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December 2022 Newsletter
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In This Issue:
December 2022 Update • Musical Ladder System: Achievers • Students of the Month: Azahlya & Zander G. • Welcome New Students! • Upcoming Events • 2022 Lesson Policies & Calendar |
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Update From Director Nick Doak!
Read the latest update from Director Nick Doak:
Hi everybody! It’s Nick Doak, Director of West Chester Music Academy, with another monthly update. I cannot believe it's the end of December already, and I wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Welcome Newest (Future) WCMA Student:
Saturday, December 10th, 2022, was the hardest, most challenging day at WCMA as an owner. Stressed and frustrated is an understatement! As the day progressed from the early lesson hours of the morning through the afternoon, so many unforeseen and out of our control challenges presented themselves.---One after the other. We could barely stay ahead of most of them, and in some cases, we were not unfortunately. Luckily, our WCMA families are awesome, and we are very thankful for their patience as lessons were rescheduled. On my way home (4 hours after my intended departure), I called my wife to apologize for my lateness and proceeded to tell her of all the craziness of the day I just had. She then replied, "Well, I hope your day gets better because I'm in labor."
Sebastian Nicholas Doak (“Bash”), 7lbs 8oz, was born 12/10/22 at 8:37pm (right in time for the 2nd day of recitals on the 11th). Both mama and baby are doing great!
Thank you WCMA families for all the well wishes and kind words!
Winter Recital - Success!
A big thank you and well-done to all who participated in the 2022 Winter Recital on December 4th and 11th! I hope you all found it to be a fun and enjoyable experience. Our next recital is on May 7th, 2023 at WCU. See you all then!
Now Hosting Music Fun Time Classes!
Music FunTime offers unique and proven-effective preschool and young child music classes for children 18 months to 5 years of age. The structured, comprehensive curriculum incorporates music theory (reading staff music, rhythm, note values, time signatures, etc.) and application (playing rhythm instruments, keyboard, sing along, music appreciation, movement). It accesses children's learning through their brain's 'play center,' using themed games, attractive visuals, and delightful auditory aids that make learning exciting and fun. Kids look forward to it!
We currently host Music FunTime classes on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoon. Contact the office at 484-508-5895 to schedule your 1st month! -- Click Here for more info about Music Fun Time https://musicfuntime.org/index.html
Can't make your Lesson!? No worries--We have you covered!
If you physically, cannot attend your scheduled weekly lesson, we have 4 great options for you:
1. Zoom in for your lesson at your scheduled lesson time, or
2. Receive a customized recorded video lesson (must be notified before lesson time), or
3. Sublease your spot to a family member or friend.
4. Attend any of our hour-long group make-up lessons held every weekend. The group make-ups are unlimited and can be attended at any point throughout the year, both in advance or retroactively.
Love WCMA? Thank you for the referrals!
And, don't forget about our referral program. If you refer a friend or family member to us, we'll give you your choice of: $25 to Target, $25 to Amazon, or FREE additional lesson voucher. Whichever you prefer! Be sure to refer your family and friends, and thank you for your referrals.
Peace and Love!
I want to give a big shout out to our teachers. We celebrated our 4th year anniversary in September '22, which I started just by myself with just me and 3 students. We've now grown to become "2022 Chester County's Best Music Lessons" and one of the largest music schools in the area with nearly 400 students and 25 teachers. And so, I want to give a shout out to all of our teachers for doing an amazing job with providing great music education and adapting to all the challenges that we have faced over the last year. Our teachers are working very hard seven days a week. They're doing a great job. They're getting the Musical Ladder tests going, and they're getting everybody ready for performances, auditions, and/or recitals. Also, I want to give a shout out to all of our new teachers. As Director, I love seeing new talent come in, new teachers come in. They're fresh, excited to be here, so welcome to all of our teachers that are celebrating their anniversaries with us and the ones that are brand new.
Finally, of course we want to thank our students and parents. I've said this many times, but I'll say it forever, really. Gene Simmons, from KISS, always said without the fans, they're nothing. Without the students, I'll say, we are nothing. Thank you, students and parents, for sticking by us, for referring your friends, and helping us get to our next milestone. We'll see you next year at West Chester Music Academy. Happy New Year!
Nick Doak, Director |
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Musical Ladder System®: Recent Achievers
Anastasia R, Jude C, Luca D, Pedro G, Tim F, Ishan B, Ryan H, Aanya B, Aarush R, Brayden R, Madison J, Vihaan M, Gray S, Anthony V, Ashwika D, Ryan B, Aadhav S, Aarna N, Aithan C, Ashley X, Avinav S, Logan P, Vikram D, Vir D, Neon P, Phoenikshaa P, Victoria M, Violet C, Yaleen R, Azahlya G, Keira T, Lochlan O, Anish J, Rishabh P, Brian P, Lily M, Colin N, Esme G, Jayden W, Marla P, Aram S, Bryn C, Taksheel C, Charlotte K, Aayla C, Abby S, Beckett C, Jack S, Lia N, Jackson M, Dylan W, Rachel P, Emme H, Jonathan A, and Owen B!
CONGRATS ROCKERS!
