In the sunny state of California, a kaleidoscope of colorful cultures and outlandishly interesting individuals thrives under the bright blue sky. It's a land where palm trees reach as high as dreams and where there are more surfboards than umbrellas! From the sprawling sandy beaches on the coast to the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, there's an adventure around every corner. But do you know what California's true secret weapon is? It's the astounding, awesome, and oh-so-amazing kids who dwell here and love playing instruments! In every nook and cranny of this vast, vibrant state, you'll find a bunch of melodious maestros who love nothing more than to tickle the ivories, strum the strings, or bang the drums. In fact, it’s said that these Californian kids are taught to play 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' on the guitar before they even learn how to tie their shoelaces! Among these musically gifted kiddos is our hero, Tuba Timmy, a ten-year-old boy with curly hair, freckles, and a passion for playing the tuba bigger than the Grand Canyon. He's the coolest cat in California. How cool, you ask? Well, the word on the street is that he once played a note so low on his tuba that it shook the famous Hollywood sign! Whenever Timmy plays his shiny, larger-than-life tuba, it's like the whole of California is dancing to his tunes. The palm trees sway, the Pacific waves crash on the beaches in rhythm, and even the stars seem to twinkle a little brighter. Because in California, it doesn't matter whether you’re a wave-surfing seagull or a tuba-playing tyke, everyone’s got a part to play in this symphony of sun, sand, and sounds!
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The New England Academy of Gymnastics (NEAG) is the perfect place for your little gymnast to level up their skills and make new friends this summer! With a 14,000 square foot facility that boasts both men’s and women’s Olympic equipment and plenty of training systems for each event, NEAG has everything your child needs to reach their goals. No matter what level of experience your child has, from beginner to advanced, NEAG has something to offer them.

Our teaching team is comprised of highly experienced and dedicated instructors with degrees from prestigious institutions like Julliard, Yale, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (Germany), Royal Conservatoire The Hague (Netherlands), as well as universities in Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia. We offer lessons in classical & jazz piano, songwriting, all string instruments, guitar & bass, voice (all styles), saxophone, flute, and music theory. Our instructors are committed to providing the right musical and personal connection with every student. We can accommodate students who speak German, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. New World Music Academy is an institutional member of MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association – US), so our instructors are affiliated with MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California – California), ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music – UK) and the RCM (Royal College of Music – Canada). This allows our instructors to prepare their students to excel in annual external testing programs sponsored by these respected organizations. We strive to provide the best education for our students and equip them with the necessary skills to excel in their musical endeavors.