Upcoming Workshops
This Month’s Workshop:
Building Harmonies In Music
When: Monday, August 3rd
Time: 7:15pm
Where: Online Zoom
Next Month’s Workshop:
Practicing Without Getting Bored
When: Monday, August 31st
Time: 7:15pm
Where: Online Zoom
Student of the Month
Alex has been nominated for our student of the month in June. He has been quite the high achiever and is our first ever bass student of the month.
His practice and work ethic is phenomenal and his results definitely show it.
Name: Alexander
Instrument: Bass
Time With Us: 3 Months
Alex's Cool Music Gear of the Month
The Pocket Operator Rhythm PO-12 is a tiny drum machine that can fit in your hand, but it can make some really fun sounds. It lets you build drum beats, add effects, and play with rhythm in a way that feels more like a game than homework.
For kids, this is a fun way to learn how beats work. They can press buttons, make patterns, and hear how a simple kick, snare, or hi-hat can turn into a full groove. It is a great reminder that music is not only about playing notes. It is also about time, feel, and creativity.
For adult students, this little tool can be a great way to spark new ideas. Guitar players, piano players, singers, and drummers can all use beats to practice timing or write simple song ideas. You do not need a big studio to start making music. Sometimes one small tool is enough to get your brain moving.
Parents may like this one because it gives students a hands-on way to explore music away from a phone or tablet app. It still uses tech, but the goal is active creating, not just watching. Students have to listen, try ideas, fix mistakes, and build something of their own.
The best part is that it makes rhythm feel fun. A steady beat is one of the most important parts of music, and the Pocket Operator Rhythm PO-12 gives students a simple way to play with that skill at home.
Practice Space Is Here at Milwaukee Music Lessons
We are excited to share that Milwaukee Music Lessons is now using the Practice Space app. This app gives students a fun way to track practice, earn rewards, and see their progress grow over time.
Practice is where real growth happens. Lessons help students learn what to do, but practice helps it stick. With Practice Space, students can log their practice, build streaks, earn gems, and feel proud of the work they are putting in each week. It also gives parents a clearer way to see that progress is happening at home.
To help everyone get started, we are launching our Summer Practice Challenge inside the app. Students who log 30 practices between July 1 and the end of August will earn a special practice badge and 100 bonus in-game gems.
We are also adding exclusive rewards and experiences that students can unlock only by logging enough practice time in the app. These rewards are meant to make practice feel more fun, exciting, and connected to our school community.
New students can get started by visiting our special Practice Space page here: https://mkelessons.com/practice-space/. We can’t wait to see students build great practice habits, earn rewards, and make music a bigger part of their week.
Student Milestones
1 Month
Arthur S.
Parker N.
3 Months
Rafael T.
Amy S.
6 Months
Demetrie W.
Aidan H.
Shayna R.
Elizabeth R.
Elijah D.
Sarah N.
Hanna B.
9 Months
Clarence L.
Jayden T.
1 Year
Emilio C.
Yael P.
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