In the quirky, shape-shifting state of New Jersey, crammed between the bustling Big Apple and the historic heart of Philly, a peculiar phenomenon occurs. This magical state, known for its sandy shores, mouth-watering diners, and being the birthplace of juicy blueberries, is also home to a unique breed of kids. Kids who transform into magnificent maestros and cool conductors when they pick up a musical instrument. Meet Jammin’ Jersey, a magical musical genie, who lives in an old-school jukebox and wears a suit made of vinyl records. He has a rather odd diet; he munches on music notes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and guzzles down melodies like lemonade. Jammin’ Jersey has a mission. He travels around the state, sprinkling magical music dust on the kids, inspiring them to play instruments. The moment the music dust settles on them, something incredible happens. The kids of New Jersey, who were just moments ago playing hopscotch or munching on a delicious Taylor ham sandwich, morph into mini-Mozarts, baby-Beethovens, and junior-Joplins. They strum guitars with confidence, beat drums with gusto, and flute melodies flow as naturally as the Passaic river. The "Garden State" then becomes the "Groovy State". Houses resonate with the warm hum of cellos, open fields echo with the chirpy tunes of piccolos, and even the busy boardwalks by the beach pulsate with the rhythmic beats of bongos. The air throughout New Jersey is filled with sweet symphonies, all thanks to Jammin’ Jersey and his band of musical munchkins. So, if you’re journeying through New Jersey, tune your ears to the magical music, and you might just spot Jammin’ Jersey and his orchestra of incredible kids.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
At Allegra School of Music and Arts, we understand the importance of providing quality music and acting lessons for children and adults. Our experienced team of music teachers and artistic directors have been providing private instruction in piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, trumpet, and saxophone since 1999. We believe in tailoring our lessons to fit the individual needs of each student. Our acting workshops offer something for everyone, from our acting troupe for children to our renowned summer musical theater camps. We also offer an engaging teen acting troupe and a fun rock band for those looking for a more creative learning experience. We strive to create a positive learning environment and to ensure that our students of all ages, from 5 to 60+, have a rewarding experience.