MTMS Blog
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Where the Blues Began: The Roots of Modern Music
Blues music history shapes nearly every modern style we hear today. For example, jazz, R&B, rock, country, hip-hop, and metal show its influence. This month our MTMS lab theme is the blues. Originally, African American field workers in the South created the blues. During long days, they labored in cotton fields. Then at night, they…
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How Long Does It Take to Master an Instrument?
When parents visit us at Michelle Tuesday Music School, they often ask one very practical question: “How long will it take for my child to master their instrument?” It’s a completely fair question! As parents, we want to understand the commitment we’re making and, more importantly, we want to know when our children will feel…
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🎶 Winter Benefit Concert Brings Music & Generosity Together
🎶 2026 Winter Benefit Concert: An Afternoon of Music, Courage, and Community On Saturday, January 24, our Michelle Tuesday Music School families filled the hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church with something bigger than music. Together, we gathered to support Gahanna Residents in Need, and by the end of the afternoon our community had donated…
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Weather Or Not
We had the Winter Benefit Concert, and then the weather decided it wanted to be center stage. Results are coming, and we’re glad for everyone who could make it to the concert. The image above shows the food waiting until we have normal temperatures and can rendezvous with GRIN while they’re open. Directly afterward, the…
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From Jamaica to the World: Students Explore the Sound of Reggae
This month, students spent time listening to and learning about reggae music. Their observations highlighted sound, mood, history, and how the music changes over time. Together, their comments paint a clear picture of a genre full of warmth, rhythm, and meaning. 🎧 Sound, Mood, and Musical Feel Many students noticed the overall sound and feeling…