October 2024 Newsletter

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Shhh, we’re talking about Dynamics.

Over the last two months, we’ve made content talking about harmony and rhythm. For November, we’re completing the holy trinity of music by talking about the energy and volume that makes up music.

We’re going to go over various techniques for different instruments talking about how to change the amount of energy your instrument makes.

Student of the Month

 October’s student of the month is Lukas. He was chosen because he pushed himself beyond his normal limits. He challenged himself to play a song with the recording from front to back. Not only did he stick with his goal but he completed his task. Congrats Lukas!

Name: Lukas

Instrument: Guitar

Time Playing: One year

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: Run and Run – Matt Papa

Dream Song To Learn: Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: Fishing 🙂

Alex’s Cool Music Gear of the Month

The Ebow 

Guitar players. Have you ever thought “What if I could play my guitar like a violin?” Wonder no more. Introducing the Ebow.

The Ebow is a battery powered device that allows you to create fades, slurs, bowing sounds, and infinite sustains similar to a bowed instrument like a violin or cello.

It’s a very cool device with a huge variety of possibilities. Put on a little distortion, turn on the delay, and role down the tone knob for a really cool and unique experience.

Upcoming Music Gigs

This section promotes not just teacher music shows but also student shows as well!

11/2 – Maloney’s @ Kaukauna – Broken Arrow Band

11/9 – Kelly’s Bleachers II @ Wind Lake – Sons of Sconnie

11/16 – Kelly’s Bleachers @ Milwaukee – Sons of Sconnie

11/23 – Wouters Sports Bar & Grill @ Little Suamico – Broken Arrow Band

11/30 – Bub’s Irish Pub @ Germantown – Sons of Sconnie

How Bout Dem Packers?

We are nearly halfway through the season and it’s been quite a ride already. Xavier Mckinny is on FIRE! And our defense has the most turnovers in the league. Getting very similar vibes to 2010 when we last won the Super Bowl.

Jordan Love has been decent but recently left the game with another injury. Fortunately, Will Levis has proven to be a great backup so at least we’re not sweating too much yet.

Finally, we have kicker?!? Brought from retirement essentially, Brandon McMannus saved us after his first game in Green Bay.

The script writers for the NFL are taking us on a crazy ride and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

We gave a bye week in the month of November in addition to two divisional games and a game against the 49’ers and Dolphins. There are no free weeks in the near future. Green Bay will need to play solid if we hope to have playoff aspirations. 

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– Jess Weber

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“I have two sons that are both talented musicians. As they were growing up they had many good teachers throughout the years. They, and I, were fortunate that way. So when I decided to take the challenge of learning to play an instrument myself I had a pretty good idea of what I’d need to succeed and learn.

I found Milwaukee Music Lessons with a Google search, they were close by and had daytime availability which I preferred. I am very happy that I did. I am working with Robyn and she is an absolutely wonderful teacher. She is a patient encouraging person who has taught me so much in such a short time. She takes time to work things out with me at my beginner level, even though she is an accomplished musician. Not every musician has the ability to work with those who are just starting, but Robyn does and I look forward to every lesson I attend with her. She knows how to get the most out of every session and I look forward to continuing my musical journey with her expert assistance.”

– Dave Skowronek

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“I’ve been taking lessons with Alex for nearly 3 years and it’s been the best! His lessons are very student-led and he will teach me whatever I want to learn, which keeps me motivated, rather than learning from a structured book. Yet he also pushes me when I need it to make sure I’m improving. Not only is he an extremely talented guitarist, but he has an answer for every question, whether it’s about gear or music theory. Could not be a better investment in myself.“

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