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Friday, September 1, 2023 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-NEWSLETTER 18, September, 2023



9/13/23–v8


#—New Students for Sept, 2023

#—MTAC Student Recital: 9/24/23

#—Award Recipients in Aug, 2023

#—Aug. Theory Classes Pictures

#—Sept. GROUP MAKE-UP CLASSES

#—Certificate of Distinction Exams Prep

#—KERN MTAC Recital Dress CODE

#—10 MTAC RECITALS 2023-2024

#—GEMS from pass E-Newsletters 


NEW STUDENTS for SEPTEMBER, 2023

    1.     Scarlet P, 13, violin

    2.    Saoirse B, 8, cello

    3.    Vicky Qin, 16, piano, Payson, AZ


MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (MTAC) Students Recital: 9/24/23, Sunday at 1:30 pm.  I hope all students will participate by giving me your preferred FULL name for the recital program, the TITLE of your piece, the composer’s FULL name, length of performance in minutes & seconds, level of the piece; please give me $5.00 cash, Zelle or check by Thursday 9/7/23.  Recital Venue:  Mill Creek Christian Church—1660 S. St. Bakersfield 93301; see the Dress code below.  Stay until end of recital.  Invite friends & relatives. Please come between 1:05-1:20 PM. 





#-AWARD RECIPIENTS IN AUGUST, 2023


ALEJANDRO VIGGO RIVERA, CHAMPION.  PIANO DISTINCTION 144/150, 8/2/23:




AMELIA HOLLIS COBAR, CHAMPION VIOLIN DISTINCTION 135/150, 8/3/23:




DANIEL TOMAS, SUPERSTAR VIOLIN DISTINCTION 136/150 on 6/16/23.  1st SUPERSTAR (level 4) awarded by Dr Ng.




OLIVIA ANN CASABAG, SUPERSTAR PIANO 112/150, 8/17/23:



SOPHIA MARIE CABASAG, SUPERSTAR PIANO MERIT, 127/150, 8/17/23:






THEORY CLASSES AUGUST


T2. 8/1/23—6:20 pm: TEAL THEORY: George N, Pranav G: Scales, Solfège, Notes, Rests, Intervals.


T4. PURPLE THEORY: 8/3/23, 1:30 pm: Zeah L, Cohen M, Ruth D, Daniel T:  Solfège, Scales: Do-WW h, WWWh., rhythms, note values. 



T5. RED THEORY 8/3/23, 5:00 pm, Clyde H, Bailey V, Bernadette R, Alondra F, Letty S, Cohen M, Julian V, Jacob V: Thirds & Sixths, semi-quavers & quavers. Boys better in Alberti Bass & bass clef notes; girls better in intervals: Thirds & Sixths




T8. 8/4/23, FRI—APRICOT Theory, 4:00 pm : McKenzie R, Amelia C, Daniel T, Violet E: Solfège: Fi=Thumbs Up; Scales: D & G; Bass Clef Notes, Alberti Bass, Intervals: Cuckoo 3 vs. Froggy 6. 




T1. 1st Mon., 8/7/23—5:00 pm:  SILVER THEORY: Pranav G, Bernadette R, Violet E, Alondra F, Zeah L.:  

Solfège, Intervals: Fifths & Thirds; quavers & semiquavers, Beethoven’s 5th.




T6. 2nd THURS, 8/10/23—5:00 pm: BLUE THEORY: Olivia C, Sophia C, Bailey V, Letty S, Manuel V, Clyde H, Cohen M; Scale format 1st Tetrachord & 2nd Tetrachords; Solfège, composition preparation with answering Rhythmic patterns, intervals differences. 




T9. 8/15/23, 2nd FRI— MANGO Theory, 2:15 pm: Daniel T, McKenzie R, Mark A, Scarlet P, Violet E, Bernadette R: Solfège; Note Names, Alberti Base with bass clef on E, B, C; Intervals, 3rds vs. 5ths, 6ths. 




T3. 8/16/23–3rd WED—5:00 pm: WHITE THEORY—Billie Mayer, Mark Alford, Sara Vargas(ZOOM): chord names: chords on I=Tonic, II=Supertonic, III=Mediant, IV=Subdominant, V=Dominant, VI=Submediant; VII=Leading Note. Alberti bass: 1546/do so mi so on C, F & G.





8/17/23, 3rd THURS—5:00 pm: GREEN THEORY: Pranav G, Olivia C, Clyde H, Cohen M, Sophia C, Bailey V; perfect pitch training, solfège, complex rhythmic syllables, intervals—Thirds vs. 6ths, 5ths vs. octaves, Spelling out chords & Alberti bass; composition preparation—rhythmic questions & answers.






8/24/23, 5:00, 40 min, extra Thursday

GREEN THEORY: Clyde H, Pranav G, Letty S, Zeah L, Ashley V; Scale of D Major; Notes: semibreve, minim, Crochrt, quaver, semiquaver, compose questions & Answers; Intervals: M2, M3, P4, P5, M6, M7:




Group VIVALDI violin/theory, 8/11/24, 10:30: Amelia, Daniel & Zeah: Minuet 1, Twinkle theme & Var A; scales structure, composing simple tunes.




8/21/23, 3rd Mon Piano group, 5:00 pm: Jacob & Julian V, Pranav G: Scales B, C, d minor: natural, harmonic, melodic minor, broken chords: root, 1st inversion , 2nd inversion; Musette—Jacob, AllegroJulian , 

Ear-training grade 2




8/23/23–11:30 am, 40 m theory, Sara & Billie:  rhythm, solfège, intervals, question & answer, ear-training




GROUP Make-up Classes (sign-up, min 2)

V4-8/21/23


1st Thurs 5:45 pm—Violet Violin, 9/7/23–

2nd Thurs 5:45 pm—Orange Piano, 9/14/23–

3rd Thurs 5:45 pm—Yellow Guitar, 9/21/23–Cohen, 

2nd MON—5:00 pm—Bronze Violin, 9/18/ 23–Alondra F, 

3rd MON—5:00 pm—Piano group, 10/23/23–

4th MON—5:00 pm—Platinum Guitar, 10/30/23

2nd FRI—10:30 am—Vivaldi Violin, 9/15/23






Preparing for Apprentice, Musician, Champion, Superstar, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & BARTOK tests.

V6-8/17/23

Maximum points 150; Passing 100-119; Merit 120-129; DISTINCTION 120-150


A. Three pieces, better to memorize; play on pitch, correct rhythms, good sound and interesting expression. Each piece is 30 points; 20-22 = passing, 23-26=merit; 27-30= Distinction.


B. Scales & Broken Chords (21 points) in keys of A, D and G for violin; C, G, D for piano; D, G, C for cello. From 1 octave. Total 21 points 1. Scales (ladder): 1 octave= 8 notes, from Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do.  1-2 34 5 6 78-7 6 5 43 2 1–; two half steps are Mi Fa, 34 and Ti Do, 78, the rest are five Whole steps.  Arpeggios (like a harp) are Do Mi So Do So Mi Do/1 3 5 8 5 3 1. For piano—Broken chords: 135, 35i, 5 i iii i—; iii i 5, i 5 3, 531 5–.


C. Sight reading—play a few bars of new music never practiced, or compose or improvise a tune. (21 points)


D. Aural (18 points): differentiate 2-time vs. 3-time by clapping the beat; sing/echo 3 simple phrases; listen to changes in notes at beginning or end of a phrase; describe 2 elements of volume (piano vs Forte); staccato vs. legato, change from piano to forte whether gradual or sudden. 



KERN BRANCH  MTAC DRESS CODE GUIDELINES  OPTIONAL: print out a copy to sign and give to Dr Andy Ng. 




Recitals MTAC

V3–8/24/23


Dear students/parents,


Please join and prepare for as many recitals & scholarships in this list as possible.  Last year, no student was awarded the high school scholarships. This year it will awarded to a high school student, which will be decided by application form and audition. 


