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Not Your Average Rock and Roll Camp Jam for Kids
Scottsdale, AZ – May 10, 2010 – Stages Music in Scottsdale is currently accepting registrations for their highly acclaimed and anticipated summer "Band Performance Workshops". The two individual events, which are a product of the ongoing lessons program offered at Stages Music, will take place at Highlands Church, located at 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd in Scottsdale on June 17-20 and July 29-Aug 1. (You DO NOT have to be a Stages Music student to attend)
These Workshops are not your average Rock and Roll Camp Jam for Kids. Each workshop focuses on areas relevant to playing in a real rock band and preparing each player for a rock concert performance which will be video taped and professionally edited.
●How To Sound Tight in 1 Hour ●Effective Band Rehearsal
●Improvisation (Jamming) ●Stage Presence (What to do, What NOT to do)
●Effective Sound checking ●Stage Fashion (You’re going to wear WHAT?)
●Lighting Techniques ●Sound Reinforcement (How to run a PA system)
●Video Production Highlights ●Concert Performances (Desert Ridge)
Other activities associated with these events include a Voluntary Solo Showcase where players have won fabulous prizes from company sponsors such as Ibanez, Dean Guitars, Vox and Roland Corp. Also, during the Workshops are mini intimate performances from local professional bands and visits from music celebrity guests. Previous celebrity guests have included Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Ken Mary (Alice Cooper). Attendees meet the celebrities & get first-hand information in live question and answer sessions.
Tuition for each summer event is $395 per person. (Sibling discounts available) Players may attend one or both events. Each player receives a professionally produced DVD of their performance and a complimentary Gift Certificate for Stages Music. Enrollment is limited so interested participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling Stages Music directly.
Stages Music offers the highest quality one-on-one instrument instruction classes and discount music equipment sales with two locations in Scottsdale. For more information, contact STAGES MUSIC at 480-948-4720 or visit www.stagesmusic.com.
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Stages Music Opens New Store in Grayhawk
Scottsdale, AZ – May 10th, 2009 – Stages Music (formerly known as ABC Music) celebrated the opening of their new store at Grayhawk Plaza on Saturday May 9th, 2009. The event featured live performances from local community groups including, local kids rock group - “The Squiddz”, the Highlands Church Worship Team, Flute Duo - “Alvira”, and music performances by many of the store instructors. Highlighting the event was the giveaway of a complete 5-piece “Rocks” drum kit and a Dean Flying V Electric guitar.
The 1300 square foot facility features music instrument retail with a major emphasis on music lessons. Currently, Stages Music operates two stores in the Scottsdale Community - An anchor store located on Mercer Lane, near Shea and Scottsdale Rd., and the new Grayhawk Plaza location, which was relocated from Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Road. The new Grayhawk store replaces the Pinnacle Peak store. “We moved our Pinnacle Peak store to meet the demands of our customers in the North Scottsdale Community just North of Scottsdale Road and the 101 freeway”, says owner George Mahoney. “More parents are seeking private music lessons for themselves and their children. We quickly realized that we needed more space to deal with all of the inquiries. Our new Grayhawk location will give us more studios and position us to within walking distance to the nearby elementary school.” The move comes at a time when budget and program cuts are threatening the music programs of the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale School Districts. “Now more than ever it is vital to be a resource to help support the music programs within the communities that we have served through the years”, says Mahoney.
The new location is located at 20801 N. Scottsdale Road., Suite 107, in the Bashas’ Shopping Center at the SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Grayhawk Drive, just North of Thompson Peak Pkwy.
Stages Music has two locations in the North Scottsdale community, featuring school band and orchestra instrument rentals, guitar, keyboard, drum and sheet music sales, in addition to providing private music lessons for most instruments and Rock & Roll Band Workshops. Collectively, Stages Music has 22 music instructors with over 250 students enrolled in private music lessons.
For more information, contact STAGES MUSIC at 480-948-4720 or visit www.stagesmusic.com.
