BY LAURA BETH JOHNSON
ISSUE NO. 26 | APRIL 2021
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF MODERN DAY MUSIC SCHOOL
MDM is excited to announce a new program, Kitty Rockers, which will bring the gift of music to the cats in your family this Spring! Kitty Rockers is a 6-week feline extravaganza that heightens and enriches your pet’s musical potential. Each 30 minute class will meet in the band room and is equipped to engage kitties of all ages! “We’ll have scratch pads, catnip, cardboard, yarn balls, you name it!” said Kitty Rocker Director, Tony Garza.
Have you ever heard a cat’s sing-song meow or skillful scamper across a piano? Well, we’ve got the key to unlocking your kitty’s true musical genius!
Kitty Rockers: A Pawsome New Program
Tony continued, “I'm qualified as an instructor in many areas, but this might just be my forte. My cats Poppy and Sam were the inspiration behind this program and I’m really excited to see what they do with this opportunity.” It all started one day when Tony noticed the difference in his cats’ vocal approaches. Sam has a staccato “meop” and Poppy is known for her legato “meeooww”. “I explained how their vocal stylings related to Italian music terms and they've been really curious to learn more. Poppy is practically fluent at this point” confessed Tony. He continued, “It’s no wonder they have an interest in music though. I’ve been taking my cats paws and making them play bongos to Phil Collins music for more years than I care to admit.” Many cats get musical enrichment at home, but Tony believes the community element is very important. There is no substitute for making music together and as things are looking up with the health of the world we’re able to get back to it.
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The Kitty Rockers program will be among many other group programs to resume meeting including Musical Theater, Rock School 101, Songwriting, and Little Rockers! Anyone can agree that this past year has been ruff, but it’s important to see the pawsitives. “I’m most excited for cat collar bell day,” shared Tony, “It’s when I make them jump up and down. Its like a bell choir but with cats.” At Modern Day Music, your pet will develop the proper musical foundation that will allow them to play and appreciate music for a lifetime. Using fun and exciting methods we focus on ear training, rhythm, singing and coordination. Each 30 minute group session will involve music, movement, fun games and even mini jam sessions! Class activities and lessons include: • Paw Percussion • Mewsic History • Rhythmic Pouncing • The Work of Meowzart • Cat Nap Snooze • & Silly Stretching! Research has shown that there is a positive connection between music education/performance and a cat’s memory, coordination, organization, communication skills, mathematical achievement, ability to read, tests results, and grades in school. Let Kitty Rockers whisker you away to a world of purrfect musical magic! Give us a call today, send us an email, or scratch at MDM’s front door to learn more.
Sheena, Elena's cat
Walnut and Scout, Laura's cats
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Meet the cats of our very own Modern Day Music coaches!
Poppy and Sam, Tony's cats
Cat Spotlight cont...
Felix and Pepper, Michaela's cats
Teddy, Mike's cat
Minx, Nicole M's cat
Atticus, Ben's cat
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