Archive: August 2014

Meet our Student: Ella Petersen

Posted on August 27, 2014

Ella Petersen has studied with Mrs. Gasse since she was 3 years old. She is a Forest Parker and now that she is 8, she attends Betsy Ross School and will start next academic year at Field Stevenson. Born in a bi-cultural and bi-racial family, (Indonesian and American parents) she is a perfect example of Continue Reading »

The Unnamed String Quartet

Posted on January 6, 2014

A GSM students string quartet constituted by Sharadram Sundaresan, 1st Violin, Hana Russell, 2nd Violin, Robin Wang, Viola and Janek Schaller, Cello, performed a full string quartet recital on Dec. 7th in Scoville Square, Oak Park. They played 60 minutes of uninterrupted beautiful music including baroque, classical and holiday music. The GSM is proud of Continue Reading »

The Vietti Family

Posted on December 6, 2013

Says the childrens’ father: “We have never, okay, almost never. had one of our children say they want to quit playing. We credit the teaching style of the Gasses for keeping the children learning and motivated.”

Learning Music is a Lifetime Gift

Posted on October 29, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By John Rice Columnist / Staff reporter Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 – 10:00 PM Lest you think all music schools are the same, the Gasse School of Music has a unique approach to getting students hooked on music. I should know. I’m personally grateful to Gasse School for introducing me to the world Continue Reading »