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- Why Music Lessons?
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With so many activities to fit in, so many demands on childrens' time, this is a question asked by many parents. What exactly is to be gained for the average child who is unlikely to become a professional musician or follow a career in music? The answer is that music lessons can play a very important role in your child's general development. Playing an instrument, right from the earliest stages, involves many skills - visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic. Unlike many specialized activities, playing an instrument helps develop both sides of the brain at the same time, increasing both intellectual functions and physical coordination, patience and confidence. They aid the child's emotional development by providing an outlet for self-expression. So, music lessons are an enormously valuable educational influence as well as an introduction to the wonderful world of music, and Yes, they are fun! At Music in Chappaqua, we believe the rewards are priceless - and they are for life.
- Who We Are
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Music in Chappaqua began in 1993, with students taking piano lessons in Janet Angier's basement apartment on King Street. With Janet's dedicated approach, patience and enthusiasm, the number of her students grew. She then found other talented, wonderful teachers, and by word of mouth, Music in Chappaqua grew even more. Today, the school boasts over 250 students and teaches a variety of different instruments to all age groups. In June 2002, Music in Chappaqua opened a beautiful new school in downtown Chappaqua. Each studio in the school is equipped with the best Steinway & Sons grand piano and the latest computer hardware and software, all designed to enhance the learning process. Music in Chappaqua designed a school where children will want to come, to work hard, to play and to surround themselves with other talented and hardworking students and teachers. The studios are cutting edge, exciting, a piece of modern culture, art, architecture and design. What better forum could there be for the development of a budding artist? Finally, music lessons have been brought into the new millennium.
- What We Believe
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A music education is an essential element in a child's development and not just the ability to play an instrument. While not many children are destined to become professional musicians, it is a great asset to be able to sit down with an instrument and amuse oneself, and maybe others - a pleasure that lasts a lifetime. Moreover, there is the cultural value and the civilizing influence of growing up with music - a return to social values, beauty, the good in life. This is what we teach at Music in Chappaqua, not simply the notes!
Janet Angier-Director Music in Chappaqua
Best known in Westchester as the founder and director of Music in Chappaqua, the very successful and multi-faceted school of music, Janet has an enterprising background beginning with her graduation in performance with honors from the New England Conservatory of Music, continuing with engagements with the Taiwan National Symphony and the Vienna Symphonietta, among others. But she has perhaps found her real niche as an organizer and inspirer of the many musical activities of young people, typified by her innovative and ambitious approach to programming.
With a very prestigious clientele, Christopher has established himself as one of the New York region’s premier voice trainers. After nearly 20 years experience as a voice trainer, his clients not only include Opera and Broadway singers, but Rock, Pop, R&B, Country, Blue Grass and rap artists as well. Through close associations with exclusive New York area ENT Physicians and therapists, Mr. Cain has learned to help singers avoid vocal injury and reduce vocal tension.
Danny began playing piano at a very young age. His ear enabled him to be able to play nearly any song he heard, without even reading music. After taking pianos lessons for twelve years Danny began to take interest in other instruments such as guitar, drums, and trumpet. All throughout middle school and high school Danny played in various rock bands, and the school jazz band. These experiences helped Danny learn how to play music along with other people. Danny attended Purchase College where he worked on his composition skills, and musicianship. He now works as a teacher at Purchase College, and Whitby Elementary School, as well as teaching private lessons. Danny has played in venues such as Irving Plaza, and the Gramercy Theater with his band Urban Fetch.
Heralded as "the kind of Despina one hopes for: diminutive, agile and with just the right clear, slender soprano voice." -(NY Times) Nina Riley performed in Cosi Fan Tutte with The Martina Arroyo Foundation. Nina has sung with Chelsea Opera, Project Opera of Manhattan, and Opera Company of Brooklyn, as well as the Center City Opera Theater, and Dell'Arte Opera, and will be a Resident Artist with the Opera Company of Brooklyn for the 2009- 2010 season. Nina has been involved in several Outreach experiences performing the role of Fifi Alsace-Lorraine from the original production of Queen Kong, as well as the role of Hope from the Musical Theater show All That Glitters. Both of these shows were shown in Public Schools around New York city to educate children about music. Nina's voice can be heard on the award winning film Cherry Bloom (2006, UVphactory, dir. Alexandre Moors) which was shown in various renowned film festivals across the U.S. Nina recieved her BM and MM at the Manhattan School of Music and has been an active teacher in the New York area for several years. She has also been a guest Artist at the Yokohama International School in Japan. Nina has been on faculty with Music in Chappaqua since January 2008 and also had the honor of performing the National Anthem for the Memorial Day Parade in Chappaqua.