by John Ericsson | Jul 13, 2017 | Education, Uncategorized
We’ve heard that age old saying “music makes you smarter” which is loosely based on the “Mozart Effect,” theory. While music may not actually make you intelligent, it does utilize your brain to its fullest capacity. You see, playing and listening to music uses the... 
by John Ericsson | Jan 24, 2017 | Camps & Classes, Education
Ask any teacher at our studio – there’s something special about playing in a group. It is one of the most important experiences a musician of any age can have! Working hard and having many different instruments playing one piece that sounds cohesive, together,... 
by John Ericsson | Jan 24, 2017 | Camps & Classes, Education
A cappella music has really broken into the mainstream this past decade, with shows like “The Sing-Off”, movies like Pitch Perfect and popular groups like Pentatonix making a huge splash. A cappella music, singing in a group without instruments, is... 
by John Ericsson | Jan 24, 2017 | Camps & Classes, Education
Hello! My name is Abby Shore, and I’m a voice teacher at Valotta Studios. My experience with musical theatre has been integral to my personal growth as an actor, musician, and person. Beginning at age seven, theatre has taught me valuable lessons in confidence and... 
by John Ericsson | Jan 19, 2017 | Camps & Classes, Education
Any teacher will tell you the importance of learning the classics in your child’s lessons – Beethoven, Mozart, and of course plenty of scales! While these are necessary for students playing any instrument, it is also important to let loose and rock out once in... 
by John Ericsson | Jan 19, 2017 | Camps & Classes, Education
In the sound of traffic on the street, in the buzz of our phones in our pockets, in the drops of water from a faucet, RHYTHM is EVERYWHERE! We are all born with this instinct to move and groove and it’s no surprise why we feel rhythm every day. With Bumps & Beats... 