Skip to content
Phone 724-935-0505
craft your music
  • LessonsExpand
    • Book A Lesson
    • Application for Advocate Program
    • Student Portal Login
  • HappeningsExpand
    • Articles
    • News
  • FormsExpand
    • Application for CYM’s Music Advocate: Scholar
    • Submit Testimonials
  • AboutExpand
    • About CYM
    • Teachers
    • Community Outreach
  • Contact Us
craft your music

2nd Annual Ukulele Christmas Sing-A-Long

Published on January 4, 2022
Voice teachers Maria Gracielle Constantine and Lindsay McGinnis with guitar/ukulele teacher Mark Marston led a 4-meeting online Ukulele Sing-A-Long course for the second time, creating what is sure to continue as a well-loved annual tradition! Audrey, Carson, and Ella who…
Keep reading → 2nd Annual Ukulele Christmas Sing-A-Long
Vincent Leung headshot

CYM Practice Points: Best Cello Care

Published on December 28, 2021
Register for Mr. Vincent, here.
Keep reading → CYM Practice Points: Best Cello Care
Maria Constantine Headshot

Music Makers: At the Keyboard – November

Published on December 23, 2021
Music Makers: At the Keyboard is an incredibly exciting way to incorporate music and the keyboard into a child’s life. The benefits of singing, movement, and general music making is so beneficial to children’s development and Music Makers: At the…
Keep reading → Music Makers: At the Keyboard – November
Gabrielle Faetini headshot

CYM Practice Points: Before Playing Your Violin

Published on December 21, 2021
The little things add up! Learn to take good care of the bow and prepare it to make beautiful music – Gabrielle explains an simple but important step: Thanks for the practice reminder Gabrielle! Read about and register for lessons…
Keep reading → CYM Practice Points: Before Playing Your Violin

Pittsburgh’s WYEP offers Reimagination for Teen Musicians

Published on December 20, 2021
Grammy winner Daya and NPR-featured vocalist Na’Chelle Simone, among others, all share the Reimagination Project in their musical background. A collaboration of local artists, engineers and industry insiders provides young people experience in producing and promoting original music. Applications for…
Keep reading → Pittsburgh’s WYEP offers Reimagination for Teen Musicians

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra features trumpeter Sean Jones for the holidays

Published on December 20, 2021
Pittsburgh’s holiday soundscape features some great opportunities to hear some live music, especially jazz. The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra features trumpeter Sean Jones in a concert hosted by MCG Jazz at the Pittsburgh Playhouse on Wednesday, December 22 at 7 pm…
Keep reading → Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra features trumpeter Sean Jones for the holidays
Categories Blog Post, Concerts & Recitals
Generic CYM logo with 90s background

Performances 2022

Published on December 16, 2021
Your teachers are eager for you to demonstrate your musical skills outside of the lesson room! Regular attendance at CYM Events demystifies the performance process; let’s get your child ready to bring out their best through repeated and positive experiences!…
Keep reading → Performances 2022
Generic CYM logo with 90s background

CYM Tip: Lesson Make-Ups

Published on December 15, 2021
CYM Faculty create their own schedules and lesson breaks are determined through conversations between students and teachers. When you have a schedule request, plan, or limitation, please talk to your teacher. We hope you communicate about changes in your schedule…
Keep reading → CYM Tip: Lesson Make-Ups

CYM Tip: Attendance

Published on December 13, 2021
“Students perform well and enjoy their studies more when motivated and relaxed: consistent attendance relates directly to improved skill.” – CYM Community Guide Are you going out of town for a holiday or taking a break from the routine to…
Keep reading → CYM Tip: Attendance

The History of the Guitar

Published on December 5, 2021
The guitar is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world today. For centuries the instrument has changed, developed, and evolved into the guitar we know today. So what is the history of the guitar? The guitar has a long history, going back hundreds of years,…
Keep reading → The History of the Guitar

Holiday Performances

Published on December 3, 2021
At CYM, students share the love of music at every stage of their lives, and in every season. This month, instrumentalists will play holiday and classical music in many Pittsburgh neighborhoods. We hope you have time to come and listen!…
Keep reading → Holiday Performances
Joy and two candycanes

Play with Others and Fast Track Your Progress

Published on November 27, 2021
When signing up for music lessons, students can expect to attend a weekly lesson, to practice regularly at home and to repeat this process every week. Knowing that this requires many hours of commitment, new families often ask why I…
Keep reading → Play with Others and Fast Track Your Progress

Posts pagination

Previous Page 1 … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 21 Next Page

COMMUNITY & MORE

  • News & Updates
  • Articles
  • Social
  • Events

More Information

  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions


CONTACT US

  • 415 Centennial Avenue, Sewickley PA 15143
  • 724-935-0505
  • support@craftyourmusic.com
Proud sponsor of
Facebook Linkedin YouTube Instagram

© 2026 CRAFT YOUR MUSIC. All Rights Reserved.

Receive CYM News and Updates

Sign up to receive updates about changes in lesson availability, music video collages, cool research about how music is used in various ways, recent developments in music tech, uplifting events, and new to Craft Your Music teacher announcements.

Lost your password?

  • Lessons
    • Book A Lesson
    • Application for Advocate Program
    • Student Portal Login
  • Happenings
    • Articles
    • News
  • Forms
    • Application for CYM’s Music Advocate: Scholar
    • Submit Testimonials
  • About
    • About CYM
    • Teachers
    • Community Outreach
  • Contact Us