Message from Go Go Allegro’s Director:
Go Go Allegro is a traveling music school offering private music lessons to students of all ages and levels in the comfort of their own homes, or Weston studio, with highly-trained teachers. We believe all students should be given a solid foundation in music and the inspiration to express themselves artistically. We introduce the students to a wide variety of musical styles and allow them to play music of their choice. We want our students to learn the fundamentals and develop a love for music, and we want them to have fun playing and performing, whatever genre of music they choose to play!
Rebecca Helm, Music Director
The Go Go Allegro Experience
Each week families welcome their Go Go Allegro instructor into their homes. The student is in a familiar space and they are ready to get the most out of their time during the lesson. They are not distracted by packing up and being driven to a lesson and can make the most of their time with the instructor.
In-home lessons provide the best environment for students to succeed musically.
The in-home experience is also terrific for parents. Valuable time isn’t spent in the preparing of students, the driving, the waiting, and the driving back. The parent’s day goes on practically uninterrupted.
High quality instruction for all levels. In home convenience. Enjoy the difference.
“The convenience of not having to travel to a lesson is wonderful.”
Our general philosophy at Go Go Allegro is to make lessons as enjoyable and rewarding for the students as possible. We do that by hiring fun, positive, enthusiastic teachers. All of our teachers are music school alumni with various performance and teaching experience.
Each teacher is under contract with Go Go Allegro for a minimum of one school year. Teachers are screened, interviewed, and auditioned to ensure that they are musically proficient and excellent with children. They must share the same general philosophy about teaching and be genuinely kind, patient people. All of our teachers are highly trained conservatory musicians who are not only masters of the instrument they teach, but also genuinely enjoy teaching music!
If you’re looking for fantastic musicians who are passionate about teaching their instrument, you’ve come to the right place!
All teachers must clear the CORI background check in order to teach with Go Go Allegro
Click a faculty photo to view their bio:
Rebecca Helm
Director, Piano, Violin, Music Theory
Colleen Averill
Piano, Preschool Classes
Aspen Barker
Preschool Classes, Violin, Viola, Piano
Robert Bell
Piano, Guitar (Acoustic/Electric), Electric Bass
Alex Brassard
Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele
Dan Casso
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Yu-An Chen
Piano, Flute, Music Theory
Willis Edmundson
Drums, Piano
Callie Emery
Piano, Voice, Music Theory, Music History
Jamie Shannon Ferguson Ertle
Voice, Acting, dialect coach, piano
Violet Joy Hansen
Voice
Rose Hegele
Voice, Piano, Music Theory, Music History
Melanie Miller Himmel
Flute, Piccolo, Piano, Voice
William Kim
Piano
Malayna Knox
Voice, Piano
Clint Lee
Guitar, Piano, Voice, Bass, Drums
Jacob Morese
Drum Set, Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Ukulele, Vibraphone, Timpani, French Horn, Flute
Colleen Murray
harp, piano, music theory
Katrina Nippert
Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Trumpet, French Horn, Music Theory, Composition
Alicia Ortiz
Voice, Piano, Songwriting
James Peitz
Administration
Bohdan Shevchenko
Piano, Bassoon, Saxophone, Clarinet
Stephen Tamas
Piano, Saxophone, Music Theory, Composition
Jiexi Zhao
voice, piano, music production
Malachi Provenzano
Violin, Viola
Maggie Siroky
Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano
Brooke Wilcox
Voice, Piano
Talia Rubenstein
Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano
Nicolas Sterner
Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano, Music Theory
Masataka Yamamoto
Piano
Brittney Santoro
Senior Administrative Assistant
Jean Taglia
Cello, Piano, Violin
Walter Yee
Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
AAPI Heritage Month Feature: K-Pop
K-pop, short for Korean popular music, is a global pop culture phenomenon. It incorporates many different styles and genres of music on top of its traditional Korean music roots. It has become a modern hybrid of Western and Asian cultures. K-pop is known for its catchy melodies, precise dance routines, and colorful fashion. It has positively influenced the AAPI community by helping to develop a sense of identity and representation.
Who is your favorite K-pop band?
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On this Memorial Day, let us bow our heads in silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of hundreds of men and women who gave their lives for our country. 🇺🇸
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A reminder:
We will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day observance. Lessons will resume on Tuesday, May 30th!
