Welcome to our 
                    Winter Programs!

We are currently scheduling for Winter, group and private lessons as described below. 


To register for our Winter courses,  
contact us!  or complete our online enrollment form. 


We also have some exciting Events coming up this Winter.  Click here for more information:  Events               

• Note Reading
• Rhythm Essentials
• Ear Training
• Sight Reading 

Once these basic skills are mastered separate from the instrument, children can move into specific instruments with more confidence and significantly less frustration.

Step the Beat also works on building a strong practice routiine which can be carried over into private lessons. 

Winter sessions will run for 10 weeks beginning the week of January 11th. Classes are held at Queen of Angels School 4520 N Western Avenue
 
Ages 3-4  Mondays,     11:15 - 12:00
Ages 4-5  Mondays,       3:15 -  4:00
 
Tuition: 
$125 per 10 week session.  


Private Lessons are offered in piano (classical and jazz / improv.), voice, guitar, trumpet and drums and are customized to blend with the learning style of each student. Weekly lessons are typically 30 minutes and are available to children entering 1st grade or older.  Success with weekly private lessons is highly dependent on regular, consistent home practice.

Tuition:  
$25 - $30 per 30 minute lesson depending on the instructor.  Longer lessons may be recommended for more advanced students.


Group Lessons are available in Guitar and Voice.  This is an excellent way to test your interest level without the financial commitment of private lessons.  Please complete our contact form if you are interested.

Tuition: 
$150 per 10 week session.  45 minute lessons 


Music Ensemble
Experienced musicians (years dependent on the child) who are interested in learning to play with other musicians are invited to join us for Music Ensemble.  Students must be currently enrolled in private music lessons, but not necessarily with Musical Chairs.  Participants must commit to learning a core set of pieces. Ensemble classes will contain groups of 3-4 students.

Tuition:
$25 per class for students not enrolled in Musical Chairs lessons
$15 per class for Musical Chairs students


Fast Track - Immersion program
The immersion program includes the benefits of private lessons, yet eliminates the largest obstacle: at home practice.  In the early stages of learning any musical instrument, most students do not have enough core music knowledge or good practice habits to successfully practice at home without some level of supervision.  This is the primary reason why many students become discouraged and fail during their first year of lessons.

Our immersion program is designed to help students get through the initial learning curve through more frequent lessons with "in studio" practice occurring immediately following the lesson.  The immersion program is recommended for a period of at least 4 weeks.  Independent practice at home is not required and, in fact, is discouraged to avoid developing bad habits.  Once a certain core music foundation and a strong practice routine has been established, students can transition to standard weekly lessons.  

Students work directly with an instructor for 30 to 45 minutes and then apply what they have learned during a 15 to 30 minute practice session in the studio immediately following the lesson. Time frames are dependent on the student's age.  The process gives the student access to their instructor should questions arise when they try to apply what was learned in the lesson.  This builds good practice skills from the very beginning and dramatically improves the student's success rate. Sessions are held 2-3 times per week. 

Tuition: 
$40 per 45 minute lesson including studio practice time
$35 per 30 minute lesson including studio practice time