Washington Academy of Music

In addition to our move from Waterfront Park we now have new phone lines:
360-626-9050 for Admin
360-626-9057 for the Director a.k.a Rick

As of October music instruction with us is done online only.
Our goal is to meet or exceed the same high quality and goal oriented level as we have for these past 16 years.
Online instruction is different, no doubt, but students can still make superb progress when they work with a dedicated mentor/coach in a goal oriented curriculum.
Call us now to schedule a free online consultation and learn about our fine programs.
Programs available in Piano, Guitar, Violin Voice and Cello

"All Things Six Strings" podcast with hosts Tim Cox and Dad (Rick) was just unleashed on the world! In this episode Tim and Rick talk with Don Hlus, Guitarist | Educator.
We discuss Don's long career as a teacher, that the abbreviation CA is a designation not only for California but also for CANADA, that Don is not in California, the weather in Canada, the importance of career development for guitarists, Don's soon to be released Career Development Course for Classical Guitarists and, of course, All Things Six Strings.
Here's the link!

Don Hlus, Guitarist, Educator, Mentor Don Hlus, from Canada!, holds many professional designations and positions. Among them as a Royal Conservatory of Music Certified Teacher. In this episode Don discusses many topics including How to Build a Career (how to make a living) After College. A semester-long curriculum that should be require...

Washington Academy of Music 30 Second Note - https://mailchi.mp/96ae9b3270a2/washington-academy-of-music-30-second-note-3280866

Washington Academy of Music 30 Second Note

Rick Cox, Guitarist ​ ‘‘......whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such...

Summer Break Reminder

WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC will be closed Monday, June 29th through Sunday, July 5th for Summer Break I and the July 4th holiday.

We hope everyone has a relaxing and safe week off as well as a nice July 4th holiday weekend.

Stay safe. Stay well. "Don't Worry.....Be Happy" (you can't un-hear that)

A superb performance by one of our young guitar students.

https://youtu.be/goFDJBXKmx4

Nostalgia After overcoming an apparently hilarious technical challenge, Wyatt performs Nostalgia by Carlo Domeniconi. It's a beautiful piece that he's been working har...

Hello students and parents,
Starting the week of April 6th we will resume online lessons. All registered students should have received an email from Teacher Zone with their log in information. Please log in as soon as possible and see what the Teacher Zone platform is all about and be ready to log in for your online lesson as scheduled.
Rick or Tim will be checking in with each of you next week to ensure your online lesson experience is going well. In the meantime, let's all stay safe and healthy!
In addition the email you should have received from the Teacher Zone platform there is a log in widget on our website at
www.waacademyofmusic.org

Washington Academy of Music

Hello students and parents,

Just a quick update in case we forgot to inform any of you (it's been a really strange month) we'll still be observing our scheduled Spring Break this upcoming week (March 30 - April 5th). This will give us plenty of time to get more familiar with Zoom as well as some exciting prospects with the TeacherZone service.

Thanks for all of your patience during this! We all really appreciate it,

-Tim

Dear WAMFAM Students/Parents,

After a week of looking at different online options and testing several systems we have decided to use each teacher’s personal Zoom accounts for this coming week.

After spring break, which is the following week, we will begin using Teacher Zone and their video lesson system. Login details and training information will be sent out prior to spring break. We can use some of the spring break time for student training (since most of us won’t be going anywhere!) for those of you who wish to get a head start.

We will be contacting each of you by phone starting early on Monday to help you log on to Zoom, which by the way is free for each of you.

You could help us out in the meantime by sending the email address you wish to use for Zoom and online lessons.

Email to:
[email protected]

WAMFAM,
There's an excellent podcast called "LifeKit" on NPR. There's an episode that factually and expertly discusses the COVID19 Virus. The information here should help.
Link is:
https://www.npr.org/lifekit

Stay well!

Life Kit Tools to help you get it together.

WAMFAM:
In the interest of keeping the WAMFAM and teachers here safe: Please, if you or your favorite student are ill call and cancel your lesson. Do not come to the studio. If you have to cancel due to illness we will reschedule your missed lesson as soon as you are well and we can find a slot on the schedule.
Please note: Students who appear to be ill at their lessons will not be taught and must leave the premises as soon as possible.

Washington Academy of Music on Google Our student roster is almost completely full! We have a few weekly lesson slots open for guitar, bass and cello, but that's it. Call us now to schedule a free consultation, reserve a lesson slot and study in lesson programs designed to help you succeed.

Our open hours have changed. We are now open for lessons from 1PM until 7 Monday through Thursday.
The mornings and Fridays are used for recording sessions in support of our involvement in Podcasts and Audio Book production and voice over narration work.
Although we don't technically open until 1PM we are here working. If you need to meet with us prior to 1PM Monday through Thursday or on a Friday please call or email to make an appointment.

You may not be aware that Santa takes guitar lessons at WAM.
This year he is going to be meeting and greeting at his Ameriprise Financial office on Monday, December 16th from noon to 5pm. (He works as a financial advisor during the off season).

We have reopened the Young Beginners Program!
We offer this program to young children under the age of 11.
Tuition is $99 per month for the first two months.
Call us at 360-613-5700 to schedule a consultation.
* Available for Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Violin and Bass.

Throw Back Thursday Photos

IT'S COOKIE DAY TODAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.
AND YES, WE'RE SHOUTING.
Featuring "Miss Debbie's Lumgumpshush Chocolate Chip Cookies."

A Few photos from the week ended 9/13/19

Throw Back Thursday Photos!

Here's the latest "All Things Six Strings" podcast. This week Rick and Tim interview VIRTUOSO (notice the capital letters) Classical Guitarist Adam Levin.

https://www.allthingssixstrings.com/episodes/adam-levin-classical-guitarist

Adam Levin, Classical Guitarist

WAM Students/Parents. Do you know that we have a recording studio available for you? If you think you're ready to record a piece, talk with your teacher and see if they agree. If so, we will schedule a 30 minute recording session just for you. See what it's like to be a session musician.

Just like any business we would appreciate your kind words and feedback about your experience. Click on the link to write a review
g.page/washingtonacademyofmusic/review

Washington Academy of Music would love your feedback Post a review to our profile on Google

New Feature on the WAMPAGE. Throwback Thursday photos. Blast from the past.

WAMFAM, Here's Tim's latest composition for Film/TV. Based on James Bond genre. Enjoy!!
https://soundcloud.com/trc_composer/the-smoking-gun

The Smoking Gun Listen to The Smoking Gun by TRC_Composer on

Join Rick and Tim as they interview jazz great Corey Christiansen in a CD release party (complete with virtual pizza and Kool-Aide).

https://www.allthingssixstrings.com/episodes/cd-release-party

CD Release Party!!! La Proxima Join us in our deep dive into the world of guitar and guitar playing.

Summer Lesson Break Reminder

WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC will be closed Monday, August 5th through Saturday, August 10th for our Summer Lesson Break II.

A reminder: WAM observed holidays and lesson breaks are factored into your tuition. All students receive a minimum of 46 lesson in a 12 month period.

Enjoy the sunshine, before the rain season returns, and stay safe!!