6th Annual Drum Competition at Cactus Jack’s Celebrates Outstanding Talent

February 9, 2024

6th Annual Drum Competition at Cactus Jack’s Celebrates Outstanding Talent Enthusiastic drummers from across the Music Maker Workshops community gathered at Cactus Jack’s for the highly anticipated 6th Annual Drum…

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Say Yes to Pets this September

August 30, 2023

For Month of September 2023 Music Maker Workshops is now offering to accept donations to the Ahwatukee business community’s effort to restock the Lost our Home Pet Rescue pet food…

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Music Maker Workshops Giving Back to Community

August 30, 2023

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…

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AZ Study Program

August 26, 2023

Music Maker Workshop has students who participate in the AZ Study Program.

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Composer Corner

March 2, 2023

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…

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Winter Recitals 2022

November 1, 2022

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…

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Student of the Month, Wesley

January 23, 2022

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…

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A Musical Journey with Dr. Steve Kinigstein

January 18, 2022

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…

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MMW Custom Mural

January 11, 2022

This is a picture of Artist Madison Archer painting a custom mural at Music Maker Workshops.

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Making An Impact

December 26, 2021

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,…

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Announcing the Winter Recital Series 2021

November 6, 2021

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…

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Music Maker Workshops is ‘playing it forward”.

November 1, 2021

Music Maker Workshops is excited to play it forward with instrument scholarship.

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Kyrene for Los Ninos

September 1, 2021

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…

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Unfazed by the Sprinkler Fiasco

September 1, 2021

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…

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She’s Ready to Learn

September 1, 2021

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…

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Becoming An Artist

August 31, 2021

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…

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A Violin Student Shines Bright

August 27, 2021

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…

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A Creative Teen who Loves to Sing

August 23, 2021

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.…

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Teaming up with Milano Music

August 15, 2021

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…

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Instrument Petting Zoo

August 15, 2021

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…

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Music is my Happy Place!

August 9, 2021

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…

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MMW Hosted Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce Morning Mixer

August 9, 2021

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?…

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Open House Sat Aug 14th, 2021

August 5, 2021

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…

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Strumming Her Favorite Tunes

August 1, 2021

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…

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It’s a Wrap! Summer Camps 2021

July 27, 2021

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…

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Fall 2021, Is your Teacher Sold Out?

July 26, 2021

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)…

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Preparing for Band & Orchestra Season

July 26, 2021

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…

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Piano Competition Summer 2021

July 26, 2021

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…

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Summer Drum Competition 2021

July 26, 2021

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…

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