Please record the date, location, as well as the name of your solo(s) of your performances for recitals, church, nursing homes & MSSL which will be used to determine the youth awards for students in Grades K - 12.


MTAC RECITALS/EVENTS IN 2023/2024

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION/INFORMATION


    1.    Thursday, September 7, 2023

September Recital Registration Due $5

Due to Andy Ng

Sunday, September 24

September Recital

Mill Creek Christian Church 1:30 pm


    2.    Thursday, September 28

Jazz/Pop Festival Registration Due $20 (with judging & medallion?)

Due to Andy Ng

Saturday, October 14

Jazz/Pop Festival

Beale Library Auditorium ( Matthew Lewy)


    3.    Thursday, October 12

MSSL (Music Students Service League) Halloween Recital Registr. Registration

Due to Andy Ng (no fee)

Saturday, October 28

MSSL Halloween Recital

Beale Library Auditorium


    4.    Thursday, November 9

November Recital Registration Due $5

Due to Andy Ng

Sunday, November 19

November Recital

Mill Creek Christian Church


    5.    Thursday, November 23

MSSL Holiday Recital Registration 

Due to Andy Ng (no fee)

Saturday, December 9

MSSL Holiday Recital

Edwards Theater @ Marketplace


Friday, January 12, 2024

Teacher Recital

First Presbytarian Church 6:30pm


    6.    Thursday, January 11, 2024

January Recital Registration Due $5

Due to Andy Ng

Sunday, January 21

January Recital

Mill Creek Christian Church


    7.    Thursday, January 25

Winter Festival Registration Due $20

Due to Andy Ng

Saturday, Februrary 10

Winter Festival

Beale Library Auditorium


    8.    Thursday, February 22

Baroque Festival Registration Due $20 to Andy Ng

Saturday, March 9

Baroque Festival

California Keyboards


    9.    Thursday, Feb 29

Select Student Recital Apps Due (level 6+)

Due to Tasha McJunkin after review with Andy Ng

Saturday, March 16

Select Student Recital Auditions

By Appointment

Friday, April 12

Select Student Recital(s) (min 15 mins by memory)

TBA


Monday, April 1

Scholarships (YOUTH AWARDS--UP TO $40.00; HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED BY AUDITION) 

APPLICATIONS DUE FROM STUDENT (BY MAIL) Applications 

Due to Alicia Ellsworth  after review with Andy Ng

Saturday, April 13

Scholarship Auditions

By Appointment


    10.    Thursday, April 11

Honors/April Recital Registration Due $5 FOR REGULAR RECITAL.  NO FEE FOR HONORS RECITAL.

Due to Andy Ng

Sunday, April 21

Honors/April Recital

Mill Creek Christian Church


    11.    Thursday, April 18

Showcase Recital Registration

Due to Andy Ng (no fee)

Sunday, May 5

Showcase and Awards Recital (certificates/vouchers)

Mill Creek Christian Church




GEMS from E-newsletter 3, May, 2022


Refer a friend or family member for  music lessons and earn $30 music lessons rebate/discount as a referral reward for each new student who joins our family at least 3 months. They will also receive a $30 music lessons rebate/discount too on their 4th month.  Thank you for your referrals.


From E-newsletter 6 & 7

WEBSITE:  DrAndyNgML.mymusicstaff.com


You should receive an email with login for student or parent portal.  

PLEASE LOG YOUR PRACTICE TIME on the website. Aim for 30 minutes daily Monday-Friday.

You can check for private and group lesson schedule and sign up for make-up group lessons & group theory classes.  You can get lesson  notes and current and past  e-newsletters. 


You can also sign up for automatic payment for monthly lesson fees with any credit card using stripe best of all—no convenience fees. 


GEMS From E-newsletter 9-B

What you learn from Dr Andy Ng music lessons?

Cello:

    1.    Hold cello and bow with bow exercises for strong fingers. 

    2.    Get the best tone by using the bow on the best sound point.

    3.    Play on tune with excellent pitch, proper rhythm & correct technique.

    4.    Read music for cello in bass, treble and tenor clefs

    5.    Enjoy playing simple folk tunes by memory.


Guitar & Ukelele

    1.    Hold the guitar or ukelele, strum & pluck the strings with right thumb and three fingers. (PIMA)

    2.    Play chords accompanying folk songs like Twinkle2 Little Star & popular songs.

    3.    Read notes and play simple scales and arpeggios.

    4.    Enjoy entertaining with solos pieces and accompanying others.


Piano

    1.    Sight read keyboard music using “Place Specific Names” as the brain actually reads music.

    2.    Play scales, arpeggios and easy folk songs like “Twinkle2 Little Star,” “Amazing Grace,” 

    3.    Learn rhythmic syllables & Sol-Fa, helping you play new pieces

    4.    Develop perfect pitch and form chords to accompany, improvise & compose original music.

    5.    Sight read songs and perform for recitals and music tests.


Viola and Violin

    1.    Hold bow and instrument properly with warm-up exercises and bow exercises.

    2.    Get the best sound by using the bow on the best sound point of the  string.

    3.    Play on tune with excellent pitch and correct technique using color patterns.

    4.    Read music with rhythmic syllables, Sol-Fa & “Place Specific Names.”

    5.    Play beautifully with vibrato and bowing “out and in” rather than “down and up.”


Bonuses:

    1.    Music theory group classes help perform, compose, conduct, appreciate & understand music.

    2.    Ear training in private & group lessons develop perfect pitch and talented performance.

    3.    Free make-up group lessons prepare for performing without stage-fright for recitals & auditions.

    4.    Lesson Notes are emailed with start & stop times, techniques, helpful mantras, to be copied in your  “music for life” notebooks.

    5.    Motivation to practice include: monthly awards, quarterly tests with wristbands, certificates & practice buddies & stickers for music notebooks.

    6.    Students can learn one instrument and experiment with a different instrument to find their instrument of specialty. 

    7.    Prepare for tests/exams to earn certificates from MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).


GEMS From E-newsletter 13-B, 


Theory Study Guide 12.2, March 2023, revised 3/3/23

Part A: Solfège songs:

    1.    Seesaw Up & down, In the sky and on the ground—So Mi—5 3, 55 3, 55 33 55 3; 

    2.    You Cannot Catch Me:  You Cannot Catch Me- So Mi La So Mi—5 36 5 3, 55 36 5 3. 

    3.    Happy Birthday 2: starts on SO (If C Major, starts on G) (Bold means octave higher) 3/4: 55 | 6 5 1 | 7 -, 55 | 6 5 2  | 1 -, 55 | 5 3 1 | 7 6 -, 44 | 3 1 2 | 1 - || SO SO LA SO DO* TI -, SO SO LA SO RE DO -, SO SO SO* MI* DO* TI LA -, FA* FA* MI* DO* RE* DO*-. (TIM-KA TA TA TA (3rd time TA) TWO-OO, (4 times).

    4.    Beethoven’s 9th; C Major, 4/4, Cut time= 2/2:  3345 | 5432 | 1123 | 3. 2 2- , |3345 | 5432 | 1123 | 2.1 1- ,| 2231 | 23431 | 23432 | 12 5 - , | 3345 | 5432 | 1123 | 2.1 1- ||        (Italic = octave below)

    5.    Wagner’s Bridal March (G Major, 4/4):  5 1. 1 1 - | 5 2. 7 1 - | 5 1. 3 4 3.2 | 1 21 7. 1 2 - | 5 1. 1 1 - | 5 2. 7 1 - | 5 1. 3 5 3. 1 | 6- 54 32 | 1 - - - ||

    6.    Star-Spangled Banner:  (Bold means octave higher, Italic means 2 octaves higher; “Tim-ka”; A Major, 3/4:  53 | 1 3 5 | 1 - 32 | 1 3 4# | 5 - , 55 | 3 . 2 1 | 7 - 67 | 1 1 5 | 3 1 , 53 | 1 3 5 | 1 - 32 | 1 3 4# | 5 - , 55 | 3 . 2 1 | 7 - 67 | 1 1 5 | 3 1 , 33 | 3 4 5 | 5 - , 43 | 2 3 4 | 4 - , 4 | 3. 2 1 | 7 - 67 | 1  3 4# | 5 - , 5 | 1 1 1 7 | 6 6 6 | 2 43 21 | 1 7-, 55 | 1. 2 34 | 5 1 —, 12 | 3. 4 2 | 1 - ||


Part B:  

    1.    Intervals: Major 2nd= Bumble Bee, Major 3rd = Cuckoo; Perfect 4th = Grasshopper; Perfect 5th = Quacky; Major 6th = Froggy; Major 7th = Donkey.  What plus what = Octave? M2 & m7; M3 & m6; P4 & P5. 

