10th Anniversary of Sunburst!

Alex Stanton • May 05, 2021

It was May 2011 when I first signed the lease of a tiny basement room in Squirrel Hill to teach guitar out of. It's been a crazy fun journey, and for me personally, the privilege of my life to work with so many amazingly kind, passionate, and creative students, teachers, family members, and administrators. I felt that a fun way to celebrate - and to tell the tale of Sunburst - would be a little trip down memory lane through pictures. This will be the first of two installments covering our whole history. From when we had one room, one teacher, and no students to our 15 room studio, over 20 teachers, and nearly 500 students.

If you have any photos or stories you'd like to share from over the years, we'd love to hear them and include them! Send 'em over via social media, the contact page, or the comments below!

–Alex

Founder & Director

And now, we begin with the great flood of '011...

Sunburst opened in May 2011 across the street, the first space was destroyed in a flood 3 weeks later :)
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From our first ever photo shoot, with Rauhit, the first Sunburst student. Still needed to paint!
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We were Sunburst Guitar Instruction until 2014
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A look inside our second space and Sunburst's home from 2011-2014
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This Les Paul is still kicking around the studio, I washed dishes to buy it as a 15 year old.
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Hi tech tear off flyers, maybe a little heavy on the western font.
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Open for business.
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Darian was one of the first generation of Sunburst students and learned with us for 5 years!
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Me (Alex), Ben, and Mikey were the whole staff for the first 3 years.
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Our second photoshoot with Nina, Shane, Shane's in college... Woah.
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Beni with his first and longest running bass student.
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Nina now rules on uke, guitar, bass and vocals
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The first Sunburst Recital at Flagstaff in August 2011.
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Mikey taking charge at our 2nd ever recital at the Union Project in Highland Park
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Rauhit rocking a D with some nice thumb muting.
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Mikey and Reese on stage.
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in 2013 we started working on our plan to build the current studio, our 3rd location on the same block.
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Earliest sketch I could find of the studio... What's an egress?
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Our home from 2014 - today.
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Sketch of double wall and floating floor construction for the soundproof rooms.
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This sketchup I think is shockingly accurate in retrospect.
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Did I mention the studio used to be a hair salon? It came with these sweet foot baths
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This is looking from the desk to what's now the stage.
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looking into rooms 1 & 3
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We did our own demo, fulfilling a life long dream of smashing an abandoned hair salon.
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Some temporary wall art with engineering prints. Should've saved these!
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While the studio was being built on one side, we were allowed to setup temporarily in the abandoned hair salon for our first ever camp.
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Looking to where the front door is now.
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Room 3

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Trying to be good neighbors we plugged up all of the holes under the drum rooms.
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Our first camp, we called it "guitar camp"
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The first generation of "Sunburst Rocks" students, including 2020 house band drummer Finn.
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1st season of "SBR"
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Stage Lights: Check!
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The studio is ready! OK so the stage doesn't quite fit everyone, big deal, let's rock!
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Some student made art we got to display for the grand opening.
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The practice room as a green room before the first show.
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Our first drum teacher Jonathan putting some finishing touches on the recording setup.
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Matt brought us this sandwich, thanks Matt!
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Ernie helping out the campers in our camp, "Rocking out for those who haven't rocked out much before"
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Some of our first campers ready to take on anything music related.

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as am I
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as is mikey
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This keeps happening! Kiki, Mikey and Ernie got the memo.
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Well, thanks for coming along for Part 1. That's our history from 2011 to about 2015 when we started to get comfortable in our new space. Check back for Part 2 where we meet new friends, demolish a law office, and make a guitar out of floppy disks...

See you then!

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Sunburst News - May 2024

By Alex Stanton • 01 May, 2024

Sounds from Spring Break Beats & Loops Camp

By Alex Stanton • 29 Apr, 2024

Check out this awesome playlist of tracks made by our students at the Spring Break Beats & Loops Camp!

Perform at the Squirrel Hill Night Market

By Alex Stanton • 19 Apr, 2024

Applications for performance slots at this years Squirrel Hill Night Markets are now open! This is a paid performance opportunity for both bands and solo artists. This year's dates are: Saturday June 29, 2024 Saturday August 31, 2024 Saturday September 28, 2024 Please complete the form below by May 15th for consideration:

Summer Recital Sign Ups Open!

By Alex Stanton • 18 Apr, 2024

Sign ups are officially open for our Summer Recitals! As a reminder, each teacher is assigned to one or two 45 minute sessions during the first two weeks of June. Students can sign up by using the link below, or let us know here and we can help get you signed up. A few more reminders about recitals: Participation is free but we also collect donations to our Scholarship Fund . You can add a donation to your check out, or we take cash at the door, thank you for your contributions! Each session is about 45 minutes, will feature 12–15 students and we expect between 40–60 people in attendance. Friends and family are welcome, if you’d like to bring more than 4 family members just please let us know so we can plan seating etc. If you can’t make it to your instructor’s sessions and would still like to perform let us know! We want to make sure everyone who wants to gets a chance. Adults are welcome to perform in the normal sessions with their instructor, or in the special BYOB adults only session! Not all instructors will be in attendance for the adult sessions, so please discuss with them so you know if they’ll be there. Normally scheduled lessons and programs are ongoing during some of the earlier recital times, so please be aware when coming and going during the recitals. We are here to help with any of your recital related inquiries (and all others of course), please let us know. We can’t wait for this year’s performances!!

Sunburst Plays 80's Night - Like A Prayer Cover

By Alex Stanton • 17 Apr, 2024

Our Sunburst Plays staff band doing a little warm up for 80's Night with a cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer! Don't miss the show on May 25th... Get tickets here

Spring Cleaning in Squirrel Hill

By Alex Stanton • 15 Apr, 2024

It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Join Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol and Sunburst School of Music as we Clean Sweep our beautiful neighborhood! The official community event is on Sunday, April 21st, but you can gather a group to clean anytime between April 14th - 22nd! Be sure to snap a flick of your cleaning in action and send it to info@shuc.org or tag @squirrelhillurbancoalition on insta to be entered for a chance to win prizes from local businesses including a Sunburst gift card for free lessons! Register here: http://forms.gle/QeyqmF67rayNoRBh6

Spring Music Together Themes: Mixed-Age and Rhythm Kids

By Alex Stanton • 13 Mar, 2024

Mixed-Age Class Theme - Triangle

Quest Labs with ECS

06 Dec, 2023

The first Quest Labs session with the Environmental Charter School was a success! Last month, we launched an intersession music production workshop with a cohort of ECS 8th graders. The Quest Labs program at ECS aims to provide students with opportunities to develop industry-level skills in their areas of interest and collaborate with individuals in their community who have experience working in those fields. Our dedicated instructors, Charlie Scott and Daniel Hayashi, are doing just that! They spent the first day guiding the group through the fundamental aspects of production, covering drums and beat-making, the creation and utilization of basic loops, and navigating SoundTrap—the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that we used for the workshop. Even on the first day, this group showcased impressive creativity, leaving us eager to hear how their projects will evolve over the next few months. By the end, we plan to release a compilation of their projects, including original artwork! We hope that you’ll stay tuned for our next recap in the January Newsletter. In the meantime, check out the amazing photos that ECS graciously took for us!

Musicians Holiday Gift Guide 2023

By Alex Stanton • 05 Dec, 2023

The holidays are fast approaching and you’re trying to find the best gift for all of the amazing musicians in your family. There’s a lot of noise out there, but we at Sunburst are HEAR to help!

