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Hello SKCMA students and families! It’s time for our Fall recitals and we can’t wait for our students to share their music with you!  Recitals are free and open to the  public, so bring your family and friends.  Here’s the details: Location: Evangel Youth Building 1414 E 103rd St. KCMO – the large building behind…

Hello SKCMA students, One of my favorite drumset teachers, Doug Auwarter, once told me, “A live show is worth 3 lessons.” There’s nothing like seeing a great musician perform on the instrument you are studying, in a live concert context. I highly encourage our students to get out to see live music as much as…

Hello SKCMA students, We are excited for the school year to get started and to be teaching more students than ever this year!  While you’re getting your fall schedules sorted out, make sure to add the dates for the SKCMA Fall Recitals!    Fall Recitals – November 9 and 10  Student’s recitals are on the…

Hello SKCMA students and families! We had a very unique Summer Band Workshop this year – two father-son combos make up the band!  Jahmal, Maxwell, Marion, and Judah have been picking songs and rehearsing, preparing for their performance July 21 at 6:00pm, in room 123 (the drum set lesson room)!   Their band name is J&M&M&J …

Hello SKCMA students and families!      Here’s your fun music fact of the month —  Did you know you can be a professional musician in the United States Army?  SKCMA co-owner (and my husband!), Matt Crandall, has been in the 312th Army Band for 25 years.  He went off to Basic Training the day after high…

Happy Summertime, SKCMA Families!     I LOVE the summer and am looking forward to the change in pace, weather, and activities it brings. SKCMA operates year-round, so nothing about your lesson schedule will change, but summer is a great time to change up your music practice routine.  Do you/your student normally practice in the evenings? …

Hello SKCMA students! We are a little over a month away from our Spring Recitals! A couple important things to know: 1. You don’t have to be perfect to perform! Recitals are about sharing your music and what you’ve learned with family and friends. 2. Recitals are April 27 and 28, and your recital time…

Hello SKC Music Academy!     We’re in the month of LOVE! Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to learn a sappy love song for your Valentine. Here’s the news to know at SKCMA: Thank you for choosing SKCMA for your music lessons.  Please let me know if I can help you in any way!…

Jingle Bell Rocked — We had an amazing time rocking out with many of you at our 2nd Annual SKCMA Christmas Jam Session! Important Dates:       Make-up Lessons      February 27  (Masterclass option Intro to Drumset 5-6:00pm) March 20 April 24 Student of the Month Spotlight:   Ashton SmithAshton has been taking drum lessons…