    2.    Scales in Thirds: 1 3, 2 4, 3 5, 4 6, 5 7, 6 1, 7 2, 1 3; 3 1, 2 7, 1 6, 7 5, 6 4, 5 3, 4 2, 3 1;

    3.    Scales in Fourths: 1 4, 2 5, 3 6 4 7 5 1, 6 2 7 3 1 4; 4 1, 3 7, 2 6, 1 5, 7 4, 6 3, 5 2, 4 1 .

    4.    Happy (H) Major 3rd or Sad (s) minor 3rd: *=octave higher:

1 3–H, DO MI, DO MAY—s

2 4– s, RE FA; RE FI—H

3 5– s, MI SO, MI SI—H

4 6– H, FA LA, FA LAY-s

5 7– H, SO TI, SO TAY-s

6 1* — s, LA DO*, LA DI*-H

7 2* —s, TI RA*, TI RI -H

1* 3* — H, DO* MI*, DO* MAY*-s

Part C—Rhythmic syllables:  

    1.    USA vs INTERNATIONAL:  whole note=Semibreve, half note=minim, quarter note=crochet, 8th note=quaver, 16th note=semiquaver.

    2.    Whole note=TAY-AY-AY-AY; Dotted half note=TOY-OY-OY; Half note= TWO-OO; 4 Quarter notes = TA TA TA TA; 2 Eighth Notes = TI-TI; 4 SIXTEENTH notes = TIKA TIKA; 

    3.    Triplets/three 8th Notes= TRI-O-LA; Dotted 8th & 16th notes = TIMKA (slow fast) TiKAM (fast slow) Others: TI-TIKA, TIKA-TI, TIKA-TIKA TI-TI. 

    4.    HOMEWORK:  Write out rhythmic syllables for one of your exam pieces.  For example: TA TA TA TA TA TA TWO-OO(6 times)


Extra:  Happy Birthday for 1st time learners, F Major—starts on C DO: 

11 | 2 1 4 (Grasshopper)| 3 -, 

11 | 2 1 5 (Quacky) | 4 -, 11 |(Octave) 8 (cuckoo) 6 (cuckoo) 4 | (bumblebee)  3 (bumblebee) 2 -, (B flat) 77 | 6 4 5 | 4 -.

DO DO RE DO FA MI, DO DO RE DO SO FA, DO DO DO* LA FA MI RE, TAY TAY (not TI) LA FA SO FA.


Part 4: Meter—2/4, 3/4, 4/4=Common Time; Cut time = 2/2.

    1.    Happy Birthday-3/4, triple meter

    2.    Star-Spangled banner—3/4, triple time

    3.    Beethoven’s 9th—-4/4, Common time/ “C”

    4.    Wagner’s Bridal March—4/4, Common time/“C”

    5.    Seesaw Up & down—2/4, duple time

    6.    Twinkle—4/4

    7.    Lightly Row—2/4 or 4/4?

    8.    Song of the Wind—2/4

    9.    Minuet 1–3/4

    10.    Long2 Ago—2/4


Part 5: Copy Bach piece like Minuet OR one exam piece per month for awards.


E-Newsletter 17, August 2023

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 17, August, 2023


V9-8/1/23g


#—New Students 

#—Award Recipients in July, 2023

#—Theory Classes

#—2023 Calendar

#—Lesson Rate Revision

#—2024 Calendar

#—Trusted Uber driver


Welcome New Students for July/August, 2023

    1.    Zeah L, 4, violin, 8/1/23

    2.    Bernadette R, violin, 7/14/23

    3.    Clyde H, 13, guitar, 7/13/23


July Award Recipients:


    1.    ROLAND JOE RAINTAMA, 29, CHAMPION CELLO DISTINCTION 137/150, 7/2/23.

    2.    MATTHEW LEWY, 14, MUSICIAN CELLO MERIT 121/150, 7/23/23.

    3.    ALONDRA FIGUEROA, 13, APPRENTICE VIOLIN DISTINCTION 134/150, on 7/24/23.

    4.    BAILEY GRACE VIDUYA, 5, APPRENTICE PIANO DISTINCTION 130/150 on 7/25/23.

    5.    GEORGE HENRY NOALL, 11, CHAMPION VIOLIN DISTINCTION, 135/150, 7/25/23.

    6.    AVIANA RAMONA RIVERA, 12, CHAMPION VIOLIN DISTINCTION 140/150, 7/26/23.

    7.    VIOLET TOLENTINO ESPOSO APPRENTICE PIANO DISTINCTION 140/150, 7/28/23

    8.    ZOE ELIZABETH  RAMIREZ, 6, pass APPRENTICE PIANO MERIT 126/130, 7/28/23.






ALONDRA FIGUEROA




BAILEY GRACE VIDUYA




GEORGE HENRY NOALL




AVIANA RAMONA RIVERA




VIOLET TOLENTINO ESPOSO 




ZOE ELIZABETH  RAMIREZ


New Theory Classes (1st, 2nd, 3rd = that Dr Ng teaches)

T1. 1st MON—5:00 pm:  SILVER THEORY

T2. 1st TUES—6:20 pm: TEAL THEORY

T3. 3rd WED—11:30 am/5:00 pm: WHITE THEORY

T4. 1st THURS—1:30 PURPLE THEORY

T5. 1st THURS—5:00 pm: RED THEORY 

T6. 2nd THURS—5:00 pm: BLUE THEORY

T7. 3rd THURS—5:00 pm: GREEN THEORY

T8. 1st FRI—APRICOT Theory, 4:00 pm 

T9. 2nd FRI— MANGO Theory, 2:15 pm 


GROUP Make-up Classes (sign-up, min 2)

1st Thurs 5:45 pm—Violet Violin, 8/3/23–Alondra, Manuel, Jacob

2nd Thurs 5:45 pm—Orange Piano, 8/10/23–Cohen, Jacob & Julian

3rd Thurs 5:45 pm—Yellow Guitar, 8/17/23–Clyde  & Cohen

2nd MON—5:00 pm—Bronze Violin, 8/14/23–Manuel & Jacob, Aviana

3rd MON—5:00 pm—Gold Piano, 8/21/23–Julian & Jacob, Alejandro

4th MON—5:00 pm—Platinum Guitar, 8/28/23–Clyde (cancelled)

2nd FRI—10:30 am—Vivaldi Violin 8/11/23–Amelia & Daniel



T1. SILVER THEORY (FIRST MON. 5:00 pm): 8/7/23, 9/11/23, 10/9/23, 11/6/23, 12/4/23, 1/8/24, 2/5/24, 3/4/24, 5/6/24, 5/27/24, 6/24/24. 8/12/24, 9/2/24, 10/7/24, 11/18/24


T2. TEAL THEORY (FIRST TUE. 6:20) pm: 8/1/23; 9/5/23, 10/10/23, 11/7/23,  12/5/23; 1/9/24, 2/6/24, 3/5/24, 4/9/24, 5/7/24, 5/28/24, 6/25/24, 8/13/24, 9/3/24, 10/8/24, 11/19/24


T3. WHITE THEORY (3rd WED:  11:30 AM or 5:00 PM:  8/23/23, 9/20/23, 10/25/23, 11/15/23, 12/13/23.



