We are trying to improveOne of the most valuable things to our teachers at NewSongs is having good communication between our school, parents and students. Our online tool Musico has been helping us share resources with families, but has not been as helpful for all families as we hoped.So we are trying again. This week we are setting up our families with a student "project" on Basecamp. Here you can add as many parents and guardians (and even child/student emails) in one place to everyone has access to notes on assignments and can easily chat with your teacher to ask questions whenver you need to.Please watch for your invitation, get involved, try sending your teacher a message on Basecamp, (download the app if you want and decide when you want to get notifications) and let us know if you have any questions!Many thanks,Mr. Michael at NewSongsP.S. Spring Break is coming up quickly this year!No lessons March 15-20th and then our MARCH MADNESS concert premiers online on Friday, March 26th!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

2020 was wild, wasn't it?2021 is off to a better start! I wanted to personally reach out and say "Thank You" to our Music Maker families. Over the past 6 weeks we have been SO busy meeting with new families and getting them started on a musical journey this year. Many people tell us the positive things they have heard from you, current students who are family, friends and neighbors with others and share your experiences.Our team is growing so we have additional teachers helping us serve our community. We are currently recording and preparing music for our March Madness online concert coming up and we are so proud to show off what are students are doing!From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support as we try to make this the most musical year we can!Sincerely,Mr. MichaelDirector, NewSongs School of MusicThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

2021 deserves two things: More MUSIC and more (free) COFFEE. We are a local business engaging kids in music to help them grow in confidence and creativity. And parents (and grandparents), you have worked SO HARD to help your kids survive and thrive 20201. So we want to say "Thank You"That's why we bought gift certificates from seven LOCAL coffee spots to give away this week to express our love and appreciation for the families in our community.Enter now: https://welcome.elkgrovemusiclessons.com/2021We do think that making music is awesome and we will email you a bit about all the ways we are helping local kids make music as well, but there's nothing to buy, you don't have to tag anyone or even share this post (although you can if you want to). We just want to make 2021 better for kids and parents and hope that a cup of coffee will brighten the day for seven families that enter.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

For the first time you can custom order Music Maker sweatshirts, shirts, and bags with the size and color combos of your choice! Order online and items will be in studio and ready for pickup by Dec 15th.Visit the NewSongs gift shopThis design is available for this holiday shop only...next time we open shop in 2021 you will have new color and design options so get these ones while you can!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

There's a lot to check out this fall at NewSongs!In our Excel program, our students are going above and beyond their weekly lessons. They are practicing in ensembles, making original music, and we even hired a professional videographer to help us show off their achievements in our Corner Concert series since few live performance options are available.In our Corner Concerts below watch students perform three amazing solos they have prepared. Coming soon--a corner concert with our student ensemble groups!Enjoy their great work and keep watching our YouTube channel and social media for our students sharing more of their great music making!P.S. We are running a "Black Friday/Small Business Saturday" deal until the end of the month where you can pay your January lesson tuition now are get "upgraded" into the Excel program for free! If you are thinking about checking it out, now is a great time to get involved! You will see that deal in a future email me, or contact us if you have any questions.Far far away, behind the Luke is 9 years old and has been studying with his teacher Mr. Roger for three years. He is a member of the Excel program and plays with an ensemble as well as stars in some of our school productions such as "Kid's Teach" and "NewSongs News." He is great at improvising and making up original music. He also puts lots of expression and emotion into his performances. We are proud how well rounded he is as a musician and how much he has grown as a piano player.Timothy is 8 years old and has been learning at NewSongs for just over one year. He has gone quickly through his book series and practices about an hour every day! He plays both jazz and classical songs, and in his spare time he makes awesome things out of oragami! We are so proud of all his work.Marc is a member the Excel program, where he plays in a student ensemble. He has participated in competitions and evaluations and can compose and improvise as well as perform his favorite music in both modern and classic genres. He is 13 years old and has studied at NewSongs for more than 5 years. He loves to memorize fast and flashy solos. He also plays the saxophone at school. We are proud of how versatile Marc is and his passion for music.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

