Guitar Lessons

Teenager with short brown, curly hair and glasses standing with electric guitar next to him. Wearing rainbow-coloured knee high socks and black pleated leather skirt and black T-shirt.

Meet Grayson.

By Nella Sabo / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Meet Grayson.

We’re trying to focus as we write this story. We’re really…trying…to…focus. But it’s hard. The problem is we’re listening to Rare Americans while trying to write. More specifically, we’re actually listening and watching some of their animated music videos . And we can’t turn away. Because they’re good. Just like Grayson said they were. We…

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Mary Cameron + Her Grankids

Meet Mary & Her Amazing Grandkids

By Nella Sabo / December 7, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Mary & Her Amazing Grandkids

WHO THEY ARE Nana Mary + her grandkids: William, Deon and Harris. WHAT THEY’VE TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Bigger Beats WHY WE LOVE THEM Because they get what giving is all about. A DIFFERENT WAY ‘Tis the season. For decking the halls. For singing “fa la la la la.” For using candy canes…

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Ella Raven-Jackson

Meet Ella.

By Nella Sabo / November 3, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Ella.

Two year-old Ella was sitting on the grass in her backyard, swaying back and forth. When her mom asked her what she was doing, Ella responded by saying “I’m dancing to the music of the birds.” WHO SHE IS Ella Raven-Jackson WHAT SHE’S TAKEN WITH US Guitar Lessons, Rock Band WHY WE LOVE HER Because…

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Stanley-Maddocks Family

Meet The Stanley-Maddocks Crew

By Nella Sabo / August 26, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet The Stanley-Maddocks Crew

Lynette Stanley-Maddocks is a serious cook. As in, “make-your-own-barbecue-sauce-from-scratch” kind of serious. So the idea of going from a big kitchen that’s made for entertaining, to a kitchen with one cupboard and four drawers took some honest soul searching. Especially considering this change will be for the next three years.  Why the big change? The…

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The Sidebottom Family

Meet The Sidebottoms

By Nella Sabo / April 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet The Sidebottoms

They love travelling, mountain biking, skiing and turning crazy ideas into reality. They also LOVE cinnamon buns from Hazeldean Bakery. WHO THEY ARE (L-R) Cory, Katelyn, Nevan & Audrey Sidebottom WHAT THEY’VE LEARNED WITH US WHY WE LOVE THEM Because the way they live inspires us. When we grow up, we want to be like…

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Jonah Little in his home studio

Meet Jonah Little

By Nella Sabo / March 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Jonah Little

NAME Jonah Little AGE 16 WHY HE ROCKS He’s not afraid to go for it. Dear Jonah, Please remember us when you’re rich and famous. Love, Backbeat My Turn by Lil Baby. Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial by Roddy Ricch. Astroworld by Travis Scott. These are some of Jonah Little’s favourite rap albums. These…

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Edmonton Summer Camp, Smiling Girl

Summer Music Lessons

By Nella Sabo / March 10, 2021 / Comments Off on Summer Music Lessons

POST UPDATE // REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER LESSONS IS NOW OPEN! The following teachers are available on the following days: MONDAY: Angela, JD, Stephanie, Mel TUESDAY: JD, Mary-Lee, Mel, Catlin, Dave WEDNESDAY: Haidee, Stephanie, Mary-Lee Please note: summer lessons are in July and are available online only. REGISTER NOW If you’re one of our longtime Backbeat…

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