January 2023 Students of the Month

Britten W.

I have been playing piano with Ms. Ruth for 4 years now. I love figuring out how to play my music and I’m very proud of my Musical Journey accomplishments. I am thankful to have been nominated for student of the month.
- Britten W.

I am happy to nominate Britten for student of the month. He has made amazing progress both during the pandemic and now that we are back in person. Britten is a very talented and hard-working pianist. He has a great attitude and is always well-prepared for his piano lessons. He is making terrific progress in all aspects of piano playing--note reading, technique, and musical expression. Britten did a beautiful job making recordings for his Musical Journey Level 2 video recital and he often participates in Orpheus performance events. I’m very excited to celebrate the progress that Britten has been making! Bravo, Britten!
- Ms. Ruth

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Clark G.

I love music because I am able to memorize cool songs and see Mr. Vijay every week.
​- Clark G.

Clark is a talented student who just finished his very first guitar recital after months of practice and preparation.  The concert's unique program included folk songs, jazz, holiday music, and themes from Clark's favorite movies and games.  Now that Clark has won his first trophy at Orpheus, he is looking forward to learning how to play the electric guitar!  Way to go Clark - keep up the awesome work playing guitar and making music!!!
- Mr. Vijay

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Amanda P.

I want to say thank you to this amazing music school and to my teacher Ms. Megan. Ms. Megan has been a motivational role model for me and an inspirational person with a beautiful voice. Thank you for this honor.
- Amanda P.

I would like to nominate Amanda Praba as student of the month for January 2023. She has been my student for about two years now, and it has been wonderful to watch her grow in confidence singing and performing in front of others. She shows steady progress from lesson to lesson. Her first long-term goal with me was to develop her high voice, and now she sings comfortably in her high voice both in classical and pop repertoire. She is really inspired by pop artists like Aurora, Lady Gaga, Regina Spectre, and Taylor Swift. We've chosen songs from their repertoire in the lesson, and she sings the style with passion and good technique. She is now about to complete her second Musical Journey project, which will include a pop song, a few folk songs, and a composition that she wrote over the summer!
- Ms. Megan

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Emmalyn M.

I love music and playing piano; it is one of my most enjoyable activities.
Emmalyn M.

I would like to nominate Emmalyn Meng for "the student of the month". She has been studying the piano with such passion and discipline! Emmalyn has shown much enthusiasm and energy on her piano studies. She is a very good listener and currently, we are working on her final Musical Journey project. I am so proud of Emmalyn's progress, and I am looking forward to continuing our musical path.
- Mr. Leonardo

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