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By Alex Stanton • 01 Dec, 2023

Mixed-Age Class Theme - Bells

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Sunburst will be participating in the upcoming Uncover Squirrel Hill Wine Walk on Saturday, May 11 from 3-7. Make sure you stop in for some wine, snacks, and free lesson cards! Get tickets @uncoversquirrelhill.
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⌛️ Time after Time by Sunburst Plays! Get your 80’s Night tickets for May 25th ☝ Full video on Youtube!
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☕ Grab a cup and check your inbox for the May edition of the Sunburst News! Issue - 81 is chock-full of exciting updates, such as: 🎟️ Sunburst Plays Tickets: Secure your tickets for the upcoming ‘80s themed show! ☀️ Summer Hold Plan: Signup to pause your lessons over the summer while reserving your lesson time. 🎵Performance Opportunities: Learn more about our upcoming recitals and summer performance opportunities at the Squirrel Hill Night Markets! Not subscribed? Check out the blog section of our website or message us to sign up 👋
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🎸 Calling All Bass Players! 🎸 We are on the lookout for bassist to audition for the 2024 Sunburst House Band! If you love bass and want to gain on-stage experience, we encourage you to talk to your instructor and sign up to audition! Rehearsals will be on Sundays from 4-6pm until the end of December. Students can anticipate performing at least one gig per month and recording an EP of original music by year-end. In December, we’ll cap off the cohort with a show at a local venue, serving as both a celebration of your collective achievements and a release party for your original music!
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Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp memories are forever! Our talented campers, along with their instructor Charlie Scott, produced this very serious and educational deep dive into Sog, detailing the historic moments that led to the creation of this new genre. Enjoy Sog History 101! Be sure to experience Sog first hand with the Beats and Loops Camp playlist in our bio! 🎧 #musiceducation #innovationinsound #musicproduction #beatsandloops
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Sunburst Plays Blondie’s Heart of Glass! 80’s Night is May 25th at Sunburst, see all of your favorite Sunburst teachers and team members take on the decade that (a few of us) were born in! tickets are limited see our link for details 🤩
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Have you spun our Wheel of Referrals yet? Here’s how it works: If you refer a friend to come take weekly lessons at Sunburst, after they complete one month of lessons you both get to spin the wheel and win whatever prize you land on! Prizes include a free lesson, an official Sunburst t-shirt, gift cards to local shops, 5 entries for the Grand Prize, and more!!! Refer a friend and spin to win!
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Perform at the Squirrel Hill Night Market! Sunburst is working with @uncoversquirrelhill to book music for the 2024 Squirrel Hill Night Markets. It's a great performance opportunity for both bands and solo artists of all genres. Deadline is May 15th, application link in bio ☝.
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We are thrilled to announce that Summer Recital sign-ups are officially OPEN! Now’s your chance to get up on stage and showcase all the hard work you’ve put into your lessons! Recitals will take place on June 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 9th. Grab a spot before they fill up! We can’t wait to jam out with you!
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Warming up for Sunburst Plays 80’s Night! On May 25th get ready to rewind to the raddest decade—featuring iconic hits by Madonna, The B-52’s, Talking Heads, Cyndi Lauper, and more! Sunburst Plays is our series of staff band shows at Sunburst. Tickets on sale now 👆#SunburstPlays #80snight #Madonna #Pghmusic
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It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Join Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol and Sunburst School of Music as we Clean Sweep our beautiful neighborhood! The official community event is on Sunday, April 21st, but you can gather a group to clean anytime between April 14th - 22nd! Be sure to snap a flick of your cleaning in action and tag @squirrelhillurbancoalition to be entered for a chance to win prizes from local businesses including a Sunburst gift card for free lessons!
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Join us for our very first Free Improvisation Workshop led by our instructor Vicky Davide! Free improvisation is a musical art style that allows individuals to explore their musical creativity on their instrument and with others. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a total beginner, come join us on April 19th for an evening of creative exploration. Let's make some magic together! 🔮🎹✨
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Thanks to everyone for attending this past weekend’s drum circle event!! 🥁
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Community Drum Circle this Saturday at Sunburst! 🪘🪘🪘 Join Sunburst instructor Matt Price for a free, all ages community drum circle event Saturday at 6pm. No experience or equipment necessary! See you then.
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Reflecting on the exciting and hilarious journey that was our 2024 Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp! From mastering the basics of music production to crafting mind-blowing compositions with SoundTrap, these campers have truly outdone themselves. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and creativity! Oh, and did we mention they birthed a whole new genre? Say hello to Sog - a delightful concoction of hilarious samples and random loops that’s as unique as it is entertaining! Here’s to the next generation of musical innovators! #musicproduction #futureofmusic #proudmentors #musicinnovation
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Our Spring Term of Music Together® starts April 1st! 🌼 🎶 Through play, children acquire new skills, learn self-regulation, build connections with their world, and more. Want to know more about how music-play supports your child’s development? Check out our website to learn more about Music Together at Sunburst!
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Do you hear the people sing? 🎶 Thanks to everyone for being a part of the first ever Sunburst Cabaret! ☀️ 🎭 Was an amazing night of performances from some of our incredibly talented staff and students or "The Company" as they say in the biz. Check out some of the performances in our highlights! These student and staff shows are so much fun, we'll be running more of them, next up is Sunburst Plays in May, stay tuned for details and let us know if you want to get involved 🙌
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🎭 Tomorrow Night at Sunburst its the debut of The Sunburst Cabaret! Join us for an incredible night of broadway performances from teachers and students and help raise money for the Sunburst Scholarship Fund. Space is limited, RSVP on our website.
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Next week is Spring Break at Sunburst and there’s still time to sign up for our Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp! Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm for ages 8–12, see our website for full details and to sign up 🌸 🎧 🏕️
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What an incredible weekend of performances for Sunburst students! Our student Open Mic Night on Friday was truly special with a supportive crowd thanks to our amazing community of students and families. Finally Sunday was the culmination of the 2023 Sunburst House Band season at the Government Center. The show included two awesome opening sets from Sunburst related acts Aurora and Abbey Kelkenberg. The House Band put on a blistering performance making a diverse selection of technically challenging songs look easy, and clearly having a blast. Sean (aka the House Band rhythm guitarist) also led the audience in a special birthday serenade to his brother Ethan who is also one of our delightful students! Huge thank you and congratulations to this group! Especially our graduating members Nate and Nina who’ve both been a part of Sunburst groups for a decade. Reminder: Auditions for next year’s House Band are April 7th, see the full criteria and sign up on our website.
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WOW! Huge thanks to NEXTpittsburgh for the great write up on Sunburst!! Link ☝️
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The Sunburst House Band wraps up it’s ‘23 campaign with a show this Sunday at the Government Center! Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s group! We couldn’t be more proud of them. The show features special guests Aurora and Abbey Kelkenberg, $10 at the door. Want to be in the next House Band?? We’ve also just announced that we’ll be holding auditions for next year’s group on April 7th. The House Band is an audition only band program for our most dedicated students 10–17, the group meets weekly and performs year round, and we have a ton of exciting stuff in store for ‘24! Full criteria and sign up link on our website. ☀️🏡 🎸
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Its official — Registration for #summercamps have begun 🔥🥳😎 This year we are offering a range of exciting camps to choose from including: playing in a band, sampling audio and recording, joining the rock opera, banging on drums and more! Our camps run Monday–Friday, starting at 9 am and concluding at 3 pm. Then on Friday, cap off the week with a thrilling on-stage performance as our campers showcase their newfound skills for family and friends from 3–4 pm. Explore the fantastic lineup of our 2024 camps at the link in our bio. #pittsburgh #summer2023 #letsstartaband #rockandroll #musiccamps #fun #squirellhill
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Sunburst plays FUNK was a jam last night 🥳🎊 Thanks to all those who came out and made this a night to remember!!
