Schools are closed but learning and inspiration is alive and well online with FineArtsMatter. Adapting to the new normal, FineArtsMatter has transitioned nearly 1800 students in guitar, piano, dance, and music production classes online, to the delight of students and their parents.
Responding quickly to the looming shut down of schools across our region, FineArtsMatter began testing and developing an online approach to music and dance enrichment. After training teachers and establishing systems to protect the online security of their students, programs resumed online on March 25th, with just one week of missed classes.
FineArtsMatter Founder and CEO, Jonathan Eftychiou, said he was “very grateful we’ve found a way to continue inspiring and encouraging our students during this challenging time.”
According to Google’s Trends website, there was a spike in searches for “online classes” Sunday night on the 15th of March, as many parents began to grapple with the reality of working from home while trying to oversee their child’s education. FineArtsMatter recognized the challenge parents were facing and the need to continue providing a structured and inspiring learning environment for students. Since beginning classes online they have received regular emails from thankful parents, like this one from an elementary school mother:
“This was absolutely amazing! Thank you for bringing joy to my son’s face today. He learned and had a blast! I cannot express my appreciation enough – you guys rock for going above and beyond to keep the kids engaged.”
FineArtsMatter is now opening enrollment to new students for their online Guitar Club, KidzKeys Piano, Beat Makers Music Production, and Let’s Dance Hip-Hop classes. “Our hope is that our online classes keep kids creative and learning at home”, said Eftychiou, “while offering parents a chance to catch their breath.”
Programs are enrolling now at https://www.fineartsmatter.com/online-classes
About FineArtsMatter
FineArtsMatter is a music and arts enrichment provider that offers four unique, engaging, and educational classes, Guitar Club, KidzKeys Piano, Beat Makers Digital Music, and Let’s Dance. Founded in 2010 by elementary school music teacher, guitar player, and graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Jonathan Eftychiou, FineArtsMatter now brings inspiring programs to 1000’s of students every year at nearly 250 schools in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. FineArtsMatter is committed to helping students become curious learners, creative thinkers, and confident performers, who will go on to shape their own lives and the world around them for good. For more information about FineArtsMatter, and to view online enrichment programs, visit www.fineartsmatter.com.
