AML Music Studio

07/20/2026

I’m happy to announce that our 2026 Spring Recital video recording is now live in our YouTube channel 📲🎶

Whether you want to share it with the people you love or simply relieve the performances of that day, I hope you enjoy watching it.

Check it out below ⬇️

"Music of the Movies" - 2026 Spring RecitalCenter for Performing A...

07/17/2026

Everyone wants to sing harmony, but few realize what it actually takes to get there 📋✔️

Before you can confidently hold a harmony, you first have to develop the ability to hear and maintain your own melodic line independently. That’s exactly what Esperanza is practicing here.

Using solfège and sight-singing, she’s learning the relationship between melody and harmony while strengthening her ability to keep her part steady, even when someone next to her is singing something completely different.

Harmony isn’t about guessing the “other note.” It’s about building an independent ear 🎶

07/14/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on social media lately, but music lessons are still in full swing! 🗂️📝

Summer is naturally a slower season for music programs as people enjoy the sunshine, travel, and spend time with family and friends. I hope everyone is making the most of this season, finding a balance between making music and being present for all the moments summer has to offer.

We’re looking forward to everything the rest of the season brings and can’t wait to share more with you soon. 🎶☀️

06/08/2026

As mentioned before, we try to have all of our students participate in our semi-annual music recitals. But whenever that isn’t possible, we like to still include and celebrate their progress and growth through our social media platforms. 📱📶

Our second performance of this kind for our 2026 Spring Recital: Music of the Movies is Garrett Larson performing the intro of “Everlong” by Foo Fighters.

Please help me in congratulating Garrett for his performance! And tell me, do you know in what movie(s) this song has appeared? 💭

06/05/2026

Behind the Scenes of our 2026 Spring Recital 🎬🎶

A lot is said about what happens on stage during our performances, but what if I told you that what happens backstage is just as important?

It’s performers lining up for their turn to walk on stage, mentally preparing for their one chance to showcase what they’ve learned. But most importantly, it’s musicians encouraging and uplifting one another, reminding each other to do their best and not let fear or mistakes define them.

These are the moments that fill my heart and make me proud of the culture we’ve built in our studio. Yes, musical skills are important, but so is recognizing and supporting the human behind the instrument. One is not complete without the other. 🌎

06/02/2026

Although we try to have all of our music students participate in every recital, we understand that is not always possible. That is why we have the option to submit an online recording to still participate in this milestone via social media 📲🛜

Our first performance of this kind for our 2026 Spring Recital: Music of the Movies is ShiVonne Schrade-Stith performing “More Than Words” by Extreme. Please help me in congratulating ShiVonne for her performance! Also, do you recognize what movie this is from? 🍿🎥

06/01/2026

A smiling one & a silly one 💜🎶

What a fun afternoon sharing music from the movies we know and love with the people we care for.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Spring Recital and supported our students. Your presence means more than we can put into words.

And congratulations to all of our students who participate in this recital. YOU are what gives these performances life and meaning!

05/28/2026

As we near the day of our Spring Recital, I want to remind my students that feeling nervous before a performance is COMPLETELY normal. Nerves are an ordinary human emotion and they usually signify that you care so much about what you're doing that you want to do a good job at it.

With that being said, don't let this feeling fool you into believing something will go wrong with your performance. You have put the time and effort into preparing for this recital over the past few months and weeks. Therefore, trust yourself and remember that - regardless of the outcome - I am already proud of you 💜🎶

05/08/2026

You are invited! 🎬🍿🎞

04/21/2026

🎙️💥 REAL TALK FOR ADULT MUSIC LEARNERS: PART 15

Adult learners often overlook the small wins. We tend to take progress seriously.

We expect big, noticeable breakthroughs and dismiss the smaller moments that actually make up most of the journey.

But learning music isn’t one major leap. It’s dozens of quiet improvements stacked over time.

And with how full and busy life can be, showing up and making any progress is something worth celebrating even more.

💡 HERE'S MY TIP:

Take time to acknowledge and appreciate the progress you’ve made, even if it’s just feeling more comfortable with your instrument.

Reflection and gratitude for small victories are essential. They help you see how far you’ve come and keep you moving forward.

After all, a small victory is still a victory.