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Sunburst plays FUNK Saturday! Get your tickets now at the link in our bio. Space is limited 🤩🎊🥳
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Plenty of events coming up in the next few weeks. Don’t let the cold stop you! Come warm up with music!!! Link in bio for more details about each event 🤗 #winter2024 #pittsburgh #livemusic #musicforall #squirrelhill
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🎶 Wishing you a harmonious holiday season from all of us at Sunburst School of Music! 🌟🎄 May your days be filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful melodies. 🎵✨ Thank you for making music with us this year. Here’s to a fantastic holiday and an incredible new year filled with wonderful tunes! 🎶❄️ Please note that our school will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd to allow our staff and students to enjoy this special time with loved ones. We’ll be back to spread the music on January 3rd! 🎸🎹 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #Pittsburgh #SquirrelHill #MakeMusic #Winterbreak2023 #musicforall #pgh
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2023 winter recitals recap!! So many great performances this year it’s hard to capture it in one short video. Thanks to all the performers and everyone who came out to support the music. Have a wonderful holiday break everyone and we will see you in the new year.🤩 🎉💫 #2023recitals #musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #sunburstmusic #musicforall #lessons #squirrelhill #winter2023
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Join us for the Polar Express Winter Party! Save the date for Friday, December 15th, from 6-8pm for a night filled with hot cocoa, games, and a screening of the Polar Express! Just put on your coziest pair of pajamas, and you'll be all set. This party is for students ages 10 and under, along with their parents. Older siblings are more than welcome to attend too! We hope to see you there!
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Adult Recital Highlights from winter 2023. Thank you to everyone for the amazing performances!!!
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Is your little one bubbling with curiosity and endless energy? Music Together® classes are the perfect playground for their musical explorations! 🎵👧👦 Winter term enrollment is now OPEN for our Music Together® programs! 🎼❄️ In these classes children of ages 0 - 5 get to dive into the enchanting world of music, connecting with their peers and uncovering what truly captivates them about melodies, rhythms, and beats. 🌈🎹 Join us this winter as we embark on a musical journey filled with joy, discovery, and shared moments that will create lasting memories. Spaces are limited, so click the link in our bio to secure your spot now and let the music magic begin! 🎶✨ #MusicTogether #WinterTermEnrollment #SunburstSchoolOfMusic #Pittsburgh #squirellhill #pgh #musicforall #winter2024
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21+ Jam session this Friday 12/1 🔥🎵🥁🎸🎹 #pittsburgh #jamsession #makemusic #pgh #squirrelhill
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📣 Events 📣 Events 📣 Lots of great stuff coming up in the next few weeks. Including: 💥 8+ Jam Session - 11/17 💫 21 + Jam Session - 12/1 ❄️ Winter Recitals - tons of Dates! ☃️ Winter Party - 12/15 Check the link 🔗 in our bio to find out more 👌 #winter2023 #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #squirrelhill #musicforall
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The stage is ready for recitals in December. Did you sign up yet? Link is in our bio 🔥🤗 #recitals #2023 #sunburst #musiclessons #pittsburgh
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Caught this nice rainbow yesterday. #sunburst #rainbow #musicforall #pittsburgh #pgh #squirrelhill
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Little Monsters Mash 2023! 👻🎃 #spooky #halloween #pittsburgh #squirrelhill
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Renovations finished early 2023. It’s finally time to take you on a tour of our school. Check it out!! #sunburstmusic #pittsburgh #musicschool #allages #fun #pgh #musictogether #musiclessons
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🎵 Elevate Your Musical Journey this Fall with the Sunburst Band Program! 🚀 Ready to take your skills to the next level? Join the Sunburst Band Program for: 🤝 Collaboration: Create music with a group. 🎤 On-Stage Thrills: Perform at local venues. 🎼 Rockin’ Rehearsals: Master songs and group dynamics. 🎸 Requirements: Primary instrument, basic skills, and a passion for music. 🤘 Check out the link in our bio and let’s make music this fall. 🎶 #SunburstBandProgram #MusicMakers #Pittsburgh #Pgh #JoinaBand #AllAges
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The show is coming! Check out this classic from Tammy Wynette. Which BTW we will be performing at the show. 9/23 7pm 😁🤠🎶🤩 #countrymusic #sunburstplays #tammywynette
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Legendary Women of Country is coming! 9/23 at 7pm. Hear music from Taylor, Dolly, Shania and many more 🤠🎉🎶 Get your tickets now. Link in bio 👍 #womenofcountry #taylorswift #dollyparton #pittsburgh #livemusic #sunburstplays
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We are thrilled to present the Wheel of Referrals! When you introduce a friend or family member to Sunburst, both you and the new student get to spin our IRL prize wheel for a chance to win incredible rewards. Prizes include free lessons, merch, gift cards, and more! Plus every spin automatically enters you into a grand prize drawing held twice a year for even bigger and more exciting surprises! Invite your friends to join the Sunburst community and let's make music together while spinning to win! Thank you for being an essential part of our musical journey—we can't wait to see what the Wheel of Referrals has in store for you! 🎸🥁🎶🎤🤩
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This is part of practice. Write it out and do your homework! #drumlessons #practice #pittsburgh #drumming #drums
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If this isn’t the most precious thing I’ve ever seen 🥹🥹
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@thanakarnlimtham piano student Finn worked very hard on accomplish a song “Champions Ballad” from the game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It starts with the slow section and get faster in the end! 🔥 👏🥳 Give this video a like and comment and let Finn know he did a great iob 👍 #zelda #ledgedodzelda #piano #pgh #pianolessons #musicforall #breathofthewild
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House band plays their final show Friday August 1st at @thegovernmentcenter music starts at 8pm 🥳🎶🔥 #pittsburgh #livemusic #governmentcenterpittsburgh #sunburstmusic
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Music Mania at the @jccpgh 🎸🥁🎤👏👏 #musiccamp #jccpgh #summer2023 #shakeitoff #taylorswift
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How do you teach a group of 15 students a chord progression? Like this!! #summer2023 #summercamp #pittsburgh #shakeitoff #taylorswift #music #musiccamp #jccpittsburgh
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@alex.balazs_ having some fun with the opening drum fills from “Spirit of The Radio” @rush Straight fire 🔥🔥🔥 #neilpeart #rush #spiritoftheradio #drumming #pittsburgh #drumlessons #pgh
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Camps camps camps🎸🔥🥁 #valerie #summer2023 #pittsburgh #musiccamp #musicforall
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Huge congratulations to our piano instructor Bank @thanakarnlimtham for taking first place at the 2023 19th Century Music Competition from Charleston International Music Competition 👏👏🥳🎊 Leave a comment and say congrats to this amazing achievement from and excellent pianist!!
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Check out all our beautiful affirmations from #pridemonth 🥳🔥🌈
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Drummer Camp 2023 was great. These 4 drummers were all multi-instrumentalists with great skills! They wrote their own group drum composition, learned a few cover songs, jammed the blues, did A LOT of drumming, and of course had many laughs along the way. #drumming #summer2023 #summercamp #pittsburgh #blues #rocknroll #tonightwillbethenight
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First Camp of the summer was awesome!! Everyone had a great week and the performances were amazing 🤩 Many more camps this summer including: Drummer Camp 🥁 Night at the Rock Opera 🎭 Camp Studio 🎧💻 More info at the link in our bio!! #summercamps #summer2023 #pittsburgh #pgh #music #letsstartaband #playmusic #fun
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Spring Recitals!! Now… on to summer camps 🔥🥳🎶 📸 @lorrietweet thanks for the photos 👏👏 #musicschool #pittsburgh #performance #springrecitals #music #pgh #allages #allinstruments
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Let’s Start a Band Camp started today! 🥳 With 12 students we created two bands and each is working on their own thing. The first band decided to write their own song and the second band is learning some Taylor Swift! Can’t wait to see the concert one Friday!! #summercamp #summer2023 #taylorswift #shakeitoff Pittsburgh #music #musiccamp #pgh #diy #originalmusic
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We are thrilled to announce that our new Music Together® classes will commence in July, and we would love for your family to be a part of this harmonious adventure! Our Mixed-Age Music Together classes are 45-minute caregiver/child music classes designed for children aged 0-5. In these engaging sessions, you and your child will sing, dance, clap, and bounce while learning delightful songs to sing together. This immersive experience not only nurtures your child's early music skills but also cultivates robust rhythm abilities, develops ear recognition, and fosters an intuitive understanding of music. All classes are attended by both the child and caregiver, providing guidance and support every step of the way. To kickstart your musical journey, we're excited to offer a special $25 trial session exclusively for new students. This trial session will give you and your child a taste of what our Music Together™ classes have to offer. Simply click the link in our bio to secure your spot and let the melodies begin! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite your child's love for music. We hope you and your little ones join us and embark on an adventure through the world of music together! #musictogether #sunburstschoolofmusic #pittsburgh #musicforall #music #groupclasses #summer2023