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West Chester Music Academy is the ONLY music school in southeastern PA that gives their students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets (kids and teens love them!), trophies AND certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®. It has been awarded multiple patents and is being used by schools nationwide. Do other schools offer trophies and certificates? A few. But none of them inspire their students with smiling faces by giving them full color, really cool "Musical Ladder System®" wristbands that they can show off to their friends.
New to the WCMA? -- Read below to find out more about The Musical Ladder System.
The Musical Ladder System® is a national music lesson award system proven to help students get excited about music and keep parents 'informed' as to how they are doing.
Similar to karate belt tests, every 3 months or so your teacher will schedule a test for you or your child. If the students passes the test, they will receive one of these really cool wristbands for their level. They also get a certificate of achievement.
This program has been proven for years to bring a smile to parents and students and we're very excited about enhancing your music lesson experience. At certain levels they also get personalized trophies with their name on it.
This system also comes complete with the Musical Ladder System® Parent/Student Portal so you can log in online and see when the next test is, recital, send notes to your teachers, review past lesson notes and more! This will take parent communication to the next level!
The best part? It's all FREE for you, our valued clients. Most karate schools charge their clients $50.00 per test....PER test! However, all of your wristbands, trophies, certificates and online accounts are all FREE and part of your WCMA tuition.
Now, it's time to start climbing the Musical Ladder! |
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December 2022
Students of the Month
Name: Azahlya G.
Length of Study: 1.5 years
Instrument: Piano
Age: 7
Latest Repertoire: 18th Century Dance
Favorite Artist: Beethoven
Favorite Song: Fur Elise
Hobbies: Arts & Crafts, Dancing, and playing basketball with her brother!
Name: Zander G.
Length of Study: 1 year
Instrument: Piano
Age: 9
Latest Repertoire: Fur Elise
Favorite Artist: Beethoven
Hobbies: Building Legos and Reading
Congrats Azahlya & Zander! |
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Welcome New Students!
Gianna G, Shane G, Ana A, Jason H, Rob E, Robert F, Michelle W, Conor M, Venkatesh S, Lauren B, Paige N, Ward R, Luca D, Ayumi L, Alyssa P, Reece and Ryan M, Makena F, |
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Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Many teachers have sold out or nearly full. 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.
Nick Doak
SOLD OUT
Mr. Andrew
Tuesdays (Drums): 3 Spots Open
Thursdays (Guitar): 8 Spots Open
Mr. Andy
Mondays: 2 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 5 Spots Open
Thursdays: 3 Spots Open
Fridays: 7 Spots Open
Mr. Anton
Saturdays: 6 Spots Open
Mr. Joe
Mondays: 1 Spot Open
Mr. Justin
Tuesdays: 1 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 6 Spots Open
Thursdays: 1 Spot Open
Fridays: 3 Spots Open
Saturdays: 5 Spots Open
Mr. Liam
Mondays: 1 Spot Left
Mr. Matt G.
Tuesdays: 3 Spots Open
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Open
Thursdays: 4 Spots Open
Mr. Ryan
Saturdays: 2 Spots Open
Mr. Freddy
Tuesdays: 3 Spots Open
Saturdays: 2 Spot Open
Mr. Jordan
Tuesdays: 1 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 5 Spots Open
Thursdays: 4 Spots Open
Ms. Kirsten
Tuesdays: 4 Spots Open
Mr. Lewis
Wednesdays: 1 Spot Open
Mr. Matt B.
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms. Bridget
Thursdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Christina
Mondays: 2 Spots Open
Fridays: 1 Spot Open
Saturdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms. Grace
Mondays: 7 Spots Open
Thursdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Violet
Sundays: 2 Spots Open
Fridays: 3 Spots Open
Saturdays: 1 Spot Open
Mr. Raymond
SOLD OUT
Ms. Jacqueline
Mondays: SOLD OUT
Ms. Nicole
Wednesdays: SOLD OUT
Thursdays: 5 Spots Open
Mr. Ricky
Mondays: 2 Spots Open
Tuesdays (new day!): 8 Spots Open
Wednesdays: 3 Spots Open
Ms. Skylar
Mondays: 1 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms. Lauren (New Teacher!)
Wednesdays: 5 Open Spots
Fridays: 6 Open Spots
Saturdays: 8 Open Spots
Ms. Jessica (New Teacher!)
Saturdays: 7 Spots Open
Sundays: 4 Spots Open |
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UPCOMING 2022 EVENTS
WCMA 2022 Winter Recital: December 4, 2022 and December 11th; WCU Swope Music Building
Winter Break: December 22nd, 2022 -January 1st, 2023 |
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Check out the 2022 WCMA Lesson Policies. |
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Holiday Closings 2023
Spring Break: We will be closed for Spring Break from April 6th, 2023 to April 12th, 2023.
Memorial Day: We will be closed for Memorial Day on May 29th, 2023.
Summer Break: We will be closed for Summer Break from July 3rd, 2023 to July 6th, 2023.
Thanksgiving Break: We will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 21st, 2023 to November 26th, 2023.
Winter Break: We will be closed for Winter Break from December 22nd, 2023 to January 1st, 2024.
There are no makeups for the above break closings as tuition is based upon a 48 week year. During the months that you have 5 lessons, we do not charge you more. During the months that you have 3 lessons, we do not charge you less. If you have any questions, please refer to the Policies and Procedures. Don't forget to practice during the breaks! :-) |
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