NewSongs introduces great new ways to make music with us!It’s been a lonely year, and there has never been a better time for students to learn a musical instrument. Music lessons help students*Take pride in their accomplishments*Boost creativity*Share music with others (even if it sometimes is on Zoom or video, they are actively engaged with others)*Have funAnd much, much more,Let’s make this year memorable for being a year that your student discovered their own talent and love for fun.We offer lessons for ALL instruments and voice, both live in Elk Grove and via Zoom. We have two extra special options and a special OFFER for you.1- The Excel program. This program is helping our students THRIVE in their musical growth, as they get to play with ensemble groups, create original music, receive exclusive video masterclasses and make professional concert recordings (check out our Corner Concert series on YouTube!)Purchase lessons for a new student and get a FREE upgrade to our Excel program for the price of lessons only (a $70 value)2- Explorer groups. These NEW group classes (available both live and on Zoom) allow students to collaborate and learn with others. After students pass the “Debut” level, Explorer group students will also be eligible to prepare for the international Rockschool and RSL classical exams if they choose.Purchase a three month Explorer tuition for 20% off (a $70 value)Give the students in your life the gift of music for 2021 AND support our local business and get our Black Friday/Small Business Saturday deals here:https://newsongsmusic.aidaform.com/blackfridayYou don’t have to select your class time yet, but you are welcome to reserve your spot wherever you are ready here:https://calendly.com/newsongsmusicMany thanks this holiday season,Mr. Michael at NewSongsP.S. The link or our special deals this week is here:https://newsongsmusic.aidaform.com/blackfridayP.P.S Already a student or want some items to unwrap under the tree? Get sweatshirts, bags and T-shirts (new, limited time design).https://jg.graphics/collections/newsongsThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

