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Celebrating Our Purple Unicorns!
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At Metro Music Makers, we think our teachers and therapists are pretty magical. In fact, we call them our Purple Unicorns—those rare, one-of-a-kind people who are almost impossible to find. Somehow, we’ve been lucky enough to gather a whole team of them, and each year we celebrate their hard work and heart at our Purple Unicorn Awards Ceremony.
This year, we headed to Puttshack for some fun on the indoor course, lots of laughter, and a chance to honor our amazing team. And to make the celebration even sweeter, we had unicorn cookies baked by our very own student, Lily Tiemann, who recently started her own baking business (check her out below)! Yum!
Here are just a few highlights from the 2024–25 Purple Unicorn Awards:
✨ Most Lessons Taught – Tony (718!), Mark (652), and Victor (599)
✨ Innovation Award – Trae, for creating a unique Production Camp at his recording studio in Atlanta
✨ Retention Rockstar – Glenn, with 100% student retention
✨ Marvelous Mentors – Abigail, Mark, and Victor, for guiding others with care
And because we love a good laugh, we also handed out some silly superlatives, like “Most likely to play a violin in space” and “Most likely to write a blog that gets referenced in academic papers.”
Why do we do this? Because when our teachers feel supported and celebrated, they bring that same joy and energy to their students. It all ties back to our core value of the year: Pursuing Growth. When our team grows, so do our students!
We’re so grateful to have not just one Purple Unicorn, but a whole blessing of them—did you know a pack of unicorns is actually called a blessing?! And we’re grateful for you, our families, for being part of this magical journey. 💜🦄
Keep learning, keep growing, and let the music lead the way.
Allison Jarrell 🎶
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Some of the amazing cakes Lily has made! |
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Pursuing Growth Isn't Just for Our Teachers!
With Pursuing Growth as our value for the year, we're seeing it everywhere on our team and among our students!
One such student is Lily Tiemann (mentioned above for her delicious unicorn cookies we enjoyed at our Purple Unicorn Awards). Lily started baking a lot during the pandemic (she was just 10 years old!), and before long, it was clear she had a real talent. But it didn't stop with talent; Lily has spent hours and hours in the kitchen, honing her craft. Before long, people took notice and Lily had a little baking business on her hands! She bakes customized cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Check her out on Instagram—L.T. Bakes Cakes— and send her an email if you'd like to order something. We love celebrating our students as they pursue growth!
Is your student pursuing growth beyond taking music lessons? We'd love to spotlight them too... let us know at info@metromusicmakers.com. |
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Join Us in Welcoming New Teacher Dave Worley
Dave is a musician and music instructor with over two decades of teaching experience. From his own studio to private and public schools, Dave has taught private lessons on guitar, bass, string bass, piano, trombone, trumpet, and tuba. He teaches across all styles and at all levels of playing.
In addition to teaching private lessons, Dave has prepared students for auditions in extracurricular ensembles and programs, including the Governor’s Honor Program, Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, GA All-State Band and Orchestra, GA All-State Jazz Band, Metro Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble, and more.
Dave uses his knowledge of music history to inform the things the students learn. “There is a continuum that music inhabits, and I like to show the evolution of the music that the student is working on through direct lines from other music,” he explains. “The connections between the past and the present.”
We are excited to have Dave join our team! If you or your student would like to take lessons with Dave, reach out to us today. |
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Make Thanksgiving Break the BEST Break!
Thanksgiving Break can be kind of a mixed bag for kids. If parents still have to work, plus plan for the holiday meal, the break can sometimes feel aimless for elementary-aged students.
Enter Rock Band Camp: Thanksgiving Edition!
Our Thanksgiving camp is the same Rock Band Camp you love in the summer, just condensed into three days. Register soon to guarantee your child a spot in this fun camp and make their Thanksgiving Break the BEST break! |
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Metro Music Makers Nominated for Best of Georgia!
We are thrilled to announce we've been nominated for the second year in a row for Best of Georgia in the Music Schools category! We need your votes to win! Please vote and share the link with family and friends to vote as well. |
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Come See Us at Alpharetta's Annual Family Day!
Metro Music Makers is excited to be a part of this year's Family Day, hosted by the Alpharetta Arts Center. Come see Allison and Nita at the Metro Music Makers booth at the event!
This free, family-friendly event is packed with hands-on arts and crafts activities for kids and grownups, plus face painting, special guests, and creative surprises around every corner!
Saturday, October 4
10 am – 2 pm
Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St, Alpharetta
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just like to dabble with a paintbrush, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole crew and come see what makes Alpharetta’s arts scene shine!
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What Parents Grown Children Are Saying... |
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Alex taught a piano lesson to Mr. King, a 94-year-old man who is blind. Mr King played the piano years ago.
Mr. King's daughter said, "Alex picked just the right Bach for Charles' first lesson. He loved it very much!" |
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Are You Following Us on Social? |
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Are you on Instagram or Facebook? If so, be sure you are following Metro Music Makers! Our socials are a combination of announcements, music education (thanks to Dr. E's awesome videos), and performances from our students and teachers. |
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Share the Love of (Metro) Music (Makers) |
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Has your family had a great experience with us? If so, we'd love for you to share that experience with others. Our favorite way to bring new students into the Metro Music Makers family is through your referrals! It shows us we're doing something right, and it means we're getting great new customers since they're your friends and neighbors!
In fact, we're so thankful for your help spreading the word that we'll give you a $50 credit toward your lessons when your friends and family join the MMM family. (Just make sure they use your name when they register.)
Looking for an easy way to share? Post a link to our website along with a testimonial on your social media accounts, your neighborhood Facebook group, and your virtual bulletin board for work. |
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Important Dates |
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Rock Band Camp: Thanksgiving Edition — November 24-26 Registration is open!
More details and events coming soon! |
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Cancellation Policy: Customers may reschedule a maximum of 3 lessons per year with a limit of 2 reschedules within any one semester.* A 24-hour advance notice to 678-637-7293 or info@metromusicmakers.com is required.
*Exception: Students of senior-level instructors are unable to reschedule canceled lessons. |
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