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The first weekend of recitals was a resounding success at Sunburst🎉 We were blown away by the incredible performances and the immense talent displayed by our students. Bravo! 👏 But the show isn’t over yet! We have more exciting recitals lined up for this weekend, and we can’t wait to witness even more musical magic unfold. 🌟 🌼 Come and support our amazing students as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and passion for music. It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheer them on, appreciate their progress, and be inspired by their performances. #SunburstRecitals #MusicalSuccess #MoreToCome
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Today at 5pm!! Can’t wait to see you at the spring concert 🤣🔥🎶 #spring2023 #livemusic #pittsburgh #letsgo
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🌼 Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and good vibes! 🎶✨ Join us for the Sunburst School of Music 21+ Spring Concert on Friday, June 2nd at 7pm. 🎸🎤 Our talented musicians will be taking the stage to showcase their incredible skills and entertain you with a mix of genres that will keep you grooving all night long. 🎉 Bring your friends and enjoy a fantastic evening filled with live music, great company, and a vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summer season! 🎟️ Ticket link in our bio under events! #SunburstSpringConcert #MusicMagic #Pittsburgh #pgh #livemusic #musicforall
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Sunburst plays “ABC” 🔥🕺🥳
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Well, that was fun!! Sunburst Plays Motown 5.20.23 We will post some videos soon! #motown #livemusic #pittsburgh #pgh #musicschool #sunburst #love #music #doitforthelove
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Get ready for a fun and exciting night as we bring the iconic hits of Motown to life!! Dance, sing along, and experience the infectious joy of soulful sounds and groovy beats. 📍 Date: May 20th ⏰ Time: 7pm 🎟️ Tickets available in our bio! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Let’s groove together and ignite the Motown spirit. Share this post and spread the excitement. See you there! 🎉✨ #SunburstPlaysMotown #MusicMagic #GrooveOn #livemusic #sunburstschoolofmusic #music #pittsburgh #pgh
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Teacher appreciation week has been great! Thanks to everyone that filled out a card and told us how much you enjoy your teachers 🔥🥳🎶 #teacherappreciationweek #musicschool #musicteacher #pittsburgh #gratitude
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Get ready cuz here they come!!! Join us for for our first “Sunburst Plays” concert featuring an all staff band! Saturday May 20th at 7pm! Link in bio for more info (under events)
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Music production is a rapidly evolving discipline and our music production teachers are here to help students of all ages navigate this exciting field. Instructors meet the students at their level and help them understand how to use various music technologies, from drum machines to digital audio workstations, to achieve their musical goals. Click trial lesson in bio to learn more! #musiclessons #musicproduction #pittsburgh #pgh #create #daw #sunburst #music
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The band got shirts!!! #music #playinaband #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #sunburst #musicschool #learnmusic
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Playing in a band is one of the best parts about being a musician. Have you seen our list of exciting summer camps? Something for everyone. Link in our bio! #summercamp #summer2023 #musiclessons #playinaband #pittsburgh
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Nothing like the hustle and bustle of a busy waiting room on a lively spring day 🌸 ☀️ 🎶🥳 #musicforall #musiclessons #pittsburgh #squirrelhill #springisintheair
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Sunburst open mics are back! Sign up for the next one on Friday April 7th. Sign up by completing a quick form to secure your spot! (Link in bio 👍) There will be two sessions: 6:00pm - All ages 8:00 - Ages 21+ Audience attendance is free—we invite you to hang out and jam with us. We’ll see you there! #openmic #livemusic #pittsburgh #pgh #allages #fun #sing #perform #doit
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21+ jam sesh Friday night!!!
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In celebration of teach music week we are offering FREE trial lessons if you sign up between Monday March 20th - Sunday March 26th. Now is the perfect time to start playing an instrument or just pick it up and get back into it! We offer lessons for Guitar 🎸 Drums 🥁 Piano 🎹 Voice 🎤 Ukulele 🌴 Music production 💻 Bass guitar 🎸 Link in bio to register! #musiclessons #pittsburgh #teachmusicweek #music #love #free
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This month’s student spotlight is….drum roll please…..our AMAZING drum student Judy Douglas! It was very cool to learn about her journey with music and what eventually brought her to Sunburst. We encourage you to read and learn more about her journey at the link in our bio! Thank you Judy! 🥁�
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A little piano trickery from piano instructor @danieltecumsehhayashi (Daniel Hayashi) 🥳🔥🎹 #pianolessons #piano #pgh #pittsburgh #sunburst #musicschool #funwithmusic #jazzchords
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A spiffy little trick from guitar instructor @jonathandigiulian. Check it out… Artificial harmonics are when a guitarist creates a harmonic where it does not naturally occur on the instrument. One way to get these artificial harmonics involves using a specific right hand technique demonstrated in this video. The guitarist most commonly associated with this technique is Lenny Breau. Dig into his recordings to find tons of examples of this beautiful sounding guitar technique. #guitarlesson #spiffy #harmonics #pittsburgh #pgh #guitar
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Hey 👋 we are hiring guitar instructors. Our focus is on providing a student-centered education which means that we require our instructors to be able to teach various styles of music to at least a beginner level. We are looking for an instructor with knowledge of a wide variety of styles (i.e. pop, rock, folk, or jazz) background as well as availability on at least two weekday evenings and one weekend daytime. Link in bio to apply! #guitarlessons #guitar #guitarinstructor #pittsburgh #pgh #lessons #job #work #getpaid #havefun #awesomejob #greatplacetowork
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Thanks to everyone who came out for the staff recital. We all had a blast and can not wait to do it again!
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Congrats on your 32nd Grammy and being at the top of the game! #blackhistorymonth #music #grammy #beyonce #winning #topofthegame
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The wait is over! Our remodeling at Sunburst is finally complete. First of all, we would like to thank everyone for their patience during the process. We can’t wait to share our new space with you for years to come. To celebrate, we’re going to be hosting an Open House event on Saturday February 25th from 3-7pm. This event will cater to new and prospective students, current and former students, and our community at large. For anyone looking to try a new instrument we’ll have a few teachers offering free 5 minute “Mini-lessons”, we’ll also be running some demonstrations of our group programs. Current students can tour the school and peek into any of the rooms they don’t usually get to see. We’ll also have performances on stage from students and staff, snacks, games, and a few giveaways. We’ll be posting a more detailed schedule of activities as we get closer to the event. We’d like to thank you, again, for being a part of the Sunburst community. Your support of our school, especially in these past few years, means more to us than you could ever know. We hope you’ll come and celebrate with us!
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#blackhistorymonth video of the week. Guitar instructor @jonathandigiulian performing “Ruby My Dear” by Thelonius Monk. #theloniusmonk #jazz #guitar #pittsburgh #pgh #guitarlessons
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Piano instructor @thanakarnlimtham playing “Moanin” by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers in honor of Black History Month. Art Blakey is a Pittsburgh native and jazz drumming legend known for his thunderous drum sound and extremely solid time keeping. He played with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker (to name a few) and lead the his own group called The Jazz Messengers. #blackhistorymonth #artblakey #jazz #pittsburgh #piano#
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Jaime Cohen is a second-generation music teacher, having begun piano lessons in her mother’s studio at the age of 5. She earned her Bachelor’s in Music and Anthropology from Kenyon College and her Master’s in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. As a teacher, she guides students to discover their own interpretations of the music, and encourages them to share their artistry with the world. #pianolessons #voicelessons #pittsburgh #pgh #pitt #musiclessons #allages
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Jamming out the riffs. Tighten up the edges. Get it grooving. #instructorspracticetoo
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@badjudgementpgh laying it down at the 2023 Winter Showcase. Photos courtesy of Lorrie Cranor. @lorrietweet #pittsburgh #pgh #music #livemusic #badjudgement #orginalmusic
