What's New Here

Back to School!

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:24:00 -0400

It's already time for back to school!

If you are a current student, please talk to your instructor about your fall lesson schedule.

If you are NOT a current student, why not start music lessons? Music makes kids smarter and is a fun way to relax from the rigors of academia! Fill out our lesson application if you are interested in beginning lessons. We are scheduling consultations throughout the next two weeks if you are not sure that lessons are for you, and would like to learn more. Fill out our "contact us" form or call the studio to schedule yours! Consultations are FREE!

Recital and Open House

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:16:26 -0400

Our recital was last Saturday, and it was excellent! All of the students played extremely well and we are proud of all of them. Thanks to the staff and all the families who helped the students prepare for this experience. Look for pictures from the recital on here in the next few weeks!

This Saturday, we have our Spring Open House! It will be held at our studio (click to get directions from your home) from 1 - 4 PM. Students will be able to try our instruments (for a full list of instruments, click here), meet our staff (read bios here), and sign up for remaining summer camp spots or summer lessons. Please come and bring a friend! During the open house, we will have a number of GREAT deals on camps and lessons:

Register TODAY (at the open house) for summer lessons (3 months) and receive 30% off*!

Remaining June camps are 30% off; July camps are 20% off; August camps are 10% off!

Register for private lessons (1 month) and receive 10% off!

Register for lessons or small ensembles with a friend and receive 20% off each!

*Must commit to and pay for all three months in advance.

Spring Events!

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:11:37 -0400

This spring, we have two awesome events coming SOON!

On Saturday, April 25th, we have a recital where many of our current students will be performing! The recital will begin at 1 PM and finish around 2 PM, after which we will have some refreshments available for our students and their families. The recital will be held at New Life Church in Gahanna, which is on Stygler road. You can find their address and directions to the church on their website, www.enewlife.org. Please join us to support our students, they have worked very hard!

On Saturday, May 2, from 1 - 4 PM, we will be holding an open house at our studio! Here, prospective students and families will be able to meet the staff, try out all our instruments, and look at our books and materials. We will have special deals on remaining summer camp spots as well as summer lessons, so don't miss it if you are interested in signing up! Previous open houses have been VERY fun and VERY busy! Bring a friend!

We also have MANY summer camp spots still available. If there is a camp you are especially interested in, please register soon so that your camp does not get canceled. Details are here, and you can register here.

Winter/Spring Classes!

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:01:11 -0500

This March and April, we're holding a special 9-week series of classes. The schedule and description are here; please expect a couple more classes to be added in the next few days. We will be having a percussion class, and some type of voice/singing class. You can register for the classes here.

If you're not sure the classes are right for you, or you've never been to the studio, please come and visit! We will be having a sign up day on Saturday, February 7th from 3 - 5 PM. Please come, meet the staff, ask us any questions, and decide if classes are right for you. If you are considering private lessons and would like to try our instruments and/or be evaluated, you may come in during this time as well. We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer Camps 2009 and More!

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:01:59 -0500

First, we have recently begun advertising with www.kidslinked.com. If you are a current student, please consider visiting them and rating our services. Thanks!

Our summer camps 2009 schedule is now up! Take a look at it and sign up early if you are interested in any camps, in order to ensure your spot.

We have also scheduled our spring recital and open house.

Recital: Saturday, April 25th at 1 PM
Open House: Saturday, May 2nd, 1 PM

Finally, we will be issuing a special series of classes that will run during March and April. Please look for this in the next few days!

Christmas Specials!!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:02:34 -0500

Current students:

*Increase your lesson duration, and your first month will be at the old rate! i.e. if you increase from 30 to 45-min. lessons, your first month of 45-min. lessons is only $75!

New students:

*Sign up for one month of lessons (paid in advance; gift certificates available) and receive 10% off!

*Sign up for two months of lessons (paid in advance) and get 20% off!

*Sign up two or more siblings, and receive 20% off the first month?s lessons!

*Sign up for a full package (three months of lessons, theory book and lesson books) and receive 30% off the total!

All Students:

*Sign up for one month of ensemble coaching, and get one free!

*Buy a supplementary package (theory book, flashcards, lesson music) and receive 10% off!

Recital

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:38:11 -0500

Our recital two weeks ago was great! A big THANK YOU to all the parents and staff who made the recital possible. Everyone performed well, and we had a great time! Also, there is now a photo album from the recital for everyone to see!

In the next couple of days, look for our holiday specials! We'll be running several for new and current students over the Christmas season.

For current students, evaluations are coming up next week!

November News

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:13:23 -0400

Our staff member, Heather, has had to leave us for personal reasons. Luckily, we have Lainey to take her place! Please look for Lainey's bio in the next few days. Lainey will be teaching voice, piano, and guitar.

On Saturday, November 15th at 12:00 PM, we will be holding our fall recital! The recital will be located at New Life Church in Gahanna. Please join us to celebrate our students' accomplishments this fall. We are very excited to showcase their talent!

