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Covington School of Music - 985.590.4545
Mandeville School of Music - 985.674.2992
River Ridge School of Music - 504.738.3050
Here is what our
parents and students are saying
 "My children Avery and
Joey have studied at LAAPA's River Ridge School of Music
for over 3 years. I have been very happy with the professional
approach the school takes toward providing music lessons. They
offer the classroom facility to teach the children how to read music
as well as the hands on instruments. We love the recitals
which helps motivate the children and gives them experience.
The teachers are wonderful and both my boys enjoy the program very
much. I whole heartedly recommend LAAPA for anyone interested in the pursuit of
music."
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Suzanne Provenzano
"My daughter Gabrielle was just
in 2nd grade when she expressed an overwhelming desire to
play the guitar. At such a young age, playing guitar is difficult,
however LAAPA encouraged her to learn and appreciate the process
every step of the way. The teachers have been wonderful and they
take a personal interest in not just teaching the basics, but
teaching the student what they are interested in learning.
Gabrielle has had the opportunity to perform at music festivals and
recitals and has been recognized for excelling in music performance.
She doesn’t ever want to quit playing guitar and has been studying
at LAAPA's Mandeville School of Music for over 7 years now! It has
been a wonderful self esteem building experience. I would
recommend LAAPA to anyone looking for the highest quality learning
experience in the area of music. "
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Cindy Braud
"Our children,
Ted (11) and Ben (6), study guitar and piano, respectively, at the
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts' River Ridge School of
Music. The children have made remarkable progress with the
musical instruments during the past two years at the academy -
thanks to their excellent teachers who closely monitor their
performance during each lesson. The more skillful they have
become at playing increasingly difficult musical pieces on the
guitar and piano, the more they have become interested and
sensitive to music. When they hear an interesting song, they
figure out how to play it on the guitar and piano. The Spring and
Christmas recitals each year have also given them the invaluable
experience of playing confidently onstage in front of an audience.
Each time we make the trip to the academy and the children look
forward to their lessons we know we made the right decision to
enroll them at LAAPA."
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Edward and Annie Cielo Mader
"I enjoy the fact
that the school has an environment conducive to learning. The
teacher for Faith is very attentive and knowledgeable."
Faith writes, "My teacher makes learning the piano very fun for me."
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David and Faith Andras
"I play the
guitar and piano. I have attended the Mandeville School of
Music for about two years. The teachers are amazing and make my
lessons amusing. They make you learn while having fun. Having
great lessons pushes me to practice more. My parents are very
proud of me, and I enjoy being taught at LAAPA."
~
Stephanie Szuecs
"I used to have to argue with
Stephanie to get her to go to lessons. Now she likes coming and
enjoys herself. Her teachers are energetic and fun. She learns
a lot in her lessons.
We are very happy with LAAPA and all that they have done for our
daughter."
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Sebastiana Szuecs
"At a time when I was concerned for
my children’s self image and well being, LAAPA gave much more than
music lessons. They nurtured my girl’s natural musical talents. More
amazing, the staff and teachers fed
their souls and characters. I can
see the difference in how my girls view themselves as well as
difficult tasks. Children are supposed to feel invincible and LAAPA
helped achieve this feeling for my girls. Now as we journey into our
second year, Shelbey and Caroline anxiously await their lesson each
week. They love working with Ms. Karen and Mr. Dan (Funk Band Man).
More amazing, my eldest daughter is the front desk personnel for the
Mandeville and Covington schools. A simple music lesson has cumulated
into the addition of good friends and family to our lives. Thanks
LAAPA!"
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Robin Ledet
"I just wanted to take a
moment and let you know that Scott is enjoying his jazz piano lessons.
We recently went to see the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in the French
Quarter because I wanted Scott to hear the 'Best of the Best.'
We listened through 2 sets, and then the bass player thought that
Scott looked like a young Harry Connick Jr. I told him the Scott
played jazz trumpet and piano, and they asked him what tunes he could play,
so he said, "Saint Louis Blues." The band leader then introduced him
to the audience and let
him play (piano) with them. They also invited him back! He was
very blessed. Thank you for all of the wonderful training that
he is receiving at your academy."
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Don Kyser
"I am very pleased with the curiculum that
is set up for the Kindermusik classes, especially the take home
materials. Isabella has learned a great deal and we look forward
to many years with LAAPA."
~ Michelle Stroud
"Matthew started attending LAAPA in
February of this year. In less than a month he had learned a new song
and was ready to perform at the recital by May. He loves going to his
lessons and learning about music. Chandler saw how much Matthew
loved his lessons so he wanted to take up drums. He started just a
month ago and loves it. It really gives them another outlet to
express themselves. We have
and continue to recommend their program to anyone."
