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2026 Teacher of the Year: Frank Browne
Legacy Artist: Alina Ibarra
Legacy Artist: Devin Kozakis
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Music Creators Course: SONGMAKERS
Tunes or Treats
Studio Class: Improv
Senior Artist: Evita Rivera
Music As Expression Piano · Student Since 2017 Evita Rivera studied piano at Little School of Music with her teacher, Brianna Marra. Her story reflects
Senior Artist: Samantha Miller
The Courage to Explore Bass · Student Since 2020 Samantha Miller studied bass at Little School of Music with her teacher, Armando. Her story reflects
Senior Artist: Michael Sissoev
The Little Things Piano · Student Since 2021 Michael Sissoev studied at Little School of Music, where his musical journey reflected a spirit of curiosity,
Senior Artist: Jackson Via
Becoming Ready Guitar & Pizza Rat Rock Band · Student Since 2017 Jackson Via studied guitar at Little School of Music and performed with Pizza
Why Your Child Really Isn’t Practicing, and What to Do About It
The Truth Behind Practice You Don’t See, And What to Do When Practice Really Is Missing Parents say it every week:“My child isn’t practicing.” But
Which Instrument Should My Child Play?
A Parent’s Guide to Starting Smart, Not Fast Choosing your child’s first instrument is exciting and overwhelming. With so many options, it’s hard to know
How Much Do Music Lessons Cost? … Hold That Thought.
Why Price Should Never Be the First Question (And What You Should Ask Instead) If you’re reading this article, congratulations, you’re already ahead of most
Why “Just Let Them Quit” Is Almost Never the Right Answer
The Moment Every Parent Eventually Faces At some point, almost every parent hears it: “I don’t want to do music anymore.” It can feel alarming,
Little School of Music – April 2026 Newsletter
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
Why Comparing Your Child to Other Musicians Is the Fastest Way to Kill Motivation
Here’s what to do instead The moment that reminded me why comparison is so dangerous Today, during a Music for Little Mozarts Level 1 recital,