Stages Music
7131 E. Mercer Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.stagesmusic.com
Phone - 480.948.4720
Fax - 480.948.2938
E-mail - sales@stagesmusic.com
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Stages Music to Open New Store in Grayhawk
Scottsdale, AZ – March 30, 2009 – Stages Music (formerly known as ABC Music) today announced plans to open a new store at Grayhawk Plaza on May 1st, 2009. The 1300 square foot facility will feature music instrument retail with a major emphasis on music lessons. Currently, Stages Music operates two stores in the Scottsdale Community - An anchor store located on Mercer Lane, near Shea and Scottsdale Rd., and a condensed version located in the Safeway Shopping Center at Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Road. The new Grayhawk store will replace the Pinnacle Peak store. The Mercer Lane store will remain. “We are moving our Pinnacle Peak store to meet the demands of our customers in the North Scottsdale Community just North of Scottsdale Road and the 101 freeway”, says owner George Mahoney. “More parents are seeking private music lessons for themselves and their children. We quickly realized that we needed more space to deal with all of the inquiries. Our new Grayhawk location will give us more studios and position us to within walking distance to the nearby elementary school.” The move comes at a time when budget and program cuts are threatening the music programs of the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale School Districts. “Now more than ever it is vital to be a resource to help support the music programs within the communities that we have served through the years”, says Mahoney.
The new location will be located at 20801 N. Scottsdale Road., suite 107, in the Bashas’ Shopping Center at the SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Grayhawk Drive, just North of Thompson Peak Pkwy. A Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm featuring live music, prizes and product giveaways throughout the day.
Stages Music has two locations in the North Scottsdale community, featuring school band and orchestra instrument rentals, guitar, keyboard, drum and sheet music sales, in addition to providing private music lessons for most instruments and Rock & Roll Band Workshops.
For more information, contact STAGES MUSIC at 480-948-4720 or visit www.stagesmusic.com.
Stages Music
7131 E. Mercer Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.stagesmusic.com
Phone - 480.948.4720
Fax - 480.948.2938
E-mail - sales@stagesmusic.com
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Stages Music Announces Music Instrument Scholarship Recipient
Scottsdale, AZ – Sept 1, 2008 – For the sixth consecutive year, Stages Music of Scottsdale has awarded one young musician the use of their music instrument “Rent Free” for the entire school year. We congratulate this year’s scholarship recipient, Britanee Snoke.
Britanee is in the fifth grade at Sonoran Sky Elementary School where she plays the Viola, under the direction of strings teacher, Laura Syjud. Brittanee comes from a family of musicians. Her sister Ashley plays the Viola and brother Richard plays the Trumpet. Britanee enjoys playing music with her friends and prefers the tonal range of the Viola vs the cello which she tried and found much to heavy.
This year’s scholarship winner was randomly selected on September 1stt, 2008 from single entries received at each store location during the month of August. There was no purchase required to enter. The scholarship, sponsored by Veritas Instrument Rentals, one of the nations leading providers of band and orchestra instruments, was created to encourage and enhance the learning experience of young musicians.
Stages Music has two locations in the North Scottsdale community, featuring school band and orchestra instrument rentals, guitar, keyboard, drum and sheet music sales, in addition to providing private music lessons for most instruments.
For more information, contact STAGES MUSIC at 480-948-4720 or visit www.stagesmusic.com.
Stages Music
7131 E. Mercer Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.stagesmusic.com
Phone - 480.948.4720
Fax - 480.948.2938
E-mail - sales@stagesmusic.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stages Music To Award Music Instrument Scholarship
Scottsdale, AZ - July 30, 2008 – For the sixth consecutive year, Stages Music of Scottsdale will be awarding one young musician the use of their music instrument “Rent Free” for the entire school year.
The scholarship, sponsored by Veritas Instrument Rentals, one of the nations leading providers of band and orchestra instruments, was created to encourage and enhance the learning experience of young musicians.
Costs to purchase a new quality “Band Director Approved” student instrument can run anywhere from $600 to $1,500 depending on the specific instrument. With new music students often changing their mind, or changing instruments early on, it often makes sense for a student musician to begin their musical instruction on a rented instrument. Renting allows the student and economical alternative to having a superior quality instrument without having to make a major financial investment up front.
According to a Stages Music spokesperson, “We have always supported aspiring and professional musicians of all ages. It’s encouraging to see such a strong interest in music in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area school districts. We are privileged to be a part of it”.
The scholarship winner will be randomly selected on September 1stt, 2008 from entries received at each store location during the month of August. There is no purchase required to enter. Entry forms are available at each store and must be submitted in person.
Stages Music has two locations in the North Scottsdale community, featuring school band and orchestra instrument rentals, guitar, keyboard, drum and sheet music sales, in addition to providing private music lessons for most instruments.
For more information, contact STAGES MUSIC at 480-948-4720 or visit www.stagesmusic.com.
Stages Music
7131 E. Mercer Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.stagesmusic.com
Phone - 480.948.4720
Fax - 480.948.2938
E-mail - sales@stagesmusic.com
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