Once upon a time, in the charming state of Connecticut, there was a delightful bunch of kids who had a peculiar hobby. They were not into video games, sports, or comic books. They were into something much more melodious and magical - playing musical instruments! Our story takes place in the heart of Connecticut, a place known for its picturesque landscape, with rolling hills and beautiful forests that look like a giant's green quilt spread across the land. Now don't be fooled, this is not your ordinary quilt, but a magical one where each patch is a bustling town with enchanting stories. Among these towns, there existed a group of musically talented kiddos who march to the beat of their own cymbal, or rather, strum to the rhythm of their own guitar. They called themselves the "Connecticut Crescendos". The leader of the pack was a cool, imaginary character named "Rhythmo". Rhythmo was born from the sound of a thunderous drum roll and had a body made of musical notes. He wore a jazzy hat made from a cymbal and played an air guitar that emitted colorful musical notes. The Connecticut Crescendos and their leader Rhythmo were known throughout the state for their enchanting symphonies and the laughter they spread. They could turn the dullest of days into a musical fiesta. The children of Connecticut would eagerly wait for their performances because seeing Rhythmo make music with his magical air guitar was a sight to behold! So here's to the land of the Nutmeg State, where every kid has a rhythm in their heart and a song on their lips, led by a cool, imaginary, musical maestro named Rhythmo!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.


Welcome to the world of music and Guitars Plus! Joseph Monde, the founder of Guitars Plus, invites you to explore his studio located in Southbury, CT. With over 37 years of experience in teaching music, Joseph and his staff of professional instructors are dedicated to helping students of all ages, levels, and styles. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced player, whether you are interested in classical, jazz, rock, blues or any other style, our studio is the perfect place to learn and grow musically. We offer lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums, violin, viola, cello, stand-up bass, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Our instructors are committed to providing personalized instruction in private and semi-private lessons as well as student’s home lessons, and everyone’s first lesson is free.