Welcome to Student Resources!

We’re glad you’re part of our studio family, and we want you to make the most of your Mattix Music experience.

On this page, you’ll find lots of useful information you’ll need.

100-Day Practice Challenge 2019

100-Day PC Practice Log 2019

The goal is to practice for the length of your lesson (30, 45 or 60-minutes), for one hundred days in a row, starting January 14. This will be the start date regardless of each student’s specific lesson day. Students ages 3-4 have a practice requirement of 15-minutes, regardless of lesson length.

If practicing one hundred days sounds overwhelming, smaller goals are also available: for 10 days, 25 days, and 50 days. Start anytime and let your teacher know what you’ve completed.

All students will fill out the practice chart through April 25, whether or not they miss days along the way. This will be reviewed at each lesson with your teacher.

See the list below for ideas for filling up your practice time. “Practice” does not include time spent participating in a school or large ensemble (for example, band class or after-school orchestra).

Prizes are awarded to students at different levels of achievement (10, 25, 50, 100 days). Students who successfully practice 100 days in a row will receive a trophy at our recital on April 27th, as well as their names engraved on a permanent plaque in the studio.

Students are allowed three skip days throughout the challenge. Replacement practice days may then be added at the very end of the 100 days, on April 23, 24 and 25, if needed.

Through the years, this will be a meaningful way to honor the top performers in our studio. And the best part is that all the students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their age or level.

What counts as “practice”?

Assignments from your lesson
Music and rhythm reading apps
Note flashcards
Attend a concert
Scales and arpeggios
Sing through your lesson music
Count and clap the rhythms in your lesson music
Listen to your Suzuki album actively
Suzuki Group Class
Perform for friends and family
Compose a song
Review music you’ve already learned
Try a new movie or pop music book (ask your teacher for recommendations)
Watch a YouTube video of a famous musician and take notes on what you hear to show your teacher
Do finger strengthening exercises
Invite friends over and make music together
Research a famous composer and report back to your teacher what you learned
Make and send a short video to your teacher to ask for pointers mid-week

Good luck! Happy practicing!

Mattix Music Studio goes to the movies!

The studio recital on Saturday, March 2nd will be movie and musical themed. Get practicing on sheet music from a movie or musical that your teacher recommends and dress like your song if you want!

Important Events

Sept 4: First day of lessons
Nov 3: Studio Recital, 4:00-5:00pm
Nov 20-25: Thanksgiving Break, no lessons
Dec 15: Holiday Concert, 4:00-5:00pm – Annual holiday concert, open to the public, faculty and a limited number of students will perform. Send your audition video to Katie Mattix by Dec. 1st.
Dec 16-22: Make-up lesson week
Dec 23-Jan 6: Winter Break, no lessons
January 6: Lessons resume
January 14-April 22: 100-Day Practice Challenge
Jan 26: Studio Recital, 4:00-5:00pm
March 2: Studio Recital, 4:00-5:00pm – Movie/Musical Theme
March 17-31: Miss Sharon’s Spring Break, no lessons for her students
March 24-31: Spring Break, no lessons
April 27: Studio Recital, 4:00-5:00pm
May 27: Memorial Day, no lessons
June 3: Last day of lessons
June 4-8: Make-up lesson week
June 10: Summer lessons begin

Suzuki Group Classes

Sept 15: 5:00-6:00pm Parent Orientation
Sept 21
Oct 19
Nov 9
Nov 30
Dec 14
Jan 11-12
Jan 25
Feb 8
Feb 22
Mar 8
Apr 5
Apr 26
May 10: Musopoly Game Night – Kids vs. Parents

Recitals 2018-2019

All recitals are held at 4:00-5:00pm at the Christian Reformed Church of Western Springs.

Students should practice bowing before and after their piece and wear dressy clothes. Plan on memorizing your music unless your teacher instructs otherwise.