Ivy Music Academy

08/10/2026

Welcome Bella Beauxlynn Dandrea to the Ivy Music Academy faculty! 🎶✨

Bella is a vocalist and educator recently based in the Greater Boston Area. A recent graduate of Ithaca College, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice, with a secondary instrument in keyboard and an outside field in theatre arts.

Equally passionate about Opera, Art Song, and Musical Theatre, Bella aims to inspire excitement, confidence, and a deep love for performing in every student she teaches.

When she isn't in the studio, you can find her practicing photography, reading William Shakespeare, or asking if she can pet your dog! 📸🎭🐶

We are thrilled to have her energy and talent at Ivy Music Academy. Join us in giving Bella a warm welcome!

08/09/2026

🎷 Welcome to the Team, Kyle Leonard! 🎺

We are thrilled to announce that saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Leonard is joining our faculty!

Kyle brings an extraordinary background as both a performer and educator. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where he was a member of the acclaimed One O’Clock Lab Band and performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival alongside jazz stars like Benny Green, Benny Benack III, and Pasquale Grasso. A featured soloist with the Boston Pops, Kyle is currently continuing his studies as a Master of Music in Music Education candidate at Boston University.

As an exceptionally versatile teacher, Kyle is accepting students across a wide array of instruments:

🎼 Teaching Specialties:
• Woodwinds: Saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone), Clarinet (Soprano, Bass), Flute, Piccolo, Oboe

• Brass: Trumpet, Baritone Horn, Tuba

• Percussion: Mallets, Timpani, Battery, Auxiliary

• Keyboard: Piano

Whether you are looking to refine your technique, master jazz improvisation, or dive into a new instrument, Kyle is ready to guide your musical journey.

👉 Lesson slots are available now!

08/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome violinist and pianist Olga Kradenova to the Ivy Music Academy faculty this fall 2026! 🎻🎹

Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Olga brings over twenty years of world-class performance and teaching experience to our community. Trained in the renowned Russian violin school tradition, she holds degrees from the St. Petersburg Conservatory, the Royal Northern College of Music, and a Master of Music from the Longy School of Music.

Olga has performed extensively across the US and abroad, serving as concertmaster of the Cambridge Philharmonic, assistant concertmaster of the Cape Ann Symphony, and playing with ensembles like the New Bedford Symphony and Bangor Symphony.

With nearly a decade of experience teaching private lessons and chamber music at the Brooks School, her instruction combines deep technical mastery with a passion for musical expression and ensemble playing.

Please join us in giving Olga a warm welcome to the Ivy Music Academy family! ✨

08/07/2026

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🎉

06/27/2026

🌟 BRAVO TO OUR PERFORMANCE SUPERSTARS! 🌟Spring Concert 06/21/2026

06/22/2026

🌟 BRAVO TO OUR PERFORMANCE SUPERSTARS! 🌟
What an absolutely incredible day of music we had yesterday! A massive THANK YOU and congratulations to every single student who took the stage for our Spring Concerts.
❤️ A Very Special Shout-Out...
We have to give a huge, extra-special thank you to two of our amazing students who went above and beyond to make the day extra memorable:
Anthony (Todor's piano student)
Lila (Miss Sally's voice student)
These two rockstars agreed to learn "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" —which happens to be one of my absolute favorite Celine Dion songs! You both completely blew us away and brought so much magic to the stage. 🎹🎤✨
To all the families, friends, and teachers who came out to support our musicians—thank you for making yesterday such a blast. We couldn't ask for a better community. Enjoy the well-deserved summer break, and keep making music! 🎶☀️

06/20/2026

🎶 SPRING CONCERT TOMORROW! 🎹🎸🎤
And just like that, another incredible semester comes to a close! Tomorrow, June 21, 2026, marks the official end of our Spring Term here at Ivy Music Academy, and we are wrapping it up the best way we know how—with a day packed full of incredible music! 🌟
Our students have been practicing so hard, and we could not be more excited to showcase their amazing talent. To fit in all of this beautiful music, we’ve broken the day down into three spectacular concerts:
🕐 1:00 PM (Part 1): Kicking things off with everything from classical favorites like Saint-Saëns and Mozart to epic themes like Star Wars , showstoppers from The Lion King , and beautiful vocal performances!
🕒 3:00 PM (Part 2): Keeping the energy high with some jazz , classical masterpieces by Liszt and Bach , pop anthems like Thriller , and awesome string and guitar sets!
🕠 5:30 PM (Part 3): Closing out the day with an absolute powerhouse lineup featuring classical sonatas , classic rock hits from The Beatles and Ozzy Osbourne , folk-pop favorites from Noah Kahan , stunning vocal solos, and so much more!

We are so proud of every single student who is stepping onto the stage tomorrow. Thank you to our amazing community, dedicated teachers, and supportive families for making this semester unforgettable.
See you all tomorrow! Let's make some noise! 🎉👇

06/12/2026

🎉 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎉
Get ready for Norfolk Community Day! We are so incredibly proud of our amazing student volunteers who have been working hard to prepare for the event.
Alongside helping out, these talented individuals will be taking the stage to share some fantastic musical performances. Check out our stellar lineup for tomorrow:
🎶 Performance Lineup 🎶
🇺🇸 Lila B. – “The Star-Spangled Banner” (Acapella) & “Sorry, Not Sorry”
💃 Addison K. – “Better When I’m Dancin’” & “Unwritten”
✨ Deanna P. – “From the Start” & “Falling Behind” (Laufey)
🎭 Keira M. – “Popular” (from Wicked)
🎸 Shalya R. – “Don’t Stop Believin’” (Journey)
🎤 Shea R. – “You Belong With Me” (Taylor Swift)
🕊️ Josephine S. – “Feed the Birds”
🧜‍♂️ Kai M. – “Part of Your World”
💔 Madeline . – “Traitor”
Come out to support these incredible students, enjoy the community spirit, and have a wonderful day with neighbors and friends. We can't wait to see you there!