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Sounds of the Season
Heart Encounters Holiday Classic

Class 3027
Teacher - Daniela Podobea
Sounds of the Season - Choir
Age: 7 - 18
Tuesdays
1 hour
October 8th - December 17th
4:30 - 5:30pm
Room #323
Take advantage of a free intro class - pay only if student continues with the class
Cost: $100 for the
Siblings will receive a 50% off for each additional family member.

“Sounds of the Season” is an 11 week Choir Class for those between the ages of 7 to 18. This class provides an opportunity for students to make beautiful seasonal Christmas music. The class culminates with a concert on December 17th. Students will become more musical and creative, learning team work and collaboration, while developing their voices through vocal exercises. Each class starts with vocalizing, followed by learning new songs. Each class ends with active listening to great classical music inspired by Charlotte Mason's book, which uses her music list of classical pieces from great composers like Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel and more. This choir class is a seasonal favorite at Heart Encounters.
310-696-1377

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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

Class Description
Music theory
Keyboard techniques
Improvisation
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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)
[email protected]
405-708-9921

Class Description
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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Early Childhood Music

Class 3003
Teacher: Jessica Davis
Early Childhood Music
Fall classes - 15 weeks
Students meet once a week, same day each week
Flexible Age Placement & Class Times:
Saturday Family Classes - Birth - 24 months & 2 - 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)

Class Description
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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Seniors Music Group

Class 3017
Teacher: Michael Dwyer
Seniors Music Group
Age: The Older the Better!
No previous skills needed
Meets weekly - Fridays
1 hour
10:30am - 11:30am
Class is ongoing
Class Cost: $10 each weekly session
Instruments will be provided, but students can bring drums if they have them
[email protected]
818-299-6709

Class Description
We will explore music in all its forms. Sessions will be based on participants experiences and musical goals and objectives. We will play music, as well as listen to music, and discuss music, as well.

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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
[email protected]
818-299-6709

Class Description
Class will cover all aspects of playing the drum set. Classes will be ongoing

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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

Class Description
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.

Class Description
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)

Class Description
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

Class Description
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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Ten String Lyre

Class 3008
Teacher - Lane McDuffie
10 String Lyre - Music of the Season
Age 8 - Adult
6 week class
Tuesdays
11am - 12:30pm
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 and Dec 3 and 10
Cost: 195 - includes a 10 string Lyre

Class Description
This fun class is family-friendly. No musical experience is needed. In the cost, a 10-string lyre harp is