There's a lot to check out this fall at NewSongs!In our Excel program, our students are going above and beyond their weekly lessons. They are practicing in ensembles, making original music, and we even hired a professional videographer to help us show off their achievements in our Corner Concert series since few live performance options are available.In our Corner Concerts below watch students perform three amazing solos they have prepared. Coming soon--a corner concert with our student ensemble groups!Enjoy their great work and keep watching our YouTube channel and social media for our students sharing more of their great music making!P.S. We are running a "Black Friday/Small Business Saturday" deal until the end of the month where you can pay your January lesson tuition now are get "upgraded" into the Excel program for free! If you are thinking about checking it out, now is a great time to get involved! You will see that deal in a future email me, or contact us if you have any questions.Luke is 9 years old and has been studying with his teacher Mr. Roger for three years. He is a member of the Excel program and plays with an ensemble as well as stars in some of our school productions such as "Kid's Teach" and "NewSongs News." He is great at improvising and making up original music. He also puts lots of expression and emotion into his performances. We are proud how well rounded he is as a musician and how much he has grown as a piano player.Timothy is 8 years old and has been learning at NewSongs for just over one year. He has gone quickly through his book series and practices about an hour every day! He plays both jazz and classical songs, and in his spare time he makes awesome things out of oragami! We are so proud of all his work.Marc is a member the Excel program, where he plays in a student ensemble. He has participated in competitions and evaluations and can compose and improvise as well as perform his favorite music in both modern and classic genres. He is 13 years old and has studied at NewSongs for more than 5 years. He loves to memorize fast and flashy solos. He also plays the saxophone at school. We are proud of how versatile Marc is and his passion for music.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Great music makers are also great music LISTENERS. Join us for the first episode of "Listen to This" as Mr. Roger introduces the importance of exploring all kinds of music. Discover something new today with this fun, short video. Will you find a new favorite? How will you be inspired by other great artists? Check it out today!--Mr. Michael and the team at NewSongsThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Now is a great time to be making music! We areGrowing our mindsExpressing ourselvesHaving funand so much more!Please make sure you stay up to date with us! Social media often won't show you everything we post, even when you like our pages, so a better way to see what we are doing and participate is as a part of our GROUP. Please feel free to click below and join!(Also, lots of our fun activities go on Stories, so make sure to watch out for us there as well, because LOTS of new videos and projects are in the works and you are going to love them!)This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Wear a costume to music lessons October 26 to 31 for "Trick or Beat"! week.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Let me be clear, I am NOT a music therapist.While I am a firm believer in the amazing power of music to help children and adults grow and develop (or heal), I am not trained as a therapist. I love and respect that profession.But I DO love working with ALL kinds of students.For instance, many of our teachers currently work with students “on the spectrum.” We do it with the same objectives we use for all our students: recognize a student’s innate strengths and interests and use music as a tool to grow their abilities.We even are using Zoom to reach out and work with entire classes of children and adults with special needs to integrate music into their educational day!We have some students that suffer with anxiety. The pressure of trying to perform on a musical instrument could be intense. Instead, but use positive affirmations and a variety of relaxed activities to help students feel safe and comfortable.You will always see a majority of our day spent with children, but we LOVE our adult students as well. They are so clear about why they value making music and we love helping them use music in their everyday lives.Then there are also the students that will knock your socks off. The ones that finish a book in weeks instead of months, or come into class with an original song they created and wrote down at home. Challenging a student like this to use their full potential can be a lot of work, but we have special resources just for them too!My point is, our Music Bus, Music Maker, and Excel programs are each designed to help individual students achieve their personal dreams and goals through music.The best way to make sure we help YOUR student learn THEIR way is to sit down with a teacher for a free consultation. We want to spend that time listening to you and learning about your family so, whatever your needs are, we have a plan to help you succeed.I am so proud of what our students, of ALL abilities, are doing with us every week.Please write to me now and let me know when is a good time for us to meet you!SincerelyMr. MichaelLead Music Maker at NewSongs michael@elkgrovemusiclessons.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NewSongsMusic https://www.instagram.com/newsongsmusic/This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Hi! Are you still looking for music lessons?I would love to answer any questions if you are, just let me know what you are hoping to get from music lessons at this time.Thank you!Mr. Michael, director at NewSongsThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Imagine your child doesn’t just struggle through a couple of pages of homework after music lessons...instead they come home and talk about how they collaborated with a friend to write their own song, then sit down and improvise their own song. Then show off their two favorite songs from memory, and talk about a famous composer or artist they recently learned about. This is what a student looks like when they are truly ENGAGED in making music.As the director here at NewSongs, one of the experiences that was important to me in my own musical growth was the transition from lessons to college. As much as I enjoyed lessons, my college experience gave me a much BROADER experience about music (for instance, piano players don’t often join band or orchestra groups). I am naturally very curious so I loved the chance to learn lots of DIFFERENT things about music--I enjoyed composing, arranging, exploring more genres, and gaining a deeper understanding of the “language of music.”Mr. Roger, our ensemble director, has similar values but from very different experiences. He grew up playing with any and all garage bands he could, using music to build relationships with others and get the opportunity to perform for others and travel to new places. He formed an identity as a musician with a way to express himself to others.No matter whether you are “classical” or “hard rock,” our Excel program is designed to help motivated students go beyond their lessons and get the most out of their musical experience.If you choose to enroll in our Excel program, you continue in private lessons with any of our awesome staff. But it also unlocks the chance to:-Join one of our ensembles for a two hour weekly rehearsal and perform with the group-Get a special feature performance when you can perform a solo set for a well produced “Corner Concert” video series on YouTube-Take masterclasses (delivered live or virtually) to dive into a wide range of musical topicsReady to go all in? Ask for an application for the Excel program, or schedule a free visit to an ensemble rehearsal if you want to see what you may be missing.We can’t wait to see what your student will do as a Music Maker!Many thanks,Mr. MichaelDirector at NewSongsMr. RogerExcel Ensemble DirectorP.S. Even though Excel activities give you about 3 extra hours week, the cost is only $189 (current private lesson tuition is $119-$144), but if you enroll before the end of OCTOBER, you can enjoy the rate of the returning students of $169 for the year!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Being A Music Maker is a treat!In celebration of Kids Music Day, October 2020, NewSongs students select a friend and gift them a “Music Maker” T-shirt and Trick-or-Beat card good for one free lesson.Sharing music with a friend or family member is one way we are working together to help kids in our community grow through music!Are you passing our Halloween treats? Help yourself to a stack of Trick-or-Beat cards for your neighborhood!Share "OFFER TITLE GOES HERE" with your friend and earn up to $ for every friend that becomes our customer.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Share "OFFER TITLE GOES HERE" with your friend and earn up to $ for every friend that becomes our customer.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

