Sharon Music Academy will help you to discover the world, the culture, your heritage, and new things
Unique in its approach to music education, and music experiences it provides for its students of all ages, Sharon Music Academy is a leading music school in Massachusetts. Please browse our page for pictures, events and awards.
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12/17/2022
If you want to know what drives a young musician to practice and how much sadness and joy music can bring, please watch this short interview with Sophia Popescu – the 2022 Steinway Society Competition winner.
Rewards and challenges of being a young musician. An interview of the 2022 Steinway Society Competition winner, Sophia Popescu, and her teacher Tanya Schwartzman with Christina Dietrich, the Artistic Directo...
12/11/2022
Music always makes any festivities more festive. And young musicians of the Sharon Music Academy definitely felt it at this event. The beautiful setting of Proctor Inn and the guests' warm reception created unforgettable memories for kids and parents alike. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
12/07/2022
Everybody knows that learning music makes you smarter. But it turns out that it also makes you glow and be beautiful. Our student, Marianna McCallum, was Miss America Pre-Teen last year. And this was also a winning combination for our student Faith O’Hanlon who became the first ever Miss Southeastern Massachusetts Outstanding Teen! We don’t know what helped her win - her amazing piano playing, her social impact initiative “Hope for Hearts,” which brings advocacy and awareness to heart disease, or her brilliant answers at the interview. Probably, all of the above. We wish her luck on the state and national levels! And she had already started her year-long service as a reigning queen at a charity event at the local animal shelter. Congratulations again, Faith!
To learn more about our music programs, please call us.
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Music history through touch, vision, and sound - that is what our students’ trip to Frederick Historical Piano Collection in Ashburton, MA was all about. They could feel the keys and hear the sounds as Debussy, Beethoven, and Liszt did when they composed. And we learned that the color of the keys on some old pianos was reversed - white keys were black and black keys were white! Strange feeling when you play! This field trip is one of the unique music experiences that we planned for the Sharon Music Academy students this year! For more details about our programs, please visit our website https://sharonmusicacademy.com or call us at 781-784-9079.
Happy Halloween from all of us at Sharon Music Academy! As always, the SMA Annual Halloween Recital was a blast - scary costumes, scary music, and joyful dance. This recital opens SMA’s season of unique music experiences: field trips to the piano museum and factory, conducting workshops, jam sessions, and festivals. Please visit our website or call at 781-784-9079 for more details.
11/04/2022
Last year, our field trip to M. Steinert and Sons to uncover the secrets of a piano was a smashing success! It was fun, educational, and very entertaining. Many students and parents asked us to make this trip again. And our amazing host, Patrick Elisha, has gracefully invited us to return. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today. Details of the trip can be found below.
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If you are just curious about the inner workings of a piano or want to use this knowledge to become a better pianist, don't miss the SMA trip to Steinert & Sons. You will have a chance to take a look at, try out, and discover the true differences between acoustic and digital pianos, grand and upright pianos, how design, materials, and craftsmanship work in concert to influence the touch and tone of your piano. Space is limited, so please don't wait to sign-up below.
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10/29/2022
Don't miss these unique opportunities at SMA. Stand on the podium and conduct. Plus, jam sessions for all. For more details, follow the link. -
Stand on the podium and conduct. Plus, jam session opportunity for all. The Sharon Music Academy invites you to be part of a fun and insightful special event where you’ll join award-winning conductor, Dr. Roland Davis, to learn what a conductor does. You will also get the opportunity to step on the podium and conduct your fellow SMA musicians! Each of us will work...
10/21/2022
Experience the history through touch, sound, and feel. Like everything else, pianos underwent an evolutionary path full of twists and turns. Please join us on our field trip to Frederick Historical Piano Collection Museum if you want to know how a piano looked, sounded, and felt for Liszt, Beethoven, and amateur pianists through the ages. There are only a few slots left, please reserve soon by calling Administration at 781-784-9079.
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10/13/2022
It is so much fun to rehearse and play with professional musicians, making beautiful music. And when the performance gets recognition – it is even better! Let’s congratulate our student Brooke Zhang. She won the only first prize of her age group in the Global Composers Masters of Piano Concerto Online Competition! You can watch her award-winning Mozart performance at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuHc8jS7wmE
10/06/2022
Evening of art songs at SMA. If you love singing and are interested in learning about vocal art beyond popular songs, please join us for an evening of art songs - the tradition of Liederabend. Space is limited, so please reserve your seat today.
