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Spring Choir - Ages 7 - 18
The Sound of Music

Class #3027
Teacher: Daniela Podobea
Spring Choir
Ages 7 - 18
Meets once a week
Tuesdays
5 - 6pm
April 29 - June 24 (total of 10 classes)
Room #323

The choristers will learn the most popular tunes from the Musical “The Sound of Music” by Richard Rogers. The song list includes:”Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, The Sound of Music, Edelweiss, Sixteen going on Seventeen and So long farewell.” The choristers will have an opportunity to sing solos. Each class will start with a set of vocalizing and studying the songs. The rehearsals will culminate with one Performance at the end of the program in June.

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Musicianship - Teen & Adults

Class #3001
Teacher - Frank Fortunato
Growing in Musicianship
Age:: Adults & Teens
1-on-1 or group - depends on interest
8 sessions
Meets weekly
Week nights or Saturday AM
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
$175 for group class
$200 for 1 on 1

Music theory
Keyboard techniques
Improvisation
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Voice

Daniela's Voice Studio

Class #3014
Teacher: Daniela Podobea
Daniela's Vocal Studio
Choose Voice for Adults or Voice for Children 6 - 18 years old
30 minutes - $30
1 hour - $60
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and time

Your voice is the most complex wind instrument in the world. Learn how to manage the air you inhale and exhale when you’re speaking or singing. Learn how to strengthen and project your own unique sound through different exercises and techniques that will help you achieve endurance, agility, volume, flexibility and freedom so that you can be confident when you speak and when you sing any musical genre: pop, country, musical theatre to opera. You will work your vocal cords with specific vocalizes in the first half of the lesson. Then you will implement the technique in a song in the second half of the lesson. Start your vocal transformation journey today!
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Song Writing

Class #3004
Teacher: Heath Frantz
Song Writing
Age - 16 and up
Private lessons
1 hour
Once a week
Techer will contact you to schedule classes
Cost: 130 per month (4 lessons)

Engage in personalized songwriting sessions tailored to your unique style and musical vision. Receive individualized guidance, feedback and support, as you craft original songs that resonate with your voice and emotions. Unleash your creativity in private one-on-one sessions designed to nurture and enhance your songwriting skills
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405-708-9921

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Early Childhood Music

Class #3003
Teacher: Jessica Davis
Early Childhood Music
Students meet once a week, same day each week
Flexible Age Placement & Class Times:
Saturday Family Classes - Birth - 24 months & 2 1/2 - 5 yrs
Sprouts - Birth - 12 months
Seedlings -12 - 36 months
Bloomers - 3 - 5 years
Teacher will contact parents to schedule time and age placement
Cost: $270 (15 week class)

Each class exposes children to music through singing, dancing, or playing an instrument. They are encouraged to express themselves creatively and connect with others. Active engagement fosters self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills. Music develops fine motor skills, builds connection, expands imagination, communication and helps with cognitive functioning, auditory perception and memory. The best part of early childhood music is it makes them happy!!!
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470-588-433

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Seniors Music Group

Class #3017
Teacher: Michael Dwyer
Seniors Music & Song Group
Age: The Older the Better!
No previous skills needed
Meets weekly - Fridays
1 hour
Noon - 1:00pm
Class is ongoing
Free Intro Class
Class Cost: $10 each weekly session
Instruments will be provided, but students can bring their voices & drums if they have them

You will love this fun senior class! We will explore music in all its forms. Sessions will be based on participants experiences and musical goals and objectives. We will sing and play music, as well as listen to music, and discuss music.
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818-299-6709

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Drums

Class #3026
Teacher: Michael Dwyer
Drums
All ages
No previous experience required
Half hour and full hour classes
Meets weekly
Teacher will contact student to arrange times and dates
Take advantage of a free introductory class
Cost: $40 for a half hour class - $60 for a one hour class
Students should have drumsticks and a practice pad.

