Welcome to our March/April 2025 Newsletter
Thanks for making us the Best Place for Music Lessons!
Spring into Action: Recital Season is Here!
Are you ready to shine on stage?
We’re thrilled to invite all our students to participate in our upcoming Spring Recital! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this is your moment to shine and share your progress. Show off the skills you’ve worked so hard to master! Performing in front of an audience helps you grow as a musician and leader. Your performance could motivate fellow students to embrace their own musical journey! Choose a piece that you love and that challenges you just enough.Remember, it’s all about expressing yourself and enjoying the music!
We’re thrilled to invite all our students to participate in our upcoming Spring Recital! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this is your moment to shine and share your progress. Show off the skills you’ve worked so hard to master! Performing in front of an audience helps you grow as a musician and leader. Your performance could motivate fellow students to embrace their own musical journey! Choose a piece that you love and that challenges you just enough.Remember, it’s all about expressing yourself and enjoying the music!
Why Music Recitals are Important!
Development of Performance Skills: Recitals provide musicians with an opportunity to showcase their skills and to receive constructive feedback from their peers, teachers, and audiences. The experience of performing in front of an audience helps musicians to develop their stage presence, to improve confidence, and to enhance the ability to handle performance anxiety.
Musical Growth: Recitals provide an opportunity for musicians to explore new repertoire and to develop their musical skills. By performing in front of an audience, musicians are able to hear their own playing in a different context and to identify areas for improvement.
Building Community: Music recitals provide a platform for musicians to connect with each other and with audiences who share their love of music. Seeing others perform can be very inspirational and may influence a musician to learn new repertoire as well.
Sharing of Culture: Music recitals offer a unique opportunity to share and celebrate different cultures and traditions through music. Recitals often include music from different parts of the world, allowing audiences to learn about and appreciate the rich diversity of musical expression.
Overall, music recitals are an important part of the music education experience, providing musicians with a platform to develop their skills, connect with others, and share their passion for music with audiences.
Musical Growth: Recitals provide an opportunity for musicians to explore new repertoire and to develop their musical skills. By performing in front of an audience, musicians are able to hear their own playing in a different context and to identify areas for improvement.
Building Community: Music recitals provide a platform for musicians to connect with each other and with audiences who share their love of music. Seeing others perform can be very inspirational and may influence a musician to learn new repertoire as well.
Sharing of Culture: Music recitals offer a unique opportunity to share and celebrate different cultures and traditions through music. Recitals often include music from different parts of the world, allowing audiences to learn about and appreciate the rich diversity of musical expression.
Overall, music recitals are an important part of the music education experience, providing musicians with a platform to develop their skills, connect with others, and share their passion for music with audiences.
Check out some of the performances of our students on youtube. Click down below:
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CALENDAR AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Recitals: 06/07/2025, 06/08/2025, 06/21/2025 & 06/22/2025 -
The Academy remains open for lessons during recital dates.
Speak with your instructor at your next lesson for information on recital preparations.
The 4th of July: Friday 07/04/2025 - CLOSED
The Academy remains open for lessons during recital dates.
Speak with your instructor at your next lesson for information on recital preparations.
The 4th of July: Friday 07/04/2025 - CLOSED
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Did you know? We are offering Lunch-Time Music Lessons for RETIREES, PROFESSIONALS, 2nd-SHIFTERS, HOME SCHOOLERS & COLLEGE STUDENTS! (11am -3pm times are available). Let the office know if you are interested. |
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Practice Tip of the Month: Make It Stick! Don't just play it through - break it down. Pick one tricky measure and loop is slowly. Once it's solid, play it in context. Small wins add up fast! |
Would you like a $25 Gift Card?
Share your love of music and receive REFERRAL PERKS!
If you refer a student to the Academy you’ll get one FREE LESSON and a $25 gift card!
There is no limit to how many friends you can refer so feel free to spread the word!
Your friends and family receive a FREE registration.
If you refer a student to the Academy you’ll get one FREE LESSON and a $25 gift card!
There is no limit to how many friends you can refer so feel free to spread the word!
Your friends and family receive a FREE registration.
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Thanks to the family members that referred!
