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SoundLife has an awesome monthly newsletter filled with practical information, great blogs on a variety of music related topics, and features about our talented students and teachers. Each month we choose a SoundLife student to honor with a write-up about their musical accomplishments. We encourage parents, students, and friends to read, use, and share our articles to help create an ongoing conversation, which strengthens our musical community!

Student Of The Month: Van
At SoundLife, we are lucky to have students who don’t just learn music—they help build the very community we play in. This month, we are incredibly proud to feature Van, an exceptional guitar student who has been a cornerstone of our program.

Teacher Feature: Zion Jeng
Pianist, Producer & Music Director “I do not intend to stand out, I intend to serve the music I’m making. My journey is about creating a comfortable space where artists can freely express themselves.” What Zion Teaches: Piano (Classical, Pop &

Student Of The Month: Kamayo (2026)
Since July 2021, Kamayo has been a staple of the SoundLife family. From his early days of mastering Arctic Monkeys riffs to tackling the “technical insanity” of modern prog-rock, his journey is a testament to what happens when talent meets

Teacher Feature: Harmony, Psychology, and the Art of Connection with Isaac Sorensen
For Isaac Sorensen, music is more than just a sequence of notes on a page—it is a specialized language of connection. With a background that spans fifteen years of classical piano, guitar, and voice along with a deep academic foundation

Student Of The Month: Indiana
The Power of the Pivot: How Indiana Found Her Voice and Owned the Stage At SoundLife Music Academy, we often talk about the journey of a musician not being a straight line, but a series of evolutions. This month, we

Student Of The Month: Charlie
February Student of the Month: Charlie from GRB Some students don’t just join a band—they transform it. From the moment Charlie stepped up as the lead vocalist of GRB, the entire energy shifted. A band that had already been growing

Student Of The Month: Harrison
The moment captured in the photo says it all — Harrison, standing just off stage at Showcase No. 26, beaming with pride and glowing with the confidence of someone who’s just conquered a mountain. It’s the look of a young musician

Student Of The Month: Zeke
Student of the Month: Zeke Greene At SoundLife, we love celebrating students who go above and beyond—not just in their lessons, but in the way they engage with music as a craft, a discipline, and a lifelong passion. This month,

Teacher Feature: Meet Thomas Grant
We’re thrilled to welcome Thomas Grant to the SoundLife family! Thomas is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator with a passion for helping students explore music from the inside out. Whether it’s piano, guitar, ukulele, or songwriting, Thomas brings heart, patience, and a

Teacher Feature: Meet Ell Burgos — Building Confidence and Creativity, One Groove at a Time
When you meet Ell Burgos, you immediately sense the passion that drives everything she does — a love for music that’s as infectious as it is inspiring. A professional bassist, songwriter, and educator, Ell has built her career around helping others

Student Of The Month: Nate Dumont
Congratulations to Nate on being selected as our October 2025 Student of the Month! We’re thrilled to celebrate Nate Dumont as our Student of the Month! Nate has been part of the SoundLife family since 2020, and in that time he has

Teacher Feature: Jake Absher
If your student lights up when a concept finally clicks, they’ll feel right at home with Jake Absher. Jake brings a calm, upbeat presence to every lesson and focuses on building skills through music students love—always in a positive, encouraging environment and