T4. PURPLE  THEORY (1st Thurs 1:30 pm: 8/3/23, 9/14/23, 10/12/23, 11/9/23, 12/7/23


T5. RED THEORY (1st Thurs 5:00 pm: 8/3/23, 9/14/23, 10/12/23, 11/9/23, 12/7/23


T6. BLUE THEORY (2nd  Thurs 5:00 pm: 8/10/23, 9/21/23, 10/19/23, 11/16/23, 12/14/23


T7. GREEN THEORY (3rd Thurs 5:00 pm: 8/17/23, 9/28/23, 10/26/23, 11/23/23, 12/14/23


T8. APRICOT THEORY (1st Fri 4:00 pm:  8/4/23, 9/8/23, 10/13/23; 11/3/23, 12/1/23. 


T9. MANGO THEORY (2nd  FRI. 2:15 pm: 8/11/23, 9/15/23, 10/20/23; 11/10/23, 12/8/23. 


2023 CALENDAR




Please check the 2023 chart for future holidays.  Thank you. 






7/20/23: T3. BLUE THEORY (2nd Thurs. 5:00 pm-5:55 pm, 55 min. Ashley V, Letty S, Cohen M, Bailey V,  Bernadette R, Manuel V, McKenzie R.

Topics covered:  D major scale; accidentals—sharps, flats & naturals, intervals; semiquavers: Ti-tika, syn-coo-pa, tika-tika.




3rd Wednesday, 7/26/23, WHITE THEORY, 5:00 pm—Alejandro, Mark, Aviana. Scales, Accidentals, Key Signatures, Semi quaver Rhythmic syllables: Ti-tika, syn-coo-pa, tika-tika.




7/27/24, 5:00, 40 min. GREEN THEORY: Letty, Bernadette, Bailey, Ashley

Solfège, Scale, chords on I=Tonic, II=Supertonic, III=Mediant, IV=Subdominant, V=Dominant, VI=Submediant; VII=Leading Note.



Lesson rate revision

Starting August 1, 2023


Why revise lesson rates?

    1.    Inflation, COL.

    2.    Increase & Maintain student numbers. 

    3.    Provide a better music learning experience to all students.

    4.    Discounts of 5%, 10% & 15% for deposit and paying by the semester or the whole year. 


All private lessons are 15, 25, 40, 55, 70….min and group theory are 40 minutes and group make-up lessons are 40 minutes. 


Private Lessons to start on the hour, quarter past the hour, half past the hour or quarter to the next hour. 


Starting August 1, the private lessons will be:  15 min—$25; 25 min —$45; 40 min—- $70; 55 min—-$90; 70 min—$115; Group theory 40-min classes $25.  You can have all theory classes and private lessons in person or on messenger or zoom but please request by SMS ASAP, or latest by noon of your lesson day.


Music policies:


Please Note: There are no reimbursements for missed lessons, and tuition is never adjusted unless the teacher is absent and cannot provide the promised number of lessons.


Tuition 
Tuition is all-inclusive for fees, practice incentives, quarterly music tests, wristbands, certificates, Music4Life notebooks and practice buddies; providing families with the ease of knowing that the monthly payment is always the same amount. Your monthly payments cover the number of lessons offered per year, not per month.


New Rates:

15 min private lesson is $25

25 min private lesson is $45

40 min private lesson is $70

55 min private lesson is $90

70 min private lesson is $115

40 min Group theory class is $25; group make-up lessons are always FREE.


Registration—$15.00


5%, 10% & 15% DISCOUNTS:

    1.    Deposit of one month’s fees==>5% discount of future monthly fees, (this deposit may go towards last month’s fees.

    2.    Advance payment of whole semester’s fees (5-6 months) 10% discount of whole amount.

    3.    Advance payment of whole year’s fees (10-12 months) = 15% discount of whole amount.


NEW:  Package #1A: $100/m (3 private lessons of 15 min plus 40 min group theory class).


Package #1: $160/m (3 private lessons of 25 min plus 40 min group theory class).

Package #2: $235/m (3 private 40 min lessons plus 40 min group theory class).

Package # 3: $295/m (3 private lessons of 55 min plus 40 min group theory class).


NEW:  Package #4A: $150/m (3 private lessons of 15 min plus 3  group theory classes).


Package #4: $210/m (3 private lessons of 25 min plus 3  group theory classes).

Package #5:  $285/m (3 private 40 min lessons plus 3  group theory classes).

Package # 6: $345/m (3 private lessons of 55 min plus 3  group theory classes).

Package #7: $420/m (3 private lessons of 70 min plus 3  group theory classes).



36 private lessons per year (prorated tuition is only for those who do not begin in January, June, or August) plus 12 or 36 theory group classes per year.


August - December = 20/30 lessons (15 private and 5 or 15 group theory lessons)


January - May = 20/30 lessons (15 private and 5 or 15 group theory lessons)


June - July = 8/12 lessons (6 private and 2-6 group theory lessons)


All students are expected to continue lessons during June and July. Students who "take a break" in June and July will be automatically added to the waiting list.


Monthly installments are due on the 1st of the month.


Dr Andy Ng’s Music Studio accepts checks, cash, Venmo, Zelle, ApplePay and  credit/debit cards (PayPal). We will send online invoices. However, autopay through PayPal will be automatically set up the first time you put in your credit card information.
• $30 Late Fee for all payments received past the 10th of the month
• $30 Fee for all NSF Checks
• Forgot your payment? Pay online or drop-off/mail payment to avoid the late fee.
• Should something come up where you cannot financially fulfill your commitment to your lessons, advance notice and open, ongoing communication is appreciated and encouraged!  


You can stop lessons anytime by giving notice for the last month’s lesson by the 15th of that month.



2024 Music Lessons Plan

V4–7/10/23

V5–8/18/23


Music Lessons Days (Mon-Fri)

    1.    1/8/24-1/26/24 (3wks)

    2.    2/5/24-2/23/24 (3wks)

    3.    3/4/24-3/22/24 (3wks)

    4.    4/8/24-4/26/24 (3wks)

    5.    5/6/24-5/24/24 (3wks)

    6.    5/27/24-6/7/24, 6/17/24-6/21/24 (3wks)

    7.    6/24/24-7/12/24  (3wks)

    8.    8/12/24-8/30/24 (3wks)

    9.    9/2/24-9/20/24 (3wks)

    10.    10/7/24-10/25/24 (3wks)

    11.    10/28/24-11/15/24 (3wks)

    12.    11/18/24-11/22/24, 12/9/24-12/20/24 (3wks)


OFF days in 2024 

    1.    1/1/24-1/7/24, 7d

    2.    1/27/24-2/4/24, 9d

    3.    2/24/24-3/3/24, 9d

    4.    3/23/24-4/7/24, 16d

    5.    4/27/24-5/5/24, 9d

    6.    6/8/24-6/16/23, 9d

    7.    7/13/24-8/11/24, 29d

    8.    9/21/24-10/6/24, 16d

    9.    11/23/24-12/8/24, 16d

    10.    12/21/24-12/31/24, 11d


2024 CALENDAR




Transport to and from music lessons:

If you are too busy to send your children to and from music lessons, Dr Ng has a friend who is a TRUSTED Uber/Lyft driver that I can vouch for.  She is Maria Elena Uber/ Lyft Driver—(661) 333-6892


E-Newsletter 16, July, 2023

Monday, July 10, 2023 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 16, July, 2023


V. 1–7/10/23, 13:40


#—New Students

#—Award Recipients in June, 2023

#—New Theory Classes

#—2023 Calendar

#—Lesson Rate Revision

#—2024 Lesson Plans


Welcome New Students for July/August, 2023

  1. Zeah Leal, 4, violin


June Award Recipients:

  1. Aaron Quang, 12, MUSICIAN CELLO with DISTINCTION, 140/150, 6/12/23.
  2. Julian Viduya, 8, MUSICIAN PIANO with DISTINCTION, 141/150, 6/13/23.
  3. Jacob Viduya, 12, MUSICIAN PIANO with DISTINCTION, 144/150, 6/13/23.
  4. Jacob Viduya, 12, MUSICIAN VIOLIN with DISTINCTION, 134/150, 6/13/23
  5. Jaslene Bosque, 7, APPRENTICE VIOLIN with MERIT, 124/150, 6/14/23.
  6. Jesse Bosque, 4, APPRENTICE CELLO, 117/150, 6/14/23.





