Class Descriptions

Growing Young Musicians — Ages 4 - 7: 
Students in this class learn about the joy of music. They engage in tonal competency, rhythmic competency, learn the basics of reading music through games and fun activities. Children also explore new instruments and "make and take" new instruments home each week. This course serves as a great precursor to private lessons. Class is limited to 15 students.

Parent Tot Music Time — Ages 6 Months - 4 Years w/Parents or Primary Care Givers: 
A fun interactive way for families to bring music into their home. Each child and care-giver duo will learn how to play together in ways that enhance their child's musical and general development. Learn new songs, games, and play music on child-friendly instruments. Class is limited to 15 child/care-giver teams. One child per caregiver.

Singing For Little Stars (SFLS) — Ages 4 - 7: 
This program is full of fun methods that teach students proper voice technique including posture, breath support, pitch accuracy, and projection. The students also master the art of performance and presentation.  They have opportunities to sing in an ensemble setting, as well as a soloist. At the end of the sessions, a student recital is held so students can perform and show family and friends their acquired skills. Class size is limited to 15 students. No prior experience is required.

Super Singers (SS) — Ages 8 - 14: 
This program is full of fun methods that teach students proper voice technique including posture, breath support, pitch accuracy, and projection. There will also be focus on the art of performance and presentation.  They have opportunities to sing in an ensemble setting, as well as a soloist. At the end of the session, a student recital is held so students can perform and show family and friends their acquired skills. No prior experience required. Class size is limited to 15 students.

Guitar For Little Hands — Ages 4 - 7:
This class teaches students about the basics of guitar playing. They learn warm-up techniques, finger-strengthening exercises, tuning, proper hand positions, posture, note-reading, finger-picking, simplified chords, and how to play simple songs step-by-step. No prior experience required. Students will be required to provide their own guitar for class sessions. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.

Beginning Youth Guitar — Ages 8 - 14: 
This class teaches students more about the basics of guitar playing. They learn warm-up techniques, finger-strengthening exercises, tuning, proper hand positions, posture, note-reading, finger-picking, basic chords, and how to play simple songs step-by-step. No prior experience required. Students will be required to provide their own guitar for class sessions. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.

Intermediate Guitar II — Ages 10 - 15:
This class offers students the opportunity to learn about intermediate levels of guitar playing and challenges driven students to improve their musical skills and applications. All students are required to have prior training of beginner level skills and must bring their own guitar to class. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.

Adult Guitar (AG) — Ages 14 and Up: 
This class teaches students more about the basics of guitar playing. They learn warm-up techniques, finger-strengthening exercises, tuning, proper hand positions, posture, note-reading, finger-picking, basic chords, and how to play simple songs step-by-step. Basic fret board theory is also introduced. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class. No prior experience required. Students will be required to provide their own guitar for class sessions.

Piano For Little Hands — Ages 4 - 7: 
In this class, basic piano skills, such as proper hand positions, posture, note reading, and technique, are taught to students.  They learn how to play popular age appropriate songs step-by-step. No prior experience is required. Student will be required to provide their own keyboards for class sessions; full-size weighted keys is preferable if possible. Maximum enrollment is 15 students.

Beginning Piano — Ages 8 - 14: 
Basic musical skills are taught, such as proper hand positions, posture, note reading, and technique. Students learn how to play popular age appropriate songs step-by-step. No prior experience is required; notebook and pencil are suggested. Student will be required to provide their own keyboards for class sessions; full-size weighted keys is preferable if possible. The maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.

Drum Basics — Ages 8 - 14:  
This class teaches students the basics of drumming techniques, rudiments, drum notation, rhythmic coordination, and the difference between playing in a drum line and a band! Hand percussion and hand drumming will also be covered. No prior experience is required. Students will be required to bring a practice pad and a set of sticks for class sessions.

Violin For Little Hands — Ages 4 - 7: 
This class teaches students about the basics of violin playing. They learn warm-up techniques, finger-strengthening exercises, tuning, proper hand positions, posture, note-reading, finger-picking, and how to play simple songs step-by-step. No prior experience required. Students will be required to provide their own violin for class sessions. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.

Beginning Youth Violin — Ages 8 - 14:
This class teaches students more about the basics of violin playing. They learn warm-up techniques, finger-strengthening exercises, tuning, proper hand positions, posture, note-reading, finger-picking, and how to play simple songs step-by-step. No prior experience required. Students will be required to provide their own violin for class sessions. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class.