In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: Priceless*
Starting Bid: $500

This is a priceless opportunity to tour Hell's Kitchen's iconic and closed-to-the-public recording studio. Led by Brett Mayer, HWIS parent and the husband of one of HudsonWay's own beloved teachers, Ms. Gwen, your family can view the legendary stomping grounds where of some of the music industry's most inspiring and influential artists, Broadway cast members, and Pixar movie soundtracks record the songs that score the moments of our lives and tug at our heartstrings.

And by the way, while you're there, your child can record their own song. Or why not even channel the Von Trapp brood and lay down your own family track!

*Tours and studio recording time are not available to the general public.

About Power Station Studios
A landmark public-private-nonprofit partnership bringing together Berklee, the City of New York, musician/investor Pete Muller, and members of the Founder's Advisory Board formed to revitalize the historic Power Station Studios on West 53rd Street. The building was originally built as a Con-Edison power relay station, which provided power to Manhattan's elevated train, which has since been converted into the High Line. The recording studios--where Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Madonna, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Dylan, the cast of Hamilton, and many others recorded iconic albums--has been transformed into a state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the city's music, theater, television, and film industries, as well as a campus for Berklee to provide music and performing arts education just blocks from Broadway.

Terms & Conditions

• Available to Kindergarten and up; student must be accompanied by at least (1) one legal guardian; tour may include all immediate family members.
• Refer to contact information on HWISPA-NY winner certificate to redeem.
• Flexibility to book the tour and recording session is based on the studio's schedule.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2025 Silent Auction; expires May 9, 2026.

HWIS Connection

Brett Mayer (HWIS Parent) is the Chief Technician at the iconic Power Station Studios on West 53rd Street. His wife, known to the rest of us as Ms. Gwen, has recently returned from maternity leave to continue teaching English in her 4th year at HudsonWay, and their daughter, Tennyson, is in Spanish PreK.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $200
Starting Bid: $100

Soyulla Artists offers high-quality, private, in-home music lessons to students in New York and New Jersey. This package includes two 30-minute (or one 1-hour) private music lessons for the following instruments:

• Piano
• Violin
• Cello
• Voice
• Guitar
• Flute
• Trumpet

About Soyulla Artists

Soyulla Artists has been bringing first-rate music education directly to students' homes since 2001. Soyulla Artists provides customized music lessons with a tailored teacher-student match, right to your home! Our Teaching Artists are the most vibrant and highly-renowned, training at top conservatories and performing worldwide with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Beyonce, Elton John, and many more!

Our core teaching philosophy is that one teaching method does not fit all. We believe in inspiring a love of music in our students with a personal, inspiring connection with their teachers, building a strong musical foundation through fun, interactive, and thoughtfully-catered lessons for each student's unique personality, creative interests, and goals.

At Soyulla, our motto is "We Bring the Music to You!" For more information, please visit our website at www.soyulla.com.

Terms & Conditions

• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to music@soyulla.com to redeem.
• Expires December 31, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $150
Starting Bid: $75

Try one (1) 45-minute songwriting lesson! Your gift certificate can be redeemed for an in-person or virtual lesson on an instrument of the winner's choice (including voice, ukulele, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and more)!

About Blue Balloon Songwriting School

Blue Balloon offers incredibly unique private and small group instrument lessons through songwriting. Their highly talented and passionate teachers have a fun, creative, and engaging approach to music lessons. Founded by Rachel Lipson, the "matriarch of modern music education", Blue Balloon is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after music schools for kids in the country.

Terms & Conditions

• Available to kids (ages 3+) and adults in NYC.
• New students only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Blue Balloon Songwriting School gift certificate to hello@blueballoonschool.com to redeem.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWIS 20th Anniversary Celebration Cruise; expires May 31, 2026.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $125
Starting Bid: $60

Win one (1) private, 40-minute music lesson in the instrument of your choice held at their Upper West Side studio or in your home:

• Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Suzuki Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Singing (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Cello (Ages 6 - Adult)*
• Guitar (Ages 6 - Adult; acoustic & electric)*

Individual lesson packages are available upon completion of the introductory lesson.

*Prerequisites: Cello/guitar must be provided by the student.

About Hudson Classical Music Studios

An award-winning pianist and piano instructor at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Anna Vasilyeva, and her husband, David Schagun, founded Hudson Classical Music School in 2019 with the aim of offering musical instruction to children and adults. HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to classical music from an early age.

