Registration is now open for returning and new students for Fall 2018 lessons and classes. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Register by August 17th to secure your spot!
Visit Private Lessons and Group Classes for more information or Contact Us.
Summer workshops and lessons. It’s not too late!
Summer is a great time to make music! We offer flexible summer scheduling for private lessons in guitar, voice, piano, and violin from now to Labor day.
We also have several fun workshops to get your groove on starting the week of July 15th through August (6 weeks):
Piano for Pre-K/K (ages 3.5-6)
Kids on Keys (ages 7-12)
Voice class (ages 9-14)
Ensemble I (ages 8-12), all instruments
Ensemble II (ages 13-18), all instruments
Piano 101 (teens/adults)
Class sizes are limited to 6 participants so that we can give you the attention you deserve!
Connecting through Music
Our theme this year is “Connecting through Music.” We want to know: How do you share music? Let us know by replying to this post! #musicalconnections #sharemusic
In the studio, musical challenges are in effect, Harry Potter style: Students of all ages and instruments are part of a House, except our houses are named after musical composers (the Schumann, Joplin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and Debussy House). You earn points for your team by connecting through music in any of the following ways:
*Perform
*Attend a concert
*Compose a song (16+ measures)
*Complete a Monthly musical challenge
*Read a book about composer, musician, band, or style of music
Some students have already been earning points for their house–keep up the good work!
Summer Lessons, Workshops, and Camps–Oh My!
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.
May 20, 2017 Recital
Accepting New Students this Summer!
We will begin accepting new students on May 26, 2017. Purchase 4, 8, or 12 lesson packages for Summer 2017. See Summer Lessons 2017 or Contact Us for more information.
Also, new and continuing students who take summer lessons are entitled to early registration for the 2017-2018 school year.
Next group class session begins June 5, 2017. See Group Classes.
Recommended Free App/Website: Chromatik
We just discovered a great free app/website called Chromatik. This app/website has tons of free arrangements of sheet music for all instruments–and in the app, the sheet music will even “play” (scroll through) as you work on sightreading. No page turning! Songs are organized by genre: “Chart Toppers,” “Disney Songbook,” and “60s” to “90s”–just to name a few. Most songs have a YouTube clip attached so that you can listen to the song. There are “EasyNote” arrangements for beginners. There’s even a metronome in the app. Get playing!
Piano Lessons and Vocal Lessons Sign-Up
Fall lesson sign-up has begun for piano lessons and vocal lessons. The fall semester begins Wednesday, September 3rd. This fall, our special topic is “Music throughout the Ages.” Each month, along with regular lessons, we will be looking at a particular time period, including style and notable composers, starting off with Baroque in September–stay tuned for more information!
Visit Private Lessons and Registration for more information.
Free Note Game App
What’s better than having fun learning to read the notes on the staff? Doing it for free!
Helpful for students of any instrument. There’s even a section for learning familiar Christmas Carols!
Go to: http://mynotegames.com
Make-Up Lessons
Make-Up Lessons are scheduled for the following dates: Thursday, December 27 and Monday December 31. Make-ups are being offered for any student who missed a lesson for any reason during the Fall Semester.
If you missed a Monday lesson due to Hurricane Sandy, and will be unavailable over Winter Break, please contact us, and we will make other arrangements!
Lesson times based on availability.
Fall lessons
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).
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