🎵🎶 Unlock Your Full Musical Potential: Practice Tips for Musicians 🎶🎵 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, consistent and effective practice is the key to musical mastery. Here…
Ms. Jenn & Ms. Cindy are offering a Songwriting Workshop! What: An opportunity for students to work with two musicians who have written and produced original music. Working with songwriters…
Support Pet Shelters Founded in 2022 by a group of Ahwatukee business & Pet owners, YesToPets.org aims to help support pet shelters with new and used pet food, Toys, Blankets,…
Calling all Non-Profits in Ahwatukee 🌟 Music Maker Workshops is spreading the harmony of giving back. 🤝🎁 We’re excited to announce our initiative to support local non-profit organizations. If you’re…
Launching Sept 10th, 2023 Information & Registration Info: https://musicmakerworkshops.opus1.io/w/cellochoir
Hello, music enthusiasts and curious minds! Welcome back to another enchanting edition of Music Maker Monthly. This time, we are thrilled to introduce you to our extraordinary “Student of the…
Creating Good Vibes Article by STROLL, Ahwatukee Foothills, August 2023 Sofia Pina, also known as Ms. Sofia, is a passionate music educator and performer. She teachers both voice and Music…
Spotlight on Autumn P.: Drumming to the Rhythm of Life 🥁 Hey there, music enthusiasts! It’s time to dive into the world of our August “Student of the Month” at…
Music Maker Workshop has students who participate in the AZ Study Program.
So what’s the difference between the Rock Band experience and Team Sports? Each represent two distinct avenues of recreational or professional engagement, each with its characteristics, benefits, and challenges. Here…
Musical Innovator at MMW Article in STROLL, Ahwatukee Foothills Magazine July 2023 Christian Rich and Music Maker Workshops (MMW) are taking music exploration and creativity to a whole new level.…
The ice cream party project will be on July 29th, 2023 at Esperanza church
Winners of the fourth annual piano competition at Music Maker Workshops in Ahwatukee are preparing for the 2023 spring recital at Tempe Center of the Arts from May 19-21. The…
MMW 2023 Finalists: Benefits of Piano Competition Piano competitions can be beneficial for children:Motivation and goal-setting: Competitions can motivate children to practice harder and set goals for themselves. Knowing that…
Music Maker Workshops organized a patio performance at Tukees Sports Grill in Ahwatukee. Hosted by Mr. Allen & Mr. Devin on March 26th, 2023 Thanks to all the students…
Do you share a birthday with a famous composer? For the Month of March March 1st-Federic Chopin (1810): World-famous virtuoso pianist and composer from Poland. Died at only 39 years…
MMW’s 5th Annual Competition at Cactus Jacks Music Maker Workshops’ 5th Annual Drum Competition went off with a bang on Sunday, February 19th! Drummers with experience of less than 1…
Music Maker Workshops is launching it’s first debut album
What: MMW hosts an annual drum competition at Cactus Jacks every year. It’s a highlight for our drum students to be able to play up under the lights and on…
Check out our newest interviews: A lively conversation with Ms. Jess our studio manager A chat with Ms. Bigam, the studio founder
Link to story at AFN: https://issuu.com/timespub/docs/afn_1228_pages_01-44/20 As a teacher of Music Maker Workshops in Ahwatukee, Dr. Steve Kinigstein helps his students master the strings of guitar and ukeles. As a…
Link to Article: https://www.ahwatukee.com/community_focus/article_e43f911c-8212-11ed-9142-bb392787ffff.html An Ahwatukee family business celebrates 25 years teaching music to adults and children, and it all began with Beverly Bigam’s appreciation of the art. Music Maker…
Introducing Ms. Cindy Ms. Cindy is a speech pathologist who teaches voice, piano & guitar at Music Maker Workshops. She believes Music Heals and is therapeutic. We are so thankful…
MMW is providing lessons for qualifying ESA students Music Maker Workshops is a qualified vendor for ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Accounts) for qualifying students in Arizona. Teachers with Bachelors, Masters…
Harry Potter Party at Main Event We had a wonderful gathering of over 88 students at the Harry Potter Main Event party. Thanks for all who participated. Which House Team…
Announcing the MMW Winter Recitals Music Maker Workshops will be hosting the Winter Recitals at Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee. Recitals will be available the first two weekends of December…
Introducing Mr. Chris of MMW Chris teaches guitar at Music Maker Workshops. In addition to providing weekly instrumental lessons, he teaches add-on lessons for electronic music. More music on the…
Introducing Ms. Andrea! Her strength is in her communication skills between students, parents & administration. We are thankful for her commitment over the past 10 years. – Kim Steedman, Co-Director…
