#nolacelli

Okay, so that's a bit cheesy. But hey, maybe a little bit cute?

I want to tell you a bit about my music high life. Lol, yeah right. Either way, you may be saying where's the 'M' for in 'YAA'. But nope! There's no 'M'. YAA is the acronym for Young Artists Academy. It's a branch off GNOYO that offers private lessons to kids for about 8 weeks, and then at the end of the 8 weeks, there's a recital for all the participants to show what they've been working on. In these lessons, you and your teacher work on scales, techniques, and other musical techniques to help you improve. You work with trained professionals, of course, and most of the teachers are in the LPO (Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra). Hence, they are highly trained and certified musicians. I don't know if I would have gotten as far as I have without my wonderful teacher, Jeanne Jaubert, and this program. What do I want others to know from this shout-out? There are sooooooooo many awesome music opportunities out there, and we need to take advantage of them. Arts fundings are some of the first to get cut when budget cuts are made, and music is so important. Not only is music a fundamental part of everyday life, but it also helps to heal a broken soul (not to be too overly dramatic). I feel that programs like YAA really helps the youths of society, and it adds culture and character building to young children. Music needs to be protected, and the chance to study under such wonderful musicians is a privilege and an honor. Plus, programs like these that help others learn and embrace music really do need funding. If you can, please donate to YAA and help give music to children. 

So come on and do the YAA today!