In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to believe that everything you need for a full music education can be found within your lessons, student recitals, or even online platforms like Spotify or YouTube. But what if we told you that without live classical music, you’re missing out on an essential component of your artistic development?…
The SIPF lineup of the Seattle International Piano Competition Finals is just around the corner, and the excitement is building as we approach a weekend filled with incredible performances from some of the world’s most talented pianists. Whether you’re a student of the Chopin Academy of Music (CAM) in Issaquah and Sammamish looking to fulfill…
Introducing the New CAM Website Portal: Your Ultimate Tool for Staying Connected and Organized We are excited to announce the launch of the new Chopin Academy of Music (CAM) website portal, designed to make your musical journey smoother and more organized than ever before. Whether you’re a student from Issaquah, Sammamish, or beyond, this portal…
As students of the Chopin Academy of Music from the Sammamish and Issaquah area, you are on a path to excellence, both in your personal musical journey and in your understanding of the broader world of classical music. One of the key components of your education here at CAM is experiencing live performances by professional…
Discovering the Joy of Classical Music at Chopin Academy of Music Nestled in the heart of Issaquah, the Chopin Academy of Music has been a cornerstone of our community for over 20 years. For those of us who call Issaquah and Sammamish home, it’s no secret that our region is brimming with young talent. At…
Today, we communicate some of our thoughts on the merits of slow practice. This is one of the most difficult concepts for us, the instructors, to impart to students. First, we have to define these two terms, because we feel they are commonly misunderstood. First is “practice”. Admittedly, this is not a very descriptive term…
As busy as we all are with our many weekly activities, often we do not carve out the essential time for music listening. We should strive to make listening part of the routine. Even more than our daily practice, listening to historic recordings, live competitions, and hearing current renowned artists during professional classical concerts represents…
160 awards garnered during the 2017-18 year. Way to go, students!
Check out our upcoming Summer Music Programs, including Musical Theatre and Piano camps.
New in 2015 and ongoing, the CAM has launched its artist diploma program. Those serious students who have gone…
Meet new friends and hone skills this summer at the CAM during its summer music camps…
Last night, 11 year old Julian performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor with the Bellevue Youth Symphony…
The Major family went to L.A. to do the exceptional last weekend, and it’s not what you think…
Congrats to Chopin Festival Winners from Saturday’s annual event. Several students were recognized…
Upon reflecting back to 2015, we realize that CAM students have garnered an impressive 84 awards since…