As we move past the first half of the year, it seems like a great time to add something different to the podcast. In the past, we have broken these episodes up into 3 separate sections where you as the listener could hear them in 15 min. sections. For episode 13, we decided to combine the topics and present them as one longer program. We are looking forward to getting some feedback on this and will continue in this way, based on how our audience responds. So check it out, share, and let us know. Thanks!

Artist Topic: New band project, upcoming events & tours Educator Topic: Summer camps! Going to Cleveland Parent Topic: Maya graduating homeschool middle school

For those parents who have kids who are interested in being a professional performer. Some mediums start earlier than others and some will require more. For us, we were able to provide age appropriate opportunities and support for our future superstar and had to make decisions that we felt would put and keep her on track for her dreams.

We are in the midst of organizing our first school trip to the US for our students. This is something we have dreamed of doing since we started and now that things are moving more toward a normal pace, it felt like now or never. While we are based in Japan, we hope that this helps give people some insight and the push they need to do similar events wherever they are. Some tips, why we chose Cleveland, and things we plan to do before, during, and after.