October 15th, 6:00 pm at SMA. For more details, please visit the event page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/424660158967
- https://mailchi.mp/d4e9bcc6caa1/evening-of-art-songs-at-sma
Der Liederabend - Night of Songs Songs of Different Times and Countries
Sharon Music Academy has a long-standing tradition of bringing the joy of music to those who need it most - seniors and children. It is always a great experience for performers and audiences alike. That’s why SMA students are regularly invited to many local senior living facilities and nursing homes. Laurel Mead in Providence, RI, is one of these facilities. This September, our student Ian Lin and Music Director Tanya Schwartzman, together with the friend of the Sharon Music Academy, Constantine Finehouse - a fantastic pianist, brought the joy of music to the residents of Laurel Mead.
09/26/2022
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Let's create musical memories together. SMA Calendar of experiences. Dear Students and Parents, Welcome back to music! Though the pandemic is still around us, and we all need to deal with it one way or another, life is gradually returning to normal. A sign of this normalcy is SMA's packed calendar of events. As always, our goal is to make learning music an exciting...
08/10/2022
Welcome little ones! Children between the ages of 4 and 5 are invited to join the "Pre-Twinklers" class. In this Saturday group lesson, students and parents are introduced to a modified Suzuki method and learn to play the violin in a fun and loving environment through group games, visuals, and listening to music. At the end of the sessions, there will be an informal recital to showcase your child's progress. Suzuki Strings is a unique method of learning the violin that emphasizes listening, imitation and copying the sound of the violin. This class is not just a fun activity; it is an exciting, educational experience! Students develop their social skills, coordination and motor skills, as well as memory skills.
If you'd like to learn more, please click on the link below.
https://mailchi.mp/bd87462cca83/suzuki-pre-twinkle
Join us in the Bhajan class July 19-21! We'll learn some traditional Indian songs while reviewing some of the basics and explore all the styles of Indian music and understand the difference between Carnatic and Hindustani styles. It's a great program for anyone, whether you are new to Indian music or have been studying it for years! For more details, please visit our website:
https://sharonmusicacademy.com/course/summer-music-programs/
or call 781-784-9079.
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07/06/2022
“ Music never stops” is a platitude. But the reason this platitude exists is that music always brings joy into your life. Especially if you also win a competition. That’s how our student Sophia Popescu feels after winning the prestigious 37th International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, DC. She won two 1st Prizes: First Overall in her age group and Best performance of the Chinese Piece.
“You are so musical and talented! I am very impressed with your playing! Keep up the excellent work! Congratulations to you and your teacher for such a fine job!”
“Incredible work to learn this challenging piece and perform at such a high level!”
These are just some comments from the judges.
You can listen to the incredible live performances of the winners of this competition on Zoom :
Jul 10, 2022, 01:30 PM opens, 2 pm starts. Eastern Time (the US and Canada)
https://kansas.zoom.us/j/7458710645
Meeting ID: 745 871 0645, Passcode: 400841
To learn more about our music program, please visit our website https://sharonmusicacademy.com
06/22/2022
What a Special Day for the Students of the Sharon Music Academy!
https://youtu.be/6kUVbAwFHnA
Playing with an orchestra is a prodigious milestone for any musician, especially for our young musicians! It is proof of their mastery of the instrument. It is an opportunity to learn how to work with other musicians to create music. On June 12th, 2022, eleven of our students had the thrilling experience of playing with a professional orchestra. The young musicians performed with, learned from and socialized with the professional musicians. Students wowed the audience with their piano and violin solos, and some, even with their composition skills - one student composed his own cadenza! Music is a performing art with as many facets of performing experience as any diamond. But no other aspect of the music performance experience is shining brighter than playing with an orchestra!
To learn more about our program and offerings, please call (781) 784-9079 or email [email protected]
05/21/2022
The secret to freedom and creativity is knowledge.
Knowledge of music theory reveals the secrets of music Understanding the music theory unlocks musical creativity and allows learning new pieces faster. It gives even young kids a foundation for rich interpretatio...