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New Theory Classes

T1. 1st MON—5:00 pm:  SILVER THEORY

T2. 1st TUES—5:00 pm: TEAL THEORY

T3. 3rd WED—11:30 am/5:00 pm: WHITE THEORY

T4. 1st THURS—1:30 PURPLE THEORY

T5. 1st THURS—5:00 pm: RED THEORY 

T6. 2nd THURS—5:00 pm: BLUE THEORY

T7. 3rd THURS—5:00 pm: GREEN THEORY

T8. 1st FRI—APRICOT Theory, 4:00 pm 

T9. 2nd FRI— MANGO Theory, 2:15 pm 


GROUP Make-up Classes (sign-up, min 2)

1st Thurs 5:45 pm—Violet Violin/Viola

2nd Thurs 5:45 pm—Orange Piano

3rd Thurs 5:45 pm—Yellow Cello, Guitar

2nd MON—5:00 pm—Bronze Violin/Viola

3rd MON—5:00 pm—Gold Piano 



T1. SILVER THEORY (FIRST MON. 5:00 pm): 7/10/23, 8/7/23, 9/11/23, 10/9/23, 11/6/23, 12/4/23.


T2. TEAL THEORY (FIRST TUE. 5:00 pm: 7/11/23, 8/1/23; 9/5/23, 10/10/23, 11/7/23,  12/5/23. 


T3. WHITE THEORY (3rd WED:  11:30 AM or 5:00 PM:  7/26/23; 8/23/23, 9/20/23, 10/25/23, 11/15/23, 12/13/23.


T4. PURPLE  THEORY (1st Thurs 1:30 pm: 7/13/23, 8/10/23, 9/14/23, 10/12/23, 11/9/23, 12/7/23


T5. RED THEORY (1st Thurs 5:00 pm: 7/13/23, 8/10/23, 9/14/23, 10/12/23, 11/9/23, 12/7/23


T6. BLUE THEORY (2nd  Thurs 5:00 pm: 7/20/23, 8/17/23, 9/21/23, 10/19/23, 11/16/23, 12/14/23


T7. GREEN THEORY (3rd Thurs 5:00 pm: 7/27/23, 8/24/23, 9/28/23, 10/26/23, 11/23/23, 12/14/23


T8. APRICOT THEORY (1st Fri 4:00 pm:  7/14/23, 8/4/23, 9/8/23, 10/13/23; 11/3/23, 12/1/23. 


T9. MANGO THEORY (2nd  FRI. 2:15 pm: 7/14/23, 8/11/23, 9/15/23, 10/20/23; 11/10/23, 12/8/23. 


2023 CALENDAR


Please check the 2023 chart for future holidays.  Thank you. 


GREEN THEORY CLASS: Bailey V, Amy N, Ashley V, Cohen M, Sophia C, Olivia C, George N, Adelade N, Manuel V, 6/15/23.


Lesson rate revision

Starting August 1, 2023


Why revise lesson rates?

  1. Inflation, COL.
  2. Increase & Maintain student numbers. 
  3. Provide a better music learning experience to all students.
  4. Discounts of 5%, 10% & 15% for deposit and paying by the semester or the whole year. 


All private lessons are 25, 40, 55, 70….min and group theory are 40 minutes and group make-up lessons are 40 minutes. 


Private Lessons to start on the hour, quarter past the hour, half past the hour or quarter to the next hour. 


The PAST

The monthly package fees (3 private lessons plus one group theory) until August 31, 2023 are $140, $200 and $260 monthly for three private lessons of 25 minutes ($40), 40 minutes ($60) or 55 minutes ($80) plus one to three monthly theory group theory class ($20).  


The monthly package fees (3 private lessons plus 3 group theory) until August 31, 2023 are $180, $240 and $300 monthly for three private lessons of 25 minutes ($40), 40 minutes ($60) or 55 minutes ($80) plus three monthly theory group theory class ($20).  


THE FUTURE

Starting August 1, the private lessons will be

25 min —$45; 40 min—- $70; 55 min—-$90.  Group theory 40-min classes $25.  You can have all theory classes and private lessons in person or on messenger or zoom but please request by SMS ASAP, or latest by noon of your lesson day.


Music policies:


Please Note: There are no reimbursements for missed lessons, and tuition is never adjusted unless the teacher is absent and cannot provide the promised number of lessons.


Tuition
Tuition is all-inclusive for fees, practice incentives, quarterly music tests, wristbands, certificates, Music4Life notebooks and practice buddies; providing families with the ease of knowing that the monthly payment is always the same amount. Your monthly payments cover the number of lessons offered per year, not per month.


New Rates:

25 min private lesson is $45

40 min private lesson is $70

55 min private lesson is $90

40 min Group theory class is $25; monthly group make-up lessons are always FREE.


Registration—$15.00


5% DISCOUNTS:

  1. Deposit of one month’s fees==>5% discount of monthly fees, (this deposit may go towards last month’s fees.
  2. Advance payment of whole semester’s fees (5 months) 10% discount of whole amount.
  3. Advance payment of whole year’s fees (10 months) = 15% discount of whole amount.


Package #1: $160/m (3 private lessons of 25 min plus 40 min group theory class).

Package #2: $235/m (3 private 40 min lessons plus 40 min group theory class).

Package # 3: $295/m (3 private lessons of 55 min plus 40 min group theory class).


Package #4: $210/m (3 private lessons of 25 min plus 3  group theory classes).

Package #5:  $285/m (3 private 40 min lessons plus 3  group theory classes).

Package # 6: $345/m (3 private lessons of 55 min plus 3  group theory classes).



36 private lessons per year (prorated tuition is only for those who do not begin in January, June, or August) plus 12-36 theory group classes per year.


August - December = 20/30 lessons (15 private and 5-15 group theory lessons)


January - May = 20/30 lessons (15 private and 5-15 group theory lessons)


June - July = 8/12 lessons (6 private and 2-6 group theory lessons)

All students are expected to continue lessons during June and July. Students who "take a break" in June and July will be automatically added to the waiting list.


Monthly installments are due on the 1st of the month.


Dr Andy Ng’s Music Studio accepts checks, cash, Venmo, Zelle, ApplePay and  credit/debit cards (PayPal). We will send online invoices. However, autopay through PayPal will be automatically set up the first time you put in your credit card information.
• $30 Late Fee for all payments received past the 10th of the month
• $30 Fee for all NSF Checks
• Forgot your payment? Pay online or drop-off/mail payment to avoid the late fee.
• Should something come up where you cannot financially fulfill your commitment to your lessons, advance notice and open, ongoing communication is appreciated and encouraged!  


