Piano Lessons:
Independent piano lessons are for people of all ages, levels, and ability, regardless of background. These lessons focus on all areas of music (technique, reading music, repertoire, rhythm, ear training, sight-playing, theory, improvisation, history, etc.), with a goal of creating life-long expressive musicians. Independent students can choose either a classical or jazz emphasis or both. Lessons focus on the individual’s learning style and curriculum is developed based on each student’s needs and desires. Performance classes, recitals, festivals, and workshops are available to all private piano students.
Music for Little Mozarts:
Music for Little Mozarts is a series for 4-6 year olds that combines piano lessons with general musicianship skills in a fun and exciting way. This 4 level course builds strong fundamentals in music and piano playing, and prepares students for a more rigorous study of piano after completion. This series can be taken either individually o in groups. These lessons are a great way to instill the joys of music at a young age. Please click on the link to the left for Questions and Answers about Music for Little Mozarts.
Music By Me classes:
Music By Me is a composition class for younger students ranging in age from 6-12. The class starts with the basics of music composition and by the end of the 5 level series students have a understanding of complex compositional techniques using modes, altered chords, and extended forms. Each level is 4-6 months long, and a student can complete the entire series in 2-3 years. These classes give young students a very deep understanding of composition and music theory by the process of experimental creation with guidance from the teacher. The student’s creativity of individuality is embraced and expressed through their own compositions.
Recreational Music Making classes:
RMM classes are for working/busy adults who desire music instruction in a fun, stress-free, group environment. There is a general RMM piano class as well as themed RMM classes ranging from jazz for beginners to holiday music. These classes are short 8-week commitments, giving the student more flexibility and less pressure. RMM classes are a great way for adults to spend part of their week expressing themselves musically in a non-judgemental safe environment.
Group Piano for Kids:
Group piano for kids is a cheaper alternative to private piano lessons where the students learn all of the same musicality as in private instruction, but with the encouragement of their peers in a group setting. Group activities in this setting are very beneficial to the student’s development. Ensemble playing and duets are also a large part of the group piano for kids repertoire.
Partner Piano Lessons:
Partner piano lessons, similar to group piano for kids, are great for friends who are starting piano lessons at the same time and want to learn together. Students are driven by one another’s progress and have fun learning music together. Duets abound in this setting, which aids in the student’s development of communication with one another.
Workshops:
Workshops are available throughout the year to all students. They will range in content from beginning jazz improvisation and rhythm, to baroque piano composers, to contemporary world music. These workshops are fun ways for students to dive deeper into musical ideas and meaning.
Improvisation for Healing class:
Improvisation for healing is an outlet for musicians and non-musicians alike to express themselves in a musical setting. You do not have to be a trained musician or vocalist to take this class. Every person has something to add to the improvisation, whether it is through their instrument, voice, or percussive body. These classes aid in tension and emotional release, and can heal the body, mind, and soul through creative stimulation and release. This class is by donation only.
***Some of the above classes will have a waiting list until a sufficient number of students have signed up to participate.