Collecting Pet Donations for Month of September Music Maker Workshops is a drop-off location for pet donations for the Month of September. Yes to Pets is collecting donations for: Food,…
Mr. Huy teaches Voice, Guitar & Ukulele at Music Maker Workshops “Never accept your own limitations” Me beatboxing (yeah I do that a little bit) back in Vietnam. Born and…
An Interview with Ms. Louise Baranger Ms. Louise teaches brass at Music Maker Workshops on Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays They call you the Trumpet Diva, how did that name come…
We Have Instruments for Rent As school is back in session so many students are starting band & orchestra at school. We have you covered with those instruments you need.…
The Summer Scavenger Hunt We had an amazing summer with so many participants in the summer practice challenge. The challenge was to get 5 clues to the scavenger hunt to…
A Summer to Remember A picture of Crazy Mr. Chris and his guitar class on Country Western Day. This summer we sparked creativity with our Morning Music Camp series with…
Best local Music, Arts & Entertainment Music Maker Workshops won the BeLOCAL BESTLocal business Award last week. The presentation ceremony was held at the Ahwatukee Foothills Golf Course. BeLOCAL invited…
The studio was started by Mrs. Bev Bigam Mrs. Bev Bigam has always loved music and when she moved to the states from Victoria, B.C. 25 years ago she wanted…
Camps Are Filling up Fast! It’s only the beginning of May but the summer music camps for children ages 5-10 are almost full! With various themes, these camps spark creativity…
Introducing Cheston! Cheston, 11, was born with several medical issues and diagnosed with Autism Spetrum Disorder at age 2. He started taking music lessons at our studio a few years…
Music Maker Workshops is proud to present the 2022 Spring Recitals. These recitals will be held at Esperanza church in Ahwatukee. This facility has a beautiful campus and quaint chapel…
2022 Drum & Guitar Competition at Cactus Jacks Article from Ahwatukee Foothills Newspaper An Interview with Competition Facilitator, Office Manager Jessica Magee. Tell us about this Competition This is the…
Introducing Mr. An, MMW Violin Teacher Be positive, be devoted and be patient. At what age did you start learning the violin? My parents had bought a hand-size violin for…
Jam Nights at MMW Students should understand how to play chords as well as the location of notes on their instrument because we do a lot of changes on the…
Introducing Feature Piano Student, Blythe What is your favorite part of taking music lessons at Music Maker Workshops “I think my favorite thing about taking music lessons is playing and…
What is your favorite part of taking music lessons at Music Makers? I like going there and being able to talk with my teacher (Ms. Andrea) cause she really makes…
Introducing Drum Student James W. What is your favorite part of taking music lessons at Music Maker Workshops? “I like that I get to spend the full time with Mr.…
Introducing Preslie S “When I was invited to perform at the winter recital with Music Maker’s I was so nervous, but it turned out to be really nice and a…
Performer, teacher, rhythm curator, and music lover through and through. What is your first memory of playing the drums? I remember pulling out my mom’s pots and pans and trying…
An interview with Madeleine C. about her upcoming performance in The Wizard of Oz. Madeleine will be performing in her upcoming school musical, The Wizard of Oz. This classic musical…
Abby is a fantastic student. Recently she placed 1st in the MMW drum competition learned to play drum rudiments in under 1 minute and is now performing with the Metropolitan…
Akimal A-al Middle School’s Rattler Pride Players Present: The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics of the MGM MOTION PICTURE SCORE By Harold Arien and…
Ava has made phenomenal strides in her playing! Not to mention her marching band is winning multiple awards for their amazing work! From Ava: ” I really enjoy playing the…
Checking in with Tatum Lynn Tatum Lynn teaches voice lessons and Music for Little Mozart piano lessons at Music Maker Workshops. A vibrant ray of positivity we are so proud…
An interview with Chulyoung Park Chulyoung has recently joined the faculty at Music Maker Workshops. Chulyoung teaches Classical, Rock, Pop & Folk. He’s open to teaching all ages and ability…
Introduction Wesley Student of the Month “Wesley always rises to meet and even surpass every challenge I give him. He always plays with an energy that inspires everyone that watched…
An interview with Dr. Steve Kinigstein “I believe music has the ability to unite, communicate, and form bonds between all people.” – Dr. Steve K. What is your favorite thing…
An interview with MMW master piano teacher Dr. Ying Kuo. What are the basics of music composition? The basics of music composition include nice melodies, reasonable harmony, counterpoint, clear musical…
This is a picture of Artist Madison Archer painting a custom mural at Music Maker Workshops.
