Dr Andy Ng Music Lessons 

  Friday, March 22, 2024 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 24, April, 2024

V6–3/22/24

Welcome new students:

1. Aadhya B, 6, piano, 3/11/24
2. Rene V, 9, theory, 3/11/24
3. Suzan L, 73, piano & cello, 3/12/24

April Group Make-Up Lessons

Please sign up if you have any cancelled private lessons:  

1. Monday 4/15/24, 6:15-6:55 pm—violin/viola
2. Friday 4/19/24, 5:45-6:25 pm—piano.
3. Monday 4/22/24, 6:15-6:55 pm—cello
4. Tuesday 4/23/24, 5:30-6:10 pm—violin
5. Friday 4/26/24, 5:45-6:25 pm—violin/viola

MUSIC FEE DISCOUNT:

Advance payment of whole semester’s fees=10% discount will apply for those paying April & May, 2024 fees before 4/10/24.

Congratulations

BERNADETTE REBITE PASSED VIOLIN MUSICIAN WITH DISTINCTION 131/150 on 3/5/24.

SAOIRSE MAE BAIMA passes CELLO APPRENTICE WITH DISTINCTION 141/150 on 3/13/24.

AZALEA ROGERS PASSES VIOLA APPRENTICE WITH DISTINCTION 132/150 on 3/20/24.

Schedule Reminders:

Dr Ng will be visiting Malaysia from March 23- April 12. So no classes from 3/22/24-4/14/24.  Classes and lessons resume on 4/15/24.  

Question on theory class attendance:  how many theory classes do I need to take per month?

Answer: All new students from August, 2023 are to take 3 classes per month except for those who have passed at least one test and done well in their ear-training/aural section of the test. They can request to drop to one or two theory class(es) per month, thus saving music fees.  Students before Aug., 2023, were only required to take 1 theory class per month but are encouraged to take 2-3 theory classes to improve their sight-singing, perfect pitch, musicianship….

Theory Classes Reports:

3/4/24, Monday Theory: Violet E, Emma C, Lilly B, Kristen A (Letty S, Julian & Jacob V—wanted to join ROL but Dr Ng forgot); Rhythmic Syllables, Intervals, Completing 4-bar rhythms,

3/7/24, Thursday Red Theory: Alan T, Jacob V, Aabhya B, Julian V, Bailey V, Amy L, Bernadette R, Saoirse B; Rhythms, Intervals, Classic & Character songs, solfege, sight singing & sight reading.

3/11/24 Monday Theory: Violet E, Aadhya R, Roland R. (Rockoutloud.live) Rene V, Lilly B, Letty R; Scale structure, Intervals, 11th=Bunny, 12th=Geese, Sight singing new songs 

3/14/23 Blue (2nd) Thursday Theory 5:00-5:40pm: Suzan L, Kristen A, Amy L, Azalea R, Bernadette R, Saoirse B, Ashley V, Alan T; Sight-Singing, Bass Clef Notes, Place Specific Names; Rhythmic Syllables, Beethoven’s 9th, Haydn, Grieg, Vivaldi, Intervals from 2nd to 9th, minor & major 3rds.

3/18/24 Monday Theory 5:00-5:40:  Violet E, Kristen A, Emma C, Aadhya B, Rene V, Alan T; Sight-Singing, Rhythmic Syllables, Haydn, Grieg, Vivaldi, Intervals from 2nd to 9th, minor & major 3rds.

3/21/24 Green (3rd) Thursday Theory 5:00-5:40 pm: Lilly B, Amy L, Ashley V, Suzan L, George N; Sight-Singing, Rhythmic Syllables, Intervals from 2nd to 9th, Note-reading letter names & Place Specific Names

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  Friday, March 15, 2024 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 23, March, 2024

V1–2/26/24

V2-3/12/24

V3-3/14/24

Posted 3/15/24

Welcome new students:

1. Lilly B, 10, violin, 2/19/24
2. Dixie W, 56, cello, 2/21/24

Congratulations 

BAILEY GRACE VIDUYA passed PIANO MUSICIAN with MERIT 123/150 on 2/27/24

BERNADETTE REBITE PASSED VIOLIN MUSICIAN WITH DISTINCTION 131/150 on 3/5/24.

Advance week of teaching to replace future week of absence:  Dr Ng will teach 2/26/24-3/1/24 as 1-week advance class for future 1-week absence. There will be music lessons from 2/19/24-3/22/24. Than long break, no lessons from 3/25/24-4/14/24. Lessons resume 4/15/24.

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  Friday, March 15, 2024 by Andy Ng | E-Newsletters

E-Newsletter 22, Feb. 2024

V1 sent on 1/17/24

V2 1/21/24

V3 sent on 1/22/24

V4 sent on 2/16/24

V5 posted 3/15/24

Welcome new students:

1. Amy L, 5, piano, 1/11/24
2. Lilly B, 10, violin, 2/19/24
3. Dixie W, 56, cello, 2/21/24

Congratulations:

BAILEY GRACE VIDUYA passes PIANO APPRENTICE WITH DISTINCTION 136/150, 1/16/24.

GEORGE HENRY NOALL passes VIOLIN SUPERSTAR with DISTINCTION 134/150, on 1/18/24.

SCARLET PINEDA PASSED VIOLIN APPRENTICE WITH DISTINCTION 133/150 ON 2/6/24. 

VIOLET TOLENTINO ESPOSO pass VIOLIN CHAMPION TEST WITH DISTINCTION 131/150 on Feb. 16, l2024.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE:

Dr Andy Ng teaches week of 1/29/24-2/2/24 replacing week of 2/12/24-2/16/24 (celebrating Valentine’s Day in Hawaii with Mrs. Ng, married 46 years ago on 7/9/1978.

Advance week of teaching to replace future week of absence:  Dr Ng will teach 2/26/24-3/1/24 as advance class for future absence. There will be music lessons from 2/19/24-3/22/24. Than long break, no lessons from 3/25/24-4/14/24. Lessons resume 4/15/24.

Question on theory class attendance:  how many theory classes do I need to take per month?

Answer: All new students from August, 2023 are to take 3 classes per month except for those who have passed at least one test and done well in their ear-training/aural section of the test. Old students before Aug., 2023, were only required to take 1 theory class per month but are encouraged to take 2-3 theory classes to improve their sight-singing, perfect pitch, musicianship….

MTAC Teachers & Friends Recital Performance by Schubert Strings: Dr Andy N, Bernadette R & Mark A on 1/12/24 at 1st Presbyterian Church

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