BEGINNERS

We offer both group classes and private class options for beginners. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, bass guitar, flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. Our level 1-2 group class programs offer small class sizes (3-4 students) at a very affordable price. These classes will help you build good foundations in basic tone production and get you started on music reading. As you progress, we will also expand on your ability to play a wider range of notes, with longer sustains, and better stability. We will also help you develop additional skills in rhythm production and expressive articulation and dynamics. If you're looking for a bit more challenge, try our level 3 ensembles. They are great for those who have had previous experience, who already know the basics of music reading and pitch matching, but are interested in learning more complex skills and tackling more difficult music. If you’d like to advance your music learning in a personal way, try signing up for our private 1-1 classes.

STRINGS 1-2

Music selections based on Suzuki book 1-2. We will learn proper posture, how to hold the bow, how to position our fingers, basic down and up strokes, and how to tune your instrument.

Pitches: 2 Octaves

Keys: A Major, D Major, G Major, F Major, A Minor, G Minor, B Minor

Rhythm: Whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes and rests plus dotted rhythms

Bowing: Varied rhythmic bowing positions, retakes, double down's, double up's, and pick up's, and counting systems

Dynamics: p, mp, mf, f, crescendo, decrescendo

Articulation: Staccato, Accent, Slur, Tenuto, Detached

Terminology: Repeat Signs, 1st and 2nd endings, Ritardando, A Tempo, Caesura, Fermata

WINDS AND BRASS 1-2:

Music curriculum based on Essential Elements for Band, book 1 and 2. Easy band arrangements of popular tunes start in level 2 and 3. We will learn proper posture, proper tone production, tonguing, and how to tune your instrument. We will introduce basic playing techniques and basic pitch/rhythm reading skills.

Pitches: 1.5 Octaves

Keys: Bb Major, C Major, Eb Major, D Major, Ab Major, F Major

Rhythm: Whole, half, quarter, eighth, Sixteenth notes and rests plus dotted rhythms

Dynamics: p, mp, mf, f, crescendo, descrescendo

Articulation: Staccato, Accent, Slur, Tenuto, Detached

Terminology: Repeat Signs, 1st and 2nd endings, Ritardando, A Tempo, Caesura, Fermata

CHOIR 1-2

This class will introduce beginning singing techniques, proper tone production, basic pitch/rhythm reading skills, and ear-training. Students will also learn to create simple 2-note harmonies in 3rd's and 5th's.

Pitches: 1 Octave

Songs: Covering up to 4 solo songs

Solfege Patterns: Major and Minor Scale, Major and Minor Triads, Whole Tones and Semitones

Rhythm: Whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes and rests, and counting systems

Dynamics: p, mp, mf, f, crescendo, decrescendo

Articulation: Staccato, Accent, Slur, Tenuto, Detached

Terminology: Repeat Signs, 1st and 2nd endings, Ritardando, A Tempo, Caesura, Fermata

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