The Music Bus by NewSongs is designed to make music accessible to more students by making services available at local campuses. While campuses are closed, we have new options to share with you.You may already be taking lessons with us, but we want to share these new options with everyone so that friends, neighbors, and kids everywhere have access to MAKE MUSIC. Thank you for sharing our mission with us.We offer three virtual group options😀. Introduction to Piano😀. Introduction to Ukulele😀 Introduction to GuitarYou can check out the first three video "classes" for FREE, then for $69 per month you have access to our study-at-home video and printable materials AND join a live Zoom class with a teacher once a week to review, get help, and keep growing. Here's how to join:Sign up for access here:https://www.elkgrovemusiclessons.com/page/164771-signup-for-music-makers-at-home(Note this will also keep you updated with our FREE general music classroom)This will allow you to login to the class materials here:https://music-makers.simplerosites.com/Then you can start checking out the classes!Please check it out or invite a friend now!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

With a limited number of socially-distanced musicians at each rehearsal, our students can still get together once a week to make music together. Our ensemble players LOVE their experience.Ensembles are part of our "Excel" program, which is $189 per month for students (INCLUDING private lesson tuition).A chamber (small group) ensemble class for up to six students, meeting one hour, once per week, for $59 per month per student. Rehearsals are held at NewSongs (Grantline Rd and highway 99).Did you play with friends or neighbors last year at school? Form your small group now and contact us for available times to keep learning!String Ensemble is a chance for violin, viola and cello students to work with a professional coach and conductor to learn to make music together. Hosted at NewSongs but run by the Non-profit Red Note Youth Orchetra, check out playing with this group on Tuesdays this fall!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

We are looking forward to a new style of performances for the fall, until county restrictions change and we can begin to plan additional options.For now, we have the following options:Live-from-Home music makers Film your solo from home--dress up, remember to introduce yourself, take a bow and everything! Send us your video and we will release it (lobby video, social media, etc)Every Saturday from 4 to 5 pm we will have five students come into the studio at NewSongs. Students will perform for the camera (and one another) in a recital-like setup, but with extra distancing and cleaning between numbers--we will give you the space and safety so you can perform on stage without a mask so we can see your face! Videos will then be shown for the week in our lobby, on social media and our YouTube channel to share with others. Note, some weeks will be hosted by a particular teacher so check with yours about signing up, otherwise weeks are available for signup on first-come first served basisOur "Excel" program is featuring one student or small group each week in a special video concert. We call it our "Corner Concerts" (inspired by NPR's "Tiny Desk"), and will feature a set of 3 to 5 songs. The performer gets a great video to share with family and friends, document their growth, and get featured in our school media as well. If you are interested in playing on of these special solo sets, contact Mr. Roger or myself for more information! (roger@ elkgrovemusiclessons.comThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Another way we at NewSongs support our commmunity is through the Red Note Youth Orchestra program. Last year, their beginning violin classes met on campus at Roy Herburger Elementary, and we were ramping up for additional campuses this year. While schools are closed, we are hosting these classes in our large music hall on Tuesdays.The program is also FULL SCHOLARSHIP for fall, so tuition free for this semester.Current students in private lessons, please see "String Ensemble" below and consider participating, or please share with others that may benefit!Violin A 3:30-4:20 pm (grades 3 -6)- for students who completed beginning Red Note class last year before closuresViolin B 4:30-5:20 pm (grades 3-6)--for students with 1.5 to 2 years experience in Red Note classesString Ensemble 5:40-6:55 (grades 4 to 12)--open to all with instructor approval (Ms. Brittany can let you know readiness for group performance), but spaces are limited due to social distancing.Please, if you know middle or high school students who are missing out of playing strings at school who may benefit from this additional practice and coaching and share with them!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

