Christmas in July Course Recap
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Three guitar students learned trio arrangements of Christmas carols, and worked on ensemble skills such as listening to and following each other on dynamics and tempo, reading music in different ranges, and leaning on piece (Carol of the Bells) by…
The Next Five Months – Let’s Get Recital Ready!
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CYM Families appreciate a good work session and love a great performance! Reserve tickets to upcoming Events on the Craft website, as they become available next week. Safety will remain everyone’s first priority and the number of tickets available will…
Lessons Keep Rolling – August 1st, 2021 to July 31, 2022
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Lessons at CYM continue next week, as the next academic year begins August 1st. If you are unsure about your new lesson time and/or teacher, please call or email, and as a suggestion, double check with your instructor to review…
Edgeworth Club Hosts Students
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On Saturday, July 17, CYM students returned to indoor performance with an afternoon Community Concert at the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. This opportunity was made possible by a parent and we so appreciate that the kids could get together in such…
Wexford, Sewickely, Shadyside, and Aspinwall
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CYM offers individual lessons in Wexford, Sewickley, Shadyside, and Aspinwall. Group instruction in Musikgarten is led in each of these locations and Suzuki groups gather at Wexford (and at other locations upon request). Tap this link to see Individual Lesson…
NA Orchestra Students Flourish in Cello Practice Club
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This past year has been difficult for many beginning string ensemble players. Online learning can be challenging in a large group setting, and students, particularly those for whom studying the instrument is a new endeavour, can enjoy their experience more…
Friday Face 7/23
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It’s time for another edition of Friday Face! This week, we honor the life and achievements of Mr. Louis W. Ballard. Mr. Ballard was quite the renaissance man as a noted composer, educator, artist, author, and journalist. He is often…
Capable Teachers, Kind People
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We are excited to announce the addition of three dedicated teachers! Maria, Gabrielle, and Vincent are effective professionals with great communication skills; they demonstrate a deep love and understanding of the language of music, have cared for and trained music…
Guitarists Sing/Play/Bake
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Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Guitar: Readying Families for Success introduced two parents and young students to the philosophy behind the method and some of the basics behind how technique is approached in Suzuki Guitar. Parents learned how Suzuki differs from other classical…
“Summertime Blues”
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I am happy to announce that I will to lead another CYM Course, “Summertime Blues”, on August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm., and it will be similar to the one we did last year…
Réka’s 12+ Years
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Another amazing young person, having used music to build a network of friends and a habit of sharing with others, begins her transition to college. Congratulations Reka! We are so proud of you and appreciative of your family’s support of…
Friday Face! 7/9
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It’s time for another edition of Friday Face! If you’re a fan of the new Disney+ Series Loki, you will have heard this composers work. Today we’re highlighting the career of Ms. Natalie Holt! Ms. Holt is a composer and…










