MW News and Notes

Ah, summer ­— the season of beach vacations, picnics, ice cream cones, and diligent music practice. Oh, wait – maybe not that last one there. In fact, with all of summer's fun activities and with some music students opting to take the summer off, it’s possible for a musical instrument to go days or even (gulp) weeks without attention. Luckily, whether you’re a music teacher, parent or music student, we have a few creative tips and ideas to keep music practice appealing during this sunny, summer season… https://www.merideewintersmusicmethod.com/blogs/meridee-winters-blog/5-tips-for-magical-musical-summer-practicing #musicteacher #musicteacherlife #teachingmusic #musiceducator #musiclessons #pianolessons #guitarlessons #familymusic #iloveteaching #beginningpiano #beginnerpiano #beginningmusiclessons #beginnermusiclessons #musicblog #musicteacherblog #musiceducatorblog #welovewhatwedo
We are excited to announce the winner of our first ever Creative Spins Contest! Congrats to MW student Zac, with his song “Four More Seasons.” Zac’s creative spin used sophisticated jazz harmony to combine several seasonally-themed pieces into one – including “Autumn Leaves,” “White Christmas,” Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Summertime.” Visit our Facebook page to view his video. This contest was an invitation for students participating in our spring shows to put their own creative “spin” on their performance piece. We’re so proud of all of our creative participants! They added their own sections, created unique combinations of songs with original transitions, added fun lyrics and so much more. (And, of course, a number of our creative students created their entirely own pieces this year, which is also fantastic!) We’d also like to recognize these students with an honorable mention: Delilah App Lorenzo Azar Liron Brunner Miranda Clapp Gabrielle Davidow Matty de Jesus Sarah Epstein Lucy Fagan Sophia Glickman Gabriel Karge Enzo Kelly Naysha Kharode Samantha Kopelman Charlotte Marsh Chelsea Poli Natalie Polsky James Snyder Eva Soldatovich Blake Waldmann Catherine Ware Rylen Wyatt Wang
What an amazing year we've had! If you'd like to see even more video highlights from both our Mayfest and Year End Shows, visit our Youtube channel (mwschoolofmusic). There you can enjoy an amazing mix of classical, pop, rock, musical theater, jazz, original songs and so much more! Thanks everyone for making this year our best one yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsDoff-lR1Y&list=PLbRdIDGTM1YiZ9ehZ0amw6U1dWgzR3inz #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
We are so proud of how many self-composed songs there were by MW students at this year's YES! Visit our facebook page to hear Sophie's beautiful song "You & Me". #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Many of our students take more than one instrument, but it's rare for them to showcase them both in the same song! Visit our Facebook page to check out Raphael Snyder's guitar and piano chops and try not to cry during his moving rendition of "Fix You" by Coldplay. #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Congratulations to each and every one of our students who participated in the 2018 MW Year End Shows! We are so proud of each of you. Thanks for another fantastic year! Visit our Facebook page for photos from the Sunday, June 10th shows and stay tuned for video highlights in the coming days! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Congrats to all our Year End Show performers! Photos from the Saturday, June 9th performances are posted on our Facebook page. Stay tuned for more photos and videos in the coming days! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Today is your last chance to partake in the MW magic! Join us at our last day of Year End Shows today at the Saturday Club in Wayne PA at 11, 12:30, 2, 3, 4:30 and 6 pm! We can’t wait to see you there! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Who’s ready to make some music??? Join us today at The Saturday Club in Wayne for our Year End Shows! Shows are at 12, 2, 3:30, 5 and 6 pm. We can’t wait to see you there! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #music #welovewhatwedo
Join us today at the Saturday Club in Wayne at 12, 2, 3:30, 5 and 6 pm for our Year End Shows! We’re ready! 💥🌈☀️❤️ #merideewintersschoolofmusic #musicismagic #pianolessons #guitarlessons #violinlessons #ukulelelessons #voicelessons #welovewhatwedo #music
Hey YES families - we're so excited to see everyone this weekend! A reminder that The Wayne Music Festival is also happening right around the corner from The Saturday Club. This is a great, walkable activity for before or after your show! Make sure to leave extra time for parking. See you at the shows! http://waynemusicfestival.com
Missed last week's Year End Shows? We still have two more full days of music tomorrow and Sunday! In the mean time visit our Facebook page to enjoy Gia Whalen performing Leonard Cohen's "Hallaujah" with a piano arrangement based on an acapella version by Peter Hollens. Then join us this weekend for more amazing music! https://www.mwschoolofmusic.com/year-end-shows/ #merideewintersschoolofmusic #piano #pianolessons #voicelesson #jazzpiano #musicismagic #welovewhatwedo
Our Year End Shows are a festival of so many different kinds of music! From rock to pop to musical theater to classical, there is something for every student and every listener. Visit our Facebook page to enjoy Arielle's lovely self-composed classical piano piece "Sonatina". Then join us this weekend at The Saturday Club in Wayne, PA for two more days of amazing music! https://www.mwschoolofmusic.com/year-end-shows/ #merideewintersschoolofmusic #pianolessons #classicalpiano #originalmusic #originalsong #musicismagic #webelieveinmusic
Who deosn't love a little rat pack throw back? Visit our Facebook page to enjoy Henry Koban Payne's jazzy piano rendition of "Come Fly With Me" from last weekend's Year End Shows. Then join us this weekend for two more full days of music and magic! https://www.mwschoolofmusic.com/year-end-shows/ #merideewintersschoolofmusic #piano #pianolessons #jazzpiano #musicismagic #welovewhatwedo
More original music from one of our fantastic students! Visit our Facebook page to hear Alveena Khoday with her beautiful self-composed tune "Shining Stars" #merideewintersmusicmethod #merideewintersschoolofmusic #mwmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #musicteacherlife #sparkingbrilliance #musicismagic #studentsongwriter #originalsong #weloveourstudents
We’re ready to go! Join us today at the Saturday Club in Wayne at 11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 and 6:30 for music and magic at our Year End Shows! This is a free, family friendly event! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #piano #pianolessons #guitar #guitarlessons #singing #voicelessons #ukulele #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #welovewhatwedo
It’s the first day of MW Year End Shows and we’re almost ready! Join us today at the Saturday Club in Wayne at 11:30, 1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:00 and 6:30 for music and magic! This is a free, family friendly event! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #piano #pianolessons #guitar #guitarlessons #singing #voicelessons #ukulele #ukulelelessons #musicismagic #welovewhatwedo
Our first day of Year End Shows is only two days away! Join us on Sunday June 3rd at The Saturday Club in Wayne for live music and original tunes at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm. This is FREE, family friendly event! #merideewintersschoolofmusic #music #pianolessons #guitarlessons #voicelessons #ukulelelessons #violinlessons #mainline #mainlinepa

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