The Alpert Studio of Voice and Violin

The 2009 San Bernardino County Music Educators Association Solofest will be held on April 4, with finals on April 11. You can find more information online in this document. The application form can be found here. Interested students should download the application and send it (along with application fee) directly to the SBCMEA by March [...]

February 3 – Ariel Fazekas will be performing with the Pioneer Jr. High Choir at Disneyland. February 5,6,7 – David Nicholson will be featured in the Upland High School Production of The Fantasticks. Performances at 7:30 p.m. February 13 – Broadway Experience performs at Disneyland Friday, Saturday Sunday, Feb 20-22 – Honk Jr. the Musical [...]

I came across this article in Backstage, about the work of one of the most well respected vocal pathologists in the world, Dr. Ingo Titze. I’ve been following his work for several years through my involvement with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, but also on another level. I went to school with him, [...]

Hannah Meisser (right) sings at this year’s Rose Parade. Hannah’s float won the President’s Trophy! A gorgeous New Year’s day in Pasadena marked the first appearance of an Alpert Studio student in the illustrious Rose Parade. Student Hannah Meisser was selected to perform on the Sesame Street themed float sponsored by NAMM, the trade association [...]

Happy New Year and welcome back to voice lessons. Regularly scheduled voice lessons will resume on January 5th at your previously scheduled times. If you are unsure about your assigned lesson time, please call me asap. Special note: all lessons on Monday, January 26 will be cancelled. Please make a note if you are paying [...]

November 2008 marked the first Broadway Experience excursion to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida. The group was the only vocal ensemble from the western United States accepted to perform at the park’s annual Candlelight Processional. Sixteen Alpert Studio students participated in the event. Here’s a slideshow of the group’s trip. Enjoy and Happy New Year [...]

Malcolm Gladwell introduces Outliers: The Story of Success After hearing the raves, I decided to pick up a copy of Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book: Outliers: The Story of Success. It’s a fascinating work, that traces the the appearance of some of history’s most famous, wealthy and notable people. Early in the book, Mr. Gladwell makes [...]

Having the gift of music in our lives is truly worthy of thanks. Here are three stories that highlight our gratitude. It’s from the “This American Life” series produced by Chicago Public Radio. Listen to the “Music Lessons” Podcast It’s also available as a free download in ITunes. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

As many of you may know, Brandon and I are on the road this week to meet up with some seriously talented kids who auditioned and were accepted to sing at Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Processional. We’re performing with the Upland, CA based Broadway Experience performance troupe, led by director Barbara Hinrichsen. I am so [...]

An impressive turnout was complimented by impressive performances on the part of almost 40 participants in this year’s Winter Recital. Congratulations to singers and violinists alike, and thanks to the dedicated families of our accomplished performers. Its rewarding to see the growth of each of our students.