Music Makers: At Home in the World Recap
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What a fun semester exploring musical concepts through the natural curiosity of the five year old! Animal habitats, nature, bird calls, dandelions… these are the open windows into the child’s world where we can explore related music concepts such as high and low…
Ukulele Sing-A-Long: At the Movies
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The dynamic duo returns! Mark and Lindsay reveal your vocal talents and ukulele capabilities with songs chosen from classic and popular movies. Learn to sing songs you probably recognize and want to know how to sing better. Classes will be…
Every Parent Can!
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Your family loves music and you know your child wants to begin lessons – now what? Join Mark Marston as he presents Parent Orientation for Suzuki Guitar, and learn why the method is effective and how being able to play…
June Serenade This Saturday
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Julia Solomon is host for this online performance held for any instrumentalist who has a polished piece or pieces to share. Julia will play her cello for you too – you won’t want to miss it! June Serenade this Saturday,…
Guitars, Lawn Chairs, Friends
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Come on over to Wexford CYM to play your pieces in the backyard! Enjoy playing together in ways not possible to experience on Zoom. We are looking forward to seeing you! Bring Guitar, footrest, clip-on tuner, and blanket or lawn chairs…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s . . . Jazz Music!
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Pittsburgh’s KDKA sat down with local musician Stephen P. Harvey on his latest album, “Smash!”, a 17 piece Jazz ensemble album inspired by superheroes. A graduate of Seton Hill University, Harvey will be recording “Smash!” at Audible Images in August…
CYM Practice Point: How to Start Your Notes Clean!
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Watch Ryan Ash’s latest installment that will ensure clear bow/string engagement: violinists and violists can try it too!
CYM Tips and Tricks: Proper Nail Care for Guitarists
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Check out Mark Marston’s easy to follow directions that will keep your fingers ready to produce the most beautiful tone possible!
Musikgarten Students Celebrate With Tea Party
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CYM students completed the second of three Music Makers courses; Music Makers Around the World continues the sequence of learning where students continue to gain mastery over identifying tonal and rhythm patterns. In this Musikgarten course, students delighted in being able to…
Loving Music and Nature With Musikgarten Cycles
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Where does the time go? Despite a year of continued distance learning, five wonderful young musicians completed the Cycle of Seasons curriculum! Students grew in their creativity- suggesting their own ideas for our stories, dances, and instrument playing! Musikgarten purposefully structures this level to…
Events in June
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June has many opportunities for students to perform out in the sun and for their friends, family, and peers! To register for an event, click it’s title. Violin Recital in Frick ParkJune 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin Ms. Rochelle, Ms…
Musikgarten Babies Move!
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The Family Music for Babies Course this season had parents moving, singing, dancing and connecting with their little ones. We saw so much growth over the 15 weeks. When we began, they were all so tiny- but what we know about babies…











