MUSIC

Students build skills in fingering, form, and proper bow technique, while learning the fundamentals of music theory including reading music. Students will work individually and collaboratively on exercises and song work building rhythm, timing, concentration, comprehension and coordination. This is an in-person class.

Saturdays

( Grades 3 - 7 )

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Students learn how to read as well as play notes and chords. Students build rhythm, timing, coordination, memory and finger strength through a variety of music exercises and through playing classic and contemporary songs.

There is an additional fee for supplies

Saturdays

( Grades 5 - 7 )

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Students build on how to read as well as play notes and chords, as well as learn some more advanced techniques. Students build stronger rhythm, timing, coordination, memory and finger strength through a variety of music exercises and through playing classic and contemporary songs.  This class is for students with a basic mastery of the guitar, looking to advance their techniques.

There is an additional fee for supplies 

Wednesdays

( Grades 4 - 8 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Students learn the basics of music theory including the music alphabet, scales, and key signatures. Students also practice identifying keys, reading notes and build skills in rhythm and timing while learning to play a variety of songs.

There is an additional fee for supplies.

Wednesdays

( Grades 3 - 5 )

6:40 pm - 7:40 pm 

Beginning at age 6, ½ hour and 1 hour private lessons are available in:

Drum

Guitar

Piano

Voice

Private Lessons are available in 24-week sessions from October to May. Lessons are scheduled individually by Institute staff. Private lessons are not covered for financial aid.

A limited number of lessons are available in 12-week session from February to May.

(Ages 6 - Adult)

Please contact us to see what may be available.

Discover and explore the vibrant rhythms of West Africa in this fun and communal, hands-on drum class. You’ll learn basic techniques and call-and-response patterns, with the djembe, as you practice traditional songs in a shared group drumming experience. This is an in-person only class.

Saturdays

( Grades K - 2 )

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Students build skills in fingering, form, and proper bow technique, while learning the fundamentals of music theory including reading music. Students will work individually and collaboratively on exercises and song work building rhythm, timing, concentration, comprehension and coordination.

There is an additional fee for supplies

Saturdays

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This is a fusion class of Recording artist, EMP and DJ.  Students will create their own musical songs, and using music creation software such Garage Band or Logic, students learn the fundamentals of arranging their own tracks and beats. They will explore a wide range of instruments and musical styles and will learn how to combine these elements to make original compositions

Thursdays

( Grades 9 - 12 )

5:30 pm - 6:50 pm

Students learn the basics of music theory including the music alphabet, scales, and key signatures. Students also practice identifying keys, reading notes and build skills in rhythm and timing while learning to play a variety of songs.

Thursdays

( Grades 9 - 12 )

5:30 pm - 6:50 pm

The Institute gets asked to perform for local events, so we created Harmony BAND! Open to students who are proficient in an instrument. Must be available for rehearsal and performance opportunities. Interested students must audition to be considered.

Saturdays

( Grade 5 - 12 )

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Students are introduced to various musical instruments and song including learning music notes and scales, music values and ear training while having fun exploring instruments, singing songs and participating in a wide range of fun activities.

Saturdays

( Grades K - 3 )

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Students will learn about the woodwind instrument, the Recorder, while also learning songs and exploring other musical instruments in cooperative and participatory activities.

There will be a $10 fee applied for the student's own Recorder to bring home and use.

Saturdays

( Grades K - 3 )

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Students learn how to read as well as play notes and chords. Students build rhythm, timing, coordination, memory and finger strength through a variety of music exercises and through playing classic and contemporary songs.

There is an additional fee for supplies

Thursdays

( Grades 9 - 12 )

5:30 pm - 6:50 pm

Ever wonder how artists create their amazing music? Using music creation software such a Garage Band or Logic, students take it up a notch and combine electronic music production skills and their voices to create their own original recordings either using a current hit, or their own personal song.

Thursdays

( Grades 9 - 12 )

7:30 pm - 8:50 pm

Students learn the basics of music theory including the music alphabet, scales, and key signatures. Students also practice identifying keys, reading notes and build skills in rhythm and timing while learning to play a variety of songs.  Keyboard rentals are available for a fee on a first come, first served basis.

There is an additional fee for supplies. 

Tuesdays

( Grades 4 - 5 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Students will create their own musical songs, and using music creation software such a Garage Band or Logic, students learn the fundamentals of arranging their own tracks and beats. They will explore a wide range of instruments and musical styles and will learn how to combine these elements to make original compositions. Students will learn the basics of mixing, blending, and DJ skills.

Tuesdays

( Grades 4 - 7 )

6:40 pm - 7:40 pm 

Class starts off as an intro to the fundamentals of Piano, keys, notes, finger placement.  Then, students wil  learn the basics of music theory including the music alphabet, scales, and key signatures. Students also practice identifying keys, reading notes and build skills in rhythm and timing while learning to play a variety of songs.  

There is an additional fee for supplies

Tuesdays

( Grades K - 3 )

6:40 pm - 7:40 pm

Students learn the basics of music theory including the music alphabet, scales, and key signatures. Students also practice identifying keys, reading notes and build skills in rhythm and timing while learning to play a variety of songs.

 There will be an additional fee for supplies.

Tuesdays

( Grades 3 - 7 )

6:40pm - 7:40pm

Students learn how to read as well as play notes and chords. Students build rhythm, timing, coordination, memory and finger strength through a variety of music exercises and through playing classic and contemporary songs.

There is an additional fee for supplies

Tuesday

( Grades 3 - 5 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

This is a fusion class of Recording artist, EMP and DJ.  Students will create their own musical songs, and using music creation software such a Garage Band or Logic, students learn the fundamentals of arranging their own tracks and beats. They will explore a wide range of instruments and musical styles and will learn how to combine these elements to make original compositions.

Tuesdays

( Grades 4 - 7 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

Students will play and discover the history of various drums and percussion instruments from around the world. From the West African djembe to the Afo-Cuban conga.

Tuesdays

( Grades 3 - 6 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Stage presence, creating rhymes and songs, hip hop music making class.

Tuesdays

( Grades 3 - 5 )

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm