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Holiday Season: A time for cheer, and more importantly, music!
The holidays are always a magical time of the year. As the season of connection, the energies derived from various festivities seemingly...
Jan 7, 20245 min read
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Spotlight!: 2023 Winter Term Board Members
For the upcoming term, Quarantunes has initiated a strong team of motivated and passionate individuals, dedicated towards spreading the...
Oct 22, 20236 min read
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QuaranTunes hosts Mother's Day Showcase
On May 14, QuaranTunes honored mothers and mother figures with performances from teachers and students alike. This was the first...
May 22, 20232 min read
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Advice for Upcoming Musicians
It’s always rather overwhelming when starting a new instrument. Perhaps you’re even wondering what to do next with your instrument....
Aug 15, 20224 min read
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QuaranTunes artists give advice on coping with stage anxiety
Learn how the founder of QuaranTunes and two teachers deal with nervousness before their performances.
Jul 5, 20227 min read
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Staying Musical Over The Summer
As summer approaches, tensions lessen and spirits rise as students all over the country get ready for weeks of relaxation. Although this...
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Tips For Your Instrument By QuaranTunes' Instructors
Are you just starting a new instrument? Trying to play more fluently and just can’t figure out how? Fixing a mistake or getting a tune...
Apr 17, 20227 min read
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Rebekah Bodner leads workshop that teaches about teaching
On March 5, Chief Event Coordinator Rebekah Bodner led "The Foundations of Musical Education" workshop with QuaranTunes teachers. This is...
Mar 12, 20224 min read
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Practice Makes Perfect
Almost no one enjoys competing nor do they enjoy getting grades on how they play their instrument. It’s definitely a terrifying feeling...
Mar 9, 20224 min read
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QuaranTunes Teacher Profiles: How teaching music changes you as a musician
1st row (left to right): Vince Feliciano, Tala Newell, Ben Norton, and Lia Barry 2nd row (left to right): Tyler Liu, Alejandra Mart, Joey...
Feb 27, 20228 min read
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January Student of the Month: Shristi Dhanraj
For January of 2022, we have our first student of the month: Shristi Dhanraj! Shristi is currently taking piano lessons here at...
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Our Board's Reflection on 2021 and Plans for 2022
In 2021, so many things were accomplished. Each Chief was asked to reflect on 2021 and new goals for the new year.
Jan 17, 202212 min read
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Why You Should Start Your Own Music Club
Extracurriculars are a large part of high school students’ life, especially when preparing for college. Most extracurriculars are...
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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QuaranTunes helped me get a job as a high schooler
When I joined QuaranTunes in March 2021, I thought that it would just be a volunteer experience to keep myself occupied throughout the...
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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October Student of the Month: Tamara Yasin
QuaranTunes is pleased to announce our October Student of the Month, Tamara Yasin who is an accomplished musician and songwriter. Q: Can...
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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Back in the Rhythm
At some time, summer had to end. As well as online school. Students grudgingly filed back into school for the taste of their first...
Sep 19, 20213 min read
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Meet the People Behind the August-September Creative Arts Classes
QuaranTunes opened a round of creative art classes for August and September! See some BTS, meet the teachers, and check out their work!
Aug 30, 202111 min read
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Fundraising for India: Project CHHAAV
Fundraising just for instruments? Music sheets? Not in QuaranTunes. QuaranTunes not only supports musicians all over the world, but also...
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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July Teacher of the Month: Lisa Kopelnik
This month, we interviewed Chief of Operations and QuaranTunes co-founder Lisa Kopelnik. We asked her to reflect on QuaranTunes' journey.
Jul 31, 20215 min read
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The Great Indoors: QuaranTunes' Summer Camp
Stuck indoors while COVID persists? Can’t travel anywhere? Just bored over the summer? Well QuaranTunes has provided a solution just for...
Jul 27, 20215 min read
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