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Join us in wishing Mr. William a Happy Birthday! We hope it's a great day! 🎉🎉
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Happy Birthday Mr William! From Lucie 🎂🎈🥳
AAPI Heritage Month Feature: Nilo Alcala
Nilo Alcala is a Filipino-American composer whose works have been performed around the world. He is the first Philippine-born composer to receive the Copland House Residency Award and is the 2019 The American Prize Winner in Composition. Nilo Alcala is a versatile composer who has written music for film and other visual media. He is passionate about music education and was the composer-mentor for Pasadena Master Chorale’s “Listening to the Future” program from 2016-2019 for promising high school composers.
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AAPI Heritage Month Feature: Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo was born in 1955 to Chinese parents living in Paris. He began to study the cello with his father at age four and three years later moved with his family to New York City, where he continued his cello studies at the Juilliard School before pursuing a liberal arts education at Harvard. He has received numerous awards, including the Avery Fisher Prize (1978), the National Medal of the Arts (2001), the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2010), Kennedy Center Honors (2011), the Polar Music Prize (2012), and the Birgit Nilsson Prize (2022). He has performed for nine American presidents, most recently on the occasion of President Biden’s inauguration.
In addition to his work as a performing artist, Yo-Yo has partnered with communities and institutions around the world to develop programs that advocate for a future guided by humanity, trust, and understanding.
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❤Happy Mother's Day to all caregivers & mother figures. We appreciate you!❤
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Check out this fun fact for your Friday!
Let us know which instrument you think it is in the comments below!
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✨🎶It's Teacher Appreciation Week!🎶✨
We're sending a big thank you to all of our wonderful teachers! Be sure to thank your teacher in the comments below!
To show some extra appreciation, leave them a 5-star Google review! If you mention them by name, we'll send them something sweet to let them know how much they are appreciated!
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AAPI Heritage Month Feature: Lili'uokalani
Lili'uokalani ascended to the Hawaiian throne on January 29, 1891 but was forced to abdicate just 4 years later on January 29, 1895. After Hawaii was officially annexed by the United States, Lili'uokalani and her supporters formed the Oni pa'a (Stand Firm) movement and attempted to re-take the islands and return power to Hawaiian royal rule. She was charged with treason and put under house arrest, but was eventually pardoned. She continued to advocate for a free Hawaii until her death in 1917.
Lili'uokalani's most famous song, Aloha Oe (Farewell to Thee) was composed before she became queen and was written in its entirety in one afternoon. The song is about a sorrowful goodbye, a last embrace, and hopes to meet again one day.
#aapi #aapiheritagemonth #aapimusichistory #aapicomposer #Hawaii #Hawaiianqueen #liliuokalani #alohaoe #gogoallegroschoolofmusic #musiclessons #musiceducation #musichistory
We are currently accepting registrations for our Summer sessions and Fall semester. Current students should register as soon as possible to book with their teacher. Lesson time slots are filling quickly! We are looking forward to making music with you all!🎶
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What pride we have for music director, Rebecca Helm, on being voted @steinwayandsons Top Piano Teacher 2022 👏👏👏 Congratulations to Rebecca and thank you to @steinwayboston for the nomination!!!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Well deserved!
Congratulations Rebecca!!!
Enjoy what we hope is a beautiful Spring day!
#gogoallegroschoolofmusic #musicinstructors #pianolessons #metrowestmusiclessons #voicelessons #inhomemusiclessons #gogoallegro #easter
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Best Easter wishes to you and yours this festive spring season!
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Join us in wishing a happy birthday to one of our instructors, Mr. Jiexi! We hope you have a wonderful day. 🎉
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Thank you, @steinwayboston and @jonyourtee for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation luncheon with this amazing @steinwayandsons Spiriocast with @kernolga performing. An impressive event, as always 🎶
Sending our warmest birthday wishes to one of our instructors, Mr. Dan! We hope you have a great day! 🎉
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🚨Attention Current Students!🚨
Fall registration is here! Keep in mind that current students will have priority scheduling through Sunday, April 16th.
For more information and to sign-up, head over to our website: gogoallegro.com/registration-school-year-2023-24/
We're looking forward to creating more music with you all! 🎹
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🎹March 29th is National Piano Day! That's because it's the 88th day of the year, which references the number of keys on a piano. We hope you celebrate by practicing and playing your favorite tunes!
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🚨Attention Current Students!🚨
Mark your calendars for April 1st--you will be able to signup for the Fall semester, with priority scheduling until Sunday, April 16th!
-The Admin Team
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