Grizzlies Conley and Young Visit Adult Piano Class

	This May, Memphis Grizzlies Sam Young and Mike Conley visited Amro to attend a session of the store’s adult beginner piano lessons.  Their appearance represents the one-of-a-kind fan experiences offered in January’s Grizz Gala silent auction.

With proceeds benefiting the Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude, the Grizz Gala welcomed guests with a gourmet meal and an array of fantastic auction items.  Among them was a scholarship to Recreational Music Making piano lessons from Amro Music, a sponsor of the Grizzline drummers.  As part of the package, players Sam Young and Mike Conley, both pianists, agreed to join the winning bidder for a class.  The night’s high bidder, John Olsen, began class on May 17th.  On May 24th, he was joined by point guard Conley at his side; Monday, June 7th, he'll be joined by small forward Young.

Described by teammate Marcus Williams as “a challenge-taking guy,” Young, a 2009 draft, will partner with #11 Conley to escort Mr. Olsen to one of eight lessons in the program.  Jason Bell, the course’s instructor, notes, “Recreational Music Making is all about relaxation and well-being for players, and it’s an honor for Amro to help support the Grizzlies House, a cause devoted to the well-being of St. Jude patients and their families.”               

Bell is one of Amro’s long-time piano instructors in the thriving Recreational Music Making program.  Over 100 adult beginners have enrolled in the specialized curriculum.  Taught in groups of 4 to 8, it encourages individuals to pursue music for enjoyment, pleasure and stress-relief, without the pressure of performance and testing associated with traditional music lessons.  “I don’t know how Mike and Sam learned,” Bell added, “but they’re in my court now!”