Author: Debi Gregan

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ADAM BUTCHER – BIO

PIANO

Hey! I’m Adam Butcher. I began taking piano lessons when I was in kindergarten and almost quit when I was 9 (but I’m glad I didn’t!). I earned my RCM Grade 8 when I was 16 and have loved music all my life. I enjoy playing the piano for services at my church and for wedding services for friends and relations.

While I mainly play the piano, I also play the trombone and taught myself (and a number of students) how to play the ukulele while teaching elementary school music. I am currently a classroom teacher in Hagersville and appreciate the opportunity to share my love of music with the students at Lupton Street Studios.

I love helping students use the arts to express themselves and make connections to the world around them through the songs that they play.

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KORI POP – BIO

VOCAL, BEGINNER PIANO

Kori is passionate about creative self-expression, whether that be through a song, piece of art, poem or journal entry. A graduate of McMaster University and the Mohawk College applied music program, her 20+ year career has centred on performing, writing, recording and teaching music.

In 2020 she became a certified Expressive Arts Practitioner in an effort to study and learn how the creative art process can be applied to wellness and self-care practices. She is happy to be joining Lupton Street Studios as a music teacher, visual art and workshop facilitator. You can learn more about her at www.koripop.com

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A New Youth Vocal Ensemble Program!

Singing is, in itself, a great activity! But singing with a group is its own very special form of art! It helps singers develop a whole other set of vocal and musical skills while sharing incredible moments with other singers.

This is why we are so happy to bring back the opportunity for young singers to participate in our Youth Vocal Ensemble. This is a performing ensemble of young singers, in which participants will perform solos as well as in a group, singing in unison and/or exploring vocal harmonies.

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Stories, Music, Movement, Art: Inamojo™ for Kids!

We are SUPER EXCITED to be the first facility in this area, to offer Inamojo™ classes for kids!! Inamojo™ (pronounced in-a-mojo) brings kids age 5-8 on a journey of imagination and emotions.

A 9-week program nurturing creativity, imagination and self-expression through play. Inamojo™ classes offer children a space where kids can truly discover who they are, in the most magical of ways using music, stories, expressive movement, art, meditation, and more.

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Spell Casting & Tarot Workshop

We are super excited to welcome our friend Lacie, from Creative Barracks in Dunnville for this cool spell-casting workshop!

Join us at Lupton Street Studios for a night of intention setting & manifestation. Whether you’re looking for love, security, abundance or strength …

Bring a goal or intention, or let the goods available guide you on your journey to manifestation in this two hour introspective workshop. Learn how to craft a custom spell recipe using herbs, crystals, objects from nature & colour theory before locking the powers of your intention into a glass jar and sealing it with wax.

Once you’re on your path to manifestation, you’ll learn to create your own tarot card to help guide you and remind you of your goals. Take the gifts you’ve made for yourself home, & use them as part of your daily routine.

All tools, materials & instruction supplied.
No experience required.
$40 per person + HST

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Carrie Verbinnin – Bio

PIANO, MINI MUSICAL THEATRE

Hello! My name is Carrie and I’m excited to share my passion for music here at Lupton Street Studios!

I grew up with lots of opportunity to explore music through piano, voice and various instruments and earned my RCM Grade 8 in 2008. My love for kids led me to teaching and I taught in an elementary school until having children of my own. That being said, I’m truly an old soul and find nothing more relaxing than having a cup of tea and working on a crocheted hat or blanket out in my backyard.

I believe that time spent in any of the arts can bring out amazing qualities in any person and can’t wait to see what journeys my students will explore!

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Music Lessons at Lupton Street Studios

Music lessons are the bread and butter of our studio. We offer Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Ukulele, Preschool Music, and Mini Musicians. We welcome babies, children, and adults of all ages into our programs to share our love of inspiring others. From formal private lessons, to group lessons and social classes, we offer a variety of programs to suit all interests and abilities.

You can use our main navigation menu to view programs and available time slots, or create an account in our studio portal to search and filter specific classes.

Our team of music teachers is passionate about sharing our knowledge and love of music, and inspiring our students to become the best versions of themselves.

We invite you to join us on a fantastic musical journey!!

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Impromptu Harmonies are the Most Fun!

Last week, I posted about one of our vocal classes, and how we do them in such a way that singers awaiting their turn can observe the current singer’s lesson. This also sets us up nicely for impromptu harmony sessions. When I say, “we have 3 minutes left – what would you like to do?”, and they both say “True Colours!!” … it creates a little bit of teary-eyed Deb. Last week, I wished I would have recorded this. This week, I DID! I especially love the “well she’s not crying this time, so we did something wrong” … good grief I love these kids!! Both these singers will be performing at the Norfolk Musical Arts Festival on Monday – WOOT!!