We have created a digital music room for ANY and ALL elementary students in Elk Grove to make music from home!Grades hava "Flipgrid" of assignments they can sing or play along with, including the chance to send me back a video of them doing the activity!A world music focus throughout the year as we explore music around the worldLinks to fun games and activitiesand more!On our site https://www.elkgrovemusiclessons.com/classroom-music you can also choose to sign up for email updates as new materials are added regularly to the music room!Thanks for sharing this resource with other famiy and friends and helping up make music together this year, to help our kids grow and develop in this unusual school year.--Mr. Michael (and Mr. Jason), school music team at NewSongsThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Hi guys, it's Mr. Michael at NewSongs. I realized in August I haven't been communicating too much about what's happening for fall at NewSongs (as we have been busy adapting to every new thing coming our way) so I will be working on a series of emails in Sept that highlight what we are doing now.I'll try to cover bits of info for you (or to share with others)( from the free virtual classes for Elk Grove schools and the kids orchestra non-profit I work with to our lesson options and new intermediate performance groups.Even if you are not making music with us at this point, I appreciate keeping in touch with you. But if it gets to be too much, feel free to opt out as well--I want to include you but not overwhelm you. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do for you or your family, feel free to let me know! Thank you so muchMr. MichaelThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Hi guys! Thanks for being part of our music family this year! August is ending, we are getting as close to "back to normal" as we can at the moment, and I realized I haven't been communicating as much in the past month about what we have going on.So I am going to be sending out a series of emails in September to highligh the various things we have created for families to have a successful fall. I don't want any overwhelming or long emails, so I will send out things mostly one at a time, but to get ALL the details please keep an eye out for these messages as well.In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to help support your family, please let me know! Otherwise, more emails with news and announcements will be coming your way this month!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Music is a GREAT activity for this year, so we would love to see you get started before Distance Learning gets going! We set aside a whole day to meet with new families one on one and make sure they were ready for a great year of music lessons AND they get a special discount for being the "early birds".(BTW any returning students, make sure you get a spot set before they get filled for fall!)Call now to schedule an appointment on August 11th (916) 714-4544This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

We want our students HEALTHY and SAFE. And we want to see them succeed and thrive in their lessons.July 13th we adjusted to announcements by our governor and we have been watching new health info regularly. Safety guidelines and considerations change often and we are working to stay current on the best practices for a healthy and safe environment for our students.We are able to meet the CDC guidelines for schools released July 23, schools should be:1) promoting behaviors that reduce spread (e.g. social distancing, washing hands and wearing cloth face coverings),2) maintaining healthy environments (e.g., ensuring proper ventilation, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces)3) maintaining healthy operations (e.g., staggering schedules, keeping students in small groups), and4) preparing for when someone gets sick(note that we are not a "school" according to county rules, we are in "educational services", but we are using these CDC guidelines as a basis to ensure we have the best safety in place we can)We feel that we have met this criteria with our current sanitation, scheduling, and similar policies. We also are fully prepared to offer students lessons via Zoom or similar video platforms either short term (in case of symptoms of illness) or longer (if you are more comfortable learning from home to eliminate other exposure risks).Therefore, we are waiting one last to watch for any more new announcements including CDC and local authorities, but if no new risk factors are developing we are planning for a RE-REOPENING on August 10th.If you have moved to outdoor lessons in the morning, you can return to your previously scheduled afternoon appointment indoors. If you would like to request continuing outdoor lessons in the morning (mornings are selected due to the possibility of high heat) people let us know and we will do our best to accommodate that request, based on the demand.We will continue all of our prior safety protocols including one way traffic, non-contact plans, masks, sanitized piano keys, and many other steps. If you have ANY questions about our procedures feel free to ask.So in careful accordance with guidelines for educational services, we are RE RE OPENING on August 10th, a few days before Elk Grove begins Distance Learning for most students. If you choose to remain doing lessons on Zoom, no problem. The choice is yours. We look forward to serving you as best we can, according to the needs of your family.-Mr Michael at NewSongsPS Watch for upcoming announcements for a special registration event on Aug 11th, right after our re-reopen, which is a great time for new students to jump in and get a great deal on their August lessons. Returning students, make sure to contact us as soon as possible before spots are filled! ThanksThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

