Holiday DVD coming soon!
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This Thanksgiving, we asked students to record themselves playing some of their favorite pieces so the they could safely share music with the elderly in local nursing homes. We were moved to see such an enthusiastic response to this project!…
Ms. Leah’s Student Performs Book 1 Recital
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Ms. Leah’s student, Sophie, performed her Suzuki Book 1 recital for friends, classmates and neighbors on Friday afternoon. Sophie is a student of Ms. Leah and a member of the Suzuki Violin Book 1 Fun and Book 2 Crew group with…
Sign-Up Today for Guitar Play-In, October and Holiday Serenades
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CYM has plenty of events planned over the next few months. And if you are a student at CYM, make sure you subscribe to the weekly Take Note newsletter for even more information. This month, CYM has two events that…
Young Artist Certificate Program
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CYM’s Young Artist Certificate Program recognizes 7th-12th grade students for their instrumental mastery, commitment, and refined characters. Each level asks students to challenge perceived personal limits and engage with fellow students and families at CYM and in the community at…
Mr. Erich’s Serenade Summary
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The Fall season kicked off with a bang at this past Saturday’s “September Serenade”! As a prelude, Mr. Erich shared paintings from the Romantic Era, one titled “Serenade”, as well as a funny clip from Tom & Jerry showing Tom…
October Practice Challenge
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Three months of the year are designated as Practice Challenge months, October, February and May. During these months, your child is challenged by the school to practice his or her instrument every day for the length of their lesson. A…
Performers Sought for Community Service Project
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Many people who live in group home facilities have been cut off from those they love because of the pandemic. Would you like to provide a video or audio of your favorite and most-polished pieces so that they can be…
Get Your Instrument Tuned
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If you have not selected to meet with your teacher in person for a while and you would like to have your stringed instrument tuned, consider dropping by the school to have it checked. Call 724-935-0505 or email rentals@youngmusicians.org if…
Mr. Erich Talks About Performance
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Listen in as Mr. Erich talks about the performance training which helped him broaden his musical reach and a concert that added perspective: Thank you for joining us today Mr. Erich! Please describe a performance that made an impression on…
Mr. Mark’s Outdoor Guitar Play-In
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Play-Ins provide a chance to get together, have fun, and play shared repertoire. The best way to prepare is to make sure you have as many of your Suzuki pieces polished as possible. Be ready to call out your favorites…
Who Can Attend a “Play-In” ?
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In the Suzuki world, instrumental students learn their pieces so thoroughly that they are memorized for life and can be recalled in any circumstance – truly committing the literature to heart. On Saturday, September 26, Guitar students who know how…
(Updated) CYM Courses in September!
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Chris Sforza, Ryan Ash, and Amy Rucker are happy to announce new CYM Course meeting times! “Mr. Ryan’s Music Games 2” with Mr. Ryan, features the best songs, movements, and games drawn from a wide range of curricula. Students intuitively…









