MONTHLY - March/April 2019
DOUBLE ISSUE
In This Month’s Newsletter:
• NEW! Celebrating 13 years!
• How does the summer work?
• NEW! Pet of the Month: Charlotte
• NEW! Easiest Contest Yet!
• Welcome Our New Students!
• Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
• NEW! Welcome these new teachers!
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• NEW! Celebrating 13 years!
• How does the summer work?
• NEW! Pet of the Month: Charlotte
• NEW! Easiest Contest Yet!
• Welcome Our New Students!
• Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
• NEW! Welcome these new teachers!
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CELEBRATING 13 YEARS
With all of the big changes happening at our school, it’s time to slow down for a moment and acknowledge a BIG milestone.
When we started this school in April 2006, we had a vision in mind. We wanted a safe, mentored place for kids and adults to ROCK! We started as a rock band program coaching bands to play high-quality music in a group format. I remember day one, a few students in a cramped room. We decided to see if it was possible to teach kids who never met how to play a Green Day song in one afternoon. It was loud, crazy, and a bit chaotic.
But it worked!
The kids played great and the energy was, dare I say, electric. Now here we are, 13 years later with all of that same enthusiasm and courage. As a kid I knew that I wanted to pursue music as a career, but I wasn’t sure how. With stars in my eyes I dreamed that someday I would be called up onto the stage at a Metallica concert. Naturally, they would ask me to play a song with them. So I would go up on stage and blow their minds. I would join Metallica and be famous for the rest of eternity. This is what my 12-year-old brain would dream up while learning to play guitar riffs in my bedroom.
Years later the music career dream has shown up in a way that ROCKS more than I could have ever imagined. For 13 years, we have played music every day with students. Every year I have seen the delighted face of parents as they watch their kids find a new identity with music. Each day I see adults who put off playing music for years find it again and find more joy and happiness in life.
I have been lucky enough to gain true fulfillment through a music career. It wasn’t only a dream.
So what has happened since we started 13 years ago? I have learned that the recipe to success is to be of service to others. I have learned to give more than I take. I am grateful. Thank you to all of the students, families, and teachers who have joined in on this path. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. -Stephan Hume (Director/Founder)
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When we started this school in April 2006, we had a vision in mind. We wanted a safe, mentored place for kids and adults to ROCK! We started as a rock band program coaching bands to play high-quality music in a group format. I remember day one, a few students in a cramped room. We decided to see if it was possible to teach kids who never met how to play a Green Day song in one afternoon. It was loud, crazy, and a bit chaotic.
But it worked!
The kids played great and the energy was, dare I say, electric. Now here we are, 13 years later with all of that same enthusiasm and courage. As a kid I knew that I wanted to pursue music as a career, but I wasn’t sure how. With stars in my eyes I dreamed that someday I would be called up onto the stage at a Metallica concert. Naturally, they would ask me to play a song with them. So I would go up on stage and blow their minds. I would join Metallica and be famous for the rest of eternity. This is what my 12-year-old brain would dream up while learning to play guitar riffs in my bedroom.
Years later the music career dream has shown up in a way that ROCKS more than I could have ever imagined. For 13 years, we have played music every day with students. Every year I have seen the delighted face of parents as they watch their kids find a new identity with music. Each day I see adults who put off playing music for years find it again and find more joy and happiness in life.
I have been lucky enough to gain true fulfillment through a music career. It wasn’t only a dream.
So what has happened since we started 13 years ago? I have learned that the recipe to success is to be of service to others. I have learned to give more than I take. I am grateful. Thank you to all of the students, families, and teachers who have joined in on this path. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. -Stephan Hume (Director/Founder)
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How Does the Summer Work?
Avoiding Spending The Summer Staring at Screens
With another bomb cyclone behind us, mountains shedding their snow, and lots of days of being bundled up nearly behind, it’s time to start thinking about the summer! We will be replacing mittens with short sleeves and boots with flip-flops in no time.
But with so many people heading toward a few months of staring at devices, what can you do to stay ahead of the curve? How can you be sure you are having fun and avoiding this new trend? With many students dropping healthy activities for their minds and turning towards games and screens, it is very important to keep enrolled in music lessons.
Also, did you know that our music school grows by 5-7% every summer? What are the top (3) benefits for enrolling or staying enrolled all year long?
1. You get to keep your favorite teacher.
We publish our sold-out teacher list to remind you that the teachers in our school are very popular. Year after year, these teachers grow their calendars in the summer and students who dropped are faced with returning and not getting that same, familiar instructor.
2. You get to keep your convenient time.
Let’s face it, you are busy. Time is a premium. When the school year starts again around the next corner, you want to start the semester off right. We want to help reduce your back-to-school stress!
