CYM July Recital
Summer can be a really busy season filled with camps, part-time jobs, and reunions. Even with those fulfilling activities already afoot, perhaps your family is searching for ways to extend itself to others directly. Without the strain of school year…
John Graduates
The season’s second CYM Graduate was celebrated on Sunday after he performed J. S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043, accompanied by his teacher and mentor, Rochelle Agnew. Congratulations to John! We are really proud of…
Listen Here to Constantine’s New Material
“Shadows In My Room” is a project I have been working on for the last couple of years. I began writing the songs for this Extended Play in 2021 after my first Extended Play release, “Walk With Me”. This recording…
Scholarship Winner Announced
Our music community extends warm congratulations to North Catholic’s High School Senior, Alayna Zebra! Selected by an independent committee at Campus to Career Crossroads, Alayna is the recipient of a merit scholarship made available by Craft Your Music – Center…
Teacher Feature: Christopher Sforza
A community of “music lovers”? What’s that? Simply put, it’s a group whose members have the same musical objective: to make steady progress while also having positive experiences playing their instrument. CYM teachers help student’s advance in music anywhere lessons…
Summer Recitals
These days, it is easy to sometimes become lonely. Kids who do not play with others regularly may not actually have many music friends. Deliberately connecting with others is an effective way to interrupt feelings of isolation. A few ideas…
CYM Recitals Bring Joy
Whether performing newly learned material or playing pieces they have known for over a decade, CYM students truly reveled in the rapt attention of their audiences during three separate recitals over the last few months. They played violin, cello, piano,…
Kathryn Allen Graduates
Having attended CYM for over 16 years, Kathryn Allen’s love of music never waned. Her parent’s dedication to nurturing Kathryn’s interest in the piano and violin, and her teacher’s support propelled her artistic abilities. Congratulations to all as Kathryn graduates…
Fun With Suzuki Friends
The Greater Pittsburgh Suzuki Institute’s Musical Spring Fling! is coming your way! This community building event will be held at the Rhododendron Shelter in Highland Park on Saturday, May 13 and includes an afternoon/evening of musical fun for local Suzuki…
May Practice Challenge
It’s so beautiful outside! How are you going to keep progressing as even nicer weather arrives? CYM’s practice challenges help you organize efforts towards consistent improvement and enjoy the camaraderie of music friends once your goal is met. Talk to…
February Practice Challenge Winners
Let’s celebrate the students who filled their home practice with an “I can do this!” attitude in February! They worked for the length of the individual lesson, every day of the month, giving focused attention to lesson notes. With gentle…
Hey! Where Did CYM Go?
What a great time we have had at CYM’s original music lesson site, the mid-century residential house and open backyard at 120 Lake Drive! Following the natural progression from meeting families for early childhood music and movement, to expanding student…