At Hudson Classical Music School, you will experience a musical learning environment that is welcoming and professional. Their award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them. For more information, please visit us at: www.HudsonClassical.com

Terms & Conditions

• New clients only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Hudson Classical Music School gift certificate to info@hudsonclassical.com to redeem.
• Expires September 15, 2025.
• The safety of our students is one of our top priorities. All of our staff members undergo a thorough interview process and are available for a comprehensive background verification process.
• Lessons can take place at the Upper West Side studio or in the comfort of your home.
• Certificates are transferable and can be redeemed by family or friends upon the approval of our music school.
• Certificates cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
• We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and match your availability with our instructor's.
• For cello and guitar lessons, the instrument must be provided by the student.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $200
Buy Now: $100

Soyulla Artists offers high-quality, private, in-home music lessons to students in New York and New Jersey. This package includes two 30-minute (or one 1-hour) private music lessons for the following instruments:

• Piano
• Violin
• Cello
• Voice
• Guitar
• Flute
• Trumpet

About Soyulla Artists

Soyulla Artists has been bringing first-rate music education directly to students' homes since 2001. Soyulla Artists provides customized music lessons with a tailored teacher-student match, right to your home! Our Teaching Artists are the most vibrant and highly-renowned, training at top conservatories and performing worldwide with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Beyonce, Elton John, and many more!

Our core teaching philosophy is that one teaching method does not fit all. We believe in inspiring a love of music in our students with a personal, inspiring connection with their teachers, building a strong musical foundation through fun, interactive, and thoughtfully-catered lessons for each student's unique personality, creative interests, and goals.

At Soyulla, our motto is "We Bring the Music to You!" For more information, please visit our website at www.soyulla.com.

Terms & Conditions

• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate to music@soyulla.com to redeem.
• Expires December 31, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $150
Buy Now: $75

Try one (1) 45-minute songwriting lesson! Your gift certificate can be redeemed for an in-person or virtual lesson on an instrument of the winner's choice (including voice, ukulele, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and more)!

About Blue Balloon Songwriting School

Blue Balloon offers incredibly unique private and small group instrument lessons through songwriting. Their highly talented and passionate teachers have a fun, creative, and engaging approach to music lessons. Founded by Rachel Lipson, the "matriarch of modern music education", Blue Balloon is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after music schools for kids in the country.

Terms & Conditions

• Available to kids (ages 3+) and adults in NYC.
• New students only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Blue Balloon Songwriting School gift certificate to hello@blueballoonschool.com to redeem.
• Redeemable within one (1) year of HWIS 20th Anniversary Celebration Cruise; expires May 31, 2026.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $125
Buy Now: $60

Win one (1) private, 40-minute music lesson in the instrument of your choice held at their Upper West Side studio or in your home:

• Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Suzuki Piano (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Singing (Ages 4 - Adult)
• Cello (Ages 6 - Adult)*
• Guitar (Ages 6 - Adult; acoustic & electric)*

Individual lesson packages are available upon completion of the introductory lesson.

*Prerequisites: Cello/guitar must be provided by the student.

About Hudson Classical Music Studios

An award-winning pianist and piano instructor at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Anna Vasilyeva, and her husband, David Schagun, founded Hudson Classical Music School in 2019 with the aim of offering musical instruction to children and adults. HCMS strongly believes in the importance of exposing children to classical music from an early age.

At Hudson Classical Music School, you will experience a musical learning environment that is welcoming and professional. Their award-winning instructors with conservatory degrees and years of active performing and teaching experiences are dedicated to learning about your musical goals and aspirations and helping you achieve them. For more information, please visit us at: www.HudsonClassical.com

Terms & Conditions

• New clients only.
• Email HWISPA-NY winner certificate and Hudson Classical Music School gift certificate to info@hudsonclassical.com to redeem.
• Expires September 15, 2025.
• The safety of our students is one of our top priorities. All of our staff members undergo a thorough interview process and are available for a comprehensive background verification process.
• Lessons can take place at the Upper West Side studio or in the comfort of your home.
• Certificates are transferable and can be redeemed by family or friends upon the approval of our music school.
• Certificates cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
• We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and match your availability with our instructor's.
• For cello and guitar lessons, the instrument must be provided by the student.