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This is just a 60 second snippet of this 18 minute drum cover 🤯🤯🤯 performed by Sunburst student Alex B. Great work 🤟🔥🥁 Rush “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” #rush #neilpeart #drumlessons #drumcover #pgh #pittsburgh #musiclessons
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Part 2/2 Winter Showcase highlights. It’s so exciting to watch all these bands learn and grow. Playing in a band is one of the most enjoyable aspects of learning an instrument. Maybe you already play but your ready for the next phase of your musical journey… we can help. Group Programs at Sunburst are now enrolling for February. Classes for all ages (literally ALL AGES) explore classes for 0-5. Group bands for 6-17 and 18+ groups for adults. Link in our bio to learn more! #musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #allages #joinaband
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A few highlights from this season group program concert. Held at @mrsmallstheatre January 21-22 2023. Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow! #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #livemusic #mrsmallsfunhouse #learnaninstrument #itsfun #allages
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Sunburst School of Music in Squirrel Hill is looking for an experienced drum instructor who has an outgoing personality, and the ability to teach students of all ages and skill levels. Experience working with school-aged children is preferred, but not required. Link in bio!!
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“If you can’t fly then run, If you can’t run then walk, If you can’t walk then crawl, But whatever you do you have keep moving” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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Younger children can connect with music with a lot of curiosity and excitement. Our Explore class aims to provide children with a guided space where they can learn the basics, work together with their peers, and begin discovering what they like most about music. Check out the link in our bio for more info about the program and to sign up 👍🔥🤙 #Musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #earlychildhood #music #groupclasses #winter #programs
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Drum instructor @tannerfarmen introducing this student to @kevin_lynch_drummer book “123 Play Drums” (Available on Amazon👍🥳📖) Learning to read music is a skill that lasts a lifetime. #drumlessons #music #musiclessons #pgh #pittsburgh #reading #readmusic #skillsforalifetime
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How do seasoned musicians talk during band practice?!? Mostly in gibberish 🤪🤙🔥 Did you get your tickets for the staff recital yet? Come see all your favorite instructors play their hearts out for you. Two shows - 6pm and 8pm Link in bio for tix 👍
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Welcome to 2023 everyone!! It’s time to meet all of our instructors ready to help you on your musical journey. All trial lessons are FREE until January 20th so boom yours today!! Link in bio. #musiclessons #pittsburgh #guitar #bass #drums #voice #piano #ukulele #musicproduction #pgh
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Happy New Year and New Years Eve everybody!! 🥳🎉🎊🥳
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Sunburst School of Music. Enjoy your time off and stay safe, happy and healthy this holiday season. See you in 2023! ☃️🥳❄️
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❄️Hey everyone! ❄️ Friendly reminder that the school will be closed THURSDAY DEC 22 - JAN 1 Enjoy your break everybody. ☃️🏂🥳 A few announcements if we still have your attention: FREE trial lesson til Jan 20th Staff recital Jan 13th Group program winter concert Jan 21 & 22. Link in bio for all this fun stuff 🤙🤙
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A few highlights from the adult recitals last night. Do something fun with your life!! #makemusic #musiclessons #pittsburgh #fun #iliketodothis #recitals #music #pgh
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They say the beginning and the end is what the audience remembers most. Well, this young drummer certainly nailed an ending to remember on this rock n roll classic. Solid 🤙🤙 #drumlessons #drumming #recitals #pittsburgh #musicforall #doit #rocknroll #queen #wewillrockyou
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Winter Recticals began today with amazing performances from students of all ages and instruments. We are e so proud of the growth and progress from everyone 👏 👏👏
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sunburst!
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Stop by Riverstone Books (our downstairs neighbor) for a FREE Explore class experience on Saturday, November 19th from 10:30-11:15am. This event is open to children ages 0-5 along with their parents, who we ask to stay and enjoy the fun alongside of their child. To help us get a head count, please complete our RSVP form if you are planning to attend. Link in our bio. Completion of the form is NOT required but it will help our instructor prepare an appropriate and fun experience for the group. @riverstonebookstore #musiclessons #pittsburgh #squirellhill #musicforkids
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Sunburst will be participating in the upcoming Uncover Squirrel Hill Wine Walk on Saturday, May 11 from 3-7. Make sure you stop in for some wine, snacks, and free lesson cards! Get tickets @uncoversquirrelhill.
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⌛️ Time after Time by Sunburst Plays! Get your 80’s Night tickets for May 25th ☝ Full video on Youtube!
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☕ Grab a cup and check your inbox for the May edition of the Sunburst News! Issue - 81 is chock-full of exciting updates, such as: 🎟️ Sunburst Plays Tickets: Secure your tickets for the upcoming ‘80s themed show! ☀️ Summer Hold Plan: Signup to pause your lessons over the summer while reserving your lesson time. 🎵Performance Opportunities: Learn more about our upcoming recitals and summer performance opportunities at the Squirrel Hill Night Markets! Not subscribed? Check out the blog section of our website or message us to sign up 👋
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🎸 Calling All Bass Players! 🎸 We are on the lookout for bassist to audition for the 2024 Sunburst House Band! If you love bass and want to gain on-stage experience, we encourage you to talk to your instructor and sign up to audition! Rehearsals will be on Sundays from 4-6pm until the end of December. Students can anticipate performing at least one gig per month and recording an EP of original music by year-end. In December, we’ll cap off the cohort with a show at a local venue, serving as both a celebration of your collective achievements and a release party for your original music!
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Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp memories are forever! Our talented campers, along with their instructor Charlie Scott, produced this very serious and educational deep dive into Sog, detailing the historic moments that led to the creation of this new genre. Enjoy Sog History 101! Be sure to experience Sog first hand with the Beats and Loops Camp playlist in our bio! 🎧 #musiceducation #innovationinsound #musicproduction #beatsandloops
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Sunburst Plays Blondie’s Heart of Glass! 80’s Night is May 25th at Sunburst, see all of your favorite Sunburst teachers and team members take on the decade that (a few of us) were born in! tickets are limited see our link for details 🤩
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Have you spun our Wheel of Referrals yet? Here’s how it works: If you refer a friend to come take weekly lessons at Sunburst, after they complete one month of lessons you both get to spin the wheel and win whatever prize you land on! Prizes include a free lesson, an official Sunburst t-shirt, gift cards to local shops, 5 entries for the Grand Prize, and more!!! Refer a friend and spin to win!
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Perform at the Squirrel Hill Night Market! Sunburst is working with @uncoversquirrelhill to book music for the 2024 Squirrel Hill Night Markets. It's a great performance opportunity for both bands and solo artists of all genres. Deadline is May 15th, application link in bio ☝.
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We are thrilled to announce that Summer Recital sign-ups are officially OPEN! Now’s your chance to get up on stage and showcase all the hard work you’ve put into your lessons! Recitals will take place on June 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, and 9th. Grab a spot before they fill up! We can’t wait to jam out with you!
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Warming up for Sunburst Plays 80’s Night! On May 25th get ready to rewind to the raddest decade—featuring iconic hits by Madonna, The B-52’s, Talking Heads, Cyndi Lauper, and more! Sunburst Plays is our series of staff band shows at Sunburst. Tickets on sale now 👆#SunburstPlays #80snight #Madonna #Pghmusic
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It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Join Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol and Sunburst School of Music as we Clean Sweep our beautiful neighborhood! The official community event is on Sunday, April 21st, but you can gather a group to clean anytime between April 14th - 22nd! Be sure to snap a flick of your cleaning in action and tag @squirrelhillurbancoalition to be entered for a chance to win prizes from local businesses including a Sunburst gift card for free lessons!
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Join us for our very first Free Improvisation Workshop led by our instructor Vicky Davide! Free improvisation is a musical art style that allows individuals to explore their musical creativity on their instrument and with others. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a total beginner, come join us on April 19th for an evening of creative exploration. Let's make some magic together! 🔮🎹✨
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Thanks to everyone for attending this past weekend’s drum circle event!! 🥁
