Get ready for a musical adventure like no other! The Hummingbirds Music Together Spring Semester 2023 is almost here and we can’t wait to share our love of music with you and your little ones. Our winter semester was a smashing success and sold out in record time, so don’t wait to secure your spot […]
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Music Together Winter 2022
Join us for the Drum Song Collection this Winter!This upcoming Music Together Winter 2022 session, your little ones will love jumping and hiding in “John the Rabbit” and “Sneak and Peek.” You’ll all be mesmerized by the beautiful lullaby, “Arroró, mi niño” and enjoy the catchy rhythms of “Jim Jam Drummer.” In addition to ten […]
Hello, Everybody Music Together App
Hello, Everybody!October Blog PostWritten by Sarah Boyd Hello, everybody…so glad to see you! I love singing this in class each week and watching each child’sresponse as they see a whole room full of grown-ups sing to them by name. Our “Hello” song in MusicTogether is not only catchy and applicable to pretty much everything (use […]
Why Music Together?
Defining our “Why” Welcome back to another terrific Music Together semester, families! This fall we will explore the Bongoscollection, which includes many well-loved favorites (think “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain),fascinating “mouth music” from the Irish culture, and beautiful songs for layering harmonies like “CanoeSong”. How many of you sang “My paddle’s keen and bright, […]
Summer Music Camps
Summer Music Camps Grosse Pointe Music Academy will host weeklong summer music camps for beginning to intermediate students age 9–17. Besides having fun, Grosse Pointe Music Academy summer music camps are designed to keep students actively involved in playing their instruments throughout the summer months. Many students will put their instruments away from the summer, […]
Music Camp
Click Here for 2013 Winter Camp December 27th-31st Winter Music Camp at Grosse Pointe Music AcademyStarts January 2nd, 2013 After the success of our Summer Music Camps, many students asked us to host a camp during winter break—and we’re excited to announce that Winter Music Camp is now happening! Music camp is a highly effective […]
Who says cello players don’t rock?
Cello in Rock and Pop Music At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we love seeing classical instruments take center stage in modern music genres—and the cello is no exception. Known for its rich, warm tone, the cello has found a home far beyond symphonies and concert halls. It’s not uncommon to hear cellos featured in rock, […]
Band/Ensemble Classes
Band and Ensemble Classes at Grosse Pointe Music Academy This year, Grosse Pointe Music Academy is offering a variety of Band and Ensemble classes for students of all ages and instruments. We now offer: Ensemble classes help students develop the skills necessary for playing and performing with other musicians. We group students by age, musical […]
Music Camp August 6th-10th 2012
Sign Up Now for Summer Music Camp at Grosse Pointe Music Academy! It’s not too late to register for next week’s Music Camp at Grosse Pointe Music Academy! This will be the second of two camps we’ve offered this summer, and we are currently welcoming new students—both instrumentalists and vocalists—who are eager to learn, improve, […]
West Park Farmers Market and Music on the Plaza
All summer long Grosse Pointe Music Academy will have a tent set up at the Village Associations Music on the Plaza events and also the West Park Farmers Market in Grosse Pointe Park. During each event we will have games, prizes, and other chances to win. Stop by to get information on our programs or […]
Immerse yourself in Music this summer!
Summer Music Camps at Grosse Pointe Music AcademyCLICK HERE FOR OUR 2013 CAMP Information Music camps are especially popular during the summer months, giving students a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in a musician’s lifestyle of practicing, learning, and creating. Grosse Pointe Music Academy is offering two weeklong summer camps designed to provide budding musicians […]
Sign up now for Music Together
Spring Semester is here and it’s not too late to register. Music Together of Grosse Pointe, held at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy welcomes you to our beautiful new location on 19443 Mack, near Men’s Wearhouse and Caribou Coffee (a great plus!). Many of you in our classes are returning for your 2nd or […]
Music Together Spring Session
Current Music Together Semester Parents, welcome back to our Music Together Spring Session semester at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We at Music Together of Grosse Pointe are so excited to share our new songs from the Triangle collection with you and your child. Whether you have experienced our classes before, or are new to […]
Pictures of the New Location at 19443 Mack Ave. in GPW
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Is Moving to a New Location – April 16th Opening We are excited to announce that Grosse Pointe Music Academy will officially open its new location at 19443 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods on Monday, April 16th. Our new space was designed with efficiency and comfort in mind, offering improved facilities […]
Dogs play piano
If Dogs Can Play Piano… So Can You!By Henry Bahrou – Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff Have you ever said something like, “I’d love to play music, but I just don’t have rhythm”? If so, you might want to take a minute and watch this video of a dog playing piano on YouTube — it’s […]
Grosse Pointe Music Academy is Moving!
Grosse Pointe Music Academy is Moving to a New Location! We’re excited to announce that Grosse Pointe Music Academy will be relocating at the end of March. Beginning April 16th, all classes and operations will take place at our new facility located at: 19443 Mack Ave.Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Originally established as Guitar Union […]
Powerful Music Quote
A Thought on Music and EducationBy Henry Bahrou “I always loved music; whoso has skill in this art is of good temperament, fitted for all things. We must teach music in schools; a schoolmaster ought to have skills in music, otherwise I would not regard him.”—Attributed to Martin Luther (1483–1546) This quote reflects Martin Luther’s […]
Thelonious Monk, A musical genius
Creative Advice for Musicians – Inspired by Thelonious MonkBy Henry Bahrou Jazz legend Thelonious Monk was known not just for his playing, but for his unconventional wisdom. In the 1960s, saxophonist Steve Lacy captured a collection of insights Monk shared with bandmates—guidance that has continued to resonate with musicians of all kinds. While the original […]
Upcoming Live Music and Good Times
Support Live Local Music This Season There’s no better way to spend an evening than enjoying great food, drinks, and live music from local talent. From cozy bar sets to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, our community is full of performances that keep Metro Detroit’s music scene thriving. Looking for a great place to start? […]
February 20th – On this Day in Music History
Is February 20th special? What Happened on February 20th? February 20th might just be one of the most musically active dates in history. Over the years, this day has seen the birth of influential composers, iconic recordings, and major cultural events in music and entertainment. 🎼 Notable composer birthdays on this day include: 🎶 Memorable […]