Introducing Jack “Jack always comes to lessons ready to learn and with a positive attitude! He practiced SO much for the winter recitals and his hard work and dedication shows!…
Introducing Dania “Dania is such a joy to teach! She is learning to play the piano and is eager to learn new things each week. Being her teacher is a…
Impact Awards On December 2nd, 2021 Ahwatukee Foothills Women In Business hosted the Impact Awards at the Four Points by Sheraton in Phoenix. This Gala included drinks, dinner, raffles, speeches,…
Introducing Anthony “Anthony is an excellent student. He is always ready for the lessons and likes to challenge himself and learn new pieces. Anthony loves practicing with the metronome and…
Collecting for the Food Bank The team at Music Maker Workshops rallied together and collected 223 pounds of food for the families and individuals we serve here at St. Vincent…
Introducing Sophie P. “Sophia works on her material regularly. Her music always sounds great, no matter how tricky it gets. She is always full of smiles. Keep it up!!” -Mr.…
Performing arts are valuable for people of all ages. Both young and old can participate and enjoy theatre, dance, and music. Attend Live Performances The Phoenix metropolitan offers a great…
Introducing Braden M. “Week after week, Braden goes above and beyond. I tell him to work on one song, he looks into 3 and is consistent on all three! There…
Who is Mr. An? Zhihuan AN is a violin teacher at MMW. He is also now a current Violin Doctoral student of the School of Music of Arizona State University. He…
Introducing Sarah K. “Sarah is always excited to learn! She brings a happy and positive outlook to every lesson. She plays with strength and exuberance.” -Ms. Justine From Sarah: “I…
MMW is Proud to Present the Winter Recital Series You Are Invited to Participate! Who: This is open to all active MMW students. Where: At Esperanza Lutheran Church Cost: $35.00…
Clare obtained a bachelor’s degree in Musicology at Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences. Also, she completed the courses for the Master’s in Musicology and Dancology at Southwest University. She…
Congratulations Student of the Month: Aratrika M.!! From her family: Aratrika loves to take music lessons at MMW because of the encouragement and attention she receives from her teacher. Also,…
Music Maker Workshops is excited to play it forward with instrument scholarship.
Introducing Aratrika “Aratrika is a strong singer who loves music and sightreading. She comes to lessons prepared and is always excited to learn something new!” -Ms. Sydney From her family:…
Introducing Trent D. Congratulations Student of the Month: Trent D.!! “Trent consistently practices and keeps up with all the assigned materials, most of it is difficult! He always has a…
MMW is giving away a digital piano & acoustic guitar with new scholarship program. Are you in need of an instrument? Please consider applying for one of the used instruments…
MMW hosted an event for the Ahwatukee Women in Business What a great event at Music Maker Workshops. This was the WIB’s very first Sip & Strum event for local…
Join us for Trunk or Treat FREE Trunk or Treat event happening from 6pm to 8pm in the shopping center! Hosted by the Goodman Taylor Team There will be lots…
She is a Joy to Teach Congratulations Student of the Month: Sadie C.!! “Sadie always comes to lessons with a smile and I am always excited to see how much…
Indroducing our Sudent of the Month Eli! From Eli: My favorite part of taking lessons is learning new notes and songs. My favorite song to play is the”Barking song” because…
Ms. Kinley came in for lessons ready to learn a Harry Potter Piano Song At the studio students seem to be enjoying the Harry Potter practice pursuit. Last week they…
Introducting MMW Flute Student Ellie! Audition Requirements: Collections for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax and Trumpet: • Grade by Grade edited by Janet Way, Boosey and Hawkes Inc. publishers (Difficulty…
Music Maker Workshops is a collection site for Los Nino Elementary school supplies. We’re excited to be a drop off location for this school drive! From the organizer: “Kyrene de…
Meet Brody, Drummer Extraordinaire Brody was all ready to perform at a Friday Under the Lights Recital at the Urban Tuk Cafe. These recitals were held last May, 2021. This…
Introducing Leah G. She’s always prepared & comes to lessons ready to learn. “Leah started having in-person lessons this month and has gone above and beyond! Her music is always…
Introducing Abigail J. Becoming an Artist Since starting to learn guitar in June of 2019, Abigail has gone above and beyond to grow her skills and challenge herself. Her first…
Ms. Kim Steedman is recognized as a valuable team player of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Ms. Kim who is the Ambassador of the Month for the…
Introducing violin student Alinna O. “Alinna always brightens my day when I get to teach her violin! She is so sweet and always willing to do what is asked. She…
Introducing Ava B, who’s loved to sing her whole life. Introducing and Featuring Ava who is a voice student at Music Maker Workshops. Currently she is taking lessons with Ms.…
Music Maker Workshops & Milano Music work together to provide instrument rentals for local schools. Music Maker Workshops has been working alongside the team of Milano Music for over two…
Music Maker Workshops hosted an instrument petting zoo for the local community. This is a picture of Mr. Jacob C. playing the trombone for a young participant. On Saturday, August…
