"Beyond the Stage" - JAM Students perform at the Kravis Center

Jupiter Academy of Music and Lighthouse Suzuki Strings performing on the steps of the Kravis Center. December 15, 2009. See more photos here.

Art Songs and Arias - December 27th

"An Afternoon of Art Songs and Arias"

Lighthouse Center for the Arts
Tequesta
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
3PM

The Gift of Music! - JAM Gift Certificates

Give the GIFT OF MUSIC this year!

Music Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available for one week, one month, or one semester of lessons.

For more information contact Sandra Baran at 747-6787
or email: pianopeace1@aol.com

Playing Bluegrass & Acoustic Music With Others

Playing Bluegrass & Acoustic Music With Others
For Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle and Bass Musicians
Instructor - Dave Jakubiak


8-Week Class
($50 Per Person not including materials)

Wednesday December 9, 2009 Ends: February 3, 2010
Time: 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM

All Skill levels from Beginner II and up.

This class will focus on playing acoustic instrumentals in groups. The instructor will demonstrate how to perform with other musicians with an emphasis toward playing bluegrass and blues. He will utilize a guitar, banjo and mandolin in explaining music theory, back-up, rhythm, and lead techniques.

Students will learn how to play in various keys. They will be divided in small groups depending on their experience. Students with the following instruments are encouraged to register for this class: guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle/violin, and acoustic bass. Each student should have some basic understanding of chord structure for their particular instrument.

Please arrange with teacher for additional required course materials. Student is responsible for basic supplies.

For More Information call 747-6878
JupiterAcademyofMusic.com
or visit fretmentor.com

Master Class Broadens Students’ Horizons

On Sunday, November 22, 2009, the Jupiter Academy of Music is hosting a Master Class with Dr. Anne Louise Turgeon of the Florida Atlantic University piano faculty. Dr. Turgeon enjoys a busy career as a concert pianist, both as a soloist and part of the Duo Turgeon. She is also a well-known chamber musician and pedagogue. Her recording activities have included five CD's on the Marquis/EMI, Vanguard Classics, Dranoff Foundation, and Albany Records Labels. Her performances have been heard in hundreds of radio broadcasts worldwide, including several appearances on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today”. Dr. Turgeon has performed extensively in the United States, Europe and in Russia.

A Master Class is a lesson that takes place in front of an audience. The audience is usually a group of interested students, parents and teachers. They listen and observe how the master teacher works with each student. Often other piano students in the audience will learn something to help them with their own piano studies. The program will be held at the Jupiter Academy of Music, at 500 Commerce Way West, in Jupiter.

The students who will be performing are : Aalisha Jaisinghani, David Tavarez, Garrett Williams, Hannah Baldwin, Joanna Tracy, Anusha Bontha, Melody Sze, Alexandria Huynh, Joseph Culbreath, Andrew Costen , and Elizabeth Isner. The pieces that will be performed range in style from baroque music to classical to jazz. The teachers presenting students are: Asuza Higotani, Ana Soto, Michael Bies, Karen Miller and the Academy’s director, Sandra Baran. For more information contact the Jupiter Academy of Music at 561-747-6878.

Discover Musikgarten!

Discover Musikgarten!

A Parents Only
Free Workshop
Childcare will be provided

DATE: Saturday, October 17th

TIME: 10 - 11AM

LOCATION: Jupiter Academy of Music

MORE:A wonderful opportunity for parents to discover the benefits of our Musikgarten program for ages 5 months to 5 years. Musikgarten establishes an early foundation for keyboard skills and and musical independence.

RSVP to Susan Fonger at susanfonger@gmail.com or 561-906-1001

Bluegrass at Jupiter Academy of Music

Bluegrass at Jupiter Academy of Music

"Playing Bluegrass & Acoustic Music With Others"
8-Week Class
($50 Per Person not including materials)

Begins: Wednesday October 14, 2009
Time: 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM

All Skill levels from Beginner II and up. This class will focus on playing acoustic instrumentals in groups. The instructor will demonstrate how to perform with other musicians with an emphasis toward playing bluegrass and blues.

