Jam Sessions are Getting Better

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Jam Sessions are Getting Better!

One of the things I have always wanted for the students is to give them an opportunity to play with other musicians. One on one lessons are very important, but to have the chance to use those skills in a live setting with others is invaluable. It is not for everyone, but for the students who are interested, it can add a whole new dimension to their skills on their instrument.

Our jam sessions have come a long way. It is very exciting to make changes that improve the studio and the flow of the sessions. To watch the interest grow in the jam sessions is very rewarding. It seems like once the students have experienced it, they realized it is not as scary as they thought.

New Drums Sound Great

Jam Sessions are Getting Better!Recently, the studio received a major upgrade with an Alesis drum kit. What a difference it has made. The acoustic set was nice, but now it sounds like you are on stage at a gig. The sub woofers kick out some great bass while not over powering the music. I want to thank Scott for his donation to help us purchase more equipment. In the que we have another set of LED lighting to create even more of a rock and roll ambiance.

New Lighting and Furniture has Improved the Jam Sessions

The lighting is extremely vibrant. Just before we start, the lights are adjusted to a deep blue color, very much like the real stage experience. There is a fogger as well and more lighting behind the drums and in the corners. Spotlight Music has helped by donating some of their tables and chairs for the parents to sit at. Using the latest cell phone camera technology, the parents have taken some amazing photos of their budding rock star during the sessions. Those have been posted here in the media section of the site.

The Next Jam Session

Even though the songs are not expected to be perfect, it is amazing at how quickly it all came together. The key is that everyone is having a lot of fun. I hope to get some other teachers who specialize in other instruments to join us. Hopefully, this will become a fun side project for them that will continue to grow. Every session becomes an even better experience and is now something that will remain constant throughout my teaching career.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for lessons, please contact me.

Saying Goodbye

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Saying Goodbye to Students

I just left the studio and said goodbye to another student who has been with me for almost a decade. It is so sad when you meet someone at the age of 6 or 7 and then all of a sudden, they are 18 and leaving for college. Sometimes you see them again when they stop back to visit. But after that, they are on the road to starting their next new adventure.

Unique Profession 

Teaching music is one of the very few careers where someone can get together with another person to create music on a weekly basis. Sometimes this can be an hour each week for over a decade. It is a lot of fun to hear about the big events that happen to them. After several years, those students are like family. It is so nice to get the graduation announcements in the mail and watch them as they grab that diploma. I always hope they will pursue music in college, but of course I understand that a degree in music is not for everyone.

What I Hope They Remember

Saying Goodbye to Always DifficultMy hope is that every student who leaves has amazing memories of their time in the studio. My goal is not only to teach them how to play, but to pass along the passion for making music as well. I want them to look back when they are my age and smile when they remember their lessons. Then, I hope they pass along the same gift of music to their kids. Music is one of the things that really brings people together.

I am always happy for the student as they enter their next phase of life and grateful for the time I had with them.

If you are interested in lessons, please contact me. I teach in-person lessons and online as well. For in-person lessons, I have a studio at Boomer Music in Fort Collins, Colorado, and here in Greeley.