Youth Rock Band Showcase
Italian Festival 2025
Saturday, October 11th, 4pm-5pm
Flagler County Fairgrounds
Join us for a spectacular celebration of talent and hard work at the Italian Festival 2025! On Saturday, October 11th, from 4PM to 5PM at the Flagler County Fairgrounds, our two Youth Rock Bands, ‘Rusted Revolution’ and ‘Rūju,’ will take the stage to perform an exciting mix of covers and original pieces they’ve been perfecting over the past 14 weeks. This event is open to the public, and we encourage all of our students and families to attend and rock out.
These dedicated young musicians have been honing their skills, tackling new instruments, and pushing their boundaries to put on an unforgettable show. Come out and support their incredible journey at the Italian Festival 2025, and who knows – you might just be inspired to join the Youth Rock Band program yourself!
Youth Rock Band Fall Auditions
Saturday, October 18th, 1pm
Are you ready to take your musical journey to the next level? Our Youth Rock Band Fall Semester auditions are just around the corner! This is your chance to grow as a musician, perform with like-minded peers, and have a blast learning and jamming out to awesome music.
Throughout our 12-week program, you’ll dive into various rock instruments, compose original music, and explore a range of styles. Challenge yourself by trying new instruments or singing while forming strong connections with your bandmates. The semester will conclude with a thrilling public showcase, allowing you to share your accomplishments with friends, family, and the community.
For just $275 per semester ($240 for current students) and a one-time $25 registration fee for new students, you’ll enjoy weekly hour-long sessions with experienced instructors and passionate musicians. Step Up For Students recipients can easily enroll through the EMA Portal.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th, starting at 1PM, and sign up for an audition at planetestudios.com/youth-rock-band to secure your spot and unlock a world of musical possibilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills, forge new friendships, and experience an unforgettable adventure in music!
Get ready to embrace the Halloween spirit at Planet e Studios! We’re hosting a spooky-fun Spirit Week from Monday, October 27th through Thursday, October 30th, and we want you to be part of the fun! During this festive time, students and teachers are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes each day, bringing an extra touch of magic and creativity to your music lessons. Whether you’re feeling ghoulish, enchanting, or just plain silly, we can’t wait to see your imaginative outfits and celebrate the season together. Get ready to rock out in your Halloween best! 🎃👻🎵
Young Musicians Competition
Florida Arts & Music Enrichment (FLAME)
Participation Confirmation due October 11th, 2025
Welcome to the Young Musicians Competition! Presented by FLAME (Florida Arts & Music Enrichment). This is a performance-based event for student musicians ages 6–18.
Designed to support growth and artistry at every stage, the competition features three age divisions—Young Musicians (6–9), Growing Musicians (10–13), and Maturing Musicians (14–18)—with four performance levels, ranging from Emerging to Refined.
Each participant performs two contrasting selections for a professional adjudicator and receives feedback through a comprehensive rubric highlighting Tone & Sound Quality, Accuracy, Technique, Musical Expression, and Stage Presence. Scores are also adjudicated, and those who receive a perfect score at the Initial Round may advance to the Final Round of the competition, at a later date.
More than a competition, this event gives students the opportunity to refine their skills, grow as performers, and gain meaningful guidance to continue their musical journey.
If you are interested in participating in this competition, let your teacher and our Music Director know ASAP so that you can begin selecting your pieces!
Dates to Remember:
- FLAME Young Musicians Competition Agreement due October 11th
- Song selections due November 8th
- $30 Registration Fee due December 6th
- Young Musicians Competition Tentative Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Winter Recitals 2025
Saturday, December 13th & 20th
Registration due Oct 18th
It’s time to start thinking about Winter Recitals. Recitals are incredible opportunities for our students to set goals and achieve them, while expressing and sharing their love for music with one another and the community.
The number of students participating will determine how many shows we have, and the official showtimes. Each student performs in one show. Our current projection is two shows both Saturdays, at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. We will have this solidified by November 1st, as long as everyone registers by October 18th.
This will be our 16th recital showcase and we’re looking forward to hearing our students sing and play their hearts out, as usual!
Our recitals are free and open to the public.
For students participating in the Summer Recital, there is a $20 registration fee per student to cover costs. If a student wants to perform in multiple mediums (i.e. voice and piano, separately, or an additional duet), the registration fee is $40.
If you or your child(ren) would like to participate, please register by May 1st, by clicking below, AND let your teacher know so that you can begin choosing your performance piece!
Wednesdays | 1pm-2pm
Unlock your child’s musical potential with our engaging Music Enrichment Class! Limited spots are still available, so secure your child’s place in this small, dynamic class designed for 6-10 year olds. Guided by the talented Mr. John, each young musician receives personalized attention in a nurturing environment.
Watch your child’s creativity soar as they explore various instruments, including keyboards, shakers, drums, ukuleles, and xylophones. Our innovative teaching method combines fun and skill development, fostering collaboration through group songs and building confidence with solo performances.
Enrolling your child is easy – Step Up For Students recipients can sign up through the EMA Portal, making it simple to provide your child with an enriching musical adventure. Don’t miss out on the chance to cultivate your child’s love for music and nurture their talents. Reserve your child’s spot in our exciting Music Enrichment Class today by messaging us or sending an email!
Waitlist for 2nd Class
Our First Act: Musical Theatre Class on Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm is currently full! We’re offering a waitlist and gauging interest for a potential second class, with day and time to be determined. Show your enthusiasm by signing up for the waitlist, and you might just help us launch another amazing class!
Our First Act: Musical Theatre Class is designed to help your child explore their creative side while learning essential skills in acting, singing, and dancing. With a focus on teamwork and confidence-building, this program offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and artistic expression.
Don’t let a full class hold your child back from pursuing their passion for musical theatre. Join the waitlist today and help us bring even more magic to the stage! To secure your spot on the waitlist, simply send us a message or email, and we’ll keep you updated on any new class developments.
Grand Villa Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 19th, 2pm
This month, the residents of Grand Villa are entertaining us instead, with a Halloween Trunk or Treat! Wear your costumes and come on out for some friendly smiles, conversation, and candy.
There won’t be any performances since we’ll be outside, but we’re all still planning to come at 2pm to Trunk or Treat. The residents are very much looking forward to seeing us and are already preparing their Halloween goodies for us.
Bring your family and friends, and let’s give Grand Villa a nice big crowd of fun!
Next Performance Opportunity will be Sunday, November 16th at 2pm.
Teacher Spotlight
Mariannah Aguilera
Mariannah started teaching with Planet e Studios this past summer and is easily becoming a popular member of our team. She mainly teaches piano with us, but her primary instrument is the French Horn, and she also dabbles in guitar, singing, and music theory. Mariannah comes to us from Cuba, where she lived a life fully engulfed in music. She graduated from Cuba’s National School of Music as an instrumentalist and ensemble practice teacher, and is also very active as a Worship Leader. We are so fortunate to have her talent, energy, and expertise with us. She’s available for lessons Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and is fantastic with all ages. Thank you for being a part of our team, Mariannah!
Make-up lessons are available on the 2nd Saturday of every month. If there is a conflict with the 2nd Saturday, we choose a different Saturday that month. For example, in November, due to our participating in the Fall Festival, our make-up lesson day will be the third Saturday, November 15th. The dates are always posted in the studio on the “What’s Happening” board. You can sign up with our Music Director anytime beforehand to reserve your time, if you have a lesson to make up.
