Students of the Month: August 2020

Michael V.

Music to me has been like my other half, something I can’t live without. The experience for everyone  is different, music could be relaxing, a career, a hobby, or something you sing along too in the car. The other world I travel into when getting into complex or even easier songs are indescribable. Nevertheless, without music in my life my world right now would be very different. I’m thankful for music for how it inspires me to reach new goals every week. 
​-Michael

​Michael has always loved music and guitar since the day he first started taking lessons over seven years ago. He has devoted himself fully to all aspects of music study at Orpheus including Musicianship, Camps, Ensembles and more. He especially loves to perform and has played in virtually every performance opportunity including Carnegie Hall and One World Theatre. He was already a great practicer, but since the COVID-19 shutdown he has doubled his practice, learning everything I assign him and then going online to learn other styles and songs. I know Michael's love of guitar will take him far in this world and can't wait to hear what new things he will play for me each week!
-Klondike

Caden

I am very excited to nominate Caden as Student of the Month! Caden is the type of student that will surprise you each and every lesson. Some of these surprises include learning a new challenging song on his own, learning WAY more than I had planned for lessons, or playing a piece I didn't even know he knew in a performance class (I was speechless in said performance class)! He recently passed his Level 2 test only one semester after passing the Level 1 test! It has been my pleasure working with Caden, and I look forward to our continued collaboration in the future. Nice job Caden!