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Music Lessons and FAQs
- Provides information for music lessons for most instruments as well as answers to many common questions.
Guitar Ensembles at Our Setauket Studio
- Information about available Guitar Ensembles and lessons, with FAQs.
Jazz Ensembles at Our Setauket Studio
- Our Jazz Ensembles feature Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Piano for students.
Teachers Bios
- Here you will find biographies of our qualified and experienced teachers.
Columns
- Offers music education and a variety of improvisational, technical, and historical information.
Events and Concerts
- Information on upcoming events and concerts.
Artist Spotlight
- Features musicians of the past and present in addition to new an upcoming talent.
Piano Tuning and Repair
- Frequently asked questions on tuning pianos and repairing instruments.
Teachers, Apply here!
- Music teachers who are interested in working for us should follow the steps given through this link.
Links
- Some of our most useful and entertaining sites that we want to pass on to others who enjoy and respect music.
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Into jammin? Got performin in your soul? We do!
Learn to play in a live band situation for a variety of instruments. We offer Rock, Jazz and Blues Ensembles at our Setauket studio. Learn the styles of B.B. King, Led Zeppelin, and Django Reinhardt. Or, if you like, just become part of a guitar and string ensemble. Apply those skills you learn at home by playing in shows and concerts.
Take advantage of our special pay-as-you-go plan or a 1-time payment of 40% off our regular rates.
Visit our Guitar Fretboard to the left for some more information or give us a call at 631-476-8946.
Now is the time of year to start thinking about NYSSMA.
NYSSMA stands for New York State School Music Association, which runs a statewide solo and small ensemble festival every year. The festival occurs between March and June. The specific date or dates depend on the region you reside in and/or the school district your child attends.
Starting in first grade, students may prepare one (or more, depending on level requirements) pieces to perform in front of a judge, and receive a score either out of 28 (levels I through IV) or 100 (levels V and VI). As you can see, there are six levels, and your String Sounds instructor can assess which level is appropriate. Regardless of level, pieces must be chosen from a list presented in the NYSSMA manual (current edition: XXIX). Your child’s school music program should own a copy of this manual, and we also have a copy here at the studio. Students must also prepare scales for each level, and must perform sightreading in the judging. Your instructor should be aware of these requirements, and can prepare their students accordingly.
Participation is not mandatory, but we recommend it as it helps assess students’ skill levels, gives them experience playing for others, and encourages good musicianship. In order to participate, students MUST get forms from their school. Ask your child’s school music teacher or check the school’s website.
If you have any questions regarding NYSSMA, please ask your instructor, call the office 631-476-8946, or visit the official website, nyssma.org for more information.
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