You have probably noticed that on Monday, January 16th, there is a PA day for the public elementary schools.
Your children just had two weeks of holidays so, maybe they are up for something more than just hanging around the house all day. If so, we have something amazing to offer!
Continue reading 3 Hours Of Fun At The Studio!
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.
Continue reading A New Youth Vocal Ensemble Program!On December 3rd, Lupton Street Studios had their annual Play It Forward Showcase, where all our students across all disciplines perform for friends and family. The money raised from this evening is used to help students and families that are in need of some financial support.
Continue reading You Can Watch “Play It Forward 2022” On Lupton Street Studios YouTube Channel
What combines singing, acting, dancing, expression, group work, discipline – and total fun and a dash of craziness, for about an hour an a half every week?
That’s right, our Youth Musical Theatre class!
We have had an amazing first few months this fall, and our little group presented a very appreciated number at our Play It Forward showcase on Dec. 3rd. We are now looking ahead, as the new session starts in January, and we are opening the doors for any young person who is interested in participating!
Continue reading Everything Is More Fun With A Song And A Dance!
Christmas time will be here faster than you think! We are already thinking of fun activities you and your kids can do for that wonderful season!
Last year, we had a very special afternoon that was a great success, even with all the restrictions that we had to follow then. We were lucky enough to get in contact with Santa and he agreed to come for a whole afternoon to read stories to the littles at our studio!
Santa told his stories, answered the kids’ questions, and it was amazing to celebrate this special time together in such a way with people from the community!
We all love the holiday season, its hustle and bustle, the brightness, the music, all the noise and activity surrounding it. But it’s also nice to enjoy the cozy, warm, quiet side of Christmas!
We decided to offer such an oasis in our studio for the students and their parents, and any friends of Lupton Street Studios who want to come and visit!
Continue reading Christmas Cozy Corner At Lupton Street Studios: A Warm Cup Of Goodness To Share Music With Everyone
You all know how it is. Christmas is coming and we are all frantically trying to think about the best presents to offer to everyone. But do kids always need more toys, does your partner need that last useless electronic gadget, do you need another dust-gathering trinket in your living room?
Giving should give joy to the giver and to the receiver. It’s amazing when the present offered brings joy, not only for the few minutes right after it was unwrapped, but for many months afterward, and even for a lifetime.
How about offering somebody you love, a session of learning and creating at Lupton Street Studios?
There’s a vast variety to choose from. Just explore our website to see all the different options, from various instruments to arts & crafts to musical theatre… Different formats are tailored to everybody’s needs or preferences… You can always call us and ask if something you’d like to offer isn’t already listed, we can accommodate a lot of things!
Some ideas for lovely presents that will mean a lot to your loved one:
By the way… This is also a wonderful gift you can offer yourself! We’ve been through all kinds of trying times in these past months and years. Maybe you need to think about yourself a little bit and allow yourself to realize that lifelong dream of learning to play the piano, or the guitar, or learning to sing!
So how do you go about offering the gift of music and art?
We offer gift certificates! CLICK HERE to purchase yours today, and then contact us at 226 272-4749 to set up a time to pick it up at the studio.
This is the kind of present that will provide growth, joy, and creativity in the life of the recipient and in the lives of all those around! Plus, it’s less wrapping paper to throw away, so it’s also good for the environment 😉
We at Lupton Street Studios are looking forward to being a gift to you!!!
Have a great holiday season!
You have a passion for the guitar. You love playing and sharing your passion with other people. You have some extra hours in your schedule that you could dedicate to something meaningful and fun. You just may be our next guitar teacher at Lupton Street Studios!
We offer classes and programs for a variety of instruments and for students of all ages. We have a growing number of students interested in guitar lessons. We are looking for somebody to teach them, guide them and encourage them starting in January 2023!
Our teaching philosophy is excellence walking hand in hand with fun! We love working with people who are dedicated, good listeners, and who can adapt easily to life’s little surprises!
Do you feel like answering the call? Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Please CLICK HERE to fill an application and we will contact you very soon to have a chat!
We are sooo looking forward to meet our next colleague(s)!
NB.: If you play the piano or any other instrument, and you would like to join us as well, we are always glad to add more awesome people to our family. The more the merrier! Please fill in the application as well!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be worth a whole novel! Take a quick 2 minutes to watch this fun little feature.
You’ll see people having fun together, creating beautiful pictures, enjoying cold drinks and good food. People spending quality time with friends and family, doing something fun together! What’s better than that?
We want to say a special thanks to Just John’s in Jarvis for generously allowing us to use their space! Please come by and enjoy their excellent food and friendly service! It makes our Sip N Paint nights that much more enjoyable!
Click here to register for our next night of amazing, creative fun together! We are looking forward to see you there!
When you are in a musical theatre group, it’s ok to be a bit dramatic… It’s actually kind of expected!
Every Tuesday night, we have an Intro To Musical Theatre group with kids 7 years old and up learning new songs and little choreographies or scenes to enhance the song.
When kids first arrive, we build group spirit and cohesion through different collaborative and creative games. These games help us listen to each other and cooperate together. These qualities are essential when putting together a number as an ensemble. The games also act as ice breakers so we don’t feel so shy. It helps us getting ready to act big and confident when needed!
Then we have a few minutes of warming up for singing. We do breathing exercises with silly names like the Whale Yawn, Limp Ragdoll or Bubble Gum Man. We do some warmups: humming, lip trills, sirens, singing tongue twisters, etc. It’s fun and it prepares us to sing without hurting our voices!
Right now, we are learning a song from Sesame Street called “Sing”. It’s a very sweet song, with pretty simple lyrics. We have been working on the timing of it, which is slightly tricky!
Once everybody knows the song really good and we have placed the voices, we will be adding a little choreography to it. It will contribute to make the song even more dynamic and interesting to watch.
Finally, we will be working also on the meaning of the song. What does it say? What are the emotions expressed in it? This will allow us to express those emotions not only with the words, but also with our face and whole body.
Singing, dancing, acting, all at the same time! So much fun! That is musical theatre! We are looking forward to show you the fruit of our hard work…. Stay tuned!!!
