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School of Rock: From Cult Classic to Beloved Musical
April 30, 2022
I If you love Jack Black and everything musical, then you’ll love School of Rock. Based on the 2003 cult classic by the same name, this musical is coming to the main stage, with all new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who you might recognize as the man who composed Phantom of the Opera, Cats, […]
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The Influence of Tick… Tick… Boom! On Modern Broadway
April 15, 2022
With the release of Lin Manuel Miranda’s first film as director, this eccentric take on Jonathon Larson’s autobiographical musical Tick Tick Boom, there has come a revival of interest in his Larson’s other successful musical, Rent. The film follows Jonathon Larson, a musical writer in the 80’s struggling to get his science-fiction musical to take […]
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“Auld Lang Syne”
December 30, 2021
The New Year’s Song: “Auld Lang Syne” Written by Robert Burns “Auld Lang Syne” is the iconic tune likely to be the first song most of the world sings every year at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Robert Burns’s poem “Auld Lang Syne” is a version of an old Scottish song and […]
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What’s Better Than Motivation?
November 02, 2021
By Elvin Boone What’s Better Than Motivation? You just finished your first big show, showcase, private event etc., and it was a roaring success. Everyone has stopped you and told you how amazing you were. Some folks have even been specific, “when you played that solo…” and the show afterglow is all around you. Then […]
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Freeway Music School Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
October 06, 2021
October marks the 10 year anniversary for Freeway Music School—an incredible milestone and achievement. Freeway opened in 2011 and since then hasn’t stopped growing while still maintaining its core values, one of them being to help students reach their musical goals. “Freeway Music goes beyond your traditional music school,” says Don Russo, Freeway Music’s co-founder […]
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Talent vs Work-The Fixed and Growth Mindsets
September 30, 2021
By Elvin Boone Talent vs Work-The Fixed and Growth Mindsets When you only compliment talent and intelligence, you may end up undermining motivation, and eventually performance. In musical achievement there’s a profound difference in whether you skate by on your ‘talent’ or excel to heights you never imagined through grit and hard work. This is […]
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Shrek, The Musical
July 01, 2021
If you are interested in joining our theater class, email mari@freewaymusic.net
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To PR or Not to PR
March 28, 2021
So, you just spent a bucket of money on recording a new song or new album. And you want to release it. And since you’re really proud of this new music you’ve made, you’d like it if someone out there heard it. Someone besides your mom and immediate family. How do you let a wider […]
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Composition Competition
March 25, 2021
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New Class for Parents and Kids
February 18, 2021
Are you looking for a reliable social and educational outlet for your little ones? Join Dawn Eargle in person with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to learn delightful songs, dances, and musical activities. When: April (30-40 classes, once per week) Where: Outside in Doko Park (Blythewood) Price: $15/class (paid monthly) Why? …because it’ll be so […]