Students will learn how to play in various keys.

Students will be divided in small groups depending on their experience.

Students with the following instruments are encouraged to register for this class: guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle/violin, and acoustic bass.

Each student should have some basic understanding of chord structure for their particular instrument.

(Please arrange with teacher for additional required course materials. Student is responsible for basic supplies).

For More Information call 747-6878
jupiteracademyofmusic.com
or visit
fretmentor.com

Jam BOO Ree - Halloween Musical Fun!

Halloween Musical Fun

HALLOWEEN
JAM - BOO - REE

Saturday, October 31st at JAM

1-3PM Ages 6-12

Students can come in costume and enjoy a combination of musical and Halloween-themed activities. Pizza will be served! Students should bring a piece of music to share - a minor key would be best (for the Halloween mood), but if not minor - major would be fine!

Participation fee: $10.00 Click HERE for an online Registration form. They are also available at JAM.

Welcome new guitar teacher - BRAD SCHECTER

Brad was born and raised in New York City.

After studying music at the State University of New York at New Paltz, he had the opportunity to tour Europe playing with a rock & roll revue. After 7 years of almost non-stop touring all over Europe, Brad decided to take up permanent residence in Switzerland where in the year 2000 he started “Brad’s Music Academy”, a small music school offering guitar and drum lessons in English and French. He kept a full time teaching schedule of more than 30 students a week in addition to playing in several live bands covering various style of music from Rock and Jazz to Blues and Country. His students ranged from 5 year old kids learning the basics of rhythm to teenagers learning rock guitar and drums, to retirees picking up a new hobby.

Brad's teaching method is to create a fun positive atmosphere for the students to learn their instruments while still giving them a good solid base of theory and technique.
In his experience over the years, he has discovered that the more the students enjoy playing, the more they will practice. His philosophy is: “Music should be fun!”

In July 2009 he moved back to the United States with his Swiss wife and 12 year old son, to live in Palm City Florida and create a new teaching practice. Brad is really looking forward to becoming part of the local community and helping the next generation of musicians get started.

News from Lighthouse Suzuki Strings

Lighthouse Suzuki Strings enjoyed a wonderful Group and Orchestra Day on Saturday, August 29th. We had Nine different group sessions. Most students stayed for 2 or more groups giving us total or 111 participants for the whole day.

Tour Group -10AM - Noon.
Pre Twinkle -12:30
Violin Bk 1 - 1:00 pm (Plus BK 1 Teen Class)
Violin Bk 2 - 4 - 1:30
Orchestra - 2:pm (30 Violins ,Viola and Cellos participated!!)
Cello & Viola Bk 1 - 2:30
Cello & Viola Bk 2-3 - 3:30
Adlt Orchestra - 4:00 - 5:00.

See you all this Saturday at JAM ( Sept 12 and 26). Come Play and Stay to observe.

Full Calendar at LighthouseSuzukiStrings.com

Cynthia Hinkelman, Laura Mozena, Linda Park and Karina Lenau

Drum Circles!

Monday nights, starting on October 7th

Maintain Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health
Group Drumming for Ages 7 & Up
All Skill Levels

DRUM CIRCLES
hosted by Peter Marzilli

Relieves stress - Helps hyperactive people relax
Provides exercise - Supports fine motor skills
Decreases depression - Boosts immune system
Reduces feelings of loneliness - Increases white blood cells
Fosters community and cooperation - It's Fun!

Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to

promote healing and self-expression. From the shamans of

Mongolia to the Minianka healers of West Africa, therapeutic
rhythm techniques have been used for thousands of years.

mondays from 7-8:30pm beginning oct. 7th

To Reserve Your Spot - Email: peter_tempokey@comcast.net
Walk-Ups are first come first serve
$12. per session $5. percussion rental fee
$5. OFF FIRST SESSION

Music at JAM this year

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS
7:45 - 9PM BLUEGRASS Workshops with Dave Jakubiak.

FLUTE LESSONS!
We are offering instruction in Flute this year. Call JAM at 561-747-6878 for more information.

