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Music Authority Family Newsletter - April 29, 2024

Music Authority Family

Music Authority's Showcase Bands had the opportunity over the weekend to visit Highlands, North Carolina, and play a gig at the Highlands Dive. Despite the long drive, the bands played a great gig and had time to take a hike to a waterfall before heading back home to Cumming. The parents, who also participated in the hike, took pictures, talked, and got to know each other better.

After the Spring Show, a seventh grade drummer was asked to come to dinner by some of the Showcase band kids. Already excited from the show, the musicians ate and talked about drums while their parents sat together at another table and enjoyed each other's company.

At the mid season Rock Ensemble concert, a parent had to miss her son's performance because of work. Recognizing the absence, a half dozen other moms stepped in to take pictures, send texts, and tell the young man how good of a job he had done.

Even I get to learn new things through my Music Authority Family experiences. Last night, I learned about the traditions and meaning of Passover from a Jewish singer in Perfect Blend while we ate dinner together.

These kinds of adventures aren't just for a few, they're the kind of things anyone at Music Authority can experience if you're willing to step out of your comfort zone.

People ask me all the time what is Music Authority Family. This is it. A group of like minded families who support each other's kids as they make music. It's friendships that might never have happened without Rock Ensemble or the Spring Show. It's having dinner after a concert with people you may never have had met if it weren't for Music Authority.

Music Authority Family is unexpected relationships.

My nieces are in softball. I know what it's like to have parents say mean things about other kids, hoping to get their own kids more playing time. It's something I hope I don't see often at Music Authority. If it happens, I hope my staff are confident enough to gently remind the parent that Music Authority believes in supporting each other, not tearing each other down. Music is not a zero sum game - just because I win, it doesn't mean you lose. There aren't a limited number of musicians in the world. We can all be successful.

You, and your children, are building memories and friendships while you're here at Music Authority. These experiences and relationships can shape the future. Give it a try: get to know another parent at your next recital. Tell the student with a lesson before yours how amazing they sounded. Come to dinner after the big show. Be a part of summer camp. Come to Parking Lot Rock on May 11, support the Rock Ensembles and build friendships. Help us make Music Authority Family even stronger!

Melissa A. Loggins, Owner

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Songwriting Camp

Does your student have a song in their heart and they don't know what to do? It can be intimidating to get the song written, and even more scary to share it. This camp will be supportive, informative, and will help your student find their voice.

July 8 - 12, 2024

Music Authority's summer camps are open to everyone - you don't need to be a student at Music Authority to attend.

Register at the front desk at Music Authority today!

Building Your Guitar Pedal Board Workshop

May 18, 2024
3:00 pm

Did you know there is a preferred order of pedals on your board? Guitar tech Andrew Loggins will be taking you through the steps to build a successful pedal board. What pedals you need most, which should be first in the sequence, and how to make your pedal board sound its best.

Cost: $25.00
Limited space available.

Sign up at the front desk at Music Authority

The Music Authority Roadies

The Roadies are a group of parents and adult students at Music Authority. They meet the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm in The Backroom at Music Authority. You can think of the Roadies as Music Authority's PTO. They sponsor special events, service projects, and work hard to make sure our teachers feel appreciated. We welcome any Music Authority parent to come to our next meeting!

Our next Roadies meeting will be on May 14 at 6pm in The Backroom. We'd love for you to join us!

We are saddened to announce that Malone Traxler, lead singer for Music Authority's Beyond, has decided to step down from the band. Auditions for a new singer will take place in the next two weeks. If your student is interested in auditioning for the position, please reach out to the front desk.

Beyond is a one year commitment. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights at 6:30; the band plays multiple times a month and some gigs require travel. Students must be in at least the 8th grade and cannot be older than 21.

Select Dan Electro Guitars on Sale

Do you want a colorful and awesome sounding guitar to add to your collection? Check out our selection of Dan Electro guitars. Not only will they look flashy on stage with bold colors in sparkling tones, but they'll sound amazing, too!

Stop by and play one today!

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