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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.