3. We do makeups and special events in the summer, too!
Summertime we focus on FUN, FUN, FUN! We like to ask students “Now that school is over (same for adult students), what have you been hoping to play and learn that is just for YOU? So stay a part of the magic in our year-round program. Ask us about summer make-up classes and exclusive performance opportunities as well.
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But with so many people heading toward a few months of staring at devices, what can you do to stay ahead of the curve? How can you be sure you are having fun and avoiding this new trend? With many students dropping healthy activities for their minds and turning towards games and screens, it is very important to keep enrolled in music lessons.
Also, did you know that our music school grows by 5-7% every summer? What are the top (3) benefits for enrolling or staying enrolled all year long?
1. You get to keep your favorite teacher.
We publish our sold-out teacher list to remind you that the teachers in our school are very popular. Year after year, these teachers grow their calendars in the summer and students who dropped are faced with returning and not getting that same, familiar instructor.
2. You get to keep your convenient time.
Let’s face it, you are busy. Time is a premium. When the school year starts again around the next corner, you want to start the semester off right. We want to help reduce your back-to-school stress!
3. We do makeups and special events in the summer, too!
Summertime we focus on FUN, FUN, FUN! We like to ask students “Now that school is over (same for adult students), what have you been hoping to play and learn that is just for YOU? So stay a part of the magic in our year-round program. Ask us about summer make-up classes and exclusive performance opportunities as well.
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What does Littleton School of Music offer?
We are happy to say that our list of instruments and programs are growing every year. We currently offer PRIVATE LESSONS, ROCK BAND CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, FREE OPEN JAMS, and SONGWRITING COACHING in the following instruments:
- VOICE - PIANO - GUITAR - BASS GUITAR - DRUMS - UKULELE - VIOLIN - VIOLA -
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We are happy to say that our list of instruments and programs are growing every year. We currently offer PRIVATE LESSONS, ROCK BAND CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, FREE OPEN JAMS, and SONGWRITING COACHING in the following instruments:
- VOICE - PIANO - GUITAR - BASS GUITAR - DRUMS - UKULELE - VIOLIN - VIOLA -
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PET OF THE MONTH: Charlotte
A cat passionate about Chicken
Do you have a pet you would like to show off? Dogs, cats, fish, lizards, horses...it
doesn’t matter to us! Whatever animals are making your world a happier place are all eligible to be featured here.
This month’s “Pet of The Month” we are interviewing Chuck, pet of the Olivia M. family. Here is what her owner had to translate for us in this interview.
1. Charlotte, it’s getting warm outside how do you feel about this?
Very pleased. I do not like the snow.
2. Oh, really? Well, sunshine it is! What are you going to be doing with your time outside now?
Well, you are only as old as you feel. I guess I am “14 years old” but I still feel like a kitten. I will be spending quite a bit of time climbing trees. I am also good at jumping, thank you very much.
3. Well, aren’t you the active one?
That’s not even the half of it. If you must know, my favorite time to get going is at night. While everyone is fast asleep. The toys just play better somehow in the dark.
4. I’m sure your owners love that! Tell us about your snacking habits and anything else you like to do.
Well, I love snuggling with my little sister. She is a 60-pound dog. Sleeping is almost the best thing in the world. Besides eating chicken. But it has to be from King Soopers.
Want us to feature YOUR pet next month? Submit your pet name, photo, and fun facts to: info@littletonmusiclessons.com
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doesn’t matter to us! Whatever animals are making your world a happier place are all eligible to be featured here.
This month’s “Pet of The Month” we are interviewing Chuck, pet of the Olivia M. family. Here is what her owner had to translate for us in this interview.
1. Charlotte, it’s getting warm outside how do you feel about this?
Very pleased. I do not like the snow.
2. Oh, really? Well, sunshine it is! What are you going to be doing with your time outside now?
Well, you are only as old as you feel. I guess I am “14 years old” but I still feel like a kitten. I will be spending quite a bit of time climbing trees. I am also good at jumping, thank you very much.
3. Well, aren’t you the active one?
That’s not even the half of it. If you must know, my favorite time to get going is at night. While everyone is fast asleep. The toys just play better somehow in the dark.
4. I’m sure your owners love that! Tell us about your snacking habits and anything else you like to do.
Well, I love snuggling with my little sister. She is a 60-pound dog. Sleeping is almost the best thing in the world. Besides eating chicken. But it has to be from King Soopers.
Want us to feature YOUR pet next month? Submit your pet name, photo, and fun facts to: info@littletonmusiclessons.com
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Our Easiest Contest Yet!
To encourage readership of our newsletter, we like to do contests with real prizes. Would YOU like to win?
To win this month’s contest, all you have to do is submit a pet photo and a paragraph about your pet for the “Pet of The Month” column.
The winner will be drawn at random and will win:
A $50.00 Amazon gift card!
To enter, simply email your submission to:
info@littletonmusiclessons.com
It’s that easy, everyone. Happy reading!
All pet entries will be published in rotation even if you do not win.