This week we moved back to Zoom as our County closed non-essential indoor offices. For most of our students, this distance learning is working very well, but we want to ensure we have to best options we can for all our music makers. Therefore if you prefer to meet in person, we have gotten autorization to meet OUTDOORS (sorry for the terrible picture, but you may be able to see how our tent classrooms are arranged in the shade of the back parking lot). We are meeting in the MORNINGS to beat the heat and currently have three stations or tents set up so they don't interfere with one another. We don't know how long these restrictions will be in place, right now I am planning on the next two weeks (the remainder of July) and we will make announcements later if we will continue this into August as well.To choose this option, just enter your name in an available slot on the spread sheet. There are three teachers each day and each teacher has five available times. We realize this doesn't accomodate every needs, and we will try to accomodate as many special requests as wel can, but we are somewhat limited at this time.We will not remove your existing afternoon lesson time, so if we are able to resume indoor lessons in August you can return to your currently scheduled time. (But who knows...with distance learning now announced in August we may open up more morning slots then we previously had....time will tell)The link to sign up is here--please enter the students first and last name so we can confirm with you.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YvTUsq3N8bQAlRecFaPCgxz9l1tgOq_KeSZ-yQ49OH4/edit?usp=sharingAs always, reach me any time at michael@elkgrovemusiclessons.com about how we can help your family continue to make music, which I feel is so important in this time. Thank you for being on this journey with us--Mr. MichaelThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Hi Music Maker families,State and county business restrictions were announced again yesterday (July 13). While “music instruction” never gets conclusively classified, my wife and I are trying to take a conservative interpretation and as a “non-essential indoor office” I feel that we are expected to close in-person lessons at this time. We will offer ALL lessons the remainder of the week on Zoom.If you are pressed for time, feel free to make sure you have Zoom login info still handy from your teacher (if you are new to us, contact us for it and we can even set up a “practice” call), or you may still be using remote learning and you are good to go. You can stop reading here if you want, but I am going to go on a little about my current thoughts for our school and our musical families adapting for the next few weeks (timeframes are not set in CA).I am very GRATEFUL we are able to adapt and offer our services online. Since March, we have kept our entire team employed, with the exception of one teacher that chose to take some time off. That is only possible because of your commitment to stick with us and your willingness to communicate with us about what you need and help us improve,I’m also SAD, we were just getting our sense of “normal” and “routine,” and I am really looking forward to “coming back”...Again (sigh). However, making the safest and most careful choices for all our students and our staff is a priority right now.I worry about our students and the challenges they are facing with the next school year coming up. I believe that music is, in a sense, an “essential” activity that allows our students to be creative, deal with complex emotions, and connect with others by expressing themselves even if they can’t be “together.” I am working on a variety of “distance learning” style options to offer elementary schools in our area as we can because I WANT as many kids as possible to be making music during this time.That being said, here are some tentative “add ons” I am working onA limited amount of outdoor one on one lessons (likely in the morning to avoid the heat, under some pop up tents in the back parking lot….working on the logisticsContinuing to use student Musico.io accounts and other technology elements to give students lots of content to practice and enjoy.Monthly performance live streamed (similar to our big concert in May, but live instead of pre-recorded)Possible neighborhood outdoor performances (like a “porch” or “driveway” mini concert with a socially distanced audience)....again, pending safety and logisticsDreaming what else we can provide. Your feedback is essential. Do you want more games via Zoom?So here we are...all lessons on Zoom this week.It’s not too late to join the theory club and get a worksheet packet to start working on at home (just email your teacher or direct to me that you want to join).Please give us your feedback on added features we can offer you to help you students keep making music and watch for announcements as we continue to respond to state and county announcements.MANY thanks to you--Mr. Michael and the whole NewSongs teamThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Next week! Monday to Thursday students can explore different roles in a band, improvise, play some favorite hits and explore all about making music$149BONUS current students can bring a friend for FREEWeek Two-- Teens make music!$149 and BONUS -- current students can bring a friend for FREEThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Join with our "excel" students and finish a 4 week pack of music theory practiceImprove your SightreadingUnderstand scales, Chords and KeysUse better counting & rhythmRecognize musical forms & patternsTry some composing of your ownand music more!It's EASY!If you accept the Music theory summer challenge, your teacher will assign you work during lessons July 6-11. Show your teacher your completed work each week. Challenge completes July 31 (all work checked by Aug 8)All students who complete the challenge receive a free music maker t-shirt (brand new designs coming in!!)Bonus!! participate in extra practice Live each week in our zoom musicianship class Thursdays at 2 pmQuestions? info@elkgrovemusiclessons.comShare "OFFER TITLE GOES HERE" with your friend and earn up to $ for every friend that becomes our customer.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

