AlmaNova World Music Collective recording new abum!

Great news!
AWMC is working on a new album this summer. It should be out by the fall this year!
In the mean time here are few photos of the band from Bosana event on May 30th in Los Angeles.
It was amazing concert and we loved being part of it!
Thank you for the great photos taken by Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino and Maja Gerbic

AlmaNova World Music Collective is performing for Bosana Foundation 6th Annual Benefit on May 30th at 8pm @ Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

SIERRA MADRE MUSIC ROCK CAMP 2015

Summer Rock Camp 2015! We are thrilled to announce the dates of Sierra Madre Music Summer Rock Camp!  We are now in our 3rd season!!! Due to its popularity, we have added more sessions.  please be advised that we may ask some students to audition for a spot.  We are limiting each session to the following instrumentation: 1 drummer 1 bassist 3 guitarists 3 singers 1 keyboardist 1-2 instrumentalist other than guitar All sessions are Monday thru Friday, 9am-12noon.  The final concert and pizza party will be held each Friday at 7pm. Please reserve your spot soon!  Applications are available at the front desk! Pricing: $299.00 for non-SMM students $269.00 for SMM students $249.00 for returning Rock Camp students

SESSIONS DATES CONCERT SESSION 1 JUNE 8-12 Friday, June 12 @ 7pm SESSION 2 JUNE 15-19 Friday, June 19 @ 7pm SESSION 3 JUNE 22-26 Friday, June 26 @ 7pm SESSION 4 JULY 13-17 Friday, July 17 @ 7pm

Sierra Madre Music Student Recital at The Kensignton

Sierra Madre Music is very excited about our new partnership with The Kensington community. We will be presenting monthly spotlight recitals for their residents featuring some of our star students! A highlight from last week's performance was one of our amazing classical guitarist, Delanie. Enjoy the video below of her wonderful rendition of Romance.

Cool Orchestral version of LOVE

Dominik Grunau, composer from Germany, just sent us this really cool orchestral version of one of our songs, "LOVE". It's pretty awesome! Thanks Dominik!!!!

Tips from our Teachers #2: Justin "Easy way to practice piano scales"

Great advise from our piano teacher extraordinaire, Justin.This week's tip is a new, fun way of practicing piano scales! Hope this helps! Let us know!  

Filmed at Sierra Madre Music as part of our "Tips from our Teachers" Series! Stay tuned for more tips and tidbits from our faculty and staff about all things music!!!! 

Happy Practicing!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: White Noise amazing student Rock Band from Sierra Madre Music

This month, we would like to shine a light on one of our premier Rock Bands! White Noise (formerly known as "Tuesday Nights") has been a musical powerhouse here at Sierra Madre Music. Each member (Sam, Blake, Eddie and Stephanie) are consummate musicians in their own right but together are truly something special! They are more than just an amazing cover band...they even create their own unique an innovative mash-ups! They play and entertain like pros! They have been featured in various venues around the LA area including Peppertree Grill, Sierra Madre ArtsFest, SMCP Carnival, and the Sierra Madre Summer Music in the Park series

They are coached by our wonderful new faculty member, Till Richter. Till's expertise and musicianship is bringing this already stellar group to new heights! Check them out at the end of March where all our bands will be performing at PepperTree! more info follow....

Enjoy WHITE NOISE!!!......

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: FREE Christmas Album with Purchase of 2 CD's!!!

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC THIS HOLIDAY!!!

With your purchase of any 2 CD's you will receive

 "The Christmas Album" complimentary as a gift to you.

Click here to order.

My Dear Teacher and Maestro John Mills amazing new DVD

Tips from our Teachers #1: James and Ethan "Two easy tips for music practice!"

Visit from Billy of LACG....AlmaNova's favorite guitar shop!!!

For those of you who are not familiar with the amazing shop, Los Angeles Classical Guitars, we thought we'd introduce you to what they have to offer.  It is a classical guitar haven with everything one would need!  At the head of the operation is Billy Arcila, a great guy and friend of many years who is extremely knowledgeable about all things guitar.  He recently remodeled his guitar showroom where he houses some of the finest spanish classical guitars out there.  If you are in the market for a great classical guitar, don't forget to check out what LACG has in stock....you won't be disappointed!

Here's a recent photo of Billy meeting little Rocco!

In addition to running his own business, he is also a great guitarist himself and composes some wonderful pieces for the guitar....enjoy the video below......

Party time!!

Jovano, Jovanke amazingly played by Duo Tapas from New Zealand!

Sierra Madre Music 4th of July Parade!

Enjoy these great shots from our participation in the Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade!  Our Sierra Madre Music float feature our star Rock Band, Tuesday Nights...who performed like pros, made us all proud, and stole the show!  What a fun event!  See you again next year!!!!!!

Sierra Madre Music Spring Recital 2014

A big CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Sierra Madre Music superstar young musicians who performed at our Spring 2014 Student Recital!  We are all so proud of all you've accomplished since the last recital in December!  Keep up the great work and keep practicing!!!!