April Newsletter 2025

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The Drum Tuning Workshop

This first week of May, we will be performing our drum tuning workshop. We’ll go over how to tune your drums, how to set them up properly, and other posture aspects to go over so that way you’re set up for long term success. This is going to be most beneficial for people with acoustic drums but even if you have electric drums, you will learn a lot. Look forward to seeing some of our students on Monday May 5th at Bridge MKE from 6:30-7:30!

Student of the Month

Evelyn is a young up and coming drummer! She gets the nod as this months feature student because of her willingness to stick with it and work hard at a single subject. Many kids her age have a hard time working through challenging songs for long periods of time. But her great attitude and longterm discipline are a great example that all kids should aspire too. 

Name: Evelyn

Instrument: Drums

Time With Us: Thirteen Months

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: Jungle Beat Jim

Dream Song To Learn: All Joy No Stress – Rhett Walker

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: Singing

Alex's Cool Music Gear of the Month

Boss RC-600 Loop Station

For beginner musicians, practicing and developing new skills can sometimes feel isolating. The Boss RC-600 Loop Station offers an innovative solution that allows you to create complex musical layers on your own. This powerful tool lets you record multiple tracks in real-time, making it perfect for guitarists, drummers, pianists, and vocalists to experiment with different musical ideas. Whether you’re building a full band sound or working on timing and coordination, the RC-600 helps you break through practice plateaus by giving you immediate feedback and a creative outlet.

Not only is the Boss RC-600 a fantastic practice tool, but it can also be used in live performances. With its intuitive interface and built-in effects, the Loop Station allows musicians to experiment with loops, backing tracks, and rhythms—perfect for solo performers or those looking to enhance their practice sessions. For our students looking to take their music to the next level, the RC-600 can help you improve timing, rhythm, and overall musicianship. It’s a versatile addition to any music lover’s toolkit, making learning more fun and interactive.

Newsletter Article: How Learning Multiple Instruments Makes You a Better Musician

Ever wondered if picking up a second instrument could boost your musical skills? Learning multiple instruments not only expands your musical horizons but also strengthens your overall musicianship. For beginners and intermediate students, exploring a new instrument can initially seem challenging—like adding more homework to your busy schedule. However, each instrument offers a fresh perspective on rhythm, melody, and harmony, helping you better understand music as a whole. For example, drummers who learn piano often find their rhythm skills becoming sharper, while guitarists who experiment with singing develop stronger pitch recognition and ear training.

Embracing multiple instruments enhances your creativity and keeps practice exciting. You’ll discover connections between instruments you never imagined, making it easier to collaborate and perform with others. So, if you’re feeling stuck or simply curious, consider stepping out of your comfort zone. The skills you gain from one instrument will naturally enrich your abilities in another, making your musical journey more rewarding than ever.

Upcoming Music Gigs

Check out upcoming show dates for students and teachers!

5/10 – Maloney’s @ Kaukauna – Broken Arrow Band

5/11 – Solu Estate Winery @ Cascade – Sons of Sconnie

5/17 – Dundas Street Dance @ Dundas – Broken Arrow Band

5/22 – At The Tracks @ Green Bay – Broken Arrow Band

5/24 – Celebrate De Pere @ De Pere – Sons of Sconnie

5/24 – Skinny Dave’s @ Mountain – Broken Arrow Band

5/25 – Celebrate De Pere @ De Pere – Broken Arrow Band

The NFL Draft Was Here!

 One of the most exciting events of the football year happened right in our back yard. Green Bay hosted the NFL draft! Normally I would write an entire article talking about my take on the picks but the cool story for me is that I not only attended the draft, but my band got hired to play for the event! It was a really cool experience but it was also exhausting. In the end though, I’m so glad I went. It was really cool to be in the heart of our historic town and watch the events happen in person.

Sons of Sconnie played for 3 hours at “Stadiumview Bar” right on the main road. We had a good crowd despite the rough weather. I also managed to go home with a special jersey that I will be wearing to every fantasy football draft for the foreseeable future.

Student Milestones

3 Months:
Shatadruti P.
Kaden W.
John S.
Juan R.
Anthony C.
Belle B.

3 Months:
Stephanie M.
Cory N.
Avenlee K.
Rozlyn W.
Brenda P.
Linda S.

3 Months:
Adriana O.
Delaney K.
Parker O.
Dresha B.
Kuldeep M.
Daniel R.

6 Months:
Jim K.
Ken H.

9 Months:
Jane C.

Welcome To Our New Students!

Sarah A.
Noah H.
Steven B.

Moriah Y.
Maria C.
Axel S.
Anaka G.

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