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Back to School Registration

Once again, the start of the school year is approaching and we reconnect with the “regular year”. This is the time to plan your weekly activities for the coming quarter. Don’t miss out on your preferred slot for your child’s music education. Call or visit the school during the first weeks of August to secure your spot.

Last chance to sign up for our August camps

Still looking for more summer activities before the school year starts? How about these fun camps for kids?

Rock Camp:

(August 4-8) For guitarists, bassists, singers, keyboard players or drummers! Here’s what you will do in this 5 half-day (9:00AM-12:00noon) camp:

Summer Teen Camp for Singers:

(August 11-15) For teens who are serious about singing! In this 4 full-day (1:00AM-6:00PM) camp you will:

August 8 Benefit Show

On Friday, August 8, the members from our August Rock Camp (see above) will play a live concert in the Sebastiani Theater. Our young rockers will share the stage with wonderful local bands The Ducks and The Whiskey Thieves. Admission to the Concert is free to family members of our August Rock Camp members and $10 to others. The proceeds of the concert will benefit local SMAS students needing financial aid. The Sebastiani’s doors open at noon on Friday!

Open House on August 21

Mark your calendars for our next open house. Come in to learn about our exciting new offerings ad meet the faculty of Sonoma Music Arts School. Our open house will be on Thursday evening, August 21 (after 5:00PM). Refreshments will be served and music will abound.

Bryn is Back!

Sonoma Music Arts School is pleased to announce the return to the faculty of voice and piano teacher Bryn Jimenez after a five-month sabbatical in Berlin. While in Germany she studied voice with Professor Jeanette Favero-Reuter of the Hochschule für Musik und Theatre in Leipzig, soprano Roberta Cunningham, and coached with William Spaulding of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Bryn’s approach to teaching continues to be a gentle and fun journey to the world of singing. Her students developing their vocal capabilities through a series of gradated exercises developed by Bryn over the years to assure maximum development in short time, while avoiding any damage to the vocal cords.

Whether you’re a former student of Bryn, or wish to start singing lessons with this formidable voice powerhouse, call us now to schedule voice lessons with Bryn.

New Partnership

We are thrilled to announce our newest Partnership: Youngdahl Music Studios and Sonoma Music Arts School are joining forces to bring you Real World Training for Teens and Adults. Preparing students for a rewarding future in music!

In addition to our usual offerings:

We now have the following new and expanded offerings:

Stop by or call us to sign up for these and other exciting programs.

New Metal Bass guitar curriculum

We are also very pleased with our latest addition to our faculty. Our newest member is Sandor “Sean” Giebitz. He has prepared a complete curriculum for the development of bass guitar chops applied to Rock/Metal bass. This program is ideal for students wishing to hone their skills, creativity and knowledge of rock bass. Skilled bassists who can play melodically are highly sought band members.