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PHL17 visits Settlement for lessons in percussion, dance, and piano
While masked and socially distanced, Khiree Stewart jumped right in for live demo lessons with faculty members Andy Thierauf, Daniella Brown, and Ian Sadock.
Matthew Clayton joins Settlement as Kardon-Northeast Branch Director
One of the newest members of our Settlement family, Kardon-Northeast Branch Director Matthew Clayton, was featured in the Northeast Times!
In the Key of Innovation
Continuing to grow as a musician though online lessons
Like most students, 17-year-old Emmit Fitzgerald was not too eager to leave behind his everyday routine and partake in his daily activities from his computer.
Settlement’s Jazz Program Featured on NPR
Settlement was included in NPR’s recent Slingshot Series article “City Scenes: Ensuring Philly’s Next Generation of Jazz Musicians,” which highlights several of the region’s top jazz educators.
Delivering a weekly dose of joy online
Fridays were very special days for Benjamin this spring. This spunky six year old, who will be starting kindergarten this fall, was enrolled in Settlement Music School’s online Children’s Music Workshop class with faculty member Krysta Fogel on Fridays.
Providing a consistent connection online
Lena Sinker has been studying with Andrea Carlson for two years and has experienced major improvements in her self-esteem and self-confidence while learning to read music and play guitar.
The ‘great joy’ of telemusic therapy
Claire Needleman’s life is rooted in music. She sings all day, has a deep love for oldies, and is known to take home the music trivia contest prize every year at camp.
A ‘seamless’ transition to online learning
Omai Harvey doesn’t want to think about what would happen if he couldn’t continue his violin lessons online with Lynne Budnick-Lennon these past few months. When you ask him about it, he gets a little emotional.