Individual Lessons

We offer weekly instruction on a wide variety of instruments including:

1. Piano
2. Guitar
3. Bass Guitar
4. Violin
5. Viola
6. Cello
7. Saxophone
8. Flute
9. Drumset
10. Clarinet
11. Trombone
12. Voice
13. Harp
14. Banjo

In many instances, we can tailor the instruction to a specific genre such as Rock, Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, and Folk. Lessons include:

1. Basic music theory (Music Notation, Chords, Scales, etc.)
2. Awareness building around music history specific to the genre
3. Instruction on the instrument
4. Emphasis on musicianship and technical skills
5. Care of the instrument
6. Preparation for recitals that are hosted by the School

 

Music Therapy/Adaptive Piano Lessons for Special Needs Children

Our staff includes a music therapist who is able to provide music therapy and adaptive piano lessons for children with special needs.

Fall / Winter Ensembles and Summer Camps

We offer 10 week, one hour group ensembles typically comprising 4-6 students. The ensembles focus on teaching students to listen and interpret music in a group setting. The groups focus on learning a number of pieces that are preformed at the conclusion of the 10 week session during a recital that is hosted by the School.

Summer music camps are offered and have proven to be quite a bit of fun and popular with the students. Camps include.

1. Rock
2. Jazz
3. Chamber Music
4. Music Theory / Composition

Music Theory and Composition

Our theory and composition workshops and summer camps serve as foundational, preparatory class work for students who are intending to study music after high school. They also provide adults, who are active amateur musicians with an opportunity to broaden their musical knowledge.

Debra Torok, Ph.D. Instructor

Course Description
The theory component of the workshop is a step above the basic fundamentals of music. Designed for vocalists as well as instrumentalists, diatonic harmony and rhythmic study will be the focal points of this course. Content includes: Major and minor key signatures, scales, intervals, triads, basic harmonic progressions, cadences, beat, tempo, simple and compound meters.

The ear training compoent will enable students to recognize intervals, scales, root position triads, basic melodies and rhythms. They will also learn basic melodic and rhythmic dictation. Since ear training is a skill that improves and develops with time and practice, teaching students a strategy for future improvements and follow-up is also included.
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Please contact us for details on dates for our Summer Camps and Fall 2011 workshops and ensembles.

Kindermusik

We offer Kindermusik classes in the spring and fall. They are conducted by Beverly Hall. For more details, visit her site at www.beverlyhall.kindermusik.net

Performance

The School's staff are highly proficient professional musicians who perform in many venues that include:

1. Piano and guitar accompaniment for recitals and performances
2. A wide range of contemporary and classical repitore comprising various combinations of piano, violin, and guitar to suite your needs. Venues include Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Weddings, and other social events

Rates: Vary based on venue, duration and number of musicians