Sunburst Blog
by Ernie Francestine
March 09, 2018
by Alex Stanton
March 09, 2018
Instructor Spotlight: Barrett Denmon - Guitar and Bass (and Cello!)
How did you get started playing your instrument?
I started playing the cello at the age of three I started in the violin but my mother told me I used to cry when I practiced it. When I switched to cello that's when I was truly happy.
by Alex Stanton
March 09, 2018
Instructor Concert Calendar
It’s a busy season for your favorite Sunburst instructors, lots of album releases and big shows at great venues! get out and support local music!
by Alex Stanton
January 04, 2018
Group Program Recording Days
After their amazing performance at Mr Smalls Funhouse in December, our growing musicians in the Sunburst Rocks, Suntones and House Band programs took to the studio to learn about the recording arts and to lay down some tracks.
by Anne
January 04, 2018
Greetings from the Ableton Loop Festival
Anne–our awesome DJ and music production instructor–traveled to Berlin this fall to take part in the Ableton Loop Festival and here’s her report! If you’re interested in this kind of stuff, ask us about DJ and Music Production lessons.
by Mikey
December 12, 2017
Sunburst Rocks Countdown to Summer!
The snow is falling, the presents are under the tree, and the menorah is lit. But we have our eyes fixed on warmer weather! That’s why we’re excited to announce our next Sunburst Rocks Season: “Countdown to Summer” (a tribute to the Bonnaroo Music Festival).
by Alex Stanton
December 12, 2017
WYEP Names The Buckle Down’s Hard Truths #1 Local Album of 2017
In their annual countdown of their favorite local releases, 91.3 WYEP put Hard Truths at the top of the list. The Buckle Downs feature Sunburst instructors Kiki Brown (voice), Ernie Francestine (guitar and frequent Sunburst News contributor (Ernie from Ernie’s Pick of the Month)) and Jonathan Gulden (Drums).
by Alex Stanton
November 03, 2017
November Instructor Concert Calendar
Where are your favorite Sunburst instructors playing this month? Here's where you find out...
by Alex Stanton
November 03, 2017
Introducing the Sunburst Music Scholarship Fund
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with New Sun Rising to form the Sunburst Music Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship aimed at providing free or low cost music lessons to kids from lower income families. Learning music can have a profound impact on the minds and lives of young people, and it’s our goal to make sure that our lessons and group programs are accessible to everyone.
by Rosanna Spindler
November 03, 2017
Getting Ready for the Recitals
I can’t believe we’re already heading into another holiday season and that can only mean one thing…there’s a student recital around the corner!! I absolutely love helping my students get ready for recitals because it’s such an important learning tool in addition to being a fun, enriching experience. Performing is a wonderful way for students to express themselves and show what they have learned. It also establishes clear goals for them to work towards which can spark a great deal of progress in the prior weeks. That’s why preparation is key!
More Articles...
- Ernies (throwback) pick of the month
- Instructor Spotlight -- Anne Angyal
- Student Songwriters - Kids Writing and Performing Their Own Material
- Teen Musicians: Apply for WYEP Reimagine Music Project
- Recital Time! Winter 2017 Recital Dates Announced
- Instructor Concert Calendar - October 2017
- Back 2 School: The Issue, Becoming a Songwriter, and more... - August 2017 - Sunburst News
- 3 Ways Tech Can Help You Learn Music - July 2017 - Sunburst News
- Instructor Band Bonanza - June 2017 - Sunburst News
- Summer Guide, Sunburst Rocks, and more... - May 2017 - Sunburst News
