Glacier Music Academy

09/04/2026

I’ve been using this exercise with my students a lot lately because it helps them learn how to transfer the weight of the arm all the way to the fingertip.

1. Check that the hand, wrist, and arm are aligned.
2. Balance on the fingertip.
3. Press firmly into the fingertip, but not so hard that the first knuckle collapses.
4. Repeat with fingers 2–5.
5. Try playing a short exercise on the piano while keeping that same feeling of weight at the fingertip.

Helpful analogies I’ve found are pressing a chocolate chip into a cookie or gently squishing a marshmallow.

If you try this exercise, I’d love to know if it helps!

08/29/2026

Great piano technique starts with a relaxed hand, firm fingertips, and a flexible wrist. 🎹

Our teachers don’t just know how to play — they know how to break skills down into manageable steps so students can build strong technique from the very beginning.

08/18/2026

A little about what we do at Glacier Music Academy 🎶

Matching students with the right teacher is just one of the ways we’re working to make music lessons more accessible for everyone. 💙

Learn more at glacier-music.com

05/29/2026

🎵 It's recital day! Join us TODAY for the Glacier Music Academy Spring Favorites Recital — two sessions, tons of amazing young musicians, and a program packed with songs you'll love!

🎶 On the program:
🐶 Bluey Theme Song
🎮 Undertale Medley
⚔️ Star Wars Main Theme
🧙 Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter)
❄️ Let It Go (Frozen)
🏴‍☠️ He's a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean)
🌅 Don't Stop Believin'
💛 Can You Feel the Love Tonight..and so much more!

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ Early Recital: 5:00 PM | Late Recital: 6:00 PM

Come cheer on our incredible students! 🎹🎻🎸🎤 We can't wait to see you there! ✨

05/19/2026

🎶 We’re excited to welcome Miller Campbell to the Glacier Music Academy team! 🎶

Miller is a professional vocalist, songwriter, and performer with a lifelong background in music and theater. Her experience includes performing with the Seattle Opera Company, international touring with the Miller Campbell Band, and years of live music performance and songwriting experience.

Miller teaches voice, guitar, and ukulele lessons and loves helping students stay motivated through songs they genuinely love.

She is now available for lessons in the Lakeside/Somers area on Monday–Thursday and weekends! 🎤🎸

Check out Miller’s music here: https://www.millercampbell.com/

Learn more or register today:
🌐 glacier-music.com

05/05/2026

Summer lessons are here ☀️

We offer 6 or 8 week summer packages designed to fit around travel and busy schedules.

Perfect for students who want to try something new or get extra support over the summer.

Learn more and get started at:
https://www.glacier-music.com⁠�

05/02/2026

🚨 NEW TEACHER ALERT 🚨
If you’ve been looking for a great guitar teacher in the Flathead Valley, this is it.

We’re excited to welcome Derrick to Glacier Music Academy!

Derrick is a guitar and bass instructor with 15+ years of teaching experience and over 20 years of study, performance, and recording. He works with students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Derrick says,
“I emphasize adaptability, tailoring each lesson to the student’s goals, whether that’s learning songs, improving technique, understanding theory, or developing creativity. I focus on shrinking the gap between the imagination, the ear, and the fingers so students can learn by ear, improvise, and create their own music.”

He has studied with world-class musicians like Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Jody Fischer, and Robben Ford after earning a full scholarship to the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation.

For the full version of his video, visit his Instagram:

🎶 Now enrolling guitar, bass, and beginner piano & drums students for summer and fall
📍 Travels within 15 minutes of Flathead Woodwind and Brass

⚡ Ready to get started? Visit www.glacier-music.com
to register

04/10/2026

Thank you Mrs. Stephens for trusting me to accompany your Flathead Choirs. Your choirs sound beautiful and refined, and it has been such a joy working with them (that’s me in the red!).

Music teachers and students across the valley have been working hard for months preparing for the District Music Festival. It is a great opportunity for students to perform and receive valuable feedback from highly qualified adjudicators, many of whom hold Doctorates in Music.

If you are looking for something inspiring to do, you are welcome to drop in and watch these talented musicians perform at Glacier High School today and tomorrow (4/10 and 4/11.)

District Music Festival is underway! We are so proud of the students in our Music Program and our directors—Mrs. Jennifer Stephens (Choir), Mr. David Johnke (Band), and Mr. Eric Holdhusen (Orchestra).
Photographed: Flathead Dorian Choir (first year women singers).