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Step the Beat Music Fundamentals is our unique group lesson "pre-requisite" to private lessons. Through our combined teaching experience of more than 50 years, the instructors of Musical Chairs have created an innovative introductory music class designed to build a strong music foundation prior to beginning private instrument instruction. Our 4 areas of focus are:
- 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 routine which can be carried over into private lessons.
Preschool Ages 3+ Location: Queen of Angels School 4520 N Western Avenue:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 11:15 - 11:45 or Tuesdays from 3:00 - 3:30
Preschool Ages 3+ Location: Musical Chairs Studio 2124 W Lawrence Avenue:
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade:
Thursdays, 3:00 - 3:30 Location: Queen of Angels School 4520 N Western Avenue or
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 4:30 Location: Musical Chairs 2124 W Lawrence
Tuition:
$150 per session. Spring Session runs March 19th through May 31st ENROLL
Private Lessons for Children and Adults are offered in piano (classical and jazz / improv.), voice, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, violin and drums and are customized to blend with the learning style of each student. Weekly lessons are 30 or 45 minutes depending on student level 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 - $35 per 30 minute lesson. Pricing varies by instructor. ENROLL. We will contact you for scheduling and regarding instructor availability.
Musical Composition *new*
Adults and Children with basic note reading skills will learn to create their own music, use computer notation software to generate their own musical scores and make digital recordings of their music to share!
Classes are available Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:30. Additional times available based on interest - please specify desired time when enrolling.
Tuition: $15 per lesson for 3+ students, $30 per lesson for private lessons. ENROLL
Rock, Jazz, String and Wind Ensemble
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Experienced musicians (years dependent on the child) who are interested in learning to play with other musicians are invited join us for Ensemble. Participants must commit to learning a core set of pieces. Students must learn music for Ensemble outside of class time and come prepared to play as a group. Ensemble classes will contain groups of 3-4 students. Classes are 45 minutes. Rock Ensembles are currently held on Mondays from 4:15 - 5:00 pm. String Ensembles are Wednesdays from 5:45 - 6:15 pm. Additional times and Sessions are added based on interest. Classes are on an ongoing basis.
Tuition:
$15 per class (minimum 3 students) ENROLL
Computer Based Theory
Students can sign up for sessions on a time by time basis to suit your particular schedule.
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Drama - Musical Theater
Youngest children will learn theater skills through singing, storytelling, improvisation and movement. Older classes will incorporate script reading and character development. Both group sessions culminate in a final performance!
Spring Session runs March 19th for 10 weeks. Location is 2124 W Lawrence
Ages PreK through 1st Grade Tuesdays from 4:00 - 4:45
Ages 2nd - 5th Grades Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:45
Tuition:
$150.00 for 10 weeks ENROLL
Instrument Intensive
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
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