Celebrating 5 years teaching at Music Maker Workshops The saying “Music is my Happy Place” definitely seems to describe Emilio to a tee! A teacher filled with positive energy and…
When: Tuesday, Aug 10th Morning Mixer Thank you to all who attended the morning mixer at Music Maker Workshops on Tuesday, Aug 10th, 2021. What is a Morning Mixer?…
Introducing Titus “Titus has been consistently playing at a high level that most students his age just don’t get near until late teen years. He spent a good amount of…
Open House at Music Maker Workshops Music Maker Workshops is hosting a Back-to-School Open House Saturday, August 14th from 9-11 am. All ages welcome! Kids will have the opportunity to…
Ms. Rachel celebrates 1 year teaching at MMW Introducing Ms. Rachel R, Flute & Piano Instructor Rachel Reyes has been teaching at the studio for 1 year already. She is…
What is this Program? This band meets at Music Maker Workshop once a week and is designed for middle-school & high-school students. This program teaches students how to improvise together,…
Student Recognition to Kinley C! Kinley comes to Music Maker Workshops for both Voice & Piano Lessons weekly. This last year with the restrictions due to the pandemic she took…
Mr. Austen celebrates 12 years at MMW A Multi-instrumentalist, Performer & Thoughtful Teacher Austen has a BMus in Jazz Performance from ASU, as well as 20 years of experience as…
Introducting Savana a MMW Ukulele and Guitar Student. Savana started off with little know-how on the Uke but has spent a lot of time practicing to get better. She was…
Whiz Kidz Playland sets up in the same mall as MMW Recently Whiz Kids Playland has moved to a neighboring suite at the mall where Music Maker Workshops is located. …
Introducing Mr. Tim C. “Tim has been a cello student at MMW for over 6 years. During that time he has participated in numerous recitals and spent hundreds of hours…
Ahwatukee Community Cup Award Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Magee who was awarded the Community Cup from the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce. This is in recognition for Jessica’s willingness to help…
Thank you Ahwatukee This was our 20th year of providing summer camp programming to the community of Ahwatukee. We did minimal advertising and all our camps were sold out at…
List of Teacher Openings: Last Update 7/26/21 Mr. Allen (Guitar & Brass) Monday: SOLD OUTTuesday: 1 spot leftWednesday: SOLD OUTThursday: SOLD OUTFriday: 1 spot left Mr. An (Violin & Viola)…
We are a Milano’s Music Depot Serving Ahwatukee since 1997 Music Maker Workshops has been working collaboratively with Milano’s to provide Ahwatukee with Locally owned and maintained instruments. Ahwatukee residents…
Piano Competition at Music Maker Workshops The summer piano competition gives pianists an opportunity to showcase their skills with a selected piece on an acoustic piano. The end-of-summer showcase was…
Summer Drum Competition at MMW The summer drum competition gives drummers an opportunity to showcase their skills in a drum solo on an acoustic drum set. The end-of-summer showcase was…
Mask Policy: Thank you for your continued support as we navigate through COVID-19. Face masks will be optional as of August 1st, 2021. We will continue to offer free masks at the…
Pre-Teen Camps for Ages 9-12 & Teen Camps for Ages 13-17 Music Maker Workshops is proud to offer a summer program designed for pre-teens and teens to strengthen their vocal…
Teaching music is a family affair for Ahwatukee’s Music Maker Workshops By Sara Edwards – Contributing writer May 13, 2021, 4:47pm EDT Phoenix Business Journal Music Maker Workshops is made…
Music Maker Workshops in Ahwatukee is honoring mothers in a unique way this year with a music lesson giveaway. Any resident in the community-children, friends, family – can nominate a…
After Tammy Felker’s mother passed away, among the most difficult items to part with was her mother’s library of sheet music. She recalled how her mother Dee Felker played piano…
Thank You Ahwatukee for Voting Us #1 Music Lesson Studio! After surviving the infamous year of the pandemic this award is pretty sweet; coupled with the taste of chocolate chip…
Let’s Get Practicing! Who: Open to all active MMW students! Any student who completes the board will receive an invite to an exclusive studio party at the end of the…
Why Are Flashcards Useful? Flashcards are one of the greatest ways to practice reading treble and bass clef notes. Some research has found that this kind of active recall retrieval…
M More than just an apparel line, State Forty-Eight represents a lifestyle, a sense of community, and is an expression of pride. The homegrown brand offers gear for all that’s…
Dear MMW Families, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order yesterday that loosens COVID-19 restrictions in the community. However, the Arizona Department of Health Services Emergency Measure 2020-04 is…
Women in Business Our mission is to empower women to evolve personally and professionally by providing opportunities in leadership, development, education, and networking. Small Business Bingo Spring 2021 Women and…
Planning A Summer to Remember Are you ready for your kiddos to unplug and to get their creative juices flowing? We have the camp just for them! Spark our child’s…
Fox 10 News came to speak to co-directors Kim Steedman & Shelley Yakubow and Founder Beverly Bigam about how COVID -19 has impacted their business.
