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Letter from our outgoing Executive Director, Andra Prewett
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Making the Most Out of Your Holiday Break Fall semester is over, recitals are finished, and school’s out for the holidays. Instead of taking a break, why not keep the momentum going? Here are some tips for practicing during the holidays.
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FSA is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier.  Allison is a renowned nonprofit professional. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including her most recently acquired Doctorate of Business Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University. Allison also has a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), and is pursuing a law degree. During her time as a doctoral […]
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by Cynthe Burbidge Renowned Suzuki instructor Dr. Terry Durbin would say that a title like MTSA Workshop is “B-o-r-i-n-g!” It certainly doesn’t fully represent the incredible experience these young musicians experienced at the September all-day event this last month. “That was fun!” was heard by more than one parent by the end of the day. MTSA puts on workshops for […]
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This Suzuki Cello discovery series is designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents as an introduction to cello lessons. Your child will explore musical concepts like rhythm, tone, and pitch while engaging in fun musical activities that develop coordination, concentration, and expression. Your child will learn cello posture, bowing preparation, listening, and singing skills that form the foundation for […]
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If you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your musical child, I highly recommend checking out my Holiday Gift Guides from years past. These are great lists (if I do say so myself). 2020 Gift Guide 2019 Gift Guide This year’s guide is for children: What gifts can kids GIVE this year? In some ways, it’s hard being a […]
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Blog post by Heather Harris It’s November! We are so excited to kick off our first ever FSA November Practice-a-thon this month. If you didn’t get a chance to pick up your calendar or pledge form, you can download them here. And don’t forget, whoever raises the most donations will win a FUN PRIZE! Since November is also the month […]
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Franklin Suzuki Academy resumes public performances this Saturday, October 30, 2021.
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We are so pleased to announce the return of our cello program at FSA! Lucky for us, master cello teacher, Heather Harris, has recently relocated to Nashville, where she will join forces with FSA to create a robust cello community. Heather Harris is a passionate cellist who loves to teach, perform, and create. She has her master’s degree in Cello […]
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We are excited to announce that we have been nominated to WIN the Best Music Instruction for Williamson County, TN! You can vote for us and your other favorite places in Williamson County in Nashville Parent Magazine’s reader’s poll. Voting runs through August 1 – August 31, 2021. Cast your ballot here: https://nashvilleparent.com/bop-21. Be sure to select “Williamson” for your […]
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