Vincent Frank Music Studio

Congrats to my students Ember, honorable mention of the lower division, and Maggie, winner of the lower division!

Join us in congratulating PTFGR Grand Rapids Composition Contest Winners! 🎶 You’re invited to attend the performance and celebrate these outstanding young composers.

⭐️ Lower Division:

Winner — Maggie Kauffman, A Walk Through Art Prize, Teacher: Vincent Frank

Honorable mention — Ember Pihl, Butterflies at Meijer Gardens, Teacher: Vincent Frank

⭐️ Upper Division:

Winner — Lunaria Naill-Alderink, Snowflakes Dancing With The Winter Winds In Aman Park, Teacher: Michele Wells

Honorable Mention — Spencer Nichols, Grand Rapids Symphony, Teacher: Joy Holtrop

⭐️ Collegiate Division:

Winner — Kaleb Gomez Corder, ...Yet The Blue Bridge Still Stands, Teacher: Dr. Elrod, GRCC

Honorable Mention — William Lee, Snowline Above The Evergreens, Teacher: Dr. Forrest Wakeman, Calvin University

Thanks Justin and Melia for having me! It was great to work with your students 😃🎶

Congrats to my 3 students, Ember, Keadyn, and Ramona (and their parents!) who played duets in this festival!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Piano Ensemble Festival 🎹 Each participant received a certificate and a ribbon for their accomplishments.

I am excited to announce that my business was selected as a recipient of the 2025 Comcast RISE grant.

Comcast RISE fuels the growth of American small businesses and helps to strengthen local communities. This award includes a grant, educational services, and business coaching. Thank you, RISE team!

Book rec from my friend Kat, tubist and librarian!

Public Services Librarian Kat recommends Skeleanor the Decomposer by Emily Ettlinger: "The scariest thing about teaching private music lessons is that the majority of people who have vowed to never touch music again, have done so because of an experience they had with a music teacher. This story follows a skeleton as she tries to impress a very good music teacher, scares the entire town, swears off music, and then is eventually recruited by the teacher for the town's festival band. They talk about what it means to play music-- for others and for yourself-- and through music, Skeleanor is able to connect with the town and share her favorite songs.
This book was so cute, and I recommend it soso much. Great for ages maybe 8-12 I think, but a wonderful feel-good read for anyone."
You can find Skeleanor the Decomposer in Holt's Juvenile Graphic Novel section in the kids room.

This summer, 19 of my students participated in a Composer Research Project, which included:

1) Setting individual practice goals (and achieving them!) each month

2) Researching a composer and creating a poster to present at Clark Retirement Community

3) Performing a piece by their composer for friends, family, and the residents of Clark

I am so proud of the dedication and hard work my students put into this project!

Last month, I received exciting news: two of my arrangements are featured on Sheet Music Direct’s Fleetwood Mac Playlist. Both are piano solos, one for “Songbird” and another for “Everywhere”. Excited to have my arrangements featured by the site! Thank you to Hal Leonard, ArrangeMe, and the Sheet Music Direct team!

Did you know? 🎶 The Holland Chorale is the proud parent organization of The West Michigan Children’s Choir!

We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2025–2026 WMCC season is now open!

📧 Email [email protected]
🔗 Or sign up here: https://forms.gle/ciqscfPPEEn1JN24A

Hope to see you there!

Earlier this week, 21 of my students performed on the main stage at St. Cecilia Music Center for their May Recital! So proud of everyone for their hard work, courage, and beautiful music.

This year was my first time entering students in SAT; their hard work paid off as both received “Outstanding” performance marks! Congrats to everyone involved 🎶