Kids Rock Out: Be Natural Teen Bands: KSQD Podcast

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We hear from members of the Rhythm Avenue teen band and their mentor, (Yoga) Matt Pinck.  Be Natural is a music school that has been teaching music lessons and mentoring teen bands since 1998. Matt Pinck is the CEO and leader of 13 bands!  The members are Freya Magnante, vocals, Marke Fulop-Furlano, guitar, and Rowan Johnson, drums. The interview includes excerpts from three bands’ songs.

Be Natural Music has officially been a part of the Santa Cruz community since 1998, and now coming up in April, they will be showcasing their talents for the community through the weekend of May 6th & May 7th.

Be Natural Music will start the concert and fundraising season by showcasing their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Woodstock Pizza in Santa Cruz on the evenings of Wednesday, April 12th, and Tuesday, April 18th. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, and enjoy the music. Attendees must mention that they’re here for the Be Natural Music event at the register in order for our scholarship program to receive their donation. Woodstock Pizza is continuing its support by donating 25% of its proceeds from the shows to our fundraiser: The scholarships help families in financial need afford music classes for adults & children.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 29th, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Location: Kid’s Day in Abbott Square in Santa Cruz

Admission: FREE

On Saturday, April 29th, Be Natural Music will be joining the Santa Cruz Downtown Association Kid’s Day event and performing in Abbott Square from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Visitors can stop by the booth to sign kids up for lessons and band openings! Be Natural Music representatives will be present to answer questions and provide information on all class offerings and camps.

Date and Time: Saturday, May 6th, 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Location: Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz

Admission: FREE

Be Natural Music will be showcasing more bands along with its Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th, at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz. There will be multiple kid bands showcasing their extraordinary talents on the Live Stage! Help keep their studio doors open to anyone who wants to learn music, regardless of their financial situation, by making a donation. Bid on dozens of cool items; guitars, amps, gift cards to local venues & excursions, skateboards, and more! Every dollar donated goes into their scholarship fund, which supports 30 students each month. Come celebrate the festivities with them!

Date and Time: Sunday, May 7th, 12:30 to 4:30 PM

Location: Abbott Square in Santa Cruz

Admission: FREE

Be Natural Music will be showcasing more bands along with its Fundraiser Campaign on Sunday, May 7th, on the Abbott Square stage. There will be multiple kid bands showcasing their extraordinary talents on the Live Stage! Help keep their studio doors open to anyone who wants to learn music, regardless of their financial situation, by making a donation. Bid on dozens of cool items; guitars, amps, gift cards to local venues & excursions, skateboards, and more! Every dollar donated goes into their scholarship fund, which supports 30 students each month. Come celebrate the festivities with them!

About Be Natural Music: Be Natural Music is an award-winning Jazz and Rock music school based in Santa Cruz & Cupertino, California. Directed by Matthew Pinck, the private music school offers private lessons on numerous instruments, Real Rock & Jazz band classes, workshops, concert performances, camps, and more!

Whether you’re brand new to an instrument or already experienced, they’ve got something for you. For more information, please visit https://www.benaturalmusic.live/events.


Originally published on: https://ksqd.org/kids-rock-out-be-natural-teen-bands/

Posted by Rachel Goodman | Apr 14, 2023

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Matthew Pinck

Matt, fondly known as "Yoga Matt" on stage, has collectively studied music since the age of five and has been teaching in Santa Cruz County since 1998. Among his arsenal of music expertise are: guitar, vocals, composition, piano, electric bass and drums. His vast formal training has taken place in top schools, such as UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, and Cabrillo College, eventually earning his Bachelors in Jazz Guitar from Skidmore College in New York.

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