By billalpert | Student Videos , Studio News
Jamie Martinez, at age 11 makes his first singing video after only six weeks of singing lessons at The Alpert Studio. Here he is performing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” by Roger Miller. Jaime is son of Delilah and Juan Martinez, Morro Bay, CA residents. Congratulations to the entire family for work well done! Look for some great singing in Jaime’s future!
By billalpert | Events , Studio News
If your child is interested in violin, Motions and Notions is a great opportunity for families who want an enjoyable, low stress yet comprehensive introduction to the violin. Our super-organized lesson plans will make practicing a breeze, Â enjoyable for student and parent alike. Monthly in studio meetings are held to reinforce those lessons, and make sure your child is getting off to a great start.
Violin Motions and Notions is unlike any other online violin program, because you get direct access and support from a qualified instructor.
First class meeting in September 2013 • Enroll now to ensure your spot. Participation will be limited to ensure a quality experience.
By billalpert | Events , Studio News , violin , voice
Photo: A. Bloom (click to enlarge)
Violin students: our work for the year isn’t over quite yet!
Violin Lessons will continue through December 14th. There will be no lessons between December 15 and January 4. Lessons will resume according to normal schedule on January 7, 2013.
Please remember that this is my normal December teaching schedule; regular tuition applies for December, as your annual tuition is simply divided into 12 monthly payments.
Congratulations to all our violinists and singers on a wonderful recital performance! Remember to share your talents and continue to sing and play through the holiday season.
Happy Holidays to the entire student family!
By billalpert | Studio News , violin , voice
It’s recital time! This year’s Winter recital will be held on: Saturday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. (rehearsal November 30 approx. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
Rehearsal for this year’s recital will be on Friday, November 30. The rehearsal will start approximately around 4:30 at the recital hall and we hope to finish up around 6:30ish. You will be given a rehearsal time slot during the month of November.
Thanksgiving Week: Remember, no regular voice or violin lessons will be held during Thanksgiving week.
By billalpert | Studio News , voice
Hello Everyone,
Here is the voice lesson schedule for November and December. In November, there will no lessons Nov. 19th through the 23rd. Happy Thanksgiving! They will resume the next week and then regular scheduled lessons will end after the recital on Dec. 1st for the Holidays and resume the week of January 7th.
I know there are some of you that have competitions and college auditions coming up, so if you need a voice lesson after Dec. 1st and before Dec. 14th, please let me know at your last regularly scheduled lesson. These lessons will be by appointment and may not be at your regular time.
Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season to each and every one of you!
–Melanie Alpert
By billalpert | Student News , Studio News , voice
Sometimes voice lessons are more than about singing. Such is the case of studio student Megan Holiday whose warm and resonant speaking voice captured the attention of radio station KITS-FM, in San Francisco. Megan is an nightly on-air personality for this top CBS radio station in the Bay Area market.
Here’s her live interview with Coldplay, one of the world’s best-selling bands. Coldplay has sold over 55 million records worldwide. Hear band leader Chris Martin compliment Megan on her voice in the opening moments of the interview! (audio player below)
Megan is still highly interested in performing as a singer. Stay tuned, as I’m sure we’ll be hearing great things from this talented young artist soon! In the mean time, you can follow her work here. She’s on-air daily from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. Kudos to Megan; we’re very proud of her accomplishments!
By billalpert | Student News
Voice and Violin Studio Spring Break
The Studio Spring Break will be March 19th to the 23rd and will resume as normal on Monday March 26th. This is a normally scheduled break, and no lessons will be held during this period.
Spring Recital Date
We have set a tentative date for the Spring/Summer recital, Saturday, June 9th at 5:00. Please put this date on your calendars now and make every effort to be there. RECITALS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! We will confirm this date very soon.
Thank you and Happy Spring!!!
By Melanie Alpert | Events
Please join The Alpert Studio and Broadway Experience for an intimate evening of contemporary musical theater by Jason Robert Brown, presented in concert version. This musical celebration will include selections from Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years, Thirteen, Parade and selected songs from the Jason Robert Brown library.
This production will feature many students and alumni of the Alpert Studio. These exciting and polished performers have won acclaim and awards for their singing including several who have been semi-finalists in the prestigious Los Angeles County Music Center Spotlight Awards.
I am very proud of this production, while not a kid’s show and includes mature themes, I urge everyone above the age of 12 to attend. Please forward the attached event flyer (link above) to everyone you know!
Hear My Song
The Works of Jason Robert Brown
Presented by Broadway Experience • Barbara Hinrichsen, General Director
Production directed by Melanie Alpert with assistant Directors Brandon Alpert and Cesar Quintero
Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday May 24 at 1:00pm
All performances at: The Theatre Company • 1400 N. Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
For information call (909) 982-5736
Presented by Broadway Experience • Non Profit 510(c3). Our thanks to Jason Robert Brown who graciously extended permission for this public performance.
By billalpert | Events , voice
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 20. Additional information and a contact e-mail can be found on this page.
We encourage everyone who has two polished and prepared selections to participate. There are age categories from 4th grade through high school. If you choose to participate, please let us know!
Remember, if you’d like to receive early notification of updates to the studio website, just sign up for e-mail notification by following Subscribe to The Alpert Studio of Voice and Violin by Email this link
By billalpert | Events , Student News , violin , voice
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 of the music industry. The float also featured a violinist (not a common sight at the Rose Parade!) and was followed by the impressive Bands of America Honor Band.
Congrats to Hannah, on being selected for this honor. And Happy New Year to all!
