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E-Newsletter 33, Jan., 2025

  Sunday, January 26, 2025 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 33, January 2025 

1/26/25–v6

Welcome new students:

  1. Ashley W, 12, violin, 1/6/25
  2. Luna S, 15, piano, 1/6/25
  3. Vincent, 17, drums, 1/6/25
  4. Minerva C, 40, violin, 1/10/25


Vivaldi Strings, 

1st ensemble practice, 1/10/25, 5:00-5:40 pm; L-R: Rene, Sophia, Gabriela, Bernadette, Jacob, Julian, Mark, Luna, Kristen, Andy

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1/17/25, 2nd practice: Sheep May Safely Graze, BACH; Tramerei, SCHUMANN; Ode To Joy, BEETHOVEN; L-R: Dr Andy, Jacob, Azalea, Bernadette, Julian, Billie, Rene, Kirsten, Gabriela & Mark.

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Vivaldi Strings

3rd ensemble practice, 1/24/25, 5:00-5:40 pm; L-R:  Mark, Sophia, Kristen, Billie, Gabriela, Andy.

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Theory Pics:

1/8/25, Wednesday, 5:45-6:25 pm:  

perfect pitch, C, G; bass clef note reading, harmonic vs. melodic minor; intervals, sight reading; rehearse recital pieces.

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L-R: Gabriela G, Lily J, AN, Jordynn S, Rene V, Evelyn D.

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1/9/25, Thurs. Theory, 5:00 pm:  perfect pitch C or A; bass clef notes, major vs minor scales.

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L-R: Ashley W, Luna & Vincent S, AN, Julian & Jacob V, Anaya W, Sophia C, Amy G, Aadhya B, Carter C.

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1/13/25, Mon. Monthly Theory, 6:15-6:55 pm, 40 min.  L-R: Faviola, Bernadette, AN, George, Audrey Belle.

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1/15/25, Wednesday Theory 5:45, L-R: Lily, Jordynn, Gabriela.

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1/16/25, Thursday Theory 5:00 pm; L-R:  Amy, Daisy, Azalea, Sandra, Kristen, Lilly, Valentine, Luis, Rene, Evelyn.

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Wednesday theory, 1/22/25; Rene, Lily, Jordynn & Dr Ng

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Thursday Theory, 1/23/25; Luna, Vincent, Amy, Kristen, Dr Ng, Aadhya, Carter.

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Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) Nov 17, 2024 Recital Pics:

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Next MTAC recital: 1/26/24; deadline to register—1/18/25.


Reminders:

  1. Set music learning goals, recitals, awards test and practice time goals in minutes & practice time per day
  2. Aim to be 5-minutes early for music lessons and group theory classes.
  3. Join Theory classes weekly or at least once a month.
  4. Sign-up for FREE Group make-up lessons.
  5. To end lessons please give notice by 15th of final month
  6. Advance payment for lessons by the 10th to avoid late-payment fee.
  7. Sign up for ensemble practice. First 2 months free tuition, than $26.25/session.


Theory Class Schedule

GT1-Wednesdays: 1/8/25, 1/15/25, 1/22/25; 5:45-6:25 pm


GT2-Thursdays: 1/9/25, 1/16/25, 1/23/25; 5:00-5:40 pm


GT3-Fridays: 1/10/25, 1/17/25, 1/24/25; 10:00-10:40 am


GT4-Monday: 1/13/25; 6:15-6:55 pm (2nd Monday of each 3-week teaching month)


Group Make-up Class Schedule

GM5-Thursdays: 1/9/25, 1/16/25, 1/23/25; 6:15-6:55 pm


Ensemble Practice

GE6-Fridays 1/10/25, 1/17/25, 1/24/25; 5:00-5:40 pm



Dr Andy Ng’s December, 2024 break:

Dec 8-16, Princess Cruise from Galveston, TX to Roatan Island, Honduras, 

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Belize dophin watching

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& Cozumel Island, Mexico.  8 glorious days of feasting, snorkeling, walking, laughing, hot-tub soaking with 20 former schoolmates and old friends.  


Dec 18, 2024-Jan 4, 2025, visit to my mother, Ann Ng, celebrating her 98th birthday on 12/21/24 at Payson, AZ.

12/24/25–day trip to Prescott, AZ with daughter’s family, Joy, Matthew, Owen, 6 & Anne, 3.

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2025 Music Lesson Days (Sun-Fri) & Dates

  1. Jan: 1/5/25-1/24/25, MTAC Recital 1/26/25; Off 1/27/25-2/8/25–13 days— Sedona & Loma Linda
  2. Feb: 2/9/25-2/28/25 
  3. March:  3/2/25-3/21/25 ; Off 2 weeks-3/22/25-4/5/25
  4. April:  4/6/25-4/25/25
  5. May: 4/27/25-5/16/25; Off 3 weeks—Malaysia 5/17/25-6/7/25
  6. June:  6/8/25-6/27/25; Off 1 week—6/28/25-7/5/25
  7. July:  7/6/25-7/25/25; Off 2 weeks—7/26/25-8/9/25.
  8. August: 8/10/25-8/29/25; Off 1 week—8/30/25-9/6/25
  9. Sept:  9/7/25-9/26/25
  10. Oct:  9/28/25-10/17/25; Off 2 weeks—10/18/25-11/1/25
  11. Nov: 11/2/25-11/21/25; Off 1 week—11/22/25-11/29/25
  12. Dec:  11/30/25-12/19/25; Off 22d-12/20/25-1/10/26


New students:

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  1. Ashley W, 12, violin, 1/6/25

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  1. Luna S, 15, piano, 1/6/25
  2. Vincent S, 17, drums, 1/6/25

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  1. Minerva C, 40, violin, 1/9/25

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