Summer is a wonderful time to improve your singing or piano playing! We are now accepting new students. Come to our studio located in Manchester or enjoy lessons in the comfort of your own home. Summer also offers flexible scheduling with 4, 8, or 12 lesson package options.
Also, we have some exciting classes coming up (5 weeks, 7/11-8/8).
Piano for Pre-K/K (Pre-K/K, beginner piano), Tuesdays
Kids on Keys (Grade 1-5, beginner piano), Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Voice class (Grades 2-5) Wednesdays
Or sign up for one of our week long summer workshops in August (Monday-Thursday, 10:00-12:00 or 2:00-4:00). Prerequisite: Basic note-reading ability
Week 1: July 17-21, Pop/Rock Workshop (Grades 4-8)
This workshop combines piano and voice. Students learn how to rock the rhythm, make the tune sing, add harmony, and perform with a group. We will perform on the last day.
Week 2: July 31-August 3, Songwriting Workshop (Grades 4-8, and 9-12)
Students will create their own music and make a demo CD using GarageBand. Topics include experiencing different rhythmic meters, composing a melody, harmonizing the melody, and using chord progressions–while exploring diverse styles and traditions.
Explore the wonderful world of singing through the study of healthy voice technique and breathing, ear training, sight-reading and interpretation. We will also learn songs from a variety of genres from Classical to Contemporary to Jazz to Musical Theatre. All you need to bring: your body, an open mind, spirit and voice!
Class are at 4:15-5:15 on Wednesdays on the following dates: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, (no class 7/5) and 7/12. The final class will include a showcase performance. 5 weeks, $125, materials included. Contact to register.
Good news: We are offering piano and voice lessons during the summer! It’s a great time to check out a couple lessons for the first time or to dust off the old piano. Perhaps you’re an experienced musician looking to expand your repertoire. We teach piano and voice lessons to students of all ages, in our studio in Manchester, MA or in-home to many North Shore communities. Visit our Registration page or Contact us for further details. New Group Class session (4 weeks) also begins Tuesday, August 4th.
We’re looking forward to our first Supergroup of the year this evening (5:30-6:30) and tomorrow afternoon (4:00-5:00). There are four Supergroups scheduled during the year that offer students a chance to share their love of music with each other in a fun, relaxed setting (in-studio) before the Spring Recital. Students each perform a piece, then play games (look forward to some “Music Bingo” and “Name that Interval” this time around). Costumes are optional since Halloween is just around the corner. And of course, we will celebrate with some yummy snacks. See you soon!
Piano Party tomorrow, 1:00-2:00 P.M. (Students Pre-K-Grade 5). Play a song or two, grab some snacks, and try your skill at Musical Bingo. Prizes will be awarded for the winners of the Fall Practice Race as well!
Have you picked your fall lesson slot yet? Lessons start the week of September 10th–which is right around the corner! Don’t delay or you could miss out on your optimal lesson time.
Group classes begin the following week (week of September 17).
It was the last day of Music with Ms. Alex (ages 4-7) at Manchester Public Library. Each week we travelled through time to a different composer, learned music skills, and sang both known and new songs. We hope to see you there next summer!
This video shows Ms. Alex leading a warm-up with Raffi’s “Shake My Sillies Out.” Children have fun moving with the song while warming up their bodies for singing and playing.
Ms. Alex is running a music group at Manchester Public Library Tuesdays at 2pm during the month of July for ages 4-7. Part of the library’s summer series, each music group will include singing, storytelling, and learning basic music skills. Contact Sara Collins at Manchester Public Library to register!
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