Funkytown Music Academy

Spring Show highlights 🌼
(Batch 2)

We had an engaging morning of duets, trios, and song after song about friendship, love, and being better together.

Bravo! 👏🏼

Spring Show highlights 🌼
(Just the first batch)

Congratulations to Emma Pooler, pictured first, on performing at her final show with us before heading off to college. 🎓

Our Spring Show is coming soon! 💐

This Saturday, March 28, we’re celebrating the theme “Together,” with duets, trios, and lots of uplifting music reminding us we’re better and stronger together. 🎶

Come join us! We’re saving a seat for you. 

🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 28
⏰ Times: 9:30 am and 11:00 am
⛪ Place: University United Methodist Church sanctuary

🐝 Spring is in the air, and our March newsletter invites you to grow!

In this month’s issue, we share ideas for getting out of a creative rut and opportunities to try new things.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:

Welcome Greeting 💌
What do phone books stacked on top of piano strings have to do with expanding your horizons? More than you might think!

Upcoming Events 🗓️
🎤 Spring Show (March 28)
☀️ Summer Music Camp (June 22-28)

Beginning Piano Practice Tips 🎹
Our featured video shows you how to find Middle C on the piano keyboard, plus we offer a few bonus tips on making the most out of your beginning piano practice.

👉 You can read the latest issue at this link: https://mailchi.mp/uumcfw/funkytown-mar2026

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Funkytown Summer Music Camp is coming to town. 🎪 🐘 🐯 🔥 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋🏼‍♂️

We're revealing the dates, theme, and all the details FIRST in our February newsletter, due out February 6.

5 weeks of chilly rock music goodness... ensemble class is back at Funkytown!
Wednesday nights starting February 18, with TWO sessions: students in grades 2-5 (6.30-7.30pm) and students in grades 6-9 (7.30-8.30pm). Sign up in the Student Portal or DM us with questions. Final performance at the Spring Show on March 28. $99/student.

The January issue of our newsletter is live! Here’s your invitation to step into the new year with curiosity, intention, and a little musical momentum.

Inside this issue:
✨ A New Year reflection from our director
🎄 Highlights from our Christmas Eve gathering
🎸 Your 1st Guitar Lesson in 3 Steps — a helpful starting point for new musicians of any age.

Whether you’re learning alongside your child, returning to music yourself, or simply exploring what’s possible, these monthly Notes from Funkytown are here to support your next step.

👉 Read the latest issue and subscribe via the link in bio. Whether you’re already part of the Funkytown family or you’ve just discovered us, we’re honored to share your musical journey this year!

Late post from our December evening with the wonderful folks at the Tanglewood Oaks. We look forward to sharing music with y'all every Christmas! Special thanks to all the students who performed and the families who support us. 🎶 🎻 🥁 🎹

Happy New Year, and we hope you've cleaned up the last of the wrapping paper.
What are your musical hopes for 2026–for yourself or for your family? Maybe this is the year to…
🎸 Refine your technique on an instrument you already love
🎸 Pick up something new for the very first time
🎸 Or support a young musician as they begin their own journey
However music is showing up in your life right now, we’re here for you.
Our January newsletter is coming soon, with thoughtful reflections and practical tips to help you continue learning music with confidence and joy.
📬 Subscribe via the link below to have it sent straight to your inbox. We’re looking forward to making music with you in the year ahead!

Congratulations to Funkytown students Ruby and Julie Morales for wonderful performances at the Christmas Eve service. Julie played Seitz Concerto No. 3 on viola, and Ruby and Julie shared a few Christmas tunes as violin duets as well. Nicely done, ladies!

Ready for a little musical cheer?
The December issue of our Funkytown newsletter drops this Friday!
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
🎵 Holiday performance opportunities at University UMC
🎵 Highlights from our Dec. 7 & Dec. 9 community concerts
🎵 A new Teacher Profile to help you get to know our guitar teacher
🎵 Plus a few seasonal tips for bringing more music into your home
If you love seeing how our community shows up for each other, you won’t want to miss this one. Sign up at the link today to get in on the Funkytown fun, and keep an eye on your inbox! 📬✨
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