Prestige Music Academy http://prestigemusicacademy.com High-quality Phoenix-area instrumental and voice lessons Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:25:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Today in Music History, May 11th http://prestigemusicacademy.com/today-in-music-history-may-11th.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/today-in-music-history-may-11th.html#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 16:11:02 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/?p=838 1957:  Buddy Holly and the Crickets auditioned for the “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” and were rejected.

1985:  Madonna’s single “Crazy for You” hit #1 on the charts (Can you believe it’s been 26 years? WOW.)

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/today-in-music-history-may-11th.html/feed 0 June 5, 2011 – Kate Likness http://prestigemusicacademy.com/june-5th-kate-likness-performs.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/june-5th-kate-likness-performs.html#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:33:44 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/?p=150 June 5th – Tempe Center for the Arts.

PMA’s Kate Likness is performing in a recital with friend and colleague Sookyoung Kim that is getting a lot of press coverage and is sure to be a smashing success. Let’s get out there and support Kate as she entertains the valley!

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/june-5th-kate-likness-performs.html/feed 0 ¡Cha Cha Cha! http://prestigemusicacademy.com/cha-cha-cha.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/cha-cha-cha.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:10 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/free-harmonicas-for-everyone.html Admit it. When you eat at a Mexican food restaurant and hear a live mariachi band, your little heart skips a beat. They are fun. They are entertaining. They are loud. They are cool. I have no idea what they are singing about, but I want them to keep the hits a comin’. Prestige is proud to offer the first and only Mariachi School in Arizona! Beginning in June 2011, we will offer an intensive class giving instruction in not only the music of the mariachi band, but the cultural significance and thorough history behind it.  Taught by professional musicians with many years of mariachi experience who are eager to keep this important part of the culture alive and well for yet another eager generation. Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Violin and Vocals included in the instruction. We would love to say that registration is ongoing through the end of May, but the class is completely sold out – all 125 seats. That’s mucho mariachi!

¡Cha Cha Cha!

You know you're jealous. It's OK. So are we.

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Megan stuns the listeners...

Is it normal that I feel so amazingly proud of the students at PMA on such an individual basis?  I am not their teacher, but when I see them perform I somehow want to take credit in some way for their accomplishment.  I feel so proud.  This is Megan.  Last fall she gave a private recital in her home of the entire Suzuki Book 3 for violin.  I was honored to be invited. She did such a wonderful job and I can only imagine how proud her parents and siblings are of her accomplishments. Violin is a very challenging instrument and she just keeps plugging away.  Each time I hear her play it is more amazing. What a gift.  I love this feeling and to think I get to do this all year long.  Thank you for inviting me, Megan.  This is why I do what I do..

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/amazing.html/feed 0 Check out our new site! http://prestigemusicacademy.com/check-out-our-new-site.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/check-out-our-new-site.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:10 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/check-out-our-new-site.html For those of you who come to our page periodically, CHECK THIS OUT!  We have completely revamped and revved up our website to include more information, details about our instructors, fun games and useful tools you will love to use.   Feel free to return often and…enjoy!

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/check-out-our-new-site.html/feed 0 How Long To Practice: http://prestigemusicacademy.com/how-long-to-practice.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/how-long-to-practice.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:09 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/top-ten-reasons-to-practice.html This question is as age-old as “how long will it take my child to get good?”  If only the answer were as simple as asking the question..  Here are a few guidelines to help you know what is best for you or your child.  If the child is under the age of 5 you should expect no more than 5 or 10 minutes of practice at a time.  It is a victory at this age to get in 3 days per week.  Around ages 6-8 you should expect no more than 30 minutes of practice per session, ideally accomplishing that 5 times per week.  By the age of 9 or 10 a child is capable of longer periods of practice and daily can be expected.

Having said that, PLEASE understand each child is different and learns at a different pace.  If you have a child who is 9 years old and can’t focus on practicing for more than 15 minutes at a time but is still eager to learn and loves having lessons, threats to stop the lessons if the practicing is not daily for an hour at a time will only be a huge wet blanket on their excitement and quitting will wind up looking like the only option to the child.  If your child is young and can practice for an extended period of time, count your blessings, encourage your little Mozart and reward their efforts.

As much as we like to think our kids are all musical geniuses, the simple truth is that if they will keep plugging away at their pace they will learn.  The goal here is enjoyment, a feeling of accomplishment which increases self-esteem and of course all the other named and unnamed benefits music can bring.  Most of all have fun!

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/how-long-to-practice.html/feed 0 Vocal Tip: Foods http://prestigemusicacademy.com/vocal-tip-foods.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/vocal-tip-foods.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:09 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/cool-tip-rest-and-ice.html Before singing you should avoid eating for at least 2 hours if possible.  In particular, there are certain kinds of foods that can irritate even the toughest songbird.  Citrus, dairy, chocolate, fatty foods and anything that is difficult to digest should be at the top of your “DO NOT EAT BEFORE SINGING” list.  If you (like the majority of everyone else in the world) happen to be even slightly sensitive to one or more of these types of food, you will have an raging river of thick mucous flowing that no amount of throat clearing will cure.

Rather, opt for a light snack and drink plenty of water until after your performance.  Your loyal vocal cords will thank you.

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/vocal-tip-foods.html/feed 0 Summer’s Coming – Cars Get HOT! http://prestigemusicacademy.com/summers-coming-watch-those-instruments-in-the-car.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/summers-coming-watch-those-instruments-in-the-car.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:09 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/summers-coming-watch-those-instruments-in-the-car.html Heat will alter and in some cases ruin your instrument.  As Phoenix heats up to what we can only assume will be extreme temperatures it is imperative that you do not leave your instruments in the car.  Please, folks…instruments have feelings too!

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/summers-coming-watch-those-instruments-in-the-car.html/feed 0 Music Hunter http://prestigemusicacademy.com/its-xmas-heres-the-drummer-boy.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/its-xmas-heres-the-drummer-boy.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:09 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/its-xmas-heres-the-drummer-boy.html We Are Hunted has introduced a new iPad app for music discovery called Music Hunter.  The app selects recommended songs based on the information you provide.  What makes this different than Pandora?  You tell Music Hunter what genre you want and the mood you are in.  It will take over from there.  You can stream samples and there is a convenient one-click purchase from iTunes if you want to purchase the song recommended.  An app based on one’s feelings?  This must be the ultimate chick app!

]]> http://prestigemusicacademy.com/its-xmas-heres-the-drummer-boy.html/feed 0 Price Wars on Music: MP3s for CHEAP! http://prestigemusicacademy.com/price-wars-on-music.html http://prestigemusicacademy.com/price-wars-on-music.html#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:44:09 +0000 Jennifer Leitch http://prestigemusicacademy.com/wp/latest-from-the-race-more-cowbell.html For years, iTunes has dominated the market for music downloads, but Amazon has dealt what could be a lethal blow to Apple.  You can now get MP3s from Amazon for the price of just .69 each, almost half the $1.29 iTunes charges.  It is quite possible the price is so low it cannot be beat by Apple.  Time will tell.  In the event that this winds up being short-term, snatch up those songs you’ve been wanting.  This is guilt-free paradise for those of you with ever increasing iPod capabilities.  Merry Christmas in April!

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