McCue, Greene, Alicia, Batelic, Shendrick, Soyka & Ventura.
If you have a friend who would like to inquire about music lessons have them request more info here:
https://www.fishkillmusicacademy.com/request-info.html
Student Accomplishments:
We love celebrating our students’ achievements!
If you or your child has a recent musical accomplishment, please let us know.
We can’t wait to feature you in our next newsletter!
If you or your child has a recent musical accomplishment, please let us know.
We can’t wait to feature you in our next newsletter!
Student of the Month: March/April 2025
Veda Capucilli
How long have you taken lessons & what Instruments do you play:
I’ve been playing the drums for 10 months.
Favorite musical genre or artist:
I love Avril Lavigne, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. I like pop/rock music best.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in lessons recently:
I learned new exercises that are fun and help me get stronger and faster for the new song I'm learning.
What are your other hobbies, besides music:
Art (drawing, painting, pottery) and Reading graphic novels & chapter books.
One fun fact about you:
I like to bake chocolate chip cookies!
What do you like most about your teacher:
I like working with Angel because he is funny. He is good at teaching me and he explains things well.
What achievement are you most proud of in your musical journey:
I can play really fast on the drums!
WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW STUDENTS
ENROLLED or UPGRADED IN FEBRUARY & MARCH:
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Kaleb J.
Stella R. Ryker C. Amelia T. Jonathan B. Major O. Vincent A. Eliana O. Alba E. Brandon R. Madden A. Jaden L. Eddie M. Owen O. Henry O. Pylin M. Nenya R. Hunter J. Eric H. Sr. Ledger M. Olivia M. Victoria M. Aria T. Chris V. James D. Gaviano F. Aaron C. Andrica S. Isabella L. Luke F. Micah F. Chaffee C. Angela C. Zander C. Dalia K. Cat G. Nakai G. Alantha M. Antonia A. Sophia W. Logan B. Candice B. |
Sa'myah M.
Sa'renity M. Chloe P. Lenz M. Cameron A. McKenzie A. Darren K. Nicholas M. Aria L. Josephine D. Griffin C. George G. Aldwin V. Sebastyan C. Desmund N. Paige R. Reese T. Abigail B. Fulton C. Annalise M. Madden A. Robert V. Apolonia O. Olivia M. Daniel G. Gabrilla R. Arielle F. Bradley S. Marie S. Isabela B. Camilla F. Stephen S. Simeon M. Anders T. Ivonne R. Lucas V. Roxanne C. Demetri D. Dante D. Shannen M. Dan M. Aaliyah D. |
John T.
Carson G. Sarai M. Wayne K. Gianna P. Dorian F. Krystal S. Elyjah P. Camden G. Sophia A. Tiqui P. David C. Madison F. Yeetao Z. Rayan D. David A. Victoria H. Chad E. Lila C. Katherine O. Charlotte C. Brandon R. Mia C. Lila R. Gabriel U. Zoe C. Dominic W. Diya P. Sade D. Ethan O. Zoe K. Braden W. Lauren C. Courtney F. Brianna F. Marshall D. Beckett D. Milania M. Tyler M. Browne S. Christine K. Ron L. |
Pet of the Month March/April 2025
This is Daisy!
She belongs to Kayla, our Office Admin.
Daisy is a super curious cat and she's very chatty, she loves to meow!
She likes tuna treats, chirping at birds, and laying in fuzzy blankets.
She also oddly enjoys watching tv!
She belongs to Kayla, our Office Admin.
Daisy is a super curious cat and she's very chatty, she loves to meow!
She likes tuna treats, chirping at birds, and laying in fuzzy blankets.
She also oddly enjoys watching tv!
Is your furry friend ready for their moment in the spotlight?
Share a photo and a little about your pet with us and let them join the fun!
Share a photo and a little about your pet with us and let them join the fun!
AVAILABLE LESSON TIMES ARE FILLING UP!!!
Call today to reserve your prime lesson time!
Call today to reserve your prime lesson time!
Is YOUR Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers open lesson spots have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for May, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 845-784-4071
Many teachers open lesson spots have sold out. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list. If you are not a student yet there are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings for May, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 845-784-4071