Class will cover all aspects of playing the drum set. Classes will be ongoing
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818-299-6709

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Piano

Piano for All Ages

Class #3002
Teacher: Briana Cramer
Piano - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 6 and up
Meets 4 times per month
30 minute private lessons - 3 times a month and a 1 hour group lesson - 1 time each month to expose students to playing with a group
Monday - Friday dates available
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost: $120 per month. Due on first meeting

Private piano lessons for all ages over 6. Beginner, Intermediate and advanced classes are offered. Classical piano, music theory and music history.
If students have not completed the Student-Member Application
they need to complete that form.
Please register and contact teacher to schedule class dates and times.
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Class #3018
Teacher: Jessica Davis
Piano - All Ages
Classes: 30, 45 & 60 minutes
Private lesson days and times are arranged with the teacher
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Room #314
Cost: $30, $45 and $60
Materials and Supplies - Printed music may be required. If required, teacher will tell parents what to purchase.

Fun piano classes that focus on teaching "to" the child. The teacher focuses on what is best for each student. Lessons will be fun. Students will love to practice at home with music they enjoy playing. While having fun they will learn all the basics of piano playing and theory. There will be 2 recitals each year for students to display what they have learned.
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470-588-433

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Piano for Adults

Class #3005
Teacher - Frank Fortunato
Adult Piano
Week nights - Saturday Mornings
Private Lessons
8 sessions
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost: $25 per lesson ($100 monthly)

Must audition before starting class
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Jazz, Pop & Classical Piano

Class #3006
Teacher: Russ Starrett
Jazz, Pop and Classical Piano
Children, Adults and Special Needs Students
Student Requirements: Must play at an intermediate or advanced level
Exceptions will be made for special-needs students
Private or Group lessons
Group lessons: 4 students +
Ongoing classes - depending on student's desire to continue to learn
1 hour classes
Class times: Mid-morning or early afternoon
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost: Private lesson - $30 - Group lesson - $15
Teaching material: Will choose and provide written notes and material

Students will learn techniques for playing solo jazz, pop or classical piano styles, including chord construction, jazz harmony, improvising melodic phrases and improvising arrangements.
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19 String Harp
Ages 12 - Adult

Class #3008
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
19 String Harp
Ages 12 - Adult
Small Harp Class for Beginners
No musical experience necessary.
Fridays - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18
July 4th off
Cost: $145 for 9 hours (6 sessions of 1.5 hours)
(Harps are sold separately for $150. A limited number are available. A deposit of $100 is required for harp orders upon signing up for the class).

This class is an introduction to the Lap Harp. If you have ever wanted to play the harp, this group class could be a fun and exciting opportunity. This class will include proper plucking techniques, playing by ear as well as reading and arranging music for the small harp. Our repertoire will include Celtic, folk, pop and traditional hymns. (If you have access to a small harp, you are welcome to bring your own harp. We are using harps with 19 strings.) Please contact the teacher for details.
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Violin

Class #3007
Teacher - Misun Graeser
Violin - Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
Wednesday - 9 to 11:30am
Thursday - 1:30 - 4pm
Level: Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced
Private Lessons
Cost:
30 minutes - $40 per lesson ($160 monthly)
40 minutes - $50 per lesson ($200 monthly)
50 minutes - $60 per lesson ($240monthly)
(30 minutes recommended for children)

Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
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Ukulele

Summer Ukulele Class
Age 6 - Adult

Class #3013
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Summer Ukulele
Age 6 - Adult
Tuesdays 11am - noon
June 3 - July 29
8 week class for 3+ people
Bring a friend
Bring your own ukulele.
Cost: $140 due June 3

Learn to enjoy this fun instument There is no experience necessary for this class. Students will learn basic chords, various strumming and picking patterns and will learn to play simple melodies as they build finger dexterity and coordination. Changing chords, learning about beat and basic music theory included, along with some improvisation techniques .
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Ukulele
Ages 13 - Adults

Class #3009
Teacher: Briana Cramer
Ukulele for Adults
Age: 13 - Adult
Group class
# of students: 5+
6 week class
Meets once a week - Thursdays
5:15 - 6:15pm
Cost $100 for full 6 weeks - due on first class

Students will learn parts of the ukulele, hand position, how to play chords, timing, simple music theory, proper strumming, new songs each week
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Ukulele
Ages 6 - Adult