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To encourage readership of our newsletter, we like to do contests with real prizes. Would YOU like to win?
To win this month’s contest, all you have to do is submit a pet photo and a paragraph about your pet for the “Pet of The Month” column.
The winner will be drawn at random and will win:
A $50.00 Amazon gift card!
To enter, simply email your submission to:
info@littletonmusiclessons.com
It’s that easy, everyone. Happy reading!
All pet entries will be published in rotation even if you do not win.
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Please welcome some of the NEW students who enrolled since January!
Ava M.
Bill B.
Billy C.
Brady D.
Brandon C.
Brandon L.
Chelsea M.
Daniel A.
Daniel B.
Derek P.
Dillon B.
Elijah H.
Emily L.
Eve C.
Fernanda K.
John K.
JonMarie M.
Lauren T.
Liliana V.
Lincoln E.
Lydia V.
Madison S.
Mikhail V.
Miraaya A.
Nakita H.
Natalia S.
Nicole B.
Novak V.
Nora A.
Patrick B.
Sam N.
Sean M.
Shaurya M.
Taylor C.
Tracie P.
Tyler K.
Tokyo L.
Will K.
Wyatt H.
Wyatt K.
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Ava M.
Bill B.
Billy C.
Brady D.
Brandon C.
Brandon L.
Chelsea M.
Daniel A.
Daniel B.
Derek P.
Dillon B.
Elijah H.
Emily L.
Eve C.
Fernanda K.
John K.
JonMarie M.
Lauren T.
Liliana V.
Lincoln E.
Lydia V.
Madison S.
Mikhail V.
Miraaya A.
Nakita H.
Natalia S.
Nicole B.
Novak V.
Nora A.
Patrick B.
Sam N.
Sean M.
Shaurya M.
Taylor C.
Tracie P.
Tyler K.
Tokyo L.
Will K.
Wyatt H.
Wyatt K.
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Is YOUR teacher SOLD OUT?
Many teachers have sold out. 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.
There are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings coming up send an e-mail to info@littletonmusiclessons.com
or call the office 303-972-7625.
Here’s a partial list of teachers who are currently full or nearly full. We are always hiring and not ALL teachers or times are listed below.
VOICE:
Nick K.: Thursdays SOLD OUT Amber W.: Fridays SOLD OUT Amanda A. Sundays (2) SPOTS LEFT
PIANO: Amber W.: Saturdays SOLD OUT Lauren G.: Mondays SOLD OUT Nick K.: Mondays (1) SPOT LEFT
DRUMS: Dave M.: Thursdays SOLD OUT Vince C. Mondays (2) SPOTS LEFT
GUITAR, BASS GUITAR and UKULELE: Lauren G.: Mondays SOLD OUT Dane N.: Tuesdays SOLD OUT Stephan Hume: All times SOLD OUT Johnny N.: Select spots available.
VIOLIN/VIOLA: Nick K.: Tuesdays and Thursdays are SOLD OUT Melinda H.: Select spots available.
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There are still limited lessons spots available. To inquire about openings coming up send an e-mail to info@littletonmusiclessons.com
or call the office 303-972-7625.
Here’s a partial list of teachers who are currently full or nearly full. We are always hiring and not ALL teachers or times are listed below.
VOICE:
Nick K.: Thursdays SOLD OUT Amber W.: Fridays SOLD OUT Amanda A. Sundays (2) SPOTS LEFT
PIANO: Amber W.: Saturdays SOLD OUT Lauren G.: Mondays SOLD OUT Nick K.: Mondays (1) SPOT LEFT
DRUMS: Dave M.: Thursdays SOLD OUT Vince C. Mondays (2) SPOTS LEFT
GUITAR, BASS GUITAR and UKULELE: Lauren G.: Mondays SOLD OUT Dane N.: Tuesdays SOLD OUT Stephan Hume: All times SOLD OUT Johnny N.: Select spots available.
VIOLIN/VIOLA: Nick K.: Tuesdays and Thursdays are SOLD OUT Melinda H.: Select spots available.
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WELCOME THESE (4)NEW TEACHERS...
We are thrilled to continue to welcome new teachers to our school. As our student base grows and grows, we are constantly interviewing qualified, fun, and patient teachers to join our team.
Here are a few of the new teachers we have had join us in the past few months:
Vince C. - Drums
Mel H. - Violin
Johnny N. - Guitar
Amanda A. - Voice, Piano, and Ukulele
Please join us in welcoming them to our school!
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We are thrilled to continue to welcome new teachers to our school. As our student base grows and grows, we are constantly interviewing qualified, fun, and patient teachers to join our team.
Here are a few of the new teachers we have had join us in the past few months:
Vince C. - Drums
Mel H. - Violin
Johnny N. - Guitar
Amanda A. - Voice, Piano, and Ukulele
Please join us in welcoming them to our school!
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