Secret Place Studio

08/08/2021

In 1988, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole called the recording studio at 3am and said he has to record a song right away. 15 minutes later, Israel arrived at the studio. The studio owner, Milan Bertosa said, "And in walks the largest human being I had seen in my life."

“I put up some microphones, do a quick sound check, roll tape, and the first thing he does is 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.' He played and sang, one take, and it was over."

Today, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version, is the most requested one of this classic song.

03/20/2021

07/10/2020

Skittles and Olive like the beach, too!

08/23/2017

Please share! We have room for more vocalists in our chorus program. We have an exciting new year ahead of us! WANTED: 7th-12th grade vocalists. Message me if your kid is interested!

10/17/2011

is seeking financial aid for highly gifted students. Contact Secret Place if you can help.

08/22/2011

has a few slots open on Mondays before 3:00 for fall lessons. Perfect for homeschoolers, or those with flexible work schedules to come grab a piano or voice lesson! Contact me if you are interested!

06/05/2011

Not too late to sign up for lessons for the summer! piano or voice!

05/16/2011

STUDENT RECITAL THIS EVENING -7:30 PM Caravan Coffehouse and Dessert Bar in Belmont, NC. Piano and Voice students will perform classical, jazz, broadway, country, and Christian selections. Come enjoy!

04/21/2011

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20055830-10391704.html?tag=cbsnewsSectionsArea%3BcbsnewsSectionsArea.0

Brain function better in older people who studied music early in life Read more by David W Freeman on CBS News' HealthPop.

04/08/2011

Here's a free little voice lesson from Conductor, Singer, Arranger, and Jazz man of our time, Bobby McFerrin! Sing for 10 minutes without stopping after you watch!

Vocal innovator and improviser Bobby McFerrin demonstrates how to get started 'doing the thing that he does'.

03/04/2011

There is a fabulous article on this link about a Stanford University study that shows that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language. Music is another language to learn!

MENC: The National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education.