Class #3011
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Ukulele - All Ages
Age: 6 to Adult
Private Lessons
4/30-minute lessons per month
Cost: $130 per month
Group lessons
# of students - 3 minimum - 6 maximum
4/1-hour lessons per month
Cost: $80 per month
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Free introductory class

Experience big benefits from this happy and versatile instrument. Beginners with no musical experience are welcome. This is a great way to start your musical journey. You can play many songs with basic chords. Learn a variety of strumming and picking patterns, how to play simple melodies, and build finger dexterity and coordination. Students will be taught how to change chords on time, while keeping the beat. Basic music theory is included, such as learning notes and scales. Students will be taught how to improvise and are encouraged to be creative.
Private students who have been playing for awhile can explore chord-melody arrangements, moveable and altered chords, more rhythms and alternate tunings. Fall and Spring recitals are encouraged. Take advantage of the free introductory lesson.
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Private Lessons Group Lessons Free Introductory Lesson

Campfire Ukulele
Adults & Seniors

Class #3012
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Campfire Ukulele for Adults & Seniors
Age - 18 - 100
Minimum: 3 students to have a class.
Drop-in Class
Meets Weekly
Tuesdays - 6 - 7pm
or
Fridays - 2 - 3 pm
Come to one class, drop in occasionally or come every week
Cost - Regular Group Rate - $20 per class.
Special Senior rate - $15 per class

Learn beginning chords and strumming patterns. Strum and sing along. Bring your own ukulele. If you do not have your own, there may be one available to use during the class. We will be using Jim Beloff's Daily Ukulele book.
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Tuesday 6 - 7pm Friday 2 - 3pm Free Introductory Class

Guitar

Beginning & Intermediate Guitar

Class #3016
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Guitar - Beginning and Intermediate
Students - Age 8 to Adult
Private Lessons
4/30-minute lessons per month
$130/month
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
A book may be recommended by the teacher, for student to purchase. Some sheet music and instructional materials are provided.
Take advantage of the free introductory lesson.

Lessons are tailored to each student's needs and learning style. In a positive and nurturing environment, students build up a repertoire, learn technique. listening and reading skills, chord structure, scales and musicianship. When ready, a student may have a specific style or genre of music they wish to learn. Students may learn lead and/or rhythm guitar, as well as playing in the style of chord-melody (solo arrangements). Playing styles offered include fingerstyle, flatpicking, bossa nova, flamenco, folk style, and others. Fall and Spring recitals are offered.
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Private Lessons Free Introductory Lesson

Classical Guitar 1 & 2

Classical Guitar 1 - All ages

Class #3019
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Classical Guitar 1
Students - Age 8 to Adult
Private Lessons
4/30-minute lessons per month
Cost: $130 per month
Group Lessons
# of students - 3 minimum - 6 max
4/1-hour lessons per month
Cost: $80 per month
Sheet music with a binder is provided.
Students will need to purchase a book recommended by the teacher.
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Free Introductory class

A classical guitar is simply a guitar with nylon rather than steel strings. No musical experience required. Students learn how to properly hold a guitar, tune, play with their fingers (instead of a pick), learn how to play short melodies with good tone, learn beginner chords, standard notation for the first 4 frets, tablature and basic rhythms. Music will include many fun duets with the teacher, and fall and spring recitals.

Students will need their own nylon-string guitar. (They come in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes for young children. Contact teacher for recommendations).
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Classical Guitar 2 - All Ages

Class #3020
Teacher: Lane McDuffie
Classical Guitar 2
Ages 8 to Adult
Private Lessons
Prerequisite: Students must take Classical Guitar 1
4/30-minute lessons per month
Cost: $130 per month
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times

Students will need to purchase a book recommended by the teacher.

