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As we step into 2026, we are excited to continue guiding our students through a year filled with creativity, growth, and meaningful musical moments.
At Gilbert School of Music, students do not just learn notes and techniques. They build confidence, express themselves, and discover what they are capable of through music. This year will bring new skills, new challenges, and new opportunities to shine, both during lessons and beyond the studio.
Grateful to be part of your family’s journey.
We are incredibly proud of all our students who performed in our Winter Concert Series this past December of 2025. Each performance reflected dedication, preparation, and growing musicianship.
We also want to recognize our talented coaches who joined select performances, sharing the stage and demonstrating the joy, collaboration, and confidence that live music brings. Together, our performers created memorable moments for families and the community.
A special shoutout to our Christmas Carolers for spreading holiday cheer throughout the Chandler and Gilbert community.
The VIP Performance Program is designed for students who want to take their music beyond lessons through collaboration and real-world performance opportunities. Students work alongside peers on different instruments to play music, create original material, and grow together as a team while building confidence and musicianship.
Past VIP Performance students have formed bands and performed at community events including the Arizona State Fair, downtown Chandler, and downtown Gilbert. These experiences help students gain confidence and valuable performance experience in professional, high-energy settings.
Interested in the VIP Performance Program? Ask the front desk or speak with your coach for details.
Our VIP Performance members spread holiday cheer by performing at 8 different community events this past holiday season, bringing festive music and joy to audiences throughout the season, including Chandler Fashion Center and the within the Agritopia neighborhood. We’re so proud of their dedication and spirit!
Interested in joining or learning more? Ask the front desk about scheduling and membership details!
Every month, we release exclusive stickers for our students to celebrate their progress and creativity.
This month’s sticker is designed to spark inspiration for your first projects of the year!
How to get your sticker:
Simply coordinate to your class instructor to claim it.
Our students have the opportunity each month to perform at local senior living communities, a meaningful way to connect with others and experience the joy of sharing music with a new audience. These performances help students build confidence, gain real-world performance experience, and develop empathy through music.
• Saturday, January 24
• Saturday, February 21
• Saturday, March 21
Interested in participating? Chat with your coach about preparation, then sign up with the front desk!
Stay tuned for our February schedule – exciting workshops and music sessions are on the way!
We love celebrating our talented learners! Send us your projects, and you could be featured in next month’s newsletter.
Check out our blog for creative exercises and inspiration to kickstart your 2026 projects.
Don’t forget grab your January sticker, and share it on social media. Tag us @GilbertSchoolofMusic to be featured!
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