05/17/2022
Not to miss stuff - news, events and re-registrations. Look back at the 2021-2022 season and plans for the future. https://mailchi.mp/3e8ca9f67302/not-to-miss-stuff-news-events-and-re-registrations
04/26/2022
Faculty of the Sharon Music Academy continue to support Ukraine and celebrate Ukrainian culture. You can see the soul of Ukrainian people in their songs. We want to share this with you.
Ukrainian Folk Song - Oй чий то кінь стоїть - arr. by Margaret Boswell Senyshyn for Piano Trio Being married to someone who was born in and spent most of their life in Ukraine, and with now our family in Ukraine, I felt a calling to write this arrangem...
04/15/2022
Making music together is the closest you can get to another person. And when you're doing that with your family, it's even more special. It's not just about the performance—it's about the whole process of rehearsing together and connecting on a higher level. That's why "Families in Concert," the annual recital of our family ensembles, is one of our favorite events at Sharon Music Academy.
This year was no exception. We saw so many smiles and happy families, and even the weather joined in on the fun—a rainbow appeared as people left the concert!
If you are interested to find out more about our music programs or have a question about any other program at Sharon Music Academy, please call us at (781)784-9079.
04/14/2022
It has been a long tradition of the Sharon Music Academy to bring the joy of music to the local senior communities. Nothing else proves to a young musician the importance of music in people’s lives than the glowing smile of an adult or when everybody starts to sing along! Finally, after the long pandemic, SMA students were invited again to perform for the residents of Stony Brook Court in Sharon. And like in the old days, Kendall Davenport, Amanda Li, Norah Farooq, and Soyun Lee brought smiles and joy of music to everyone in the audience. Thanks to Tara Murano, Resident Services Coordinator at Peabody Resident Services, for a delightful afternoon for kids and residents!
04/08/2022
Every teacher and school lives vicariously through their students. And imagine how the Music Director of the Sharon Music Academy felt when she learned that our 2022 graduate, Michael Karshis, was chosen as 2021 Young Artist of the Year by the Steinway Society of Massachusetts. Excited, proud, happy! You can read about Michael’s brilliant music career on the Steinway Society website:
https://steinwaysocietymass.org/michael-karshis-2021-young-artist-of-the-year/
And this wonderful news came on the heels of another great news – Michael was accepted to West Point! Another great achievement! We always knew that music teaches all the skills a modern warrior requires. Congratulations to Michael and his teacher Tanya Schwartzman!
04/07/2022
Sharon Music Academy is proud to have raised over $3000 for the Ukrainian relief effort. We want to thank everyone who was involved in making this a successful event. It was an evening filled with beautiful music for a great cause.
If you did not have a chance to join us in a live concert, you can watch broadcasts by Sharon TV on channel 8 at 5:05pm, Apr 7th, and on Friday, Apr 8th at 1:30 pm.
https://tv.sharontv.com/CablecastPublicSite/show/11933?channel=1
Nevertheless, there is more to be done. The Ukrainian people still need our support. If you would like to contribute to the cause, below is a partial list of local charities created by one of our performers, Igor Golger.
Sunflower for Peace
Is a Boston-based non-profit organization whose current mission is to provide medical and humanitarian aid for people affected by violence in Ukraine. Founded by Katya Malakhova
https://www.facebook.com/sunflowerofp...
MaidanUnited
founded back in 2014 with a mission to provide much-needed medical supplies to hospitals and other volunteer organizations that are expressing urgent needs for tourniquets, blood clotting powder, and bags for blood donations.
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/maida...
03/18/2022
Sharon Music Academy always believes that music has a special place in human hearts in times of tragedy. And not only does music raises the spirits, but it also has the power to encourage us to do good and love. That’s why, over the years, Sharon Music Academy held many fundraising concerts and events. We supported the children of Chernobyl in the nineties and terminally ill kids during the pandemic in 2021. Today we dedicate our concert and fundraising event to the people of Ukraine. And it has never been as urgent and as personal as today. Three of our teachers and one student have close family members under bombs in Ukraine. You will have a chance to meet and talk to them. Please do come and contribute. We count on you! You can donate or buy tickets online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-stand-with-ukraine-fundraiser-tickets-290971963977
A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door.
