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January 2023 Newsletter
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In This Issue:
January 2023 Update • Musical Ladder System: Achievers • Student of the Month: Quinn W. • Welcome New Students! • Upcoming Events • 2023 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 hope your 2023 is off to a great start!
Introducing Studio Auto Pilot
WCMA is getting a system facelift! Starting in March, we will upgrading our lesson management systems to Studio AutoPilot. We are so excited for this change and you should be too. Why? Well, I'll tell you why.
Studio AutoPilot (SAP) is an automated scheduling/billing platform complete with a parent/teacher dashboard. Everything (well almost everything) now can be done online. It will be as natural as booking your own flights instead of calling a travel agent.
SAP will allow you to communicate directly with your teacher, get your practice assignments online, and manage your lessons and account details. Need to update your credit card? No problem! Do it online! --- Need to schedule a make-up? No problem! Sign-up online! --- Need to switch lesson times next month? No problem! -- Book it online! SAP will also let you self cancel lessons up until the 1st day of the month for maximum flexibility. There is also a LIVE video lesson component so there is no more searching for or remembering your teacher's Zoom links and passwords.
The enhanced parent dashboard will allow for even more transparency as we switch our studio from a flat-rate billing system to a true billing system starting in March 1st, 2023. This change will only affect our private lessons program, not group lessons. Meaning, you will only be billed for the number of Monday lessons we are open in a given month, for example. We are excited about the new system and we know it will help our studio families have an improved, more connected teaching experience.
In the next couple of days, you will get an invite email asking you to enter your account details and choose a password.
When you receive the email, please complete your account online as soon as possible so we can help your teacher give the maximum benefit to your child.
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!
Thank you, students and parents, for sticking by us, for referring your friends, and helping us get to our next milestone. We have some exciting news to share next month. -- Stay tuned!
Nick Doak, Director |
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Musical Ladder System®: Recent Achievers
Ryleigh K, Anurag K, Cami K, Oona G, Aanya U, Aayla C, Violet C, Nikhisha A, Pranav C, Jace R, Alistair A, Pranoy M, James Y, Aaryan A, Dylan W, Rachel P, Zoey M, Emme H, Nolan S, and Quinn W!
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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January 2023
Student of the Month
Name: Quinn W.
Length of Study: 2 years
Instrument: Piano and Violin
Age: 7 years old
Latest Repertoire: Long, Long Ago - Suzuki Book 2
Favorite Song: Hunter's Chorus by C.M. Von Weber
Hobbies: She loves vacation and would like to visit another country!
Fun Fact: Quinn earned a Merit Award for violin in the 2022 OPUS National Music Competition! Well done Quinn!
Congrats Quinn! |
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Welcome New Students!
Julia W, Claire S, Sophia Z, Connor D, Mason H, Akhil J, Pablo S, Sanchari R, Averie & Xavier J, Jacob & Oliver R, Logan T, Rowan V, James W, Piper P, Aiden P, Ellis G, Arianna M, Julian M, Gordon B, Josh B, Daniel G, Katherine O, Amelia G, Owen F, Ian F, Justin D, Lola S, Nipuna K, River M, Shy M, Bradley K, Olivia K, Thomas M, Tommy U, John B, Sophia F, Rea R, Isabella R, Ayush S, Baskar, S, Ben Q, Evan M, Phoebe S, Juniper F, Sephora F, Bridget K, Celia A, Bekah H, Hudson P, Charlotte P, Kayla N, Donna G, and Sean S! |
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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): 3 Spots Open
Mr. Andy
Mondays: 4 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 5 Spots Open
Thursdays: 3 Spots Open
Fridays: 4 Spots Open
Mr. Anton
Saturdays: 4 Spots Open
Benni (New Teacher!)
Mondays: 5 Spots Left
Tuesdays: 2 Spots Left
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Left
Mr. Joe
SOLD OUT
Mr. Justin
Tuesdays: 1 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 3 Spots Open
Fridays: 4 Spots Open
Saturdays: 3 Spots Open
Mr. Liam
Mondays: 2 Spots Left
Thursdays: 2 Spots Left
Mr. Ryan
Saturdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms Natalya
Saturdays: 1 Spot Open
Mr. Freddy
Tuesdays: 2 Spots Open
Saturdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms Jessica (New Teacher!)
Saturdays: 6 Spots Open
Sundays: 4 Spots Open
Mr. Jordan
Tuesdays: 2 Spots Open
Thursdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Kirsten
Tuesdays: 2 Spots Open
Wednesdays: 1 Spot Open
Fridays: 2 Spots Open
Mr. Lewis
Wednesdays: 1 Spot Open
Mr. Matt B.
Wednesdays: 1 Spot Open
Saturdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Bridget
SOLD OUT
Ms. Christina
Mondays: 1 Spot Open
Saturdays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Grace
Mondays: 1 Spot Open
Ms. Violet
SOLD OUT
Mr. Raymond
SOLD OUT
Ms. Jacqueline
SOLD OUT
Ms. Lauren
Wednesdays: 2 Open Spots
Fridays: 1 Open Spot
Saturdays: 7 Open Spots
Ms. Nicole
SOLD OUT
Mr. Ricky
Mondays: 1 Spot Open
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms. Skylar
Mondays: 2 Spots Open
Wednesdays: 2 Spots Open
Ms. Heather (NEW VIOLIN TEACHER)
Saturdays: 7 Spots Open |
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Check out the 2023 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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