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Better World Music Presents:
Childrens' Chorus,
Dinner & Dancing
Better World Music Presents:
Childrens' Chorus,
Dinner & Dancing
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Redwood Canyon Golf Club
17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$20/head in advance (<3 yrs. free)
$35 at door
Seating is Limited- Book Now!
Register at Front Desk or Call 510-828-2222
Redwood Canyon Golf Club
17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$20/head in advance (<3 yrs. free)
$35 at door
Seating is Limited- Book Now!
Register at Front Desk or Call 510-828-2222
Redwood Canyon Golf Club is a beautiful venue. See your children perform in in the Better World Music School Children's Chorus. Enjoy dinner with your family and friends, and dancing together afterwards! Kids and Parents will love it!
A night our with no baby sitters....because the "babies" are dancing with you!
We Hope To Make This an Annual Event! Book Now to Reserve Your Spots
A night our with no baby sitters....because the "babies" are dancing with you!
We Hope To Make This an Annual Event! Book Now to Reserve Your Spots
One Parent on having to leave Better World Music:
On Apr 22, 2019, at 2:19 PM, JODY L K <xxxxxx@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Janice and Kathy,
How can I express my gratitude for what you have done to help Meredith progress in her vocal abilities? Anything I can think of, seems so inadequate. I came to you a couple of years ago with a child who had a newly discovered 'big' soprano voice. We needed you to help her learn to use it, and more importantly to learn how to keep from damaging her 'instrument' from overuse or improper technique. You helped her with this and SO MUCH MORE.
Janice, you have been such an important mentor, role model, and teacher for Meredith. What an AMAZING, INCREDIBLE opportunity it has been for her to learn from you! You've taught her so much - lessons that she will take with her as she continues her musical journey! And as a role model and mentor, you have given her lessons and motivations that no other teacher has ever been able to provide. You have made Meredith a better singer and a better musician, and your efforts will play a big part in the next stage of her musical education.
I hope that we can stay in contact - we always enjoy seeing you perform, Janice, so keep us on your mailing list so we know where we can see you! And we will definitely keep you updated on where Meredith is and what she is doing!
Again, thank you so much for all you have done for Meredith. Better World really is a unique musical school, and we are truly blessed to have had 2 years of instruction from you, Janice!
Warmest regards,
Jody K
On Apr 22, 2019, at 2:19 PM, JODY L K <xxxxxx@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Janice and Kathy,
How can I express my gratitude for what you have done to help Meredith progress in her vocal abilities? Anything I can think of, seems so inadequate. I came to you a couple of years ago with a child who had a newly discovered 'big' soprano voice. We needed you to help her learn to use it, and more importantly to learn how to keep from damaging her 'instrument' from overuse or improper technique. You helped her with this and SO MUCH MORE.
Janice, you have been such an important mentor, role model, and teacher for Meredith. What an AMAZING, INCREDIBLE opportunity it has been for her to learn from you! You've taught her so much - lessons that she will take with her as she continues her musical journey! And as a role model and mentor, you have given her lessons and motivations that no other teacher has ever been able to provide. You have made Meredith a better singer and a better musician, and your efforts will play a big part in the next stage of her musical education.
I hope that we can stay in contact - we always enjoy seeing you perform, Janice, so keep us on your mailing list so we know where we can see you! And we will definitely keep you updated on where Meredith is and what she is doing!
Again, thank you so much for all you have done for Meredith. Better World really is a unique musical school, and we are truly blessed to have had 2 years of instruction from you, Janice!
Warmest regards,
Jody K
April 7, 2019 at 11:09:13 PM PDT
Dear Ms. Kathy,
How are you? I am glad to bring my two kids Samuel and Grace to your music school for the past three weekends. They met their great teachers. My neighbor friend Lindsey's daughter Danica who is my daughter Grace's good friend as well also in your music school learning flute. Lindsey referred us to your school.
My daughter Grace has learned piano for the past three years with a personal piano teacher. However, that teacher is not responsible and non-consistent as she always changes or cancels the classes with the last minute notice. It really discourages Grace's on-going learning piano. She almost wants to quit.
Luckily, I don't give up and find your school to put her in. It is so lucky to have a good teacher who can find kids' talents and good for their interest. Hope Grace can improve her piano skills and catch up what she has wasted time and missed in the past three years with wrong piano teacher.
Mr. Roland is one of the best teachers I can see. He offers three types of instruments to my son Samuel to check what is his real interest. This is Samuel's first time drum play class with Mr. Roland as the attached video. Mr. Roland asked me to send you this video to post on the website of the music school. He will teach Samuel piano as foundation and will keep stimulate his interest on drums if time allows. Sounds good strategy. Thanks for the flexibility.
