October/November 2023

In This Newsletter:

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IMPORTANT DATES:
Family Pumpkin Carving
and Treats Night
Friday, October 20th at LSM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Join us for a night of Pumpkin carving and parent approved treats.

Public and FREE event -
invite your friends and family!

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Photos With Santa AND Special Guests, The Original Dickens Carolers
December 10th at LSM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Red Carpet Winter Recital
January 6th & 7th, 2024 at
Calvary Littleton Church

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Littleton School of Music is always hosting fun and exciting events in our community and
looking for ways to give back. Do you have a suggestion for an event, live performance, or music activity? Call, text, or email
us to let us know!

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Check out our Social Media for more updates and local music events!

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Summer is behind us and with colder weather on the radar, football season gearing up, and
school back in full swing, we’re excited to say hello to Autumn and are looking forward to many
exciting events coming this season!

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On October 20th, invite your friends and join us at Littleton School of Music for a Family
Pumpkin Carving and Treats Night! Carve or paint your favorite creative and spooky pumpkin
design, enjoy some music and parent-approved treats, win door prizes, and more!

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This will be a FREE and public event, we’ll provide all supplies and treats so all you need to do
is show up and enjoy yourself. See you there and we can’t wait to meet your friends and family!

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In December, we’re looking forward to pictures with Santa and are pleased to announce we will
have special guests joining us, The Original Dickens Carolers! We are lucky to have this highly
entertaining group join us and can’t wait to see the festive pictures we get of all our Musicians.
Stop by to get your FREE picture with Santa, enjoy some hot cocoa, live music, and good cheer!
Happy Autumn - we’re looking ahead at a wonderful season!

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If you have any questions, please reach out to the office and we’d be happy to answer any
questions you have.

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Yo Asked, We Listened!

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Have you ever wondered if a survey you filled out actually gets read? If your comments were
considered or if the company just crumpled up your reply and tossed it in the bin?

Not us at Littleton School of Music!

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We are always striving to improve our practices based on our community and family needs, and
through the feedback we receive. In August, we sent out a survey intending to do just that! We
wanted to know what we were missing and where we could be better so we asked the most
important folks - YOU!
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The survey asked questions about the quality of music lessons, interactions with the office staff
members, and the overall customer experience of our attending families so we could get a better
idea of the environment of our school.

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The participation was great and the feedback was wonderful!

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Our results showed us that the customizable aspect of lessons such as choosing your songs,
genre, and instrument; incentives and awards; being open 7 days a week; and the friendly nature
of the office staff is what adds the cherry on top to your lessons. It’s great to know what’s going
well and we will continue with all items we received positive feedback on!

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When we closed the survey, we followed up with all families who participated to thank them for
their time and effort put into responses and to make improvements based on any needs that were
shared. We upgraded students to have longer lessons, added music theory and composition to
those interested, and set up more in depth practice logs and assignment sheets for any parent who
wanted more communication from their student’s teacher, or any student needing more guidance
between lessons.

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We learned a lot and we thank everyone who participated - your input has been instrumental in
helping us understand your needs and preferences better. We are committed to an ongoing
dialogue with our school community and would love to know what ways we can better suit your
needs.

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Keep an eye out for another survey coming soon and if there are any specific improvements or
changes you would like to see implemented right away, please don't hesitate to reach out to our
office staff. Your feedback is invaluable as we work together to continue providing the best
possible experience for all our students!

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MUSIC TIP OF THE MONTH : Practic Smarter, No Harder

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Unlocking your musical potential begins with the right practice routine and if you’re feeling
stuck right now, it may be time for a routine tune-up! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just
starting your musical journey, the right approach to practicing can make all the difference in your
progress and performance.

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A recent NPR article, “10 Easy Ways To Optimize Your Music Practice,” offers tips for how you
can make the most out of your practice sessions. Some of the biggest tips we want to pass on
from this is to begin with the end in mind, have a goal, and map your practice session like a
workout. Having a goal in mind helps direct what you’re practicing and comes with a feeling of
achievement when you complete it. Mapping your practice beforehand helps keep you organized
and on target for what you’re hoping to accomplish during that particular practice.

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We recommend playing for a few minutes every day to continue getting the most out of your
musical journey, but when you want to have a deeper practice session, keep these tips in mind
and give that NPR article a read. It offers some sound advice!

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Remember: It’s about Progress, not Perfection.

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Please welcome these NEW students who enrolled recently!
Coralie Z.
Lucinda M.
Ari A.
Tom C.
Tina C.
Penelope M.
Aubrie S.
Vincent B,
Justin S.
Harlow J.
Neal D.
Lillian S.
Graelyn N.
Adeline H.
Elora R.
Aeryn R.
Jamison D.
Heath K.
Jamison D.
Josephine S.
Eliya R.
Jaden J.
Casey L.
Keira S.
Lauren B.
Lincoln R.
Christopher B.
Lawrena M.
Bridget A.
Evaan S.
Dylan F.
Desmond F.

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IS YOUR TEACHER SOLD OUT? • Teachers with Waiting Lists

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Calendars are booking fast and many teachers have sold out.

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If you need a schedule change, would like to inquire about upcoming openings, or would like to
be added to the waiting list for a particular Teacher, day or time, please contact any one of our
Office Staff Team and we would be happy to help!
GUITAR / BASS / BANJO / UKULELE : Agustin G: Saturdays (2) SPOTS LEFT!, Ethan: Tuesdays (2) SPOTS LEFT!
SAXOPHONE / CLARINET : Benjamin J: Thursdays (2) SPOTS LEFT!, Jaymie G: SOLD OUT
FLUTE / HARMONICA : Theodore: Wednesdays (1) SPOT LEFT!, Shanya: Mondays (1) SPOT LEFT!
VOICE / PIANO : Sherolyn: Fridays (1) SPOT LEFT!, Rayana: SOLD OUT
DRUMS : Noah: Thursdays (1) SPOT LEFT!, Bill: Tuesdays (2) SPOTS LEFT!
VIOLIN / VIOLA / CELLO : Katrina: Wednesdays (1) SPOT LEFT!, Max: Fridays (2) SPOTS LEFT!
MUSIC THEORY / COMPOSITION :Mary: Mondays (2) SPOTS LEFT!, Eli: Saturdays (2) SPOTS LEFT!

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Musical Ladder Mavens!
At Littleton School of Music, we use the Musical Ladder System to help guide lessons, track
progress, and gives students a chance to earn awards! We are so impressed by our students and
what they’re achieving and we want to give a special shoutout to Molly L.

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Molly, you are a Champion! Not only is it the 11th Level on the Musical Ladder, this is the
highest level any of our students has reached! We are so proud of the hard work you’ve put in to
get here. Next up? Superstar!

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Congratulation to the… GIDEON FAMILY

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You are the winner of our
Summer 2023 Newsletter Trivia Contest drawing!

Q: How many instructors are on staff at the time of this newsletter release?
A: 18

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Winners, please email office@littletonmusiclessons.com to claim your PRIZE!
If you did not win, keep playing. We hope to see YOUR entry next time.
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“Who’s reading THIS newsletter?”

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TRIVIA QUESTION
Q : How many instruments do we offer lessons for at Littleton School of Music?
Submit your answer to have a chance to win:

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$25 AMAZON GIFT CARD !

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Please call, text, or email a member of our Office Staff Team to submit your answer and be
entered to win. It’s that easy - GOOD LUCK!
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*The winner of this contest is drawn at random from all submissions and announced in the next
newsletter. Keep an eye out to see who won!