As we are in the midst of our recitals we all might be wondering, why do we perform? Why is it so important to participate in the recitals? It’s all about setting goals for ourselves! Committing to perform motivates the musician to improve...
Read morePerformance Prep
As someone once said, “The show must go on.” This could not be more correct. Many times I have found myself playing with a broken string or my signal completely cutting off during a performance. It is definitely an unpleasant experience to go...
Read moreMeet SAMA’s Newest Ensemble!
Instructor - Nick Flores SAMA would like to recognize all of the students who showed up to audition for the newest ensemble. Everyone did a great job! At this time, we'd also like to acknowledge the following student's who aced their audition and...
Read moreHow NOT to Practice
Much has been written on how to practice, but not much on how not to. I think sometimes it is important to mention certain habits or situations that are not conducive to a successful practice session. So let’s cover a couple of no-no’s for the...
Read moreThe Importance of FUNdamentals
If you were to build a house, you would lay down a solid surface to build upon. The most important aspect to keep a house standing for years to come is the firm foundation. The same applies to music; strong musicians develop from working on...
Read moreStudent Author: Adrianna Lockhart
Congratulations to SAMA violin student, Adrianna Lockhart, on recently publishing her second book! We sat down with Adrianna to ask her a few questions about how she juggles being a teenager, full-time student, author, and musician. SAMA: How old...
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