In Tune with the Arts Studios, Inc. Blog

"Tunes for a Cure - Lifesaving Cruise" Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

2010-02-11T14:16:00.016-05:00

Here are some pictures from the event!!

We're so happy to inform you that, with your help, we raised over $16,000 for CF this year!! Thanks for making this a wonderful annual event!!

"Tunes for a Cure - Lifesaving Cruise" Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

2009-10-29T11:50:00.002-04:00

It's another exciting year for our exciting CF fundraiser!!! This year we will be holding our event at the Masonic Village in the North Hills of Pittsburgh at 1pm!! For more information please call Maryann at 724-449-9595. Hope to see you there!!

Carnival of Miralcles Update

2009-06-15T18:56:00.002-04:00

Thanks to everyone who participated and made this year's Tune for a Cure - Carnival of Miracles. We proudly raised nearly $18,000 this year and hope to exceed that next November!! Thanks again for all of your support!!

"Tunes For a Cure - Carnival of Miracles" Cystic Fibrosis 2008 Fundraiser

2008-08-13T15:01:00.009-04:00

We are extremely excited about the third annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser!! Check out our flyer and sponsorship pages below for more information.

Help make this year our greatest year yet!!

Rock Band Clinic

2008-06-25T15:58:00.003-04:00

Taught by Brad Lebakken of Annasay

3 Week Clinic

-- Three 3hr. sessions per week

-- Customized Schedule

Band Size – 3 – 6 Members

(Pricing will be modified for bands with 7 members or more)

Sessions Include:

-- Musicianship (as a band for each individual instrument)

-- Stage presence (crowd interaction, visual entertaining)

-- Working as a band (team work, dynamics, listening skills)

-- Band managing/marketing (website, show advertising, band organizing)

-- Recording studio (recording 1 song with the band on CD)

-- Setting future goals (getting music on itunes and distribution - staying in contact with fans)

ALL BAND MEMBERS NEED TO BE COMMITTED AND WILLING TO TAKE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.

1ST WEEK

-- Working with full ensemble

2nd WEEK

-- Individual sessions one on one focus – 1 Session

-- Whole Band – 1 Session

-- Marketing/managing focusing on:

-- Building a reputation online

-- Forming an e-mail list

-- Studio prep

3rd WEEK

Record a DemoMix, Master, and Burn.

Tuition - Based on Band Size

-- 3 members - $467.00 each band member

-- 4 members - $350.00 each band member

-- 5 members - $280.00 each band member

-- 6 members - $242.00 each band member

Annasay - New Studio Band

2008-01-12T10:12:00.000-05:00

One very exciting addition to this year's line-up of offerings at In Tune is aquiring a contract with an amazing studio band - Annasay.

Annasay started as a 4-piece “indie/ pop-rock” band hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They got their start in January 2006 as the solo outlet of In Tune's Recording Technician and frontman Brad Lebakken, who released the band’s first full-length recording. The album is a testament to Lebakken’s beautiful sense of melody, ranging from acoustic-driven ballads to compelling full-band anthems. Shortly after recording the album, Lebakken recruited electric guitarist Ron Kaufman, bassist Jered Rabold, and drummer Dave Harris, and dubbed the new group Annasay, a name that reflects the music’s beauty and power. In March 2007, Annasay entered In Tune's studio to record their Missive Media debut “Conversations.” This new offering expands on their earlier style, while maintaining the basis of hook-driven choruses and solid songwriting. "Conversations" is an album with no filler material, just amazing songs that will keep you coming back for more! Since the release of their new album, they have added two new members to the group: Dave Santistevan, guitar/keys and Doug Heckman, guitar. The continue to impress audiences in the Northeastern part of the States and have a tremendous following on their myspace page.

Feel free to visit their site at http://www.myspace.com/annasay or give In Tune a call and book them for your next recording session!

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

2007-11-07T16:52:00.000-05:00

Sunday was one of the most exciting, entertaining, and rewarding days in the history of In Tune! 41 Performers from ages 6 to 60 participated in the event displaying their talents for a sold out crowd! People came from as far away as Altoona to help support the CF Foundation and Nick and Hayden's Heroes reach a record high contribution level! As of this moment, we have more than doubled last years total of $4000. Everything has not been accounted for at this time, yet we are still coming in with a strong level of $9500 plus! This is fantastic!

