As spring turns to summer, we have an exciting lineup of events coming up! In May, our string instructors in association with the North Florida Suzuki School (NFSS) will be hosting an excerpt masterclass both in person at our studio and over Zoom. Additionally, the Florida Suzuki Association will be hosting a senior recital. In…
A huge congratulations to all of the students who were chosen to participate in the Leon County All-District Orchestra! The concert was held at the Chiles Auditorium. Our very own Charlie Liem, Maxwell VanLandingham, Stafford VanLandingham, and Pavit Patel were amongst these musicians. Charlie and Pavit are students of Music Lessons Express Director…
Music Lessons Express is proud to present the 2025 Spring Student Recital, held Sunday, April 13,2025. The recital aims to showcase our fantastic students and their dedication to learning. We could not be more excited to see you all there! In the meantime, here are some helpful tips for ensuring your student has a wonderful…
Congratulations to MLE student Ethan Cannon on competing with his chamber group as part of the Lafayette Arts Music Program. This weekend, Ethan’s chamber ensemble travelled to the University of South Carolina for the eleventh annual Chamber Music Day and High School String Quartet Competition. Ethan’s ensemble performed the Barber String Quartet in B Minor,…
This week’s instructor spotlight features our trumpet and piano instructor, Jianni Lazaga. From Miami, Florida, Jianni attended Florida State University for Jazz Studies under the guidance of Professor and leader of the Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart. He regularly performs in Tallahassee and is a copyist and member of the Modern Jazz Generation, lead by…
MLE student Daksha Mallela had the honor of sharing a stage with GRAMMY Award-winning string trio Time For Three, Wednesday, March 19, in collaboration with the Fairfield Middle School Orchestra and FSU’s Opening Nights Series. The performance took place at the Richard G. Fallon Theater in Tallahassee, Florida. Daksha is a violin student of MLE…
Welcome back, students! In the spirit of lessons starting back up, we are beginning a spring practice bingo to help you all stay on track with your musical goals and to beat spring fever! Simply play bingo while you practice weekly, and bring your instructor the results! Below, you will find the bingo sheet. Best…
Spring has sprung! This post is just a friendly reminder that next week, beginning Sunday March 9- Saturday March 15, no in-studio or in-home lessons will be held and the office will be holding limited hours. Please give us a call if you have any questions! Have a safe,restful, and happy spring break, everyone!
Music Lessons Express is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Music Lessons Express team, drum instructor Nygel Anderson! Nygel is pursuing his degree in Jazz Studies at Florida State University under the direction of Professor Leon Anderson. He has played with many greats and won the title of “Most Outstanding Drummer” by leader…
A huge congratulations to 6-year-old Julian Ugay-Coke for his impressive first-place win in the 7-10 year old age category of the Big Bend Community Orchestra Concerto Competition! Julian started lessons two years ago at the age of 4 with the North Florida Suzuki School program at Music Lessons Express, and currently studies under…