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Featuring Kindermusik® for ages 0 - 7
Instrumental and Vocal Lessons and Classes for ages 8 to adult
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November 2026
Inside this Issue:
Costume Concert Highlights
The costs of putting on a memorable concert are increasing each year. Please consider making a donation to help cover these expenses. Any funds remaining after concert costs are paid will be used to grow our scholarship fund.
Several concert attendees asked for the opportunity to donate online, so we have added a "Support" page on our website.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you!
We are closed Thanksgiving week (November 23 - 27).
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November Student of the Month!
Hannah Spenser
“Hannah has a passion for music! She has been taking ukulele lessons for several years and comes into the studio with a great attitude. I appreciate her suggesting songs that she wants to learn. Currently, she's been working hard on Hall and Oates ‘You Make My Dreams.’ What's really impressive is she also recently decided to take up the guitar AND join choir as well. She's continuing her journey through music. I like what she's doing!”
– Stefan, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Teacher
Joyful Music, Movement, and Learning for Ages Birth - 7
Kindermusik November Playdate:
During the Thanksgiving season we focus on being thankful for the blessings in our lives. We are especially thankful for our family and friends! Nothing brings us together like making music. Come join us as we sing, dance, rhyme, move, and play together, and celebrate just why our families matter so much.
Instrument & Vocal Lesson Openings
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Piano: Tuesdays - Fridays
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Bass Guitar: Tuesdays - Fridays
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Violin: Tuesdays, Fridays
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Drums: Thursdays
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Cello: Fridays
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Ukulele: Tuesdays - Fridays
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Viola: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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Saxophone: Thursdays
Class & Ensemble Openings
Piano Express Introductory Open House
Ages 8+
Saturday, November 14 at 1:00 pm
Jazz Band
Ages 10+ with 1 Year of Lessons
Openings for Guitar and Bass
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Song Club
Ages 5-8
Tuesdays at 4:15 pm
Youth Choir
Ages 9-18
Thursdays at 4:15 pm
November Practice Focus:
Essential Equipment
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Printout of Your Weekly Lesson Notes email: Place it where that you can see it. Complete everything listed in the notes each day your practice.
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Pencil and Highlighter: Highlight notes often played incorrectly and write in reminders, fingerings, & sharps and flats that are often forgotten.
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Music Dictionary: Look up any words you don’t understand.
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Metronome: Set it slow enough to play without any mistakes. Start out by using the metronome for your scales. When you can play scales to the metronome, use it to keep a steady tempo when practicing your songs.
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Recommended Metronomes:
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Wittner MT50 Quartz metronome
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TE Tuner app (both a metronome and tuner) for those with a phone or tablet
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Rowan Z. - November 1
Asa U. - November 7
Kayson H. - November 17
Mayson H. - November 17
Wyatt R. - November 20
Staff:
Lydia F. - November 1
Stop by the office to get a birthday gift!
New & Returning Students
Alexandria O.
Caelyn J.
Aynslee D.
Emma J.
Lucy D.
Asa U.
Sage C.
Addy D.
Brenda G.
Rosemary G.
Jackson G.
Shaynah M.
Liam G.
Alder J.
Cadence M.
Easton M.
Prisha S.
Stop by the office to get a welcome gift!
With over 40 years of experience, Mark is a seasoned performer and educator. He honed his skills under the guidance of Daniel Glass who was twice voted one of the top five R&B drummers in the world by Modern Drummer Magazine. In addition to performing with other musicians and groups, Mark led his own "little big band," for several years swinging through jazz festivals across the West Coast and has performed frequently with various jazz, blues, and big bands in the Rogue Valley sing moving here in 2001.
Mark's passion extends beyond the stage to teaching. Mark believes that being a great drum teacher is about nurturing well-rounded musicians as well as teaching rudiments and technique.
Mark’s students appreciate his quirky sense of humor and creative teaching style, which builds a deep understanding of rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing. His approach also sparks the creativity and listening skills essential to the fine art of drumming.
Mark lives in Grants Pass with his wife of 35 years. When not performing and teaching, Mark is an avid hiker and loves baseball.
Mark Stever
Drum Teacher
Southern Oregon School of Music Faculty
Sharing Their Gifts in Our Community
Mark Stever
is playing drums with Bim Jeam and the Sadness
Saturday Nov 21 from 2-5pm
Two Rivers Vineyard
2123 Riverbanks Rd
Grants Pass
Jennifer Farrugia
is playing violin on the Parkway Worship Team
Sunday November 8 at 10am
Parkway Christian Center
229 NE Beacon Dr
Grants Pass