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Community Drum Circle this Saturday at Sunburst! 🪘🪘🪘 Join Sunburst instructor Matt Price for a free, all ages community drum circle event Saturday at 6pm. No experience or equipment necessary! See you then.
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Reflecting on the exciting and hilarious journey that was our 2024 Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp! From mastering the basics of music production to crafting mind-blowing compositions with SoundTrap, these campers have truly outdone themselves. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and creativity! Oh, and did we mention they birthed a whole new genre? Say hello to Sog - a delightful concoction of hilarious samples and random loops that’s as unique as it is entertaining! Here’s to the next generation of musical innovators! #musicproduction #futureofmusic #proudmentors #musicinnovation
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Our Spring Term of Music Together® starts April 1st! 🌼 🎶 Through play, children acquire new skills, learn self-regulation, build connections with their world, and more. Want to know more about how music-play supports your child’s development? Check out our website to learn more about Music Together at Sunburst!
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Do you hear the people sing? 🎶 Thanks to everyone for being a part of the first ever Sunburst Cabaret! ☀️ 🎭 Was an amazing night of performances from some of our incredibly talented staff and students or "The Company" as they say in the biz. Check out some of the performances in our highlights! These student and staff shows are so much fun, we'll be running more of them, next up is Sunburst Plays in May, stay tuned for details and let us know if you want to get involved 🙌
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🎭 Tomorrow Night at Sunburst its the debut of The Sunburst Cabaret! Join us for an incredible night of broadway performances from teachers and students and help raise money for the Sunburst Scholarship Fund. Space is limited, RSVP on our website.
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Next week is Spring Break at Sunburst and there’s still time to sign up for our Spring Break Beats and Loops Camp! Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm for ages 8–12, see our website for full details and to sign up 🌸 🎧 🏕️
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What an incredible weekend of performances for Sunburst students! Our student Open Mic Night on Friday was truly special with a supportive crowd thanks to our amazing community of students and families. Finally Sunday was the culmination of the 2023 Sunburst House Band season at the Government Center. The show included two awesome opening sets from Sunburst related acts Aurora and Abbey Kelkenberg. The House Band put on a blistering performance making a diverse selection of technically challenging songs look easy, and clearly having a blast. Sean (aka the House Band rhythm guitarist) also led the audience in a special birthday serenade to his brother Ethan who is also one of our delightful students! Huge thank you and congratulations to this group! Especially our graduating members Nate and Nina who’ve both been a part of Sunburst groups for a decade. Reminder: Auditions for next year’s House Band are April 7th, see the full criteria and sign up on our website.
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WOW! Huge thanks to NEXTpittsburgh for the great write up on Sunburst!! Link ☝️
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The Sunburst House Band wraps up it’s ‘23 campaign with a show this Sunday at the Government Center! Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s group! We couldn’t be more proud of them. The show features special guests Aurora and Abbey Kelkenberg, $10 at the door. Want to be in the next House Band?? We’ve also just announced that we’ll be holding auditions for next year’s group on April 7th. The House Band is an audition only band program for our most dedicated students 10–17, the group meets weekly and performs year round, and we have a ton of exciting stuff in store for ‘24! Full criteria and sign up link on our website. ☀️🏡 🎸
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Its official — Registration for #summercamps have begun 🔥🥳😎 This year we are offering a range of exciting camps to choose from including: playing in a band, sampling audio and recording, joining the rock opera, banging on drums and more! Our camps run Monday–Friday, starting at 9 am and concluding at 3 pm. Then on Friday, cap off the week with a thrilling on-stage performance as our campers showcase their newfound skills for family and friends from 3–4 pm. Explore the fantastic lineup of our 2024 camps at the link in our bio. #pittsburgh #summer2023 #letsstartaband #rockandroll #musiccamps #fun #squirellhill
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Sunburst plays FUNK was a jam last night 🥳🎊 Thanks to all those who came out and made this a night to remember!!
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Sunburst plays FUNK Saturday! Get your tickets now at the link in our bio. Space is limited 🤩🎊🥳
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Plenty of events coming up in the next few weeks. Don’t let the cold stop you! Come warm up with music!!! Link in bio for more details about each event 🤗 #winter2024 #pittsburgh #livemusic #musicforall #squirrelhill
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🎶 Wishing you a harmonious holiday season from all of us at Sunburst School of Music! 🌟🎄 May your days be filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful melodies. 🎵✨ Thank you for making music with us this year. Here’s to a fantastic holiday and an incredible new year filled with wonderful tunes! 🎶❄️ Please note that our school will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd to allow our staff and students to enjoy this special time with loved ones. We’ll be back to spread the music on January 3rd! 🎸🎹 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #Pittsburgh #SquirrelHill #MakeMusic #Winterbreak2023 #musicforall #pgh
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2023 winter recitals recap!! So many great performances this year it’s hard to capture it in one short video. Thanks to all the performers and everyone who came out to support the music. Have a wonderful holiday break everyone and we will see you in the new year.🤩 🎉💫 #2023recitals #musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #sunburstmusic #musicforall #lessons #squirrelhill #winter2023
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Join us for the Polar Express Winter Party! Save the date for Friday, December 15th, from 6-8pm for a night filled with hot cocoa, games, and a screening of the Polar Express! Just put on your coziest pair of pajamas, and you'll be all set. This party is for students ages 10 and under, along with their parents. Older siblings are more than welcome to attend too! We hope to see you there!
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Adult Recital Highlights from winter 2023. Thank you to everyone for the amazing performances!!!
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Is your little one bubbling with curiosity and endless energy? Music Together® classes are the perfect playground for their musical explorations! 🎵👧👦 Winter term enrollment is now OPEN for our Music Together® programs! 🎼❄️ In these classes children of ages 0 - 5 get to dive into the enchanting world of music, connecting with their peers and uncovering what truly captivates them about melodies, rhythms, and beats. 🌈🎹 Join us this winter as we embark on a musical journey filled with joy, discovery, and shared moments that will create lasting memories. Spaces are limited, so click the link in our bio to secure your spot now and let the music magic begin! 🎶✨ #MusicTogether #WinterTermEnrollment #SunburstSchoolOfMusic #Pittsburgh #squirellhill #pgh #musicforall #winter2024
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21+ Jam session this Friday 12/1 🔥🎵🥁🎸🎹 #pittsburgh #jamsession #makemusic #pgh #squirrelhill
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📣 Events 📣 Events 📣 Lots of great stuff coming up in the next few weeks. Including: 💥 8+ Jam Session - 11/17 💫 21 + Jam Session - 12/1 ❄️ Winter Recitals - tons of Dates! ☃️ Winter Party - 12/15 Check the link 🔗 in our bio to find out more 👌 #winter2023 #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #squirrelhill #musicforall
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The stage is ready for recitals in December. Did you sign up yet? Link is in our bio 🔥🤗 #recitals #2023 #sunburst #musiclessons #pittsburgh
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Caught this nice rainbow yesterday. #sunburst #rainbow #musicforall #pittsburgh #pgh #squirrelhill
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Little Monsters Mash 2023! 👻🎃 #spooky #halloween #pittsburgh #squirrelhill
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Renovations finished early 2023. It’s finally time to take you on a tour of our school. Check it out!! #sunburstmusic #pittsburgh #musicschool #allages #fun #pgh #musictogether #musiclessons
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🎵 Elevate Your Musical Journey this Fall with the Sunburst Band Program! 🚀 Ready to take your skills to the next level? Join the Sunburst Band Program for: 🤝 Collaboration: Create music with a group. 🎤 On-Stage Thrills: Perform at local venues. 🎼 Rockin’ Rehearsals: Master songs and group dynamics. 🎸 Requirements: Primary instrument, basic skills, and a passion for music. 🤘 Check out the link in our bio and let’s make music this fall. 🎶 #SunburstBandProgram #MusicMakers #Pittsburgh #Pgh #JoinaBand #AllAges
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The show is coming! Check out this classic from Tammy Wynette. Which BTW we will be performing at the show. 9/23 7pm 😁🤠🎶🤩 #countrymusic #sunburstplays #tammywynette
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Legendary Women of Country is coming! 9/23 at 7pm. Hear music from Taylor, Dolly, Shania and many more 🤠🎉🎶 Get your tickets now. Link in bio 👍 #womenofcountry #taylorswift #dollyparton #pittsburgh #livemusic #sunburstplays
