Pickering Performing Arts and Entertainment: Music Lessons For All Ages

Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today. Never, Ever, Give Up.

Lock in Your Lesson Schedule Months in Advance! 

I have good news! You now have the option to schedule your weekly lesson days and times months in advance. Your monthly billing will remain the same - payment only one month at a time! 

Most students prefer to attend lessons on a regular weekly basis - same day of the week and same time of day. Previously, only 4-5 lessons could be scheduled in advance. 

Students can now use the “Recurring” option when scheduling lessons to secure dates and times up to 24 weeks in advance! To use this new feature, simply follow the guide below when scheduling your next set of lessons! 

Step 1: When scheduling your lesson, choose your preferred day & time and then select the new “Recurring” option.

Step 2: Choose the number of weeks you want to reserve in advance from the “Times to Repeat” drop down menu then click the “Add Recurring Times” button.

Step 3: Your lesson days & times are displayed. You can delete any of these if needed.

Step 4: Complete your scheduling process. Billing will continue on a monthly basis. No advance payment for additional weeks required!

Questions? Contact Michael at michael@pickeringarts.com or 720-767-3627. Happy scheduling!!

Positive Minds See Positive Possibilities

“You always pass failure on the way to success.” - Mickey Rooney

Monday Motivation: 

A great insight from Seth Godin: Natural Technique Doesn’t Exist 

It’s amazing how much we can get done simply by trying. Whether it’s writing or singing, playing an instrument or sales, when we show up and do our best, we can make things happen. But then, our internal horsepower becomes insufficient. As we seek to make a bigger impact, we discover that powering our way through obstacles is simply too difficult. 

And so we need to learn technique. 

Technique is the unnatural approach to a problem that, with practice, becomes second-nature. Technique is the non-obvious solution that amateurs and hard-working beginners rarely stumble upon on their own. 

The commitment to a practice opens the door to finding a more useful technique. 

You got this far because your natural approach was helpful. But to get to the next level, you’ll need technique, which, by definition, isn’t something you come by on your own. 

If there are people who are playing at a different level than you who are embracing an approach that feels unnatural to you, you may have found the technique that you’ve been missing.

2021 has begun with a BANG!

I am so excited to share that we've just enrolled our 61st student at Pickering Performing Arts & Entertainment!  

“Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” 
― Plato, The Republic

“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” — James Stephens

Midweek Inspiration: Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant.

There will always be someone out there who needs what only you have to give because you have brilliance in you. Your contribution is valuable, and with it, the world you create is precious. This is how we experience life’s most profound joy: true fulfillment; through the power of passionate, sincere, and selfless contribution.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!

They say the family that plays together stays together! Enjoy this little jam session I put together with my wife, Amy, and daughters, Arabella and Arianna this morning during Christmas break.

Vocals:

• Amy Pickering
• Arabella Pickering
• Arianna Pickering
• Michael Pickering

Piano/Keys/Horns/Strings/Bass/Percussion:

• Michael Pickering

Twenty One Life-long Benefits of Learning Music

For some, music is a hobby. For others, it goes beyond the profession and is a lifestyle. In all cases the theoretical and practical knowledge and experience gathered along the way shapes the way a music-maker sees and interacts with the world.

Learning and making music is also a lot of fun!

The benefits of learning a musical instrument are numerous. These range from improved social interaction skills and increased empathy to refined time, money and people management skills. The causes of these improvements lie in stimulated brain functioning, both in zones associated with emotions and mental capabilities, but also in the interaction with music teachers, instrument sellers, and other musicians. 

If you haven’t picked up an instrument or tried singing yet, you might want to consider starting out, even just as a hobby.

Monday Motivation: “Success requires both urgency and patience. Be urgent about making an effort, and patient about seeing the results.” - Ralph Marston