Rock Band

Teenage boy with glasses and black hair plays keyboard with his rock band in the back. Performance is outdoors in a back alley.

Meet Ayush and Shambhavi.

By Nella Sabo / May 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Meet Ayush and Shambhavi.

Let’s go there. Let’s start with the reality that a lot of us don’t like to admit to. We especially dislike talking about this as a music school, but here it goes:   A lot of kids are forced to take music lessons.   There. We got it out. Now onward. WHO THEY ARE Ayush…

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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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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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Lilah Davis playing bass

Meet Lilah Davis

By Nella Sabo / June 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Lilah Davis

Demonia boots that weigh 3lbs each. Sweet hair. Sometimes black. Sometimes green. Accessories that turn heads. The way she uses colour makes your eyes happy. Whatever the style, she manages to pull it off. Effortlessly. Lilah Davis is 14 years old with a fashion sense that’s an art form. And we are here for it.…

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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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