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We are thrilled to present the Wheel of Referrals! When you introduce a friend or family member to Sunburst, both you and the new student get to spin our IRL prize wheel for a chance to win incredible rewards. Prizes include free lessons, merch, gift cards, and more! Plus every spin automatically enters you into a grand prize drawing held twice a year for even bigger and more exciting surprises! Invite your friends to join the Sunburst community and let's make music together while spinning to win! Thank you for being an essential part of our musical journey—we can't wait to see what the Wheel of Referrals has in store for you! 🎸🥁🎶🎤🤩
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This is part of practice. Write it out and do your homework! #drumlessons #practice #pittsburgh #drumming #drums
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If this isn’t the most precious thing I’ve ever seen 🥹🥹
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@thanakarnlimtham piano student Finn worked very hard on accomplish a song “Champions Ballad” from the game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It starts with the slow section and get faster in the end! 🔥 👏🥳 Give this video a like and comment and let Finn know he did a great iob 👍 #zelda #ledgedodzelda #piano #pgh #pianolessons #musicforall #breathofthewild
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House band plays their final show Friday August 1st at @thegovernmentcenter music starts at 8pm 🥳🎶🔥 #pittsburgh #livemusic #governmentcenterpittsburgh #sunburstmusic
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Music Mania at the @jccpgh 🎸🥁🎤👏👏 #musiccamp #jccpgh #summer2023 #shakeitoff #taylorswift
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How do you teach a group of 15 students a chord progression? Like this!! #summer2023 #summercamp #pittsburgh #shakeitoff #taylorswift #music #musiccamp #jccpittsburgh
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@alex.balazs_ having some fun with the opening drum fills from “Spirit of The Radio” @rush Straight fire 🔥🔥🔥 #neilpeart #rush #spiritoftheradio #drumming #pittsburgh #drumlessons #pgh
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Camps camps camps🎸🔥🥁 #valerie #summer2023 #pittsburgh #musiccamp #musicforall
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Huge congratulations to our piano instructor Bank @thanakarnlimtham for taking first place at the 2023 19th Century Music Competition from Charleston International Music Competition 👏👏🥳🎊 Leave a comment and say congrats to this amazing achievement from and excellent pianist!!
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Check out all our beautiful affirmations from #pridemonth 🥳🔥🌈
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Drummer Camp 2023 was great. These 4 drummers were all multi-instrumentalists with great skills! They wrote their own group drum composition, learned a few cover songs, jammed the blues, did A LOT of drumming, and of course had many laughs along the way. #drumming #summer2023 #summercamp #pittsburgh #blues #rocknroll #tonightwillbethenight
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First Camp of the summer was awesome!! Everyone had a great week and the performances were amazing 🤩 Many more camps this summer including: Drummer Camp 🥁 Night at the Rock Opera 🎭 Camp Studio 🎧💻 More info at the link in our bio!! #summercamps #summer2023 #pittsburgh #pgh #music #letsstartaband #playmusic #fun
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Spring Recitals!! Now… on to summer camps 🔥🥳🎶 📸 @lorrietweet thanks for the photos 👏👏 #musicschool #pittsburgh #performance #springrecitals #music #pgh #allages #allinstruments
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Let’s Start a Band Camp started today! 🥳 With 12 students we created two bands and each is working on their own thing. The first band decided to write their own song and the second band is learning some Taylor Swift! Can’t wait to see the concert one Friday!! #summercamp #summer2023 #taylorswift #shakeitoff Pittsburgh #music #musiccamp #pgh #diy #originalmusic
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We are thrilled to announce that our new Music Together® classes will commence in July, and we would love for your family to be a part of this harmonious adventure! Our Mixed-Age Music Together classes are 45-minute caregiver/child music classes designed for children aged 0-5. In these engaging sessions, you and your child will sing, dance, clap, and bounce while learning delightful songs to sing together. This immersive experience not only nurtures your child's early music skills but also cultivates robust rhythm abilities, develops ear recognition, and fosters an intuitive understanding of music. All classes are attended by both the child and caregiver, providing guidance and support every step of the way. To kickstart your musical journey, we're excited to offer a special $25 trial session exclusively for new students. This trial session will give you and your child a taste of what our Music Together™ classes have to offer. Simply click the link in our bio to secure your spot and let the melodies begin! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite your child's love for music. We hope you and your little ones join us and embark on an adventure through the world of music together! #musictogether #sunburstschoolofmusic #pittsburgh #musicforall #music #groupclasses #summer2023
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The first weekend of recitals was a resounding success at Sunburst🎉 We were blown away by the incredible performances and the immense talent displayed by our students. Bravo! 👏 But the show isn’t over yet! We have more exciting recitals lined up for this weekend, and we can’t wait to witness even more musical magic unfold. 🌟 🌼 Come and support our amazing students as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and passion for music. It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheer them on, appreciate their progress, and be inspired by their performances. #SunburstRecitals #MusicalSuccess #MoreToCome
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Today at 5pm!! Can’t wait to see you at the spring concert 🤣🔥🎶 #spring2023 #livemusic #pittsburgh #letsgo
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🌼 Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and good vibes! 🎶✨ Join us for the Sunburst School of Music 21+ Spring Concert on Friday, June 2nd at 7pm. 🎸🎤 Our talented musicians will be taking the stage to showcase their incredible skills and entertain you with a mix of genres that will keep you grooving all night long. 🎉 Bring your friends and enjoy a fantastic evening filled with live music, great company, and a vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summer season! 🎟️ Ticket link in our bio under events! #SunburstSpringConcert #MusicMagic #Pittsburgh #pgh #livemusic #musicforall
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Sunburst plays “ABC” 🔥🕺🥳
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Well, that was fun!! Sunburst Plays Motown 5.20.23 We will post some videos soon! #motown #livemusic #pittsburgh #pgh #musicschool #sunburst #love #music #doitforthelove
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Get ready for a fun and exciting night as we bring the iconic hits of Motown to life!! Dance, sing along, and experience the infectious joy of soulful sounds and groovy beats. 📍 Date: May 20th ⏰ Time: 7pm 🎟️ Tickets available in our bio! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Let’s groove together and ignite the Motown spirit. Share this post and spread the excitement. See you there! 🎉✨ #SunburstPlaysMotown #MusicMagic #GrooveOn #livemusic #sunburstschoolofmusic #music #pittsburgh #pgh
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Teacher appreciation week has been great! Thanks to everyone that filled out a card and told us how much you enjoy your teachers 🔥🥳🎶 #teacherappreciationweek #musicschool #musicteacher #pittsburgh #gratitude
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Get ready cuz here they come!!! Join us for for our first “Sunburst Plays” concert featuring an all staff band! Saturday May 20th at 7pm! Link in bio for more info (under events)
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Music production is a rapidly evolving discipline and our music production teachers are here to help students of all ages navigate this exciting field. Instructors meet the students at their level and help them understand how to use various music technologies, from drum machines to digital audio workstations, to achieve their musical goals. Click trial lesson in bio to learn more! #musiclessons #musicproduction #pittsburgh #pgh #create #daw #sunburst #music
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The band got shirts!!! #music #playinaband #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #sunburst #musicschool #learnmusic
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Playing in a band is one of the best parts about being a musician. Have you seen our list of exciting summer camps? Something for everyone. Link in our bio! #summercamp #summer2023 #musiclessons #playinaband #pittsburgh
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Nothing like the hustle and bustle of a busy waiting room on a lively spring day 🌸 ☀️ 🎶🥳 #musicforall #musiclessons #pittsburgh #squirrelhill #springisintheair
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Sunburst open mics are back! Sign up for the next one on Friday April 7th. Sign up by completing a quick form to secure your spot! (Link in bio 👍) There will be two sessions: 6:00pm - All ages 8:00 - Ages 21+ Audience attendance is free—we invite you to hang out and jam with us. We’ll see you there! #openmic #livemusic #pittsburgh #pgh #allages #fun #sing #perform #doit
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21+ jam sesh Friday night!!!
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In celebration of teach music week we are offering FREE trial lessons if you sign up between Monday March 20th - Sunday March 26th. Now is the perfect time to start playing an instrument or just pick it up and get back into it! We offer lessons for Guitar 🎸 Drums 🥁 Piano 🎹 Voice 🎤 Ukulele 🌴 Music production 💻 Bass guitar 🎸 Link in bio to register! #musiclessons #pittsburgh #teachmusicweek #music #love #free
