2935 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 402.423.7121 harrisacademyofthearts.com

We think Heera is a wonderful, caring instructor! She is genuinely interested in Elizeh's progress. I appreciate her encouragement having Elizeh strive to improve week after week. It has been very rewarding to see how far Elizeh has advance in just a few years. Our daughter loves music but it takes a great teacher to bring out her natural t a l en t . T ha nk y o u , H ee r a ! ! ~Katherine Tarkian

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HAA Newsletter

January 2015

Instructor Spotlight: Heera Jang

Earn $20 For every new student you refer to Harris!

Here’s how it works:

Refer a friend to Harris Academy of the Arts.

Be sure to tell them to include your name as a referral on their registration form!

After your friend completes their 3 month commitment, you’ll receive a $20 credit toward lessons and classes.

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Heera Jang has been teaching piano lessons at Harris Academy of the Arts for more than 4 years, but she has been teaching since 1989. She grew up in Seoul, South Korea with a family that loved music. At five years old, she began piano lessons and, as she says, “it came naturally to learn to play the piano.”

Now, Heera teaches beginning to advanced students of every age, some as young as 4 years up to adults. On top of that, you should hear Heera play! She’s truly a master of the piano, both in performance and instruction. We’re lucky to have her at Harris—a modest, caring gem developing each student’s unique skills back in Studio 6.

Read the full feature on our website: harrisacademyofthearts.com/about-us/instructor-spotlight

Help us welcome these new

musicians to Harris!

NEW STUDENTS ♫

Brayden Adcock Max Allen Avery Bowman Jenna Fiala Nebraska Grayson Austin Jackson

Anthony Lavin Gregory Wasson Drew West Trei Williamson

More About Heera: How long have you played your instrument? For a long, long time….. since I was 5 years old.

Do you play any other instruments? No. I only play the piano but I have always wanted to learn to play cello as well.

What is your favorite kind of music? I appreciate various kinds of music, but I find myself enjoying classical music the most.

What is one of your favorite recital or performance memories? I believe some of you still remember that last year, we instructors played a piano sextet with 2 keyboards. It was a lot of fun.

What is your hometown? I was born in Yusung, South Korea but grew up mostly in Seoul.

Do you have any good stories about where you grew up? Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, so it is quite a big city, and has a lot of fun places to visit. It’s also a city where older palaces and newer, more contemporary buildings coexist because it has been the capital city for more than 500 years.

What other hobbies do you have besides music? I love watching movies and spending time with my family.

What is your favorite food? I like Korean food such as kimchi and bulgogi, but like spaghetti too.

What do you think is the best movie of all time? Gone With the Wind

2935 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 402.423.7121 harrisacademyofthearts.com

January 24—2:00-2:50 a.m. Music Appreciation Make-up Class (pre-reading)

February 14 – 2:00-2:50 p.m. – Music Appreciation Make-up Class (mid-beginning)

March 9-14

Spring Break (no lessons or classes)

April 10 & 11

Student Spring Recital

April 25

LMTA District Music Festival

Instructor Availability Our instructors’ schedules are changing daily. New students can enroll in private lessons any time during the year. Call 402-423-7121 today to enroll! If your ideal time is not available, call or email to get on the respective instructor’s waiting list. (Openings reflect after school times only. Please contact us for information about additional daytime availability.)

Jentry Barrett (violin, viola): CLOSED

Mai Butler (piano): Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – 5 openings Wednesday – 4 openings Thursday – 1 opening Friday – CLOSED Saturday – 7 openings

Vicki Harris (piano, violin): CLOSED

Lee Heerspink (guitar, bass) Monday—6 openings Tuesday—5 openings Wednesday—7 openings Thursday—CLOSED

Garrett Hope (guitar, bass, composition) Monday—7 openings Tuesday—6 openings Wednesday—5 openings Thursday—1 opening Saturday—4 openings

Heera Jang (piano): Monday – 1 opening Tuesday – CLOSED Wednesday – 4 openings Thursday – CLOSED Friday – 1 opening

Jeff Kuhl (voice, piano, beginning trumpet): Monday – 1 opening Tuesday – 2 openings Wednesday – 1 opening Thursday – CLOSED Saturday – CLOSED

Cristina Vlad (piano): Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – CLOSED Wednesday – CLOSED Thursday – 1 opening Friday – CLOSED Saturday – 5 openings

Have you checked out the Group Make-up Class schedule lately? New and varied class topics include piano, strings, guitar, theory, music appreciation, and recital prep. Students are welcome to attend as many classes as they would like in order to make-up for any missed lessons throughout the year. Classes provide the opportunity to learn more about their instrument or try something completely different!

