Growth, Recognition, and Results
As we returned from Spring Break, Little School of Music jumped right back into a season of performance, outreach, achievement, and meaningful milestones. April reminded us that when students, teachers, and families commit themselves to steady growth over time, wonderful things happen.
At Little School of Music, we often say that music teaches much more than music. It teaches discipline, confidence, leadership, creativity, and perseverance. This month was filled with beautiful examples of those values in action.
Mountain View Elementary – The 4 Laws of Focus
On April 15th, our Little School of Music Faculty Rock Band returned to Mountain View Elementary School for another exciting school-wide assembly performance featuring The 4 Laws of Focus.
Through live music, interactive participation, rhythm activities, and storytelling, students learned practical ways music can help improve concentration, discipline, and positive habits — not just in music, but in everyday life.
The energy in the room was incredible. Students, teachers, and staff were fully engaged, singing, clapping, moving, and learning together. It was another wonderful reminder of how music can inspire entire communities.
WASC Accreditation Verified – We Did It Again!
We are proud to share exciting news:
Little School of Music’s accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has officially been verified once again.
This represents years of thoughtful planning, reflection, and continual improvement in our teaching practices, programs, educational partnerships, and commitment to student success.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our teachers, staff, parents, students, and community partners who helped support our accreditation process and site visit.
This recognition reflects something very important:
Quality music education matters, and together, we are building something special.
National Federation of Music Clubs Festival
We were thrilled to welcome back the National Federation of Music Clubs Music Festival, hosted over six inspiring days in April.
A special congratulations goes to:
🌟 Kavindee Hettige – Superior Rating, Solo Harp Category
Kavindee also received the Signature Student Award, recognizing not only her outstanding performance, but also her continued dedication to sharing music within the community.
Kavindee is a beautiful example of musical excellence paired with service, leadership, and heart — and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments.
Student Spotlight: Congratulations, Kavindee Hettige!
Kavindee continues to grow as both a musician and leader. Her dedication to harp study, strong performance standards, and willingness to share music with others make her an inspiring example for younger students.
Her recent recognition is well deserved, and we look forward to all she will continue to accomplish.
Congratulations, Kavindee! 💛
Important Upcoming Dates
Little School of Music Goes to the Movies!
May 25, 2026
Join us for our special Music Video Showcase at the movie theater!
Summer Recital Sign-Ups
May 25 – June 6, 2026
Summer Recital & Awards Weekend
June 20 & 21, 2026
Summer Break
June 29 – July 19, 2026
Lessons Resume
July 20, 2026
Featured Article
Results Come From Results
Success doesn’t happen by accident, it is built through repeated effort, consistent habits, thoughtful teaching, and a willingness to keep growing over time.
This article explores how strong foundations lead to meaningful outcomes. In music, in learning, and in life.
One of the most rewarding parts of running Little School of Music is seeing years of hard work begin to bloom.
Sometimes those results appear as awards or accomplishments.
Sometimes they appear as confidence.
Sometimes as leadership.
Sometimes simply as a child smiling because they finally did something they once thought was impossible.
April was full of reminders that growth is happening everywhere, in our students, our programs, our community partnerships, and our school as a whole.
Thank you for continuing to believe in the power of music education.
The work matters.
The process matters.
And over time, the results speak for themselves.
With gratitude,