Living a life of music - Agnus at XIII Chopin International Piano Competitions in Hartford, CT.
As Maestro Tkaczewski said : "Stunning performances".
03/05/2022
Our great performing team - a student composer and a piano teacher.
A Journey to the Wild - Variations on An original Theme for Piano 4 Hands composed by Ian Lin
01/22/2022
The phrases “six-years-old” and “Haydn’s sonata” are not usually found in the same sentence. But we can’t avoid it here – six-year-old Katherine plays J.Haydn’s Sonata in F major, XVI:23. Performance at 2020 New England Piano teachers’ Association recital.
https://youtu.be/LLZvVZZ5iX4
01/03/2022
Listening to the sounds of music in the walls of the historic Proctor Mansion Inn, Wrentham, MA.
Before starting the new working year, let’s soak a little more in the wonderful memories of the winter music of the last days of 2021. Students of the Sharon Music Academy perform on 155 years old grand piano at the enchanting Proctor Mansion Inn, Wrentham, MA.
12/17/2021
There is no greater reward for a teacher than the gratitude of a pupil. It validates the teacher’s life and serves as a reminder that the teacher always makes a difference in a pupil’s life. And we had this wonderful moment a couple of days ago when our former student, Christopher Chen, came to visit us with candy and flowers. He graduated nine years ago, and during his almost ten years at SMA, he became an amazing pianist, winning many prestigious piano competitions. Like most of our students, Christopher chose a career outside of music. He went to Harvard to become a Data Scientist and worked for many hottest modern companies, including Uber. And music has always been with him on his journey. His only regret is that he did not take every opportunity to play that life offered him. Good luck, Christopher, and please, come more often!
What else can anybody add to this video? Sounds of a grand piano in the devasted house in the middle of Kentucky.
12/09/2021
Sharon Music Academy wants to thank Patrick Elisha and M. Steinert & Sons for a fantastic show! We’ve learned what creates piano sounds and sampled the different tones from different types of piano, understood the secrets of the piano wood and mechanics of the proper key touch, saw the magic of Spirio, and enjoyed Patrick’s piano playing. It definitely has made playing the piano more fun and, hopefully, made all of us better pianists. Please call us to learn more about our music programs.
12/07/2021
Congratulations to our student Ian Lin on his outstanding achievement! By winning Music Teachers National Association Junior Eastern Division Composition Competition, he joined a select group of National Finalists – the best young composers in the nation! Enjoy his award-wining composition
https://youtu.be/iCOLj5O7Oc0
12/03/2021
12/02/2021
If you are just curious about the inner workings of a piano or want to use this knowledge to become a better pianist, don't miss the SMA trip to Steinert & Sons. You will have a chance to take a look at, try out, and discover the true differences between acoustic and digital pianos, grand and upright pianos, how design, materials, and craftsmanship work in concert to influence the touch and tone of your piano. Sign-up now at for Sun, Dec 5th, 3:00 pm field trip.
https://forms.gle/ndWSP83nnk3n9S1E9
12/01/2021
Are you looking for ways to inspire a young musician? Look no further. We would like to invite you to join us for the final of three online concerts celebrating the Winners of the 2021 Steinway Society Piano Competition. On this Thursday, December 2nd Steinway Society will be featuring Gold Medal Winners. One of them is our student Michael Karshis, winner of Division III. The concert will take place online at 7 PM at this link:
https://msteinert.com/live/
11/27/2021
Over the years, many of our students proudly represented Sharon Music Academy in the District, the All-State, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and other prestigious children’s orchestras. And the new generation of young musicians keeps this tradition alive. Fresh from the District Orchestra auditions are Nina Roco, concertmaster of the second violins section, and Paulina Chervachidze – a member of this section. Congratulations to them and their teacher, Mr. Cherevko. Please call us to learn more about our string programs.
Our goal of the Sharon Music Academy is to connect people to music and enrich their lives through listening, learning and playing music. For every age and level, we offer our students unique music experiences that help them unleash their creativity and reach their full potential. This unique approach to music education, high quality of teaching and achievements of our students on local, national and international level make Sharon Music Academy one the leading music school in Massachusetts.
| Monday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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