Sunburst Blog
by Alex Stanton
July 02, 2018
Instructor Concert Calendar - July 2018
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!
Shane
- Buffalo Rose at the Deutschtown Music Festival - Hughshows Stage - Sat, Jul 14th
- Buffalo Rose at Vine Rewind - Strip District - Sun, Jul 29th
Ernie, Kiki, Jonathan G
- The Buckle Downs - Deutschtown Music Festival - Middle & Foreland Stage - Fri, Jul 13th - 9pm
Alex, Ernie, Ben R, Kiki, Casey, Chloe, Jonathan G
- townsppl at Picklesburgh - Clemente Bridge - Sat, Jul 21 - 7:30pm
Casey (and Alex)
- Donora at WYEP Final Fridays - Schenley Plaza - Fri, Jul 27th
Chloe (w/ Kevin and Ben S.)
- Chloe Wiecz Collective at Deutschtown Music Festival - Allegheny City Brew - Fri, Jul 13 - 7pm
So Mikey, What Are You Up To?
Over the past few months students and parents have been asking me “so what are you doing with your music?”
I’ve spent the better part of two years focusing strictly on songwriting.
by Ernie Francestine
July 02, 2018
Sunburst Summer Concert Guide
Get out and see music this summer! From some huge stadium shows to some great outdoor summer events, our summer concert guide has something for everyone.
by Alex Stanton
July 02, 2018
Summer Recitals August 25th
Can’t wait until December to get back on stage and play your song? We can’t wait that long to hear it! Our summer recitals will take place on Saturday August 25th and are open to any and all students who would like to perform.
by Ernie Francestine
May 24, 2018
Ernie's Pick of the Month - John Prine - Tree of Forgiveness
Ernie’s Pick of the Month
John Prine - Tree of Forgiveness
You would think after decades of using familiar chords and melodies–no matter how genuine and clever–things would begin to feel stale on John Prine’s first new record in 13 years. Well, they don't. Prine is one of America's treasured songwriters that few know about, even though he has penned some of the most famous folk songs (Sam Stone, Hello In There, Illegal Smile, Angel From Montgomery etc) of the last 100 years...
by Alex Stanton
April 18, 2018
Sunburst Spring Season Showcase - Festival Style
Our Spring Season Showcase for all of our group programs is scheduled for Sunday June 3rd in Schenley Plaza.
by Alex Stanton
April 18, 2018
Traveling This Summer? Save your Spot with the Summer Lite Plan
Summer is fast approaching and we know that between traveling, summer camps and shifting schedules it can be hard to keep up with your music lessons and practicing. That’s why we offer a reduced plan in the summers that allows students a little more flexibility with fewer make ups to do, and most importantly will guarantee your teacher and timeslot for the fall.
by Alex Stanton
April 18, 2018
Instructor Recital Schedule and Sign Ups
See which instructor will be here for which recital sessions and sign up starting now
by Alex Stanton
April 18, 2018
Spring Recital Happy Hour
New 21+ Spring Recital event for our adult performers Friday June 8th
by Alex Stanton
April 18, 2018
BurghSong Concert Continues with Kayla Schureman and Tim Grimm
On April 21st, the BurghSong listening room concert series continues with local singer songwriter Kayla Schureman and traveling folk artist Tim Grimm from Indiana.
More Articles...
- Getting Wired with the Sunburst Robot Takeover Camp
- Instructor Concert Calendar
- Spring Recital Announced
- BurghSong Concert Series Returns this Month
- Ernie’s Pick of the month
- Instructor Spotlight: Barrett Denmon - Guitar and Bass (and Cello!)
- Instructor Concert Calendar
- Group Program Recording Days
- Greetings from the Ableton Loop Festival
- Sunburst Rocks Countdown to Summer!