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This month’s student spotlight is….drum roll please…..our AMAZING drum student Judy Douglas! It was very cool to learn about her journey with music and what eventually brought her to Sunburst. We encourage you to read and learn more about her journey at the link in our bio! Thank you Judy! 🥁�
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A little piano trickery from piano instructor @danieltecumsehhayashi (Daniel Hayashi) 🥳🔥🎹 #pianolessons #piano #pgh #pittsburgh #sunburst #musicschool #funwithmusic #jazzchords
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A spiffy little trick from guitar instructor @jonathandigiulian. Check it out… Artificial harmonics are when a guitarist creates a harmonic where it does not naturally occur on the instrument. One way to get these artificial harmonics involves using a specific right hand technique demonstrated in this video. The guitarist most commonly associated with this technique is Lenny Breau. Dig into his recordings to find tons of examples of this beautiful sounding guitar technique. #guitarlesson #spiffy #harmonics #pittsburgh #pgh #guitar
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Hey 👋 we are hiring guitar instructors. Our focus is on providing a student-centered education which means that we require our instructors to be able to teach various styles of music to at least a beginner level. We are looking for an instructor with knowledge of a wide variety of styles (i.e. pop, rock, folk, or jazz) background as well as availability on at least two weekday evenings and one weekend daytime. Link in bio to apply! #guitarlessons #guitar #guitarinstructor #pittsburgh #pgh #lessons #job #work #getpaid #havefun #awesomejob #greatplacetowork
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Thanks to everyone who came out for the staff recital. We all had a blast and can not wait to do it again!
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Congrats on your 32nd Grammy and being at the top of the game! #blackhistorymonth #music #grammy #beyonce #winning #topofthegame
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The wait is over! Our remodeling at Sunburst is finally complete. First of all, we would like to thank everyone for their patience during the process. We can’t wait to share our new space with you for years to come. To celebrate, we’re going to be hosting an Open House event on Saturday February 25th from 3-7pm. This event will cater to new and prospective students, current and former students, and our community at large. For anyone looking to try a new instrument we’ll have a few teachers offering free 5 minute “Mini-lessons”, we’ll also be running some demonstrations of our group programs. Current students can tour the school and peek into any of the rooms they don’t usually get to see. We’ll also have performances on stage from students and staff, snacks, games, and a few giveaways. We’ll be posting a more detailed schedule of activities as we get closer to the event. We’d like to thank you, again, for being a part of the Sunburst community. Your support of our school, especially in these past few years, means more to us than you could ever know. We hope you’ll come and celebrate with us!
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#blackhistorymonth video of the week. Guitar instructor @jonathandigiulian performing “Ruby My Dear” by Thelonius Monk. #theloniusmonk #jazz #guitar #pittsburgh #pgh #guitarlessons
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Piano instructor @thanakarnlimtham playing “Moanin” by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers in honor of Black History Month. Art Blakey is a Pittsburgh native and jazz drumming legend known for his thunderous drum sound and extremely solid time keeping. He played with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker (to name a few) and lead the his own group called The Jazz Messengers. #blackhistorymonth #artblakey #jazz #pittsburgh #piano#
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Jaime Cohen is a second-generation music teacher, having begun piano lessons in her mother’s studio at the age of 5. She earned her Bachelor’s in Music and Anthropology from Kenyon College and her Master’s in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. As a teacher, she guides students to discover their own interpretations of the music, and encourages them to share their artistry with the world. #pianolessons #voicelessons #pittsburgh #pgh #pitt #musiclessons #allages
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Jamming out the riffs. Tighten up the edges. Get it grooving. #instructorspracticetoo
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@badjudgementpgh laying it down at the 2023 Winter Showcase. Photos courtesy of Lorrie Cranor. @lorrietweet #pittsburgh #pgh #music #livemusic #badjudgement #orginalmusic
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This is just a 60 second snippet of this 18 minute drum cover 🤯🤯🤯 performed by Sunburst student Alex B. Great work 🤟🔥🥁 Rush “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” #rush #neilpeart #drumlessons #drumcover #pgh #pittsburgh #musiclessons
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Part 2/2 Winter Showcase highlights. It’s so exciting to watch all these bands learn and grow. Playing in a band is one of the most enjoyable aspects of learning an instrument. Maybe you already play but your ready for the next phase of your musical journey… we can help. Group Programs at Sunburst are now enrolling for February. Classes for all ages (literally ALL AGES) explore classes for 0-5. Group bands for 6-17 and 18+ groups for adults. Link in our bio to learn more! #musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #allages #joinaband
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A few highlights from this season group program concert. Held at @mrsmallstheatre January 21-22 2023. Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow! #pittsburgh #musiclessons #pgh #livemusic #mrsmallsfunhouse #learnaninstrument #itsfun #allages
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Sunburst School of Music in Squirrel Hill is looking for an experienced drum instructor who has an outgoing personality, and the ability to teach students of all ages and skill levels. Experience working with school-aged children is preferred, but not required. Link in bio!!
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“If you can’t fly then run, If you can’t run then walk, If you can’t walk then crawl, But whatever you do you have keep moving” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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Younger children can connect with music with a lot of curiosity and excitement. Our Explore class aims to provide children with a guided space where they can learn the basics, work together with their peers, and begin discovering what they like most about music. Check out the link in our bio for more info about the program and to sign up 👍🔥🤙 #Musiclessons #pittsburgh #pgh #earlychildhood #music #groupclasses #winter #programs
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Drum instructor @tannerfarmen introducing this student to @kevin_lynch_drummer book “123 Play Drums” (Available on Amazon👍🥳📖) Learning to read music is a skill that lasts a lifetime. #drumlessons #music #musiclessons #pgh #pittsburgh #reading #readmusic #skillsforalifetime
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How do seasoned musicians talk during band practice?!? Mostly in gibberish 🤪🤙🔥 Did you get your tickets for the staff recital yet? Come see all your favorite instructors play their hearts out for you. Two shows - 6pm and 8pm Link in bio for tix 👍
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Welcome to 2023 everyone!! It’s time to meet all of our instructors ready to help you on your musical journey. All trial lessons are FREE until January 20th so boom yours today!! Link in bio. #musiclessons #pittsburgh #guitar #bass #drums #voice #piano #ukulele #musicproduction #pgh
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Happy New Year and New Years Eve everybody!! 🥳🎉🎊🥳
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Sunburst School of Music. Enjoy your time off and stay safe, happy and healthy this holiday season. See you in 2023! ☃️🥳❄️
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❄️Hey everyone! ❄️ Friendly reminder that the school will be closed THURSDAY DEC 22 - JAN 1 Enjoy your break everybody. ☃️🏂🥳 A few announcements if we still have your attention: FREE trial lesson til Jan 20th Staff recital Jan 13th Group program winter concert Jan 21 & 22. Link in bio for all this fun stuff 🤙🤙
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A few highlights from the adult recitals last night. Do something fun with your life!! #makemusic #musiclessons #pittsburgh #fun #iliketodothis #recitals #music #pgh
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They say the beginning and the end is what the audience remembers most. Well, this young drummer certainly nailed an ending to remember on this rock n roll classic. Solid 🤙🤙 #drumlessons #drumming #recitals #pittsburgh #musicforall #doit #rocknroll #queen #wewillrockyou
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Winter Recticals began today with amazing performances from students of all ages and instruments. We are e so proud of the growth and progress from everyone 👏 👏👏
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sunburst!
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Stop by Riverstone Books (our downstairs neighbor) for a FREE Explore class experience on Saturday, November 19th from 10:30-11:15am. This event is open to children ages 0-5 along with their parents, who we ask to stay and enjoy the fun alongside of their child. To help us get a head count, please complete our RSVP form if you are planning to attend. Link in our bio. Completion of the form is NOT required but it will help our instructor prepare an appropriate and fun experience for the group. @riverstonebookstore #musiclessons #pittsburgh #squirellhill #musicforkids
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