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Our piano instruction is innovative and multi-faceted. The private/group lesson approach makes piano lessons rewarding. Private lessons offer individualized instruction. Group lessons in our state-of-the-art digital piano lab offer instruction in ensemble playing, ear training, keyboard harmony, music theory, improvisation, and music appreciation. Performance classes offer opportunities for students to perform for one another and gain confidence in an encouraging, supportive setting.
Overview:
- Fifteen 30-minute private lessons
- Six 50-minute group lessons in our state-of-the-art digital piano lab
- Two 50-minute master classes
- One recital
- Free access to the Music Ace Computer Learning Station
- Optional participation in area festivals, auditions, and competitions
Vocal lessons involve private, specialized instruction suited to the student’s specific vocal development. Lessons will also focus on music reading, diction, sightreading, ear training, and performance skills as much as possible, given the ability of the students.
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Overview:
- Fifteen 30-minute private lessons
- One recital
- Free access to the Music Ace Computer Learning Station
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Guitar
Our guitar instruction is stylistically comprehensive and covers reading classical, tablature, and chart notation. Technique is offered for various strumming, picking, and finger styles. Music fundamentals are taught as well, including an understanding of scales, keys, and the use of chord progressions. Encouragement and assistance in songwriting and composition offer creative expression and motivation for students.
Overview:
- Fifteen 30-minute private lessons
- One recital
- Free access to the Music Ace Computer Learning Station
Visual Art 1: smART stART for Ages 7-9
Visual Art 2: ARTventures for Ages 10-12
Students explore techniques in pen/ink, charcoal, colored pencils, and pastels, create portraits, still life, draw animals, B&W sketches, textures, shading, grid enlargements, study composition, expand drawing and painting skills through multiple media, study favorite artists and their styles, and evelop creativity, and imaginative use of medium, composition and color palette.
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Overview:
- Fifteen one-hour classes per semester
- smART stART classes meet Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
- ARTventures classes meet Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Violin
In 30-minute private violin lessons, the needs of the student will be met working one on one with their instructor in order to master the violin. The student will learn to become more flexible on their own instrument using scales and arpeggios. They will also learn to speed up their sight and general music reading skills, as well as fine tuning intonation and music fundamentals.
Overview:
- Fifteen 30-minute private lessons
- One recital
- Free access to the Music Ace Computer Learning Station
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