Looking forward to seeing you in the school one day.
Best regards, Cherry Chen (Samuel and Grace's mom)
Dear Ms. Kathy,
How are you? I am glad to bring my two kids Samuel and Grace to your music school for the past three weekends. They met their great teachers. My neighbor friend Lindsey's daughter Danica who is my daughter Grace's good friend as well also in your music school learning flute. Lindsey referred us to your school.
My daughter Grace has learned piano for the past three years with a personal piano teacher. However, that teacher is not responsible and non-consistent as she always changes or cancels the classes with the last minute notice. It really discourages Grace's on-going learning piano. She almost wants to quit.
Luckily, I don't give up and find your school to put her in. It is so lucky to have a good teacher who can find kids' talents and good for their interest. Hope Grace can improve her piano skills and catch up what she has wasted time and missed in the past three years with wrong piano teacher.
Mr. Roland is one of the best teachers I can see. He offers three types of instruments to my son Samuel to check what is his real interest. This is Samuel's first time drum play class with Mr. Roland as the attached video. Mr. Roland asked me to send you this video to post on the website of the music school. He will teach Samuel piano as foundation and will keep stimulate his interest on drums if time allows. Sounds good strategy. Thanks for the flexibility.
Looking forward to seeing you in the school one day.
Best regards, Cherry Chen (Samuel and Grace's mom)
Samuel with Drum instructor Roland
Here are just 19 out of our 100 Students that performed in our Fall recitals this November!
Better World Music School's 2 Minutes of Fame! Featured on CBS Channel 5!
Aired on This Is San Francisco:
Saturday, July 28th, 7:30 PM PST
Genesis is a very serious student and the guitar is in her heart so much that she doesn't let anyone else touch her guitar!
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Better World Music Teachers "Giggin" With the Best!
 |  We are so fortunate to have not just one…but two working professional vocal coaches on our staff! Janice Maxie-Reid and our new voice teacher Amanda MadDowell were doing the same gig on Saturday… Pictured with them is Uriah Duffy, a well know bass player who performs with Whitesnake and Sly and the Family Stone… |
"Searching for a great local music school? I recommend Better World School of Music on Foothill
My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Fabio for a year. Her confidence, stage presence and most importantly, her vocal technique has improved to an astonishing degree. She always loved to sing, but now she can recognize where she is strong in a song and where she needs to work.
She knows the warm-up exercises to do to strengthen her voice. From being too shy to sing for anyone but her family, this year she won the lead in the school musical.
For the Director Kathy Saffas, teaching music is a passion. Her love and knowledge of music inspire students and staff alike. There are many choices out there when looking for a music teacher for your child.
Take the time to actually visit Better World. You won't be able to deny the "magic" in the air. You will find incredible teachers, like Fabio, reasonably priced lessons and an invaluable learning experience.
We feel blessed to have found such a uniquely supportive and inspiring school for our daughter. Better World School of Music shines above the rest."
- Georgianne Fastaia
My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Fabio for a year. Her confidence, stage presence and most importantly, her vocal technique has improved to an astonishing degree. She always loved to sing, but now she can recognize where she is strong in a song and where she needs to work.
She knows the warm-up exercises to do to strengthen her voice. From being too shy to sing for anyone but her family, this year she won the lead in the school musical.
For the Director Kathy Saffas, teaching music is a passion. Her love and knowledge of music inspire students and staff alike. There are many choices out there when looking for a music teacher for your child.
Take the time to actually visit Better World. You won't be able to deny the "magic" in the air. You will find incredible teachers, like Fabio, reasonably priced lessons and an invaluable learning experience.
We feel blessed to have found such a uniquely supportive and inspiring school for our daughter. Better World School of Music shines above the rest."
- Georgianne Fastaia
Here is one of Better World Music School's
outstanding students, seven year old Edessa
Singing "How Far I'll Go" accompanied by her teacher, Fabio
outstanding students, seven year old Edessa
Singing "How Far I'll Go" accompanied by her teacher, Fabio
Our Teens (& Teachers) Are Amazing!
Teen Night ~ August 5 2017
Teen Night ~ August 5 2017
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A special thank you to our teachers, who volunteer their time to make these free recitals possible and in supporting their students.
And an extra thank you to teacher Justin Nash for the ongoing use of his Steinway piano which is such a pleasure to play & listen too!
And an extra thank you to teacher Justin Nash for the ongoing use of his Steinway piano which is such a pleasure to play & listen too!
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