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Consistent practice leads to confident musicians! The People’s Music School team weighs in with some simple steps to help students succeed at home, from setting a regular time to building a distraction-free practice space. Set a time “With busy schedules and a lot of things vying for attention, providing a set time and place a couple of times per week
On Friday, February 27th, nearly 500 guests were welcomed to The Geraghty for The People’s Music School’s (TPMS) annual Big Night Gala. This year, Big Night celebrated “50 Years of Daring to Play,” marking the organization’s 50th anniversary. The fundraising gala, chaired by Board Vice Chair Christie Crouch and emceed by NBC 5 Chicago Reporter Jenn Schanz, raised a record-breaking
February is Black History Month! Learn about these visionary Black musicians and composers who have brought us the music we know and love. Florence Price https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s4yY_A2A2k Florence Price was the first Black woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer and the first to have her work played by a major orchestra. Price was a Chicago-based musician who fled her
How could you be improving the way you practice? Here are 4 tips from our staff to take your practicing routine at home to the next level. 1. Start Small Try practicing just 10 minutes a day every day for a week. You’ll be amazed how much progress you can make! – Dr. Megan Robbins, Senior Manager of Learning and
Students spoke with the Formosa Quartet via Zoom, answering questions posed by the American Mirror Project that reflect on the history, identity, and meaning of “America.”
Get to know Miro Hernandez, Program Manager of our SLAM Program! A dedicated music educator and a talented percussionist, Miro has been with The People’s Music School for four years, teaching everything from Music Theory and General Music to clarinet lessons and contemporary ensembles. We asked Miro what drew him to People’s, and what inspires him to do the work
