage for his breakthrough a year later: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.
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St. Practice Day week! Voice and Drum student Hunter proudly showed us her Practice Log and earned her sticker and wristband!
Don't forget to show us your Practice Log this week and next to get your St. Practice Day gear!
On this day in Music History: March 18th, 1977 -
The Clash released their debut single 'White Riot.' The song is in the typical punk style of three chords played very fast.
Congratulations to Columbia Arts Academy student
On this day in Music History: March 25th, 2000 -
*NSYNC set a new world record after selling a million tickets in one day for the group's forthcoming tour, netting them over $42.5 million.
On this day in Music History: March 24th, 1945 - Billboard publishes its first albums chart. The first #1 is Nat King Cole's A Collection Of Favorites.
Columbia Arts Academy ukulele student June earned her Prodigy Wristband! She has been taking lessons for two years - Awesome, June!
World Record Wednesday!
The loudest drummer in the world is Col Hatchman (Australia) who hit a peak reading of 137.2 dBA during a gig with his band in Australia in 2006.