As you well know, a function as large as this one takes a tremendous amount of work. There would be no possible way that In Tune would be able to have this function if it wasn't for the support and hard work of many dedicated individuals. First I'd like to thank all of the teachers that participated it the event.

Matt Diesel - Matt Derby - Julie Perrotte - Heather Styer - Brad Lebbaken - Jean Rowles

Their dedication to their art and commitment to excellence was evident through their own performances as well as the performances of the students they teach.

It's so encouraging to see a great display of talent right in our own backyard! Thank you to all of the performers!

Matt Diesel - Paul Kylwik - Scott Benton - Heather Styer - Stephanie Bonaroti - Savana Scholze - Sue Jarvis - Marissa Bagley - Jean Rowles - Julie Perrotte - Caroline Hart - Maura Emery - Kailey Kaparakos - Jeff Burgess - Emily Kearney - Sarah Frey - Stephen Benton - Maureen Shepard - Gisella Costa - Mike Brewer - Andrew Dorsch- Joey Howland - Rob Arnold - Ray Perrotte - Matt Derby - John Clunies - George Lepsch - Jim Mazza - Celine Held - Abby Lucas - Melissa Zuk - Rita McCann - Lauren Gigliotti - Frank Rodenbaugh - Julia Warshafsky - Kailey Platt - Darren McGuire - Marcella McGuire - Bobby Allan - Bob Allan - Brad Lebakken

It is easy to see the talent, but we often forget the hardest work of all: The Planning and Follow Through. These committee members spent countless hours planning, preparing, and executing this event. My sincere thanks goes out to all of them:

Maryann Perrotte (Chair of Event) - Marie Bates (Chair of Silent/Chinese Auction) - Julie Perrotte - Kristie Perrotte - Raymond Perrotte - Susan Haas Colonello - Mike Nadzam - Rhea Nicotra - Mary Richer

Thank you to all of our volunteers:

Great Clips Managers and Staff - Sandy Horne - Al Houston - Christa Klein - Amber Nicotra - Sam Nicotra - In Tune Parents and Student Volunteers

Thank you to the following patrons for their generous financial contributions:

Mr. Rolf Larson
Meyer, Unkovic, and Scott Law Firm
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutherford
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stanger
Dr. and Mrs. Donal Warde
Mr. Rufus Wysor

Also, a huge thanks goes out to local businesses and individuals who donated an incredible selection of Silent and Chinese Auction items!

We have set quite a precedent for the upcoming years. I appreciate everything that everyone has done for Nick and Hayden. They are two beautiful children that have many hopes and dreams. Thanks to people like you, they may be able to fulfill those dreams and live a long and happy life!

Thank you again for everything,

Ryan

Nick and Hayden's Heroes Update

2007-10-19T17:15:00.000-04:00

I am overwhelmed and humbled by the amount of support we have received in the past 2 months for our Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Event. Due to the support of parents, teachers, students, local businesses, friends, and family, we are well on our way to our goal of $10,000!

For those of you that have been living in a cave for the past 2 months, our annual fundraising event, "Tunes For a Cure", will be held on November 4th at the Hampton Community Center from 1pm till 5pm. The theme of this event is "An Afternoon at the Oscars" where many talented performers will be displaying their talents. From solos, to barbershop quartets to ensembles, this is certainly an event you don't want to miss! We also have awesome Chinese and silent auctions, 50/50 drawing for some incredible prizes, and gourmet desserts. The cost of this event is $15 per person or $100 per table of 8. This year should be a sell out, so I urge anyone interested in acquiring a full table to grab one right away. We only have a total of 28 tables and more than half are sold! (This does not include the large amount of single ticket sales)

As far as the facility goes, The Hampton Community Center is a beautifully updated banquet room with a great sound system. I have personally checked out the sound system, and it is more than adequate for the solos and duets as well as pianists. It has 2 wireless mics and two wired mics as well as a built in CD player to accommodate background vocals for Karaoke Cd's or background accompaniment. For bands, however, I would bring your own equipment for balance issues as this is a ceiling mounted speaker system.

Please feel free to email us at intune1@nauticom.net for further information and again thank you for your support in making a difference in the lives of these children.

Ryan