We are open for in-person lessons as well as virtual lessons. Our team is doing our best to provide a safe and healthy environment for our students and teachers.

To keep Vivo clean and safe, here is what we are doing and the guidelines we have set:

1. Temperature check of everyone who walks in
2. Any shared instruments will be wiped down in between students (e.g pianos)
3. If you are not feeling well, stay home.
4. Teachers will maintain 6 feet of distance from the students.
5. Students must sanitize or wash their hands prior to their lesson. Hand sanitizer and hand soap + water is available.
6. Teachers are required to wear masks
7. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay in the car.
8. Students will have the choice of being fully in person, fully online, or a mix of both. Please coordinate with your teacher or our staff.
9. Our art classes have the maximum capacity of 5 students

In light of the recent health concerns in our community about the COVID-19 virus, we would like you to be informed about the actions we are taking:

1. We will remain open for all regular lessons
2. If you prefer not to send your child, you may choose the online lessons option.  Please discuss with your child’s teacher whatever methods agreeable between you and the teacher.
3. If a student is sick, please do not come for lesson. Contact our office or the teacher to cancel lesson and arrange makeup

To keep Vivo clean and safe, this is what we do:

1. The teacher will clean the instruments (especially piano) after each lesson
2. All teachers have been informed to wipe the instruments and door handles before and after every lesson,
3. We will keep the front door open and keep air flows
4. If the teacher or student feel sick please stay home
5. Teachers will keep a distance from student and avoid touching student’s hand
6. Students who come in must use hand sanitizer or wash their hands before entering the room.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.   We are doing our best to provide a safe and healthy environment for our students.

NFMTA (North Fulton Music Teacher Association) Fall Festival was held on Nov 1 and 2. The event is a noncompetitive audition where students prepare two memorized pieces and the accompanying scales and chords. Each participant will receive written comments from an adjudicator and a Certificate of Participation.  Each judge will choose a few performers to receive cash award.

All Vivo student received Superior rating. Congratulation to the following students that were selected to receive performance cash prize award. We are proud of them!

Impressionistic Award:
Alex Fang
Allie Ng
Keshav Parthasarathy

Performance Award:
Sarah Turner
Elizabeth Wang
Renkai Chen
Odelle Chen

Interested for your youngster to try out the piano but not ready for one on one instruction yet? Group lessons are a great way for beginner introduction to music or an instrument. After a student completes that session, they will progress into a private lesson.

Piano for Little Fingers

-Piano Group Class for grade k-2

Introducing piano playing in a fun and interactive way!

Learning in a group atmosphere allows students to tap along, get encouraged with friends and promote positive competition. The 10-week session provide a comprehensive fundamental beginning to piano learning and prepares students for future private lessons.

Curriculum includes reading notes and rhythm pattern, technical exercises, musical games, learning how to play familiar tunes, ensemble playing and more.

CLASS DETAILS:

$290.00 /10 weeks
All material included
The class will meet twice a week: One day of lesson and a day of assisted practice
Payment must be paid in full. If you have to miss a class, you may attend a similar class the same week.
Class size: 3 to 5 students per class

Location #1

September 4 – November 13, 2019
Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:30 ( Lesson)
Sundays 2:00-2:30 (Assisted Practice)

Location #2

September 7 – November 16, 2019
Saturdays 9:00 – 9:45 ( Lesson)
Tuesdays 5:30-6:00 (Assisted Practice)

September 9 – November 18, 2019
Mondays 5:30 – 6:15 ( Lesson)
Thursdays 5:30-6:00 (Assisted Practice)

Request to Register 

Our students did a fantastic job in the 2019 spring ABRSM (Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music) practical exam! Among 32 participants, 11 received distinctions and 11 received merit. All distinction students will be invited to perform at the ABRSM Georgia High Scorers’ Concert.

Here are the distinction students:

Grace L, Grade 1 piano
Charlyne H, Grade 1 piano
Janelle W, Grade 1 piano
Marianne Z, Grade 1 guitar
Justin S, Grade 2 guitar
Jophie C, Grade 3 piano
Ellain C, Grade 5 piano
Natalie T, Grade 5 piano
Sarah T, Grade 5 piano
Eric J, Grade 6 piano
Benson Z, Grade 8 piano

Congratulations to them and their teachers!

Learn guitar in a fun interactive group environment. The 9-week guitar group class is designed for beginners aged 10 and up where you will learn easy picking techniques and basic strumming patterns and songs. We will also tab into technology with Achieve Music app that helps with practice and assessment.

Register now

When:

Feb 23- Apr 27, 2019 (9 Classes)
Saturdays 3:00-4:00 PM

Cost: $200 (including all music)

Music provided:
1. Class booklet and backing tracks
2. Two months access to the Achieve Music App
Check out the App: https://youtu.be/rop_YcyIZ8s

Who can enroll:

Beginners age 10 and up (Adults welcome)

You will learn:

 Easy Picking techniques and Melodies
 Basic Strumming patterns and songs
 Rhythm, Counting, Tab, Notation

What to bring:

-Acoustic guitar

About the Instructor:

Mr. Steve Freeman

 Steve is accomplished Jazz/Rock guitarist and career educator. Steve began his education at the Berklee College of Music and continued his studies at the Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood CA. After his graduation Steve was asked to join the faculty at MI and remained on staff for several years. Steve left MI to open the Atlanta Institute of Music, an accredited school for guitar, bass, drums, voice, brass and production. After 12 years as CEO Steve sold the school and joined Camp Jam’s national music program as their Vice President of Operations. Steve is currently working in business development for Achieve Music, a practice and feedback app for music teachers and their students. Steve has authored several books and continues to compose and record his original music. Steve’s music can be heard at www.stevefreemanguitar.com

Register now

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) is the UK’s largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world’s leading provider of music exams, offering assessments to over 600,000 candidates in over 90 countries every year.

Practical examinations are held twice each year where an examiner from the United Kingdom will visit local center for the examination. The following students achieved Distinction in fall 2018 exam. Congratulation to the students and their teachers:

Students
Alan M (grade 1, piano, teacher: Vivian Tan)
Nithish S (grade 1, piano, teacher: Vivian Tan)
Donovan S (grade 1, guitar, teacher: Justin Sheppard)
Sean P (grade 2, piano, teacher: Viola Tan)
Sarah B (grade 3 piano, teacher: Viola Tan)
Sarah J (grade 3, piano, teacher: Vivian Tan)
Allison Y (Grade 3, piano, teacher: Vivian Tan)
Aunhya K (grade 8, piano, teacher: Viola Tan)

“ABRSM’s mission is to inspire achievement in music. In partnership with the Royal Schools of Music, we support high-quality music-making and learning around the world. We offer pathways and resources for learners and teachers that help build musical skills, provide goals and encourage progress.” -quoted from ABRSM Website

Fall Festival is an event sponsored by North Fulton Music Teacher Association. Each participant will perform for a judge and receive written comments and a Certificate of Participation. Each judge also chooses top performers to receive performance award. This year Vivo sent 22 piano students to participate in the event and 8 were selected to receive performance award.
The award winners are Sarah B, Ellain C, Alex F, Sarah J, Kevin L, Joseph M, Allie N and Emily T
Let’s celebrate with them!