~
Liz
Broekman
"My son, Benjamin, has
attended Kindermusik classes at the Louisiana Academy of Performing
Arts for three years. Ben LOVES the classes, and they have
benefited him tremendously. His intentional listening skills are
improving, as are his fine motor skills, balance, and coordination.
Ben loves to dance and sing to the songs we learn at Kindermusik.
He even "plays" Kindermusik at home. He has also developed an
interest in musical instruments, especially the piano and guitar,
and would like to take lessons at the Academy when he is older. Kindermusik also gives
me an opportunity to interact with my son. With such busy schedules
these days, parents often find it difficult to spend quality
time with their children. Kindermusik classes are the perfect
solution. Ben and I have a lot of fun together and look forward to
attending our session every week."
~ Heidi
Hoppe
"I just wanted to take a
moment to let you and the faculty of the Louisiana Academy of
Performing Arts know how much we appreciate and value the music
education that our daughter, Megan, received during her 11 years as a
student of your school. Leland and I both understand the importance
of music in the development of children. We are educators and
Leland is also a professional musician. When Megan was six years old,
we decided to put her in piano lessons. We have never been disappointed.
When Megan began piano, we
had no idea that she would eventually decide to major in music in
college. We wanted her to gain a love and appreciation of music. We
also wanted her to participate in an activity that would help her
develop coordination, discipline, and self-confidence. We found that
the lessons Megan received were always developmentally appropriate,
changing in focus and intensity as she grew. When she became involved
in athletics at a high level, she was able to ease back on her music
commitment and still continue her lessons. When she decided to devote
herself to musical theatre the intensity of the music increased. By
the time she began auditioning for colleges she really appreciated the
instruction she had received.
The Louisiana Academy of
Performing Arts has been a very important part of our lives. Thank
you for all that you have done for us. You helped prepare Megan to
chase her dreams. Now it’s all up to her."
~
Sandy Bennett
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"LAAPA has been a wonderful experience for my daughter, Gina,
and myself. She has learned to play the violin...and her
teacher is wonderful. Gina has won a trophy in her first
concert and has made us very proud. I am well pleased with the
school and would recommend it to any aspiring music lover.
Gina also studies theory and is doing well. Having studied
music and taught as well I can say that I am well pleased with
her progress."
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Janine
Schilleci
"When our son Asahel was diagnosed with hearing loss the news
was devastating to us. Our first impression was an overwhelming
sense of sadness for all the things he would miss out on his
life. We began to contemplate all the scenarios, that he would
never be able to have a meaningful conversation with his family,
or laugh and banter with his siblings, to appreciate the sound
of the birds, the water running, to never have the enjoyment of
listening to music and dancing. After many years of dedication,
trials, training and hard work, Asahel has not only developed a
spoken language, he has also developed a great appreciation for
the music.
When we
started on this journey, after he was implanted, we wanted to
play music for Asahel and sing to him. We feel music is a
very important part of a child’s development. We were
saddened when he asked us to stop playing the music or singing
to him. Although he could not articulate why he wanted us
to stop our impression was it was hurting his ears.
As time
progressed he started to acquire spoken language. As his
language skills developed we noticed he also started to develop
new interest. We found he started to be more tolerant towards
music; he started to learn children songs and hymns from church.
One day our hopes and dreams were realized, Asahel started to
play with a piano, he was touching the keyboard, to make sounds
and pretending he was playing a song. My husband and I,
watched with amazement, and renewed hope and joy. With
patience and perseverance our son had developed this interest in
his own time. One day he asked us to enroll him in piano
lessons, we did it, and the results have been wonderful.
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts is probably one of the best
schools of music in the area, in our opinion, and has been a
great help for Asahel. The skill he has developed with
listening to music has improved his listening skills in his
everyday life. We feel this experience has helped him
develop social skills and confidence that he was lacking due to
his hearing loss. Piano lessons are helping him to have
discipline and self-confidence. Now he knows several songs and
even better, he enjoys singing songs, something that he never
did before.
This coming summer he will have
his first recital, we are sure that will give him an invaluable
experience by playing onstage in front of an audience. At one
time, we were concerned about his self image, at this
point, we are not longer concerned. My husband and I are sure
as time goes on and as he continues his involvement with music
he will feel more and more confident about himself. We
feel having him involved with activities like this will reassure
him that his hearing loss will not be an obstacle for him to
accomplish whatever he wants in life. As parents we only
want what is best for him. All parents only want their children
to be happy and healthy and self confident. It just
happens Asahel needs to work a little harder at seeing himself
in that light. He is currently learning to read music; he
even tries to teach his younger sister the notes and the
sounds. He is just our little Beethoven! Asahel is a great
example of perseverance, hard work, dedication, compassion and
love for his friends and teachers and for us he is just a
great blessing in our lives!"
~
Asahel and Marbely Barahona
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