The first Quest Labs session with the Environmental Charter School was a success! Last month, we launched an intersession music production workshop with a cohort of ECS 8th graders. The Quest Labs program at ECS aims to provide students with opportunities to develop industry-level skills in their areas of interest and collaborate with individuals in their community who have experience working in those fields. Our dedicated instructors, Charlie Scott and Daniel Hayashi, are doing just that! They spent the first day guiding the group through the fundamental aspects of production, covering drums ..read more

Mixed-Age Class Theme - Bells In the upcoming song collection, families will play with their voices by mimicking the sounds of instruments in the “French Folk Song,” and Spanish-speaking animals in “De Colores.” (Did you know that in Spanish, roosters say “Quiri-quiri quiri” to wake people up?) Making funny animal sounds, lip-burring, and other tonal play helps children explore their vocal register, discover their singing voices and distinguish them from their speaking voices. And since children learn from contrasts and by expressing music with their full bodies, you’ll be hopping lightly lik ..read more

Halloween was a blast this year, and we couldn't have done it without you! We want to give a big shout-out to everyone who attended the Little Monsters Mash and Night of the Living Bands Halloween parties. We also can't forget those who fully embraced the Halloween spirit by wearing their costumes to lessons. There were so many fantastic costumes, and we were genuinely impressed by the creativity displayed this year. To wrap up this year's spooky season, we'd like to share our  2023 Halloween Album , allowing us to relive the fun once more before the winter holiday buzz begins ..read more

Sign ups are now open for Sunburst's 2023 Winter recitals! Our recitals will take place in 16 sessions over the course of two weekends in December. Sessions are about 45 minutes long and have 10–15 performers. Each teacher is assigned to 1–2 sessions. If the sessions assigned to your teacher don't work for you, get in touch with us here , you can still perform in another session or we may add sessions as needed. Students are welcome to perform anything they like, and can play solo, with their instructor, with a friend or family member, or to a backing track, anything goes! Talk to your inst ..read more

Join the Mixed-Age Class for the Bongos Song Collection this Fall! The songs include lots of upbeat, active songs like "See How I'm Jumping," our take on the timeless nursery rhyme "Hey, Diddle, Diddle," and beautiful new melodies such as the Japanese song "Hotaru Koi" and "Walking through the Woods." In addition to your weekly classes, your tuition includes recordings and materials for you to use at home, a family newsletter with more at-home music-making ideas, and online access to the songs through the Music Together app. Join us for our fall session and bring music into your family's life ..read more

As we dive headfirst into Hispanic Heritage Month, it's time to groove to the intoxicating beats of Latinx music and celebrate the incredible contributions of Latinx artists to the world of melody and rhythm.  One can't help but be mesmerized by the enchanting voice of the legendary Shakira, whose hips truly don't lie. This Colombian powerhouse has not only conquered the music scene but also our hearts. With hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka," she's shown the world the beauty of blending diverse influences into a seamless musical experience. But let's not forget the iconic Selena Q ..read more

At Sunburst, we're dedicated to offering our students quality and consistent instruction. That's why we're excited to introduce you to our newest team members, the talented teachers who have joined our family. Read their bios and schedule a trial lesson with them today ..read more

“Sunburst Plays,” the musical tribute series brought to you by the Sunburst staff, makes its glorious return. “Sunburst Plays: Legendary Women of Country”, the second installment in the series, is a rootin-tootin homage to female country artists from past to present.  Featured staff will include Kevin, Jon, Matt, Casey, Mayim, Bank, Alex, and Daniel, with special guests Madeline Jo and Friends plus student and staff cameos.  The show will take place September 23rd at 7pm at the Sunburst School of Music. Come join us in this musical celebration and community building event ..read more

As August arrives, we bid a bittersweet farewell to a band that has left an indelible mark on Sunburst School of Music and in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of witnessing their musical journey. AndMore, a group of extraordinary young talents, has been an integral part of our community since their preteen days. Now, as they embark on new adventures, we take a moment to celebrate their remarkable successes and the memories they've created together. Through the years, AndMore has grown not only as musicians but also as a tight-knit family of friends. They began their musical journey un ..read more

Sunburst open mics continue! Sign up for the next one on Friday August 11th. Sign up by completing a quick form to secure your spot! There will be two sessions: 6:00pm - All ages 7:00 - Ages 21+ Audience attendance is free—we invite you to hang out and jam with us. We’ll see you there ..read more