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In recent months, there has been growing discussion about the importance of music programs, especially for young children. Small treble We know firsthand how important music and these types of programs are, and as a music program, based in Atlanta, Georgia, they provide a fun and engaging way for people ages 2 and a half to 100 to learn. and interact with the music. while creating memorable interpretive experiences for the community.
LTM recently unveiled the video for their latest production, a cover of Bread's “Guitar Man,” with students participating in all aspects of its creation. To mark its launch, I caught up with LTM founder Sydney Eloise to find out more about the creation of LTM, her own musical background, and who she'd love to collaborate with on Little Treblemakers.
Hello Sidney. Firstly, for anyone unfamiliar, who and what exactly are Little Treblemakers?
Little Treblemakers is a music program in Atlanta, Georgia, serving students ages 2 and a half to 100. Our goal is to provide a joyful way to learn and engage in music education and hopefully provide a long-lasting relationship with music. Plus, creating immersive and unforgettable interpretive experiences for our community!
As the founder of LTM, can you tell me a little about why you wanted to create this program? What is your own musical experience like?
There are many things that contributed to the creation of Little Treblemakers. One of those things is my joy of performing as a touring and recording artist, along with my experience in Montessori education as a guide and my passion for early childhood development. I wanted to create a way to participate in all the things I love: working with children, working creatively, providing a unique environment to learn, bringing joy to work, creating my own schedule, and allowing myself space to make my own music. and tour. Hence the balancing act of giving and receiving. I am giving back to the community and in turn, it is giving back to me.
LTMThe latest release from is a reimagining of the classic song “Guitar Man.” How did you come to decide on that particular track? What does it mean/represent to you and the LTM children?
Yes, for our latest music video production, we covered “Guitar Man” by Bread. Each semester we choose a theme that then correlates to our spring student concert and the song we recorded in the studio. This spring we chose the 70's rock yacht which was super fun! “Guitar Man” really stood out, although it's a bit of a deep cut, as it was one of the first songs I learned to play guitar as a kid, so it had a very special place in my own story.
As I looked deeper and read the lyrics, I felt like it was the perfect story for our students to tell. The story of a traveling musician trying to find his way, trying to find his purpose through joy and failure. Our interpretation of “Guitar Man” is that each of us is Guitar Man. Each of us is trying to find ways to connect with each other, to connect with our “work”, to survive and thrive, how we all seek to find joy in the work we do, but sometimes, the joy is simply trying.
I mean, it was super special that the students participated in every step of the process, from getting to the recording studio (Standard Electric Recorders Co.) to track vocals, get on set and perform for the music video. The kids had a great time and so did we!
I recently interviewed John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, who co-created and supported a campaign to highlight and advocate for the importance of music education in schools. Would you say that LTM does something similar, at least in terms of allowing young people an outlet through which to discover and express themselves?
Absolutely! LTM believes it is vital that young children have exposure to and access to learning about music. Creative exploration is very important and should be included in all educational programs in the world. It is proven that children who participate in arts and music at a younger age are more well-rounded, have stronger communication, problem-solving skills, and confidence levels!
LTM partners with regional and touring bands and has collaborated or worked alongside Big Thief and Lunar Vacation among others in the past, but if you could have LTM join forces with any other band or artist on a project, who would it be and what song? Would you work together?
We love collaboration! Our hearts are always so warmed by any band at any level that is willing to allow our students a glimpse into their world and their processes. Showing our young students that it could be them on stage, that it could be them behind the mixing board, and that it could be them managing the band, is very powerful. There are so many positions available in the music industry, all very important, and we would like to open that door a little wider and show our students what is possible!
When I was starting out, there was no one to tell me that even if you're not one of the biggest rock stars in the world, there are still many paths to a full and successful life in music. I think a lot of people give up too soon because of that belief system. I want to use LTM to challenge that and show young children that a lot can be done with the skills they are honing in our program.
In terms of a dream band to work with, I think it would be great to team up with Haim or St. Vincent. Both artists seem to be deeply involved in all facets of their careers and I deeply respect them both. I think giving our students more access to artists like that will continue to show them that the world of options and creativity is very wide and vast.
Is there an event or project in the works that anyone interested in Small treble do and offer can come? How is summer going for you and the kids?
We just finished our spring semester and are entering the sweet summer. We are currently welcoming new LTM students to the program and will be hosting our Small Stars Camp in July. Small Stars is a band camp where students of varying ages learn to work together for a week playing songs and learning to write as a collective.
Starting this fall, we are very excited to launch our first acting program, together with Big Treblemakers: curated lessons focused especially for teens and adults! We'll be offering some new group classes, performance opportunities, and fun workshops! We have some exciting things on the horizon as we enter our next music school year. However, we like to keep everyone on their toes, so you'll have to follow us to see what our next big venture will be.
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Finally, what is the long-term goal of Little Treblemakers? In a few years, maybe when you step back, what do you want to be able to reflect on and be most proud of in terms of what LTM accomplished and the impact it had?
Wow. A long-term goal for LTM would be to have had a positive impact on our students, their families, and the Atlanta community: to have brought a special slice of magic into their lives and to have supported students in a healthy and joyful relationship with learning. of the music. , and who, hopefully, will continue playing into adulthood.
The most rewarding aspect of developing LTM has been our relationship with these children and parents, who ultimately help shape this program as we grow. We hope to create foundational memories for our community that support their goals and give them confidence in whatever they decide to pursue as they become young adults.
The overall mission of LTM is to expose children to all the creative jobs that are available to them in both the worlds of music and film. From audio engineering, production, composition, acting, acting, prop construction, set decoration, art direction, director, producer, camera operator and lighting design, the list goes on. We want to open the door that seems to have been hidden for quite some time. That you can live a creative and artistic life and make a living doing it.
There are more paths than just teacher, doctor, lawyer – options that I felt I couldn't always connect with as a child and didn't know where to fit. The vision of the world of work is changing and I think it is important to show it. children all the opportunities in front and behind the scenes that are available to them, and then support them with the appropriate education and practice to set them on the path that seems most aligned to them.
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