Each fall, all AMA students get to invite their friends to their lessons to share what they have learned throughout the year, and their friends can PARTICIPATE in the lessons as well! We have bins of used dance shoes for dance friends to borrow… and really fun hands-on games are played in music lessons! All [...]
Growing up with two sisters and the only son of a studio owner, talk at home was dominated by one topic: Dance. Dance students. Dance teachers. Dance songs. Dance costumes. Dance parents. Tuition. Hiring. Firing. Marketing. Good ideas. Bad ideas. Capital. Not enough capital. Networking. Schmoozing. Playing the game. I have heard it all. So, [...]
Many people view dancing as exclusively for girls. However, those people are wrong. I am a guy. I play football. I wrestle. AND I like to dance. Dancing is cool. Girl/Guy Dance - Me with my partner. Me (#30) during a timeout. Making a tackle! I dance for fun and have no problem saying I [...]
Miss Jessica and Miss Ann Marie have been working together for 5 years. They take a moment to pose in one of the beautiful AMA music rooms! I have taught piano for over a decade and have thoroughly enjoyed working with my AMAzing AMA students! I've had a growing passion for teaching piano [...]
Giving Back If you read last week’s blog, you already know that hard work can pay off. However, there are people all over the world who work hard, have drive AND focus, but no opportunity. We are blessed to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. America has jobs. [...]