NEW! Musikgarten© with Susan Fonger
Classes for young children ages 17 months to 3 1/2 years. Monday mornings at 10. More information and a registration form is on our website.

How to write a Hit Song!

Compose Your Own Music!

"How To Write A Hit Song" - a new songwriting class will start at JAM on Saturdays in September.

Lisa Ayoub-Lumaban, graduate of famed Berklee School of Music in Boston, is offering a songwriting class on Saturday mornings for any students who are intermediate level and above and have some knowledge of chords and harmony.

8 weeks starting Saturday, September 19; 11 - 12:15pm

$30 per class - total $240

For more information you can contact Lisa @ 427-7888

Welcome Back!

We welcome everybody back to the 2009-10 season at JAM!

Flute Lessons at JAM

Jupiter Academy of Music Announces

FLUTE LESSONS
with
KRISTIN RENEE HURLEY

Born in Rockville Centre, on New York's Long Island, Kristin started taking flute lessons at the age of nine. She holds the degrees Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Music, both from Florida Atlantic University, and is pursuing her Ph.D.

She studies chamber music with Dr. Ken Keaton, playing in a flute and classical guitar duo. She also performs in a classical chamber group, The Woodwind Trio of the Palm Beaches, who perform in area schools, churches, museums, country clubs, hospitals, private parties, wedding receptions, and other events in and around Palm Beach County.

Ms. Hurley teaches students of all ages, specializing in flute instruction for beginning and intermediate students. She teaches at area elementary and middle schools, and at FAU's TOPS Junior Band Camp.

Kristin is the proud coordinator of The Drs. Andrew and Bradford Ress Healing by Music Project based out of FAU's Boca Raton campus. Music students perform for patients in clinical settings all over the tri-county area. She is a passionate advocate of music education, noting that any involvement in music-making can be beneficial mentally, emotionally, physically and socially. She firmly believes that we do not yet fully understand the power of music as a creative outlet and as a therapeutic tool.

Kristin Hurley is now accepting students for FLUTE at Jupiter Academy of Music on Thursday afternoons. CALL NOW!

561-747-6878

Jupiter Academy of Music
500 Commerce Way #9
Jupiter, Florida 33458

Email: pianopeace1@aol.com
Web: jupiteracademyofmusic.com

JAM August Newsletter

Welcome Back to JAM!
Classes start Monday, August 17th

Welcome to the August issue of the Jupiter Academy of Music Newsletter, and another year of music at JAM! We well be offering our full schedule of lessons and classes for the new school year starting on Monday, August 17th.

We are excited to be entering our 7th season at JAM. Some of the students who started with us 7 years ago are still with us and are now accomplished musicians!

- Sandra Baran, Director of Jupiter Academy of Music

Welcome JEFF TAYLOR, Guitar Instructor

Jeff Taylor will be joining our guitar team of Dave Jakubiak and Tom Floyd.

Jeff has been performing and teaching guitar for over 25 years. He is a leading composer and musician, working with top studios and producers for domestic and international commercials and film. Background or center stage, Jeff Taylor has been and providing entertainment for corporate functions, society galas, weddings, and personalized events for over 20 years.

As one of the leading gutarists in South Florida, Jeff has performed for almost all of South Florida's luxury hotels and resorts, private golf and country clubs, mansions, and a host of other fine establishments across the U.S. and the Caribbean. Charity organizations continue to call on Jeff annually as he has contributed greatly to their fundraising success.

In addition, Jeff works the reggae scene with his band Ellis Island, a South Florida institution for over twenty years. Over the past 10 years, Jeff has developed a busy teaching studio instructing private students in contemporary and Jazz guitar, bass guitar and composition.

Read more about Jeff on his website at www.jefftaylortunes.com

New GROUP GUITAR CLASSES for Beginners will be offered on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6pm for ages 6-10 and from 6:15 to 7pm for ages 11-15.

Read more information about Guitar lessons at JAM on our website here.

How To Write A Hit Song!!