Music Books for Exchange Music Maker Workshops is proud to announce Ahwatukee’s first-ever Little Music Library for the community. Our Little Libraries program supports musicians of all ages in creating…
New Faces Lead Ahwatukee Women in Business In March of this year, Jess Magee volunteered to join Angelica Parra as co-chair of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce Women in Business…
Cindy Weir is a registered Speech Language Pathologist who began working with hospitals and providing in-home care to children of families in the 1990s. As she was working, she thought…
Cheston Brown Cheston with his teacher Ms. Cindy at Music Maker Workshops When Music Maker Workshops of Ahwatukee (MMW) opens on Monday mornings, Cheston Brown runs to his classroom for…
Kim Steedman and Shelley Yakubow. co-directors of family-owned Music Maker Workshops in Ahwatukee flank long-time employee Jess Libman(Courtesy of Kevin Poleyumptewa/Moonlit Dreams Photography). By Coty Dolores Miranda, Ahwatukee Foothills Newspaper,…
How to Make the Most of Spring Break How to Make the Most of Spring Break (as a Music Student). Hello everyone, and welcome to Spring Break! I hope you…
Why Joining An Ensemble Could Change Your Life Ensembles at Music Maker Workshops is something our local music studio is proud to provide. Are you someone who likes playing their…
This week I would like to talk about the benefits of a guest instructor for lessons. I know teachers always want to be there for their students. Still, sometimes we…
A Research Summary in Support of Kindermusik by Deanne Kells, M.A. Early childhood classroom teachers believe in the power of music to engage children. What scientifically based research supports the…
How to Comfort Your Pet with Music Can music in our daily lives comfort our pets and make them happier? Pets are emotional creatures with moods that swing every now…
There are a few simple ways to be prepared and get the most out of music lessons. Practice your Music This one is as important as it is simple to…
Music Maker Workshops is a family-owned and operated music studio, in Ahwatukee, started by Mrs. Beverly Bigam in 1997. This family business has been bringing the musical arts to the…
Article by Foothills Living, October 2019 Edition. Ms. Abby Simpson Puckett teaches flute, piccolo, saxophone and piano at Music Maker Workshops and just won first prize of the National Flute…
A new book that shows how music not only soothes the savage beast but can add a new dimension to almost anyone’s life, especially people 40 and older, has spotlighted an…
Article by Foothills Living, July 2019 Edition When a 17-year-old athlete bolts through the front door of hishome saying that his piano lesson didn’t feel like practice andthat he wished…
Article by Foothills Living, May 2019 Edition. Take a tour of Music Maker Workshops and you’ll likely hear all sorts of amazing sounds, from music to laughter. It’s an environment…
By Krystin Wiggs Ahwatukee Foothills News What comes first, a baby’s first steps or a baby’s first song?According to Kim Steedman, a Kindermusik teacher at Music Maker Workshops, enrolling babies…
Music Makers Workshops3233 E. Chandler Blvd. Suite 2480-706-1224 | musicmakerworkshops.com Music Maker Workshop offers lessons, instrument rentals, and programs such as “Rock Band” classes, where students can learn and collaborate…
By Erin Sullivan Special to AFN Music Maker Workshops has flourished for 14 years in Ahwatukee Foothills as a true family business that continues to expand.Since its initial establishment, it…
Apr 22, 2015 The Kyrene community is invited to attend an evening of fine arts entertainment on Friday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 E.…
By Allison Hurtado, Ahwatukee Foothills News Apr 6, 2014 Kids camps at Ahwatukee Music Makers this summer will have children bringing out their inner artist. Preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, can enjoy…