Summer Jam & Bowl Recital

Saturday, August 22 @ 1pm

A fun, low‑pressure summer recital with bowling and friends, created just for MKE Lessons students who stay enrolled through August.

This year we’re adding something brand new: a casual summer recital at a local bowling alley where students get to bowl with friends and then perform their song by lane. No fancy outfits, no formal program, just a fun night to celebrate how far they’ve come.

Reserve My Child’s Performance Spot

What Is TheSummer Jam & Bowl?

Summer Jam & Bowl is a special end‑of‑summer event for MKE Lessons families. Students will:

  • Bowl with friends and classmates
  • Perform one song in a relaxed, supportive environment
  • Cheer for other students while they play

It’s designed to keep kids motivated through the summer and give them a fun performance goal to work toward.

Who Is This Recital For?

This event is for:

  • Current MKE Lessons students (all instruments)
  • Families who want a relaxed, just‑for‑fun performance option
  • Students who are willing to stick with lessons through the end of summer

To perform at Summer Jam & Bowl, students must:

  • Be actively enrolled in lessons
  • Stay enrolled through the month of August

If you usually think about “taking the summer off,” this recital is your child’s reward for sticking with it and continuing to grow.

Reserve My Child’s Performance Spot

What’s Included & How Pricing Works

Each performer gets:

  • Admission to the bowling + recital event
  • Time on the lanes with friends
  • A performance video included (we’ll film their song and send you a copy)
  • An exclusive Summer Jam Button only available to Summer Jam performers
  • Priority access when we open sign‑ups for the next formal recital (first choice of time segment)

Price

  • Performer ticket: $35
  • Friends: $15 each (up to 2 friends per performer)
  • Food and drinks: pay‑as‑you‑go at the alley

Capacity is limited to about 35 performers and up to 2 friends per performer because of lane space.

How Early Access & The 'Story Giveaway' Work

We have more families at this recital than we have Summer Jam spots, so we’re giving tonight’s families a chance to skip the line.

Here’s how it works this weekend:

  1. Enter the Summer Jam Story Giveaway using the form below.

    • Tell us which student(s) might want to perform and how many friends you’d like to bring.
    • Let us know where to send your video upload link and early‑access details.

  2. Record a short 30–60 second video by Sunday at 8 pm, sharing how lessons have helped your child this year.

    • We’ll email you simple prompts and a link so you can upload from your phone.

  3. Everyone who enters the giveaway gets:

    • Early access to claim one of the limited Summer Jam & Bowl spots before we open registration to the rest of the studio
    • A chance to win the Summer Jam VIP Pack:
      • Performer ticket
      • Tickets for 2 friends
      • A food credit at the alley

We’ll draw the VIP winner on Monday and then open any remaining spots to all MKE Lessons families.

Ready To Enter & Get Early Access?

Fill out the form below to:

  • Enter the Summer Jam Story Giveaway
  • Get early access to Summer Jam & Bowl spots
  • Tell us how many of your kids might perform and how many friends you’d like to bring

This form does not charge your card. We’ll follow up by email/text to confirm your spot, share final details, and send you the video upload link and your Google review link if you opted in.

Student 1 Name
Student 2 Name (Optional)
Do You Want Early Access To The Summer Jam & Bowl Signups And To Enter The Summer Jam VIP Giveaway By Sending A 30–60 Second Video Testimonial After The Recital?
Would You Be Willing To Leave Us A Review?
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