The Alpert Studio of Voice and Violin

It’s once again Summer break time. Please note: Voice Students: There will no voice lessons from July 25 through August 22nd. Lessons will resume as normal the week of August 23rd. Violin Students: There will be no violin lessons between July 26-August 6. Lessons will resume as normal on Monday, August 9. Have a safe, [...]

Genevieve Ellis and Maggie Anderson in Peter Pan Summer finds a bevy of Alpert Studio students learning, rehearsing and performing. Currently in performance are students Maggie Anderson and Genevieve Ellis in a wonderful production of Peter Pan at the Lewis Family Playhouse of the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Rancho Cucamonga. Tickets and information here. More [...]

I’m always impressed by what my violin students are doing, though today I was extra impressed by 8 year old Zachary. I’d been wondering how well he’s been keeping up with his listening assignments and today I found out. I played the opening notes of two separate end of Suzuki Book 1 songs that Zach [...]

By Teri Einfeldt, extracted from SAA Website At least two Alpert Studio students will be attending a summer Suzuki institute this summer. Here are some tips to assist your institute experiences. Tips for the home teacher: Explain to the student and parent that the purpose of a master class is not to learn new pieces. [...]

Urinetown Lives! Urinetown The Musical Back by popular demand, this stellar production will now be able to be seen for nine more performances at the Grove Theater in Upland. With brilliant score, book and cast, this production is not to be missed! The Grove Theater – 276 E. Ninth, Upland CA (909) 920-4343. Friday and [...]

The panicked questions arrived: SOS! I am 14, I and I will be taking my ABRSM Grade 8 exam on Thursday and I am very worried about it. My pieces are fine, my scales are o.k… I am a very last minute person, yet a perfectionist which is what I absolutely hate about myself. I [...]

Mark your calendars! The Alpert Studio Spring ’10 Recital will be held on Saturday, May 15th at 3:00 p.m. All voice and violin students are required to participate. Recital Rehearsal (with piano) will be held on Friday, May 15, between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. for voice students and between 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for violinists. [...]

Zachary Rustenberg: Giving it His All Congratulations to students Jeremy Oh, Jessica Chao and Zachary Rustenberg who participated in the 2010 Suzuki Music Association’s Graduation Concert at Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. The Hall was packed, and all in attendance enjoyed a great afternoon of music in the company of the supportive greater Suzuki community. [...]

Eryn Moore as Belle in Beauty in the Beast, with Melanie Alpert We’re very proud of our voice and violin students whose accomplishments continue to impress and inspire. More student and studio news will be posted soon. To receive updates via e-mail, follow this link.

Just a reminder for all students, voice and violin: No lessons will be held between March 22-27. This is our studio’s Spring Break week. Lessons will resume according to normal schedule on March 29! Happy Spring to the entire Studio Family!