No Lessons June 29th to July 4th. See you back July 6th with plenty of great ways to make music the rest of the summer!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Everyone has been doing AMAZING work at their music lessons, but you have earned a break! We will be taking one week off lessons (no classes June 29 to July 4th), and we hope you enjoy some family time to recharge and come back for MORE GREAT THINGS to do in July at NewSongsThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Our summer ensemble program is one week long where students get to meet every day and collaborate with music.Students that have been isolated or bored can get out with a small group of students with plenty of space for social distancing, but still the chance to play music together and learn some of the most iconic music.Spaces are extrememly limited. This camp is for students age 9 and up with some prior experience, but does not require being intermediate or advanced. Contact us today to reserve a spot to participate, and maybe one for a friend!$199, M-F June 15-19th, noon to 1:55 pm.P.S. This camp repeats in July in case the spots are all filled this time, and Junior Jam camp for younger musicians starts June 22!Share "OFFER TITLE GOES HERE" with your friend and earn up to $ for every friend that becomes our customer.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Join us TODAY on Zoom for some fun and games2 pm FridayCode is 326-585-7011 and password is "practice"And don't forget, we continue on Zoom all summer AND re-open in-person lessons June 1--we are so excited to see you (whenever you are ready)!We would love to have you invite a friend that's out of school for break and ready to make some music with you!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

School is almost out!!We are so grateful for the commitment of our students that we are offering everyone a FREE UPGRADE for summer! All our students in regular private lessons now have access to ALL the extra programs, workshops, and more for the summer. Normally $60 additional per month, you can try a socially-distanced ensemble, masterclass, or so much more!Remember, starting June 1 you have the choice of in-person or live online classes based on your own needs.Check out our concert video if you haven't yet!Below, please consider sharing a coupon with a friend to join us for summer music (a healthy and safe option for everyone!) and we have an extra "thank-you" credit for you if they join the Music Maker family too!Share "OFFER TITLE GOES HERE" with your friend and earn up to $ for every friend that becomes our customer.This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Hi Guys!I would like to have you fill out this brief survey and let me know your preference. Remain with your online lessons or are ready to begin in-person lessons at NewSongs. Please fill out this survey.Click Here NowThis email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser

Summer is approaching, school is almost out, and we are all looking for friends and to connect with others.So we want to share the music with friends and family, and you are welcome to invite a guest to attend your music lessons this week! Invite a neighbor, a friend, even a grandparent or cousin near or far to come listen to your music. Just let your teacher know who is coming and we will be happt to include them!This will lead up to our big concert primiere via Livestream on Friday and we are so excited to have another way to show off all the work you have been doing at home. See you soon!This email was sent to . If you do not want to receive email from Newsongs School Of Music (10481 Grant Line Rd Suite 100, Elk Grove, CA 95624), please unsubscribe here.Start your Marketing AutomationView in Browser