(You can stop lessons anytime by giving notice for the last month’s lesson by the 15th of that month)



2024 Music Lessons Plan

V4–7/10/23


Music Lessons Days (Mon-Fri)

  1. 1/8/24-1/26/24
  2. 2/5/24-2/23/24
  3. 3/4/24-3/22/24
  4. 4/8/24-4/26/24
  5. 5/6/24-5/24/24
  6. 5/27/24-6/6/24, 6/17/24-6/21/24
  7. 6/22/24-7/12/24 
  8. 8/12/24-8/30/24
  9. 9/2/24-9/20/24
  10. 10/7/24-10/25/24
  11. 10/28/24-11/15/24
  12. 11/18/24-11/22/24, 12/9/24-12/20/24


OFF days in 2024 

  1. 1/1/24-1/7/24, 7d
  2. 1/27/24-2/4/24, 9d
  3. 2/24/24-3/3/24, 9d
  4. 3/23/24-4/7/24, 16d
  5. 4/27/24-5/5/24, 9d
  6. 6/7/24-6/16/23, 9d
  7. 7/13/24-7/26/24, 13d
  8. 7/27/24-8/11/24, 16d
  9. 9/21/24-10/6/24, 16d
  10. 11/23/24-12/8/24, 16d
  11. 12/21/24-12/31/24, 11d

E-Newsletter 15, June, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 15, June, 2023


V. 1–5/29/23


#—Award Recipients in May, 2023

#—New Theory Classes


May Award Recipients:

  1. Olivia Cabasag, 5, Champion Piano Distinction 138/150, 5/18/23
  2. Sophia Cabasag, 8, Champion Piano Distinction 139/150, 5/18/23
  3. Violet Esposo, 11, Musician Violin Distinction 135/150, 5/29/23

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Olivia Cabasag, Champion Piano Distinction


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Sophia Cabasag,  Champion Piano Distinction



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Violet Esposo, Musician Violin Distinction



Thursday Theory Class in Studio 8 & 9 on 5/25/23

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Because California Keyboards Recital Hall is not available from June to October, 2023, all theory classes will be in Studio 8 + 9, with maximum capacity of 8 students. 


And we are planning New theory classes as follows:

  1. 2nd/4th Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM, started 5/24/23 with Ruth G, Billie M, Sara V & Roland R (via messenger, from Calgary, Canada. 
  2. 4th Tuesday at 6:20-7:00 pm: Pranav G, Alan G…starts 5/30/23
  3. 1st Friday 4:00-4:40 pm, starting 6/2/23.


E-newsletter 14, April & May, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-newsletter 14, April & May, 2023


V2–4/27/23, v3-5/8/23

V4-5/29/23


*Adult Students Recital

*Practice Videos

*New students for March, April & May 2023

* March Award Recipients 

*Welcome home

*Group Classes 

*New fees from August, 2023


Theory classes next week:


4/24/23–5:00 pm Silver Theory Class: Pranav G, Aaron Q, Drew D, Dwaide D, Violet E, Aniree T, Matthew L, Miguel G, Emma C, Alex H, McKenzie R, Alondra F.


4/27/23–5:00 pm Green Theory Class: Aviana R, Alejandro R, Ruth D, Faith C, Cohen M, Letty S, Bailey V, Roland R.


Adult Music Students Recital 

Our last MTAC ASML Recital is scheduled for Sunday evening, May 7 at 7pm.  It will be held at the home of Heather Ponek. 

Her address is:

6401 Valleyview Drive


RSVP to me by Wednesday, May 3 if you  as adult student over 21 will attend.


Practice Videos

The following students sent videos during the past month. Thank you.

  1. Aaron N., cello, 3/29/23
  2. Ashley V, violin, 3/30/23
  3. Amelia C, violin, 3/31/23
  4. Alejandro, piano, Goodbye to Winter, 4/4/23
  5. Aaron N, cello, 4/5/23
  6. Amelia C, violin, 4/9/23-Minuet 1
  7. Billie M, cello, Scherzo
  8. Amelia 4/13/23–Etude Variation
  9. Amelia -Minuet 1; 4/20/23
  10. Amelia-you are my sunshine—4/21/23


If you missed your private lesson, you can send a short video of your practice by email from 25 seconds to 3 minutes long and I will be happy to reply with helpful comments and suggestions. In addition please sign-up for free replacement group lessons too.



Welcome New Students for March, 2023

  1. McKenzie R, 11, violin & piano, 3/3/23
  2. Faith C, 12, violin 3/24/23
  3. Ellie R, 7, violin, 3/17/23
  4. Zoe R, 6, piano, 3/17/23


Welcome New Students for April, 2023

  1. Alan G, 34, violin, 4/26/23
  2. Cohen M, 7, piano, violin & guitar, 4/27/23
  3. Letty S, 43, violin, 4/28/23
  4. Bailey V, 5, piano, 5/2/23



March Award Recipients 

  1. Marley Matthews, 8, Champion Violin Merit 128/150,  3/13/23
  2. Roland Raintama, 28, Musician Cello Distinction 132/150, 3/21/23.

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Marley Matthews, Champion Violin Merit


April Award Recipients:

  1. Mark Alford, 60, Musician Violin Pass 108/150, 4/28/23.


May Award Recipients:

  1. Olivia Cabasag, 5, Champion Piano Distinction 138/150, 5/18/23
  2. Sophia Cabasag, 8, Champion Piano Distinction 139/150, 5/18/23
  3. Violet Esposo, 11, Musician Violin Distinction 135/150, 5/29/23

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Olivia Cabasag, Champion Piano Distinction


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Sophia Cabasag,  Champion Piano Distinction



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Violet Esposo, Musician Violin Distinction


Welcome Home:

Dr Ng had a wonderful vacation in Tokyo & Kyoto, JAPAN;

Golden Palace at KYOTO, JAPAN, 4/4/23

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Twelve Group Classes (40 min)

  1. Six Theory:  SILVER-1st Mon. 5:00 pm; RED, BLUE, GREEN-every Thurs. 5:00 pm; PURPLE-1st Thurs. 1:00 pm; 2nd/4th Wed. 11:30-12:10 pm
  2. Three Group Violin/Viola:   VIOLET-1st Thurs. 6:00 pm; BRONZE-2nd Mon. 5:00 pm & INDIGO-3rd Thurs. 1:00 pm.
  3. Two Group Piano: ORANGE-2nd Thurs. 6:00 pm; GOLD-3rd Mon. 5:00 pm.
  4. Two Group Cello: BRONZE-2nd Mon. 5:00 pm; YELLOW-3rd Thurs. 6:00 pm.


Please check E-newsletter 13.4 for:  

  1. Group Class Assignments & Dates
  2. April Theory—For March Theory Study Guide 12.2 (please make a copy or take a photo for your music theory classes.)


New Music fees for Dr ANDY NG’s existing students from August 1, 2023, for new students from June 1, 2023.


Because CPI 8.6% and Inflation 4.2%-5% Total 12.6%-13%

V.1 4/30/23, v.2–5/8/23


Music fees:

  1. 25-minute private lesson $45.00
  2. 40-minute private lesson $70.00
  3. 55-minute private lesson $90.00
  4. 40-minute Group theory class $25
  5. 15-minute private lesson $25.00
  6. Registration fee $15.00 
  7. Late fee after 10th of the month $30.00


Package rates: 

3 & 1

  1. 25 min private lessons x 3 & 1 group class=$160/month
  2. 40 min private lessons x 3 & 1 group class=$235/month
  3. 55 min private lessons x 3 & 1 group class=$295/month


3 & 3

  1. 25 min private lessons x 3 & group classes x 3=$210/month
  2. 40 min private lessons x 3 & group classes x 3=$285/month
  3. 55 min private lessons x 3 & group classes x 3=$345/month


Discounts for package rates:

  1. With one month’s fees as deposit to apply to last month’s fees = 5% discount on monthly fees
  2. Pay for whole semester fees= +5% discount for music fees; net 10% discount
  3. Pay for whole year’s fees=+10 discount; net 15% discount. 

E-newsletter 10, December, 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 by Andy Ng | Newsletters

E-Newsletter 10, December, 2022


Version 2-12/12/22


*New Students for December, 2022

*Dr Andy Ng Students Recitals

*2023 Private Lessons Days & Dates

*MTAC November Recital Pictures

*2023 CLASS SCHEDULE: THEORY, GROUP MAKE-UP & OFF DAYS


Welcome New Students for December 


  1. Cezanne G, 10, group violin & theory
  2. For Ashton G, 13, group piano & theory
  3. Cesar D, 40, guitar
  4. Ruth D, 68, group viola


Christmas Recitals

For Dr Andy NG’s Students Recitals on Dec 13 & 15; please bring some fruits or desserts for the post recital refreshments.  

Although I have suggested piano and cello on Tuesday and violin on Thursday, I am flexible for families who prefer to come on only one day.  