Your guitar becomes a little orchestra. Learn 6-string chords, play longer, more complex tunes, adding base notes and chord tones to melodies, with more complex rhythms and expression. Gain wider understanding of notation and tablature. Move beyond first position, up to fret 5 and beyond. Add scales, technical exercises, sight reading, and ear training. Preparation for early intermediate repertoire. Fall and Spring recitals
Sheet music with binder is provided.
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Electric Rhythm Guitar Basics

Class #3022
Teacher: Lorenzo Dawson
Electric Rhythm Guitar Basics
Age - 12 to Adult
Weekly Private lessons
45 minutes per week
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost $28 per lesson

Discussions about electric guitar purchases are welcomed.

Self-taught students who want to go over the basics are welcomed. Students who have tried acoustic guitar and want to add electric guitar experience are also welcomed. Students will learn the basics of electric guitar chord production, including first-position chords and bar chords, short-cuts, finger dexterity, and the use of a capo. A basic overview of amplifiers and their controls will be included. Some music theory will be covered to make sense of how songs are constructed and why. This is NOT a course in lead guitar, which covers playing individual notes. A student need not bring an electric guitar for the first lesson - teacher will provide. An amplifier and cords will be provided.
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540-871-9300 (text for quick response)

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Flute

Class #3023
Teacher: Jessica Davis
Private Flute Lessons
All ages
Classes: 30, 45 & 60 minutes
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Room #314
Cost: $30, $45 and $60
Materials and Supplies - Printed music may be required. If required, teacher will tell parents what to purchase.

Flute lessons are for any age, as long as the student is ready. Students will learn the basics of playing the flute while also working on music theory, tone and musicianship. There will be 2 recitals each year for students to display what they have learned. Lessons are fun and the teachers's love for music spills into the lives of the students.
[email protected]
470-588-4336

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Celtic Instruments

Class #3024
Lorenzo Dawson
Beginning Celtic Instruments
Age 12 - Adult
Weekly - Private Lessons
Pennywhistle and low-octave straight flute (also called the Irish Low-D Whistle)
4 lessons & 1 free introductory class
30 minutes per week
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost: $120 - 4 lesson course
Plus 1 free introductory lesson

Celtic instruments capture the joyful, emotional, and healing sounds of Ireland and Scotland that are ancient sounds, now becoming very popular again. (Listen to RIVERDANCE to get a sampling). This course will cover finger dexterity in order to play 6-holed Celtic instruments, breath control, rhythm and pacing, as well as clear tone production and note-bending. After the free introductory lesson, the student/parent will need to purchase a quality pennywhistle (about $12).
[email protected]
540-871-9300 (text for quick response)

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Harmonica

Class #3025
Lorenzo Dawson
Rhythm Harmonica Short Course
Age 12 - Adult
Weekly - Private Lessons
3 lesson course
30 minutes each lesson
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost: $48 for 3 lesson course
If a student needs one extra lesson to finish the course, $15

Harmonica is first and foremost a rhythm instrument. So much can be done with a “mouth harp” by learning the basics of rhythm harmonica. This course will NOT cover playing individual notes and note-by-note melodies, or tonguing. A student can add that skill if he/she wants - after taking this basic course. In this course, a student will get a feel for what the harmonica adds to musical presentations such as are performed with bands, including sampling the skill of “improv” which will allow a student to play a solo over top of keyboards and guitars the same way a saxophonist would play a solo in a band. NOTE: A student can expand this course if desired - if the student wants to finely hone the skill of improvisation. In that case, 3 more lessons can be purchased and scheduled.
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540-871-9300 (text for quick response)

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Saxophone

Class #3021
Lorenzo Dawson
Saxophone "Jump Start"
Age - 12 to Adult
Private Lessons
Student should have made significant effort to play saxophone but unable to improve because student feels “stuck.”
45 minute classes
Week days and occasional Saturdays
Meets weekly until class is no longer necessary
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost per class - $28
No supplies needed, unless it is determined that the student needs a new mouthpiece, ligature, neck strap, etc

Students who have taken band at school (or a few individual lessons) are often not happy with the sound that their saxophone is able to produce. Instead of giving up, the student just needs a "jump-start". This class offers a unique approach where students will learn a fresh attitude toward their instrument, new techniques for getting better on the instrument, and the ability to produce a better sound and style.
[email protected]
540-871-9300 (text for quick response)

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