Dr Andy Ng Music Lessons 

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E-Newsletter 28, August, 2024

V7-8/7/24, final edition

Welcome new students:

1. Patty S.—7/3/24
2. Faviola M.—8/6/24

Schedule Reminders:

No lessons or classes on 7/15/24. July 1, Monday lessons & theory class replaced on July 16, Tuesday lessons & theory class. Then off from 7/17/24-8/4/24. August classes begin 8/5/24. Then off from 9/21/24-10/13/24. Classes begin 10/14/24-12/5/24.  Then off from 12/6/24-1/5/25.

August Group Make-Up Lessons

Please sign up if you have any cancelled private lessons:  

1. Mondays 6:15-6:55 pm open for sign-ups, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
2. Fridays 5:15-5:55 pm: Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30

Congratulations

1. JACOB CAMERON VIDUYA PASSES:  PIANO SUPERSTAR TEST 4 WITH DISTINCTION 133/150, AND VIOLIN BACH TEST 5 WITH DISTINCTION 132/150, ON 6/25/24.

Report of 2024 MTAC Conference 

LAX Hilton, 6/29/24-7/1/24,

Inspired Dr Ng to be a better music teacher. 

1. Keynote speaker, Nuvi Mehta,—aspire to share beauty with our students…. 
2. Highlight—Celeste Trio rendition of Dvorak & Mendelssohn piano trios 
3. Workshops: A. Angelina Hardy:  payments; schedule accommodation, recital accommodation.  B. Keith Snell, author of new adult piano book set. C. Paul Bastin: pros & cons of LLC vs S-corp vs self-proprietorship.  D. Learn how to record students with BEST cell phone mics for Iphone & Android. 
4. Exhibitors:  A. Book for teachers of Autistic students; B. Duet Scale book for violin and cello. C. SproutBeat Theory 3,000 worksheets & games; D. AI TheoryBot “Ask Matthew”. 
5. New & Old Friends: A. Bill Becker—retired with 30 students instead of 70.  B. Dr Mark Lybarg-Monson—roommate and prayer partner. Swam daily in Hilton hotel jacuzzi & swimming pool. 

Conclusion:  my third and best MTAC conference; Hope my students & parents can attend future MTAC conferences.

Bakersfield International Music Festival

July 17-27, CSUB

Dr Andy Ng will attending BIMF and you are invited for the following concerts:

1. Saturday, 7/27 at 1pm, Dr. William Kinderman, Professor at UCLA, will give a lecture/presentation on Beethoven. (special lecture/presentation open the to public.)
2. Saturday, 7/20 at 5pm 
3. Tuesday, 7/23 at 7pm – Faculty Concert
4. Saturday, 7/27 at 5pm.

 All concerts will take place in the CSUB Dore theatre, free admission, and open to the public. 

Theory Classes Reports:

6/24/24, Monday Theory, 5:00 pm: ;  Emma C, Sophia C, Carter C, Diego D, Violet E.

6/26/24, Wednesday Theory, 6:00 pm, Kristen A, Suzanne & Jordynn S.

6/27/24, Thursday Theory, 5:00 pm: Aziel A, Jacob V, Mark A, Julian V, Lily J.

7/3/24, Wednesday Theory, 6:00 pm:  Rene D. (ROL), Azalea R. (ROL), Kristen A, Jordynn S, Patty S. & Bernadette R.

7/4/24, Thursday Theory 5:00 pm Dr Ng’s Home: Alan T (ROL), Daisy & Lilly B.

7/8/24, Monday Theory 5:00 pm:  Sophia & Carter C, Emma C, Adam A, Lilly B, Violet E, Ruth D, Bernadette R. 

7/10/24, Wed Theory, 6:00 pm: Kristen A, Jordynn S, ROL: Rene D & Azalea R.

7/11/24, Thursday Theory, 5:00 pm:  Lilly B, Lily J, Patty S, Bernadette R, Azalea R, Mark A

7/16/24, Tuesday, (replacement for Monday 7/1/24 Monday Theory); Theory 5:00 pm, Perfect Pitch—C G D A E, Jazz riff—dm GM CM; SproutBeat Trial of Theory Games: Note-reading, Eye Training, Ear Training: Ruth D, Bernadette R, Azalea R, Patty S, Carter C, Mark A, Lilly B (RockOutLoud.live)

8/5/24 5:00-6:10 pm, chords, rhythm, solfege numbers; Tonic, chords: I=Tonic, II=Supertonic, III=Mediant, IV=Subdominant, V=Dominant, VI=Submediant, VII=Leading note. Sproutbeat games;  Patty S, Bernadette R.

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