Socializing at CYM
Last weekend several guitar students (and one violin sibling) got together to play songs from the Suzuki repertoire outside in the socially-distanced, safe setting at 120 Lake Drive. Parents brought chairs and watched. One participant from the Pre-Twinkle Guitar –…
CYM Practice Point: How to Rosin a Bow
Chris Sforza makes his official CYM Video debut and explains how to properly rosin a bow to get the best sound from your violin, viola, or cello. Be sure to Read about Mr. Chris, Register with Mr. Chris, or Purchase…
Ukulele Sing-A-Long: At The Movies Recap
Lights! Camera! Sing! Strum! Ukulele Sing-A-Long: At The Movies, with me, Mark Marston, and Lindsay McGinnis, had participants raving. Each day, students learned new songs from popular movies such as Lava (from the Pixar short), The Lion Sleeps Tonight (from…
Marissa’s 15 + Years
Dear CYM Parents, Your children are the reason we come to work every day, every week, and every month of the year. Thank you for giving the teachers and staff here the opportunity to lead your music education and be…
#WomanCrushWednesday 6/22
If you’re a fan of Superman or Batman, you’re going to really enjoy this week’s #womancrushwednesday! This week we celebrate the life of Ms. Shirley Walker! Ms. Walker was an American film and television conductor and composer. She was a…
CYM How To: Navigate Craft Your Music
Hello! Welcome to CraftYourMusic.com, a community for music lovers of all ages and home to Center For Young Musicians. This post will help all students use the new website more easily. To register for instrumental lessons, select either Adult Lessons…
#WomanCrushWednesday! 6/16
It’s time for #WomanCrushWednesday! This week we are celebrating the life and accomplishments of Valaida Snow. Ms. Snow was a master trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist as well as a fixture in early Hollywood films. Blues legend and composer W.C. Handy…
Local Opera Singer Joins a 12-Hour Opera!
Talk about a marathon! Local opera singer Pascale Beaudin is taking part in Opera Lafayette’s 12-hour music marathon for Fête de la Musique. Here’s more information from the Pittsburgh City Paper: Opera Lafayette’s marathon for Fête de la Musique, or…
Concert at Edgeworth Club
Leah Givelber is excited to announce a performance opportunity for violinists, violists, cellists, vocalists, and guitar players! Students who can play without piano accompaniment are invited to request a ticket for this in person event held at the Edgeworth Club,…
Frick Park Performance
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a lovely day of sun and music this past Saturday in Frick Park. About 25 students performed for friends, families, peers, and even some curious park guests who decided to stop…