Classes are offered every month—mark your calendars! View upcoming class options below or the full schedule on our website: harrisacademyofthearts.com/current-students. RSVP today!

Class Schedule:

Saturday, February 14 – 2:00-2:50 p.m. – Music Appreciation (mid-beginning)

Friday, March 6 – 6:00-6:50 p.m. Music Appreciation (late-beginning)

Friday, March 20—6:00-6:50 p.m. Voice (theatre, stage presence, ages 14+)

Saturday, March 21—9:00-9:50 a.m. Theory (ages 6-13)

Saturday, April 4—2:00-2:50 p.m. Recital Preparation (all ages)

Friday, April 17 – 6:00-6:50 p.m. Guitar (beginning)

Saturday, April 18 – 2:00-2:50 p.m. Guitar (intermediate)

Friday, May 15 – 6:00-6:50 p.m. Music Appreciation (early intermediate)

Saturday, May 16 – 2:00-2:50 p.m. Music Appreciation (intermediate)

Thursday, May 28—1:00-1:50 p.m. Kindermusik

Earn a FREE lesson or class

For every 4 months you post a Harris Academy of the Arts Yard Sign in the front lawn of your home or business, you can earn a FREE private lesson or class. For more info: info@harrisacademyofthearts.com

How to take part:

Contact the office to pick up a sign

place the sign in your yard, take a photo

After 4 months, bring the yard sign back to the studio to receive your FREE music lesson or class!

YARD SIGN PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FamFest @ The Lied

January 21, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Ages 12 & up. Assist with games for families and young children. For more information, contact info@harrisacademyofthearts.com

DATES TO NOTE ♪

Do you have a furry friend? Now accepting submissions for the

February Pet of the Month! Send your entries to:

info@harrisacademyofthearts.com

Pets of the Month Meet Rosco (right), a rat terrier and Yama (left), a German short haired pointer. These relaxing canines belong to Shea, Brin and Luke Swanson, piano students at Harris.

Group Make-up Classes

2935 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 402.423.7121 harrisacademyofthearts.com

Students of the Month: The Van Cleave Family

In the early afternoon on Mondays, there’s an influx of piano students at Harris, all from the same family. One, two, three, four…in walks the Van Cleaves! These energetic kiddos take piano lessons with Cristina Vlad and Heera Jang. Help us congratulate Gable (14), Dane (12), Elise (9) and Petra (6) as our January Students of the Month!

This month, we’ll step aside and let these students tell you a little about themselves.

How long have you taken lessons? Gable: 5 ½ years Dane: 5 years Elise: 3 years Petra: 5 months What other hobbies do you have besides music? Gable: Hunting, trapping, guitar building Dane: Farming Elise: Knitting, crocheting, playing Legos, playing dolls Petra: puzzles, games, Legos, dolls

What are your favorite classes in school? Gable: Playing guitar Dane: None Elise: Piano Petra: Math

What is your favorite food? Gable: Bread Dane: Meat Elise: Whatever mom makes me or oatmeal Petra: Cheeseburger soup, potato soup, chicken and wild rice soup

What do you think is the best movie of all time? Gable: The Hobbit Dane: The Avengers Elise: Kit Kittredge Petra: Curious George 2 Read the full feature on our website: harrisacademyofthearts.com/current-students/student-of-the-month

We offer a wide variety of musical styles and instrument combinations.

Piano

String Quartet

Guitar

Jazz Trio

Voice

Violin Duet

Instruments & Ensembles

Professional Musicians Do you know someone planning their wedding or a special event? Let them

know about professional musicians from Harris Academy of the Arts. We

provide talented musicians for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours,

receptions, and other special events. Live musicians provide an elegant

touch to any couple’s special day. To inquire about rates and availability,

please call (402) 423-7121.

Harris Academy of the Arts

“I am a former musician and teacher with HAA, so there was no question as to who the musicians for our wedding ceremony would be. It meant so very much to me to have my friends, who just happen to be professional musicians, involved in our big day. Our guests, many of whom are musicians themselves, were very complimentary of our wedding music – we’re still getting comments and compliments on how well-played, in tune, and beautiful it was! Even though we selected the musical selections ourselves, the musicians were the ones who brought it all to life and put their heart and soul into what they performed…making for a truly wonderful soundtrack to the beginning of our life as husband and wife.” ~Kensy Berggren Byers

MUSICIAN REVIEW

Photography by Allison Garrett

From left to right: Petra, Dane, Elise & Gable