Bloomingdale School of Music
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April 2025
Voice Camp
Join us for a week of singing your heart out! All campers will have the chance to learn, record, and perform songs that they love through a week of fun and playful vocal training.
Campers will choose solos, duets, and group numbers to sing in any genre of their choice from pop/rock to musical theater, jazz to opera, and anything in between. Campers will learn all the greatest secrets to expert singing and performing through learning how their voice works and how to tell stories through song.
Campers will choose solos, duets, and group numbers to sing in any genre of their choice from pop/rock to musical theater, jazz to opera, and anything in between. Campers will learn all the greatest secrets to expert singing and performing through learning how their voice works and how to tell stories through song.
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Keep a Practice Journal
As musicians, we are constantly striving for improvement, seeking to hone our skills and reach new levels of mastery. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by maintaining a practice log. This simple yet powerful tool can transform your practice sessions, making them more focused, productive, and rewarding. Here’s why keeping a practice log should become an essential part of your musical journey.
Why Keep a Practice Journal?
1. Stay Organized A practice log helps you keep track of what you’ve practiced, when you practiced, and for how long. This organization allows you to easily identify which areas you've covered and which ones need more attention. By logging your practice sessions, you create a clear roadmap of your progress and can plan future sessions more effectively.
2. Set Clear Goals With a practice log, you can set specific, measurable goals for each session. Whether it's mastering a difficult passage, improving your sight-reading, or working on your phrasing, writing down your goals helps you stay focused and motivated. Over time, you can see how your efforts are bringing you closer to achieving your larger musical aspirations.
3. Monitor Progress One of the most satisfying aspects of keeping a practice log is being able to look back and see how far you’ve come. Regularly recording your practice not only highlights your improvements but also identifies patterns or recurring challenges. This insight is invaluable for making adjustments to your practice routine and celebrating your successes along the way.
4. Enhance Accountability A practice log serves as a commitment to your musical development. It holds you accountable for your practice time and effort. When you write down what you intend to practice and review your log regularly, it becomes harder to skip sessions or practice haphazardly. This accountability can be particularly motivating during busy or challenging times.
April Special
Get 4 Guitar Lessons for $100!
Offer expires: 4/30/25
Offer cannot be combine with any other offers.
Limit one per customer
Important Dates
May 17, 2025
Spring Recital
2:00 3:30 at the Bloomingdale Public LibraryMay 26, 2025
Closed for Memorial Day
No LessonsMay 31 & June 1, 2025
IMA Contest
at Wheaton CollegeJuly 4, 2025
Closed for Independence Day
No LessonsJuly 7-11, 2025
Voice Camp
10:00-2:00 at the Bloomingdale School of MusicOctober 18, 2025
Halloween Recital
2:00 3:30 at the Bloomingdale School of Music
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