This is the final list, which is still subject to change:


Dr Andy Ng’s Music Students’ Recital, Tuesday, 12/13/22 6:00-6:40 pm

  1. Jesse Bosque, 4, cello—Open strings March
  2. Rebecca Aguero, 6, piano—Rhapsody, By F Liszt
  3. Emma Cramer, 7, piano—Rhapsody, By F Liszt
  4. Irelynd Sparks, 7, piano—Twinkle2 Variation A & Theme.  
  5. Julian Viduya, 7, piano— Cuckoo, German Folk Song
  6. Silas Nakamura, 7, piano, Eccosaise, By J N Hummel 
  7. Drew Dulay, 9, piano—Happy Birthday, By Patty Hill
  8. Jisele Bosque, 12, piano—Rhapsody, By F Liszt
  9. Jacob Viduya, 12, Piano—Lightly Row, German Folk Song, 
  10. Jose Bosque, 14, piano—Happy Birthday, By Patty Hill
  11. Matthew Lewy, 14, cello—Rigadoon, By Henry Purcell
  12. Sara Vargas, 17, cello—Allegro, By S Suzuki
  13. Roland Raintama, 29, celli, Scherzo, By H. Schlemuller
  14. Cello Ensemble:   Billie Mayer, Matthew Lewy, Roland Raintama, Jesse Bosque, Andy Ng: Frere Jacques By Folk Song



Dr Andy Ng’s Music Students’ Recital, Thursday, 12/15/22, 6:00-6:40 pm

  1. Emma Cramer, 7, violin—open Strings & 1st finger March
  2. Jaslene Bosque, 7, violin, Long, Long Ago, By TH Bayly
  3. Marley Matthews, 7, violin—Song of the Wind, By S Suzuki
  4. Daniel Tomas, 7, violin—Gavotte, By FJ Gossec
  5. Alejandro Rivera, 7, piano—French Children’s Song, Folk Song, 
  6. Violet Esposo, 8, violin—Allegro, By S. Suzuki
  7. Prana Gaddam, 9, viola—All 4 Strings
  8. Aniree Turner, 10, violin, Jingle Bells, By J Pierpont
  9. George Noall, 10, violin—May Song, German Folk Song
  10. Darius Pesante, 11, cello—Allegro, S. Suzuki
  11. Aaron Nguyen, 11, cello—La Cinquaintaine, By J Marie, accompanist—Yovanni Nguyen
  12. Lucas Rojas, 12, violin—-Twinkle2 Theme, By A Mozart
  13. Dwaide Dulay, 12, violin—O Come Little Children, By S Suzuki
  14. Jacob Viduya, 12, Violin—Long Long Ago, By TH Bayly
  15. Aviana Rivera, 12, violin—Perpetual Motion, By S Suzuki
  16. Alondra Figueroa, 12, violin—Minuet 2, By JS Bach
  17. Manuel Vargas, 17, violin-Minuet 3, By JS Bach
  18. Mark Alford, 60, violin—Amazing Grace, By J Newton




12/15/22 Recital participants


2023 private Lessons Days & Dates


DAYS

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

N=

36

36

36

36

36







1

1/2/23

1/3/23

1/4/23

1/5/23

1/6/23

2

1/9/23

1/10/23

1/11/23

1/12/23

1/13/23

3

2/6/23

1/17/23

1/18/23

1/19/23

1/20/23

4

2/13/23

2/7/23

2/8/23

2/9/23

2/10/23

5

2/27/23

2/14/23

2/15/23

2/16/23

2/17/23

6

3/6/23

2/21/23

2/22/23

2/23/23

2/24/23

7

3/13/23

2/28/28

3/1/23

3/2/23

3/3/23

8

3/20/23

3/7/23

3/8/23

3/9/23

3/10/23

9

3/27/23

3/14/23

3/15/23

3/16/23

3/17/23

10

4/17/23

3/21/23

3/22/23

3/23/23

3/24/23

11

4/24/23

4/18/23

4/19/23

4/20/23

4/21/23

12

5/1/23

4/25/23

4/26/23

4/27/23

4/28/23

13

5/8/23

5/2/23

5/3/23

5/4/23

5/5/23

14

5/15/23

5/9/23

5/10/23

5/11/23

5/12/23

15

5/22/23

5/16/23

5/17/23

5/18/23

5/19/23

16

6/5/23

6/6/23

6/7/23

6/1/23

6/2/23

17

6/12/23

6/13/23

6/14/23

6/8/23

6/9/23

18

7/10/23

7/11/23

7/12/23

6/15/23

6/16/23

19

7/17/23

7/18/23

7/19/23

7/13/23

7/14/23

20

7/24/23

7/25/23

7/26/23

7/20/23

7/21/23

21

7/31/23

8/1/23

8/2/23

7/27/23

7/28/23

22

8/7/23

8/8/23

8/9/23

8/3/23

8/4/23

23

8/14/23

8/15/23

8/16/23

8/10/23

8/11/23

24

8/21/23

8/22/23

8/23/23

8/17/23

8/18/23

25

8/28/23

9/5/23

9/6/23

8/24/23

8/25/23

26

9/11/23

9/12/23

9/13/23

9/7/23

9/8/23

27

9/18/23

9/19/23

9/20/23

9/14/23

9/15/23

28

10/9/23

10/10/23

10/11/23

9/21/23

9/22/23

29

10/16/23

10/17/23

10/18/23

10/12/23

10/13/23

30

10/23/23

10/24/23

10/25/23

10/19/23

10/20/23

31

10/30/23

10/31/23

11/1/23

10/26/23

10/27/23

32

11/6/23

11/7/23

11/8/23

11/2/23

11/3/23

33

11/13/23

11/14/23

11/15/23

11/9/23

11/17/23

34

11/27/23

11/28/23

11/29/23

11/16/23

12/1/23

35

12/4/23

12/5/23

12/6/23

12/7/23

12/8/23

36

12/11/23

12/12/23

12/13/23

12/14/23

12/15/23








Summary of Private Lessons per Quarter per Weekday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Q1=2+3+4=9

Q1=3+4+3=10

Q1=3+3+4=10

Q1=3+3+4=10

Q1=3+3+4=10

Q2=2+4+3=9

Q2=2+3+2=7

Q2=2+3+2=7

Q2=2+3+3=8

Q2=2+3+3=8

Q3=4+3+2=9

Q3=3+4+3=10

Q3=3+4+3=10

Q3=3+4+3=10

Q3=3+4+3=10

Q4=4+3+2=9

Q4=4+3+2=9

Q4=4+3+2=9

Q4=3+3+2=8

Q4=3+2+3=8

T=36

T=36

T=36

T=36

T=36



November MTAC Recital Pictures

  IMG_4160.HEIC  

Amelia C, 7, violin & Aaron Q, 12, cello.


Billie Mayer, cello


#2023 CLASS SCHEDULE: THEORY, MAKE-UP & OFF DAYS


THEORY CLASSES, Thursdays, PURPLE—1:00-1:40 PM. RED, BLUE & GREEN—5:00-5:40 PM;


PURPLE THEORY(1:00pm): 1/5/23, 2/9/23, 3/2/23, 3/23/23, 5/4/23, 6/1/23, 7/13/23, 8/3/23, 9/7/23, 10/12/23, 11/2/23, 12/7/23.


RED THEORY (5:00 pm) : 1/5/23, 2/9/23, 3/2/23, 3/23/23, 5/4/23, 6/1/23, 7/13/23, 8/3/23, 9/7/23, 10/12/23, 11/2/23, 12/7/23.


BLUE THEORY (5:00 pm):  1/12/23, 2/16/23, 3/9/23, 4/20/23, 5/11/23, 6/8/23, 7/20/23, 8/10/23, 9/14/23, 10/19/23, 11/9/23, 12/14/23. 


GREEN THEORY(5:00 pm):  1/19/23, 2/23/23, 3/16/23, 4/27/23, 5/18/23, 6/15/23, 7/27/23, 8/17/23, 9/21/23, 10/26/23, 11/16/23, 12/7/23.



Tentative Assignments:


PURPLE THEORY (1:00 pm), (8p):  Marley M, Amelia C, Mark A, Sara V, Silas N, Jaslene B, Jesse B, Billie M.


RED THEORY (5:00 pm), (10p):  Daniel T, George N, Jacob V, Julian V, Violet E, Emma C, Lucas R, Gabriela G, Ashe P, Aniree T.


BLUE THEORY (5:00 pm), (9p):  Aaron N, Darius P, Sophia C, Olivia C, Ireland S, Roland R, 

 Rebecca A, Matthew L, Pranav G.


GREEN  THEORY (5:00 pm),  (10p) : Aviana R, Alejandro R, Dwaide D, Drew D, Jose B, Jiselle B, Kira M, Luke M, Isis B, Alondra F.



GROUP CLASSES—MAKE-UP, Thursdays: INDIGO—1:00-1:40 pm; VIOLET, ORANGE, YELLOW—6:00-6:40 PM (SIGN-UP REQUIRED)

  1. INDIGO Combo (1:00 pm):  1/19/23, 2/23/23, 3/16/23, 4/27/23, 5/18/23, 6/15/23, 7/27/23, 8/17/23, 9/21/23, 10/26/23, 11/16/23, 12/7/23.
  2. VIOLET Violin (6:00 pm): 1/5/23, 2/9/23, 3/2/23, 3/23/23, 5/4/23, 6/1/23, 7/13/23, 8/3/23, 9/7/23, 10/12/23, 11/2/23, 12/7/23.
  3. ORANGE Piano (6:00 pm):  1/12/23, 2/16/23, 3/9/23, 4/20/23, 5/11/23, 6/8/23, 7/20/23, 8/10/23, 9/14/23, 10/19/23, 11/9/23, 12/14/23. 
  4. YELLOW Cello  (6:00 pm):  1/19/23, 2/23/23, 3/16/23, 4/27/23, 5/18/23, 6/15/23, 7/27/23, 8/17/23, 9/21/23, 10/26/23, 11/16/23, 12/7/23.



2023–Off days for Dr Andy Ng (120 days or 17 weeks 1 day)

  1. 1/1/23–New Year’s Day
  2. 1/16/23–Monday public holiday
  3. 1/21-2/5–16 days  
  4. 2/20/23– Monday Public Holiday
  5. 3/28-4/16–20 days
  6. 5/23-29–6 days
  7. 6/17-7/9–23 days
  8. 8/26-9/4–10 days
  9. 9/23-10/8–16 days
  10. 11/10–Friday Public Holiday
  11. 11/18-11/26–9 days
  12. 11/30/22-1-day
  13. 12/16-31–16 days


MUSIC LESSON DAYS

  1. 1/2-1/20, 19 days minus (-) weekends(we)& public holidays (ph)=14 days (add 1/21-23)
  2. 2/6-2/28, 23 days -we&ph=16 days
  3. 3/1-3/27, 27 we & ph=21 days
  4. (4/17-4/30), 12 days -we & ph=10 days 
  5. 5/1-5/22, 5/29, 5/30, 24 days -we & ph= 17 days
  6. 6/1-6/16, 16 days -we & ph= 12 days
  7. 7/10-7/31, 22 days -we & ph= 16 days
  8. 8/1-8/25, 25 days -we & ph= 19 days
  9. 9/5-9/22, 18 days -we & ph= 14 days
  10. 10/9-10/31, 23 days -we & ph= 17 days
  11. 11/1-11/17, 11/27-11/29, 20 days -we & ph= 15 days
  12. 12/1-12/15, 15 days -we & ph= 11 days


Total:  246 days -we & ph=180 days of teaching. Yeah! 36 weeks

 

E-newsletter 8B-10/14/22

Thursday, October 13, 2022 by Andy Ng | E-newsletters

E-newsletter 8B October, 2022


Dr Andy Ng E-Newsletter 8B, October, 2022

V3-10/14/22


DrAndyNgML.mymusicstaff.com


*Welcome New Students

 *11 New Apprentice/Musician Award Recipients

*OFF DAYS

*Early life of Amadeus Mozart 

*Group make-up classes

*Theory Class Schedule

*Theory Make-up Class

*9 Past Apprentice Recipients

*2023 Theory class dates




Dear Music Students, Parents & Friends,


Welcome the following new students for October, 2022:


  1. Alondra G, 12, violin
  2. Jaslene B, 7, violin
  3. Jesse B, 4, cello
  4. Jisele B, 12, piano
  5. Jose B, 14, piano 


Congratulations to 15 new Apprentice/Musician Test Award Recipients

  1. Ein C, Apprentice Piano Merit, 120/150, 9/26/22
  2. Violet E, Apprentice Violin Merit, 127/150, 9/26/22 
  3. Julian V, Apprentice Piano Merit, 129/150, 9/27/22
  4. Jacob V, Apprentice Violin Merit, 120/150, 9/27/22
  5. Jacob V, Apprentice Piano Distinction, 133/150, 9/27/22
  6. George N, Musician Violin Distinction, 131/150, 9/27/22
  7. Lucas R, Apprentice Violin, 110/150, 9/27/22
  8. Billie M, Apprentice Cello Merit, 126/150, 9/28/20
  9. Aviana R, Apprentice Violin Merit, 125/150, 9/28/22
  10. Alejandro R, Apprentice Piano Merit, 128/150, 9/28/22
  11. Olivia C, Apprentice Piano Distinction, 133/150, 9/28/22
  12. Sophia C, Apprentice Piano Merit, 125/150, 9/28/22
  13. Dylan M, Apprentice Cello, 107/150, 10/3/22
  14. Silas N, Apprentice Piano Distinction, 135/150, 10/6/22
  15. Daniel Tomas, 7, Musician Merit, 123/150. 10/7/22


OFF DAYS

No private lessons with Dr Ng:

Sept 29 & 30; Oct 4&5; Nov 21-25, Dec 19-31; 


Early life of Amadeus Mozart—-Who are those strangers whose music I play. 


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart improvised at the age of two and played violin by ear in his father’s quartet at the age of four.  One amazing story tells how little Mozart actually substituted for a violinist one night simply by picking up the instrument and playing without any prior tutelage.  Wolfgang wrote notes before words. The baby sat at the clavier for any length of time, willingly and eagerly touching the keys tentatively and delicately.  At five he cared for nothing but music.  His first book of minuets and songs was published when he was six.  One of young Mozart’s tricks was to play and improvise on the clavier for the Kings and Queens of Europe—-blindfolded!



Group Theory class schedule 

  1. 1st Monday, Oct 3, off Sept 29, 30, Oct 4-5, (Theory Make-up 10/13/22, 6:00) 
  2. 4th Monday, Nov 28, off Nov 22-27 (Thanksgiving break) (Theory Make-up 12/8/22–6:00) 


NEW make-up theory classes:  10/13/22; 12/8/22: 6:00 pm.  SIGN-UP required, 2-5 students.


FREE GROUP MAKE-UP LESSONS sign-up required, 2-5 students

  1. 10/6/22, Thurs. 6:00-6:40 pm (piano)
  2. 10/27/22, Thur. 6:00-6:40 pm.
  3. 11/17/22, Thur. 6:00-6:40 pm.
  4. 12/15/22, Thur. 6:00-6:40 pm.


From E-newsletter 5, July, 2022

Congratulations —

to those who passed their “Apprentice” music test and received their achievement certificates, wristbands and practice buddies:

  1. Daniel Tomas, violin—3/29/22, Distinction
  2. Eliam Lamis, violin—5/8/22, Distinction
  3. Wellyn Lamis, viola—5/8/22, Distinction
  4. Lisan Lamis, violin—5/8/22, Distinction
  5. Aaron Quang, cello—5/16/22, Distinction
  6. Xavier Murillo, violin—5/25/22
  7. Darius Pesante, cello—5/25/22, Merit
  8. Roland Raintama, cello—5/30/22, Distinction
  9. George Noall, violin—6/14/22, Distinction