A reception will follow the recital at New Life.

New Staff, New Name, New Look, and More!

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:42:43 -0400

If you're looking at the site right now, WOW, it is different!!

We've decided to change our name! Our new name is "Epitelo Music Academy." The word 'epitelo' is Greek for 'achieve,' which is what we want all our students to do -- achieve highly in music. We searched intensively for days for exactly the right word, and finally came up with this one. We hope you like it!

To match our new name, we also decided to go for a new look. We had our graphic designer friend, Casey, make us a new logo (what you see in the top left-hand corner is actually only part of the image, the main part. Our name is also on the bottom of the logo but we figured you didn't really need to see it twice), and then we selected a new site template based on our new logo and color scheme.

We also have a new staff member, Heather! Please welcome her! Heather will be teaching flute, voice, and piano. She has an extensive musical theater background as well as plenty of teaching experience. If you're interested, you can view her bio.

This Saturday, we'll be attending the Mansfield Autism Walk-a-thon. Please consider supporting this worthy event! Contact us if you are interested, we have contact info for the organizer as well as fliers in studio.

Look out for more changes ahead! We're not done yet! And please leave your comments about our new name and look at the bottom of this entry, we'd love to hear from you.

September Newsletter

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:41:54 -0400

Hello Everyone!

It?s back-to-school season! Most children are already in school, and those who are not will be starting any day now. With back-to-school comes lots of activities ? sports, clubs, and music lessons! If you are not yet signed up for fall music lessons, sign up today! Our fall schedule is filling up FAST! Look at the end of this newsletter to see our current special!

Open House

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to the Open House! It was a big success, with not a dull moment for the entire two scheduled hours. Several new people signed up for lessons, classes, or the mailing list.

Autism Walk-a-Thon in Mansfield, OH

On September 20^th, there will an autism Walk-a-Thon held in Mansfield, OH. Kate?s Music School will be there, with a booth about our special needs services. If you would like to support the Walk-a-thon through donations or attending, please let us know. We have fliers with more information.

Lesson Rate Change

As of September 1^st, our rates have gone up slightly. Basic rates are $75/month for 30-minute lessons, $112.50/month for 45-minute lessons, and $150/month for 60-minute lessons. Sibling discounts are still in effect. All of the information is currently on our website, and most of the new paypal buttons (all the basic rates) now work. Please re-subscribe to paypal under the new rate if that?s how you would like to continue paying, or remember the new rate when writing your check.

Comprehensive Guide to Music Theory and General Music

We have just written a NEW music theory book! It is full of new examples, lots of extra practice (2 or more full sheets per lesson!), games, listening skills, a glossary, and much more! Please ask if you would like to see a copy. The book is $25 and we are taking orders for it now. The second printing will be this Friday, so students who have already ordered should pay at their next lesson, and they will receive their books this weekend and into next week. Anyone who would like to order the book, please send us an email.

Recital

On Saturday, November 1^st, we will be holding a recital for all our students and their families. Location and exact time are TBA, although it will be in the afternoon. If you are interested in participating, we have a sign up sheet in the studio. Please write your name and instrument down even if you are only thinking about performing. You are not obligated to do so if you sign up; we just want to get a feel for how many people are interested. If you would like to perform in an ensemble, please let us know NOW. We need to form the ensembles, get music, and begin coaching in order to be ready.

Fall Classes

There are still plenty of seats available in our fall classes! Please see the website for details!

Special Needs Division

The special needs division HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! We are now offering extended services for students with special needs, including documentation (necessary for waiver students), evaluation, detailed music plans, on-location lessons, and even team training! Please see our website for more details, and call (614) 625-1064 for a FREE initial consultation!

Special Needs Music Learning System

A BRAND NEW music learning system for special needs students is in the works. The complete package will include books, flashcards, and other visual aids, along with plenty of games. The system will be suitable for ALL special needs students, including non-verbal ones! In creating this system, we have borrowed from the Kodaly system, PECS, and much more. Please ask if you would like to know more.

Student Evaluations

We will be conducting student evaluations the first week of September, with the onset of school (some students have already completed theirs). Students who have studied at least since June will have a full evaluation done, where their playing ability is evaluated (if you would like to see an advance copy of the evaluation form we are using, please ask). Students who are brand new will only fill out the goal sheet. All students will use these evaluations to write goals with their instructor for the next three months. These goals will include new musical skills, new songs, and anything else students would like to learn. Instructors will then help students to break down the goals into manageable steps so that lessons this fall will have a definite direction. Please look for these; copies of the evaluations and parent newsletters will go home once the evaluation has been completed (please inform students that this is NOT a grade; it is a goal-setting tool!). Students will also receive practice charts to fill out each time they practice. For students who may be having trouble practicing on a regular basis, we may pair these goal sheets with musical rewards!

September Special

Sign up for lessons for a longer time, and receive the first month at the shorter time?s rate! i.e. if you sign up for 45-minute lessons, receive the first month at the 30-minute lesson rate!