November Newsletter

Rebecca Barrett-Jones
Nov 1
2 min read

🎶 November Studio Updates

Young Adult Inner Circle

Our final fall Inner Circle for young adults (ages 18–23) will take place on November 30 at 7 PM at our Centerville home studio. Inner Circles are student-only, confidence-building events designed to foster performance skills and community—plus, they’re free and include snacks! The registration form is attached to the email, and sign-ups are due by November 21.

🎄 Christmas Recitals

Our annual Christmas Recitals will be held on December 19–20.Time slots include:

Friday, December 19: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM Saturday, December 20: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM

Each recital lasts one hour. Please check with your teacher about which recital they plan to attend.✨ The sign-up link is included in the email attached to this newsletter.

🎭 Upcoming Auditions

Eurydice – Beavercreek Community Theatre | Nov 3–4
Jesus Christ Superstar – Dayton Playhouse | Nov 10–11

🎟️ November Shows to See

Congratulations to all students cast this month! Here are some performances you can catch:

Concord Floral – Wright State University (Oct 24–Nov 2)
The Rocky Horror Show – The Carnegie (Oct 24–Nov 2) – featuring teacher Sam
Puffs – Miamisburg High School (Nov 7–9)
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Waynesville HS (Nov 7–9)
The Outsiders – Springboro HS (Nov 7–9), directed by Addi H
The Play That Goes Wrong – Centerville HS (Nov 13–15)
The Wedding Singer – Wright State (Nov 13–23) – featuring teacher Sylvia
A Christmas Story: The Musical – Cincinnati Music Theatre (Nov 14–22)
Uptown Holiday Concert – Town Hall Theatre (Nov 22)
Springboro HS Jazz Choir – Nov 28–30

Additional local shows:

The Play That Goes Wrong – Oakwood HS (Nov 7–8, 14–15)
Anne of Green Gables – Dayton Christian (Nov 8–9, 14–16)
Leaving Iowa – Carroll HS (Nov 14–16)
Alice in Wonderland – Chaminade Julienne HS (Nov 15–16)

Best wishes to all students auditioning, rehearsing, or performing this month—we’re so proud of you!

🎉 November Birthdays

Happy birthday to all our students celebrating this month!

👋 Welcome New Students!

We are excited to welcome all the new students who joined us in October!

🖥️ Student & Parent Portals

You can check lesson times, invoice totals, and more by visiting the My Music Portal at:www.themusicinmestudio.com

🎹 Studio News

We are thrilled to welcome Andrea Parsons as our newest voice and piano teacher!And we extend a heartfelt thank-you to Madeline Sherck for her work as our admin. While she steps out of that role, she will continue teaching lessons and pursuing her stage management career. We’re grateful for all she brings to our studio!

🌱 Becky's Blog

Habit Formation: Building Beneficial Practice Routines

This month, we’re focusing on how to build strong habits as performing artists:

1. Reminder: Set cues to practice—calendar reminders, visible music books, playlists, or sticky notes.

2. Routine: Warm up (even for acting!), set goals, and follow a plan during practice.

3. Reward: Celebrate meeting your goals—through progress in lessons, favorite songs, or a motivating treat.

Small, consistent habits make a big difference in your artistic growth!