"How To Write A Hit Song" - a new songwriting class will start at JAM on Saturdays in September. LIsa Ayoub-Lumaban, graduate of famed Berklee School of Music in Boston will be teaching this new class for 8 weeks this coming Fall. The class is open to students of middle school age or older who have a working knowledge of major and minor triads, and have had several years of piano (or the permission of the instructor). For more information, leave a message for Lisa or Sandra at JAM: 747-6878.

New at JAM This Year ...

FLUTE LESSONS!

We will be offering instruction in Flute this year. Call JAM at 561-747-6878 for more information.

NEW! Musikgarten© with Susan Fonger

Classes for young children ages 17 months to 3 1/2 years. Monday mornings at 10. More information and a registration form is on our website.

A Musikgarten© Baby class is planned. More information will follow.

GROUP PIANO Registration is Due by August 4th

Be sure to send in registration forms and fees for GROUP PIANO to Ms. JoAnn. Website information for Group Piano is here.

New Website location!

JupiterAcademyofMusic.com
JAM has a new website which is now located at:
JupiterAcademyofMusic.com
Lots of photos and news!

Jupiter Academy of Music's Mission is to provide exceptional music education and performance opportunities to students of all ages. We are convinced that a knowledge and appreciation of music is fundamental to the development of every individual and we believe that making music enriches both the lives of the students and the cultural environment of our community.

The Academy offers instruction in classical, rock and jazz music. Through the art and joy of learning an instrument, students develop self-discipline, poise and confidence, and enrich our communities with their music making. Our degreed faculty teach piano, strings, guitar, voice and pre-school music to students of all ages.

Sincerely,

Sandra Baran
Jupiter Academy of Music

Musikgarten with Susan Fonger at JAM!

Jul/09/2009

Jupiter Academy of Music introduces Musikgarten© Classes

with
SUSAN FONGER
17 Months - 3 1/2 Years

Our 2009-2010 semester begins August 17 - 12 week semester with 13th week free!
Monday mornings, 10:20 to 10:55 a.m. Ages 17 mos. to 3 1/2 years, and parents participate. Space is limited so inquire soon!

Musikgarten© classes offer a natural, sequential path to music literacy from birth through beginning piano. With Musikgarten, students learn melody, rhythm, intervals, solfege, music dynamics, and theory through traditional, content-rich folk songs. The best time to develop musical aptitude is between the ages of birth and six years. Musikgarten parent Kim Goins says, “Susan is an amazing role model in my son’s life. Her class is excellent, and my son and I love it.” This program can help your child read music and eventually play the piano.

Click Here for a Registration Form

Learn with your child for 35 minutes each week through singing, dancing, listening,=2 0and playing simple instruments. Musikgarten-certified educator Susan Fonger teaches the classes and caregivers participate.

Check Susan's website for information, schedule, fees, & blog - www.singingsusan.com

To receive a special early bird discount, just email Susan by August 7th and put early bird in the subject line with your name and your child's name and age in the email.
Email: susanfonger@gmail.com - phone: 561-906-1001

Link to one of Susan's Music classes on YouTube!

"This class has been a very positive social experience for my 2 and 1/2 year old daughter. The combinations of lovely classical folk songs and Susan's gentle force have been a golden touch for us. My daughter′s obvious delight in learning these songs has added immensely to the level of her participation in the class. I am so delighted by the medley of songs provided in this class."

–Candace Cox, parent of 2 1/2 year old Winni, North Palm Beach, Florida

"We really appreciate coming to your Musikgarten classes. They mean a lot to Matthew and me. He seems very interested and looks forward to coming. I find it to be a very enjoyable class as you have a lot of patience and caring in what you do. Thanks for what you do and the enjoyment you give Matthew."

–Nico Scheer, mom of 19 month old Matthew, West Palm Beach, Florida

"Michael now tells me he wants to go to music class, he′s singing the songs, and he asks me to sing as well! He absolutely loves it!"

–Lisa Mazzei, mom of Michael, age 2, West Palm Beach, FL

JUPITER ACADEMY OF MUSIC, INC
500 Commerce Way #9
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Phone 561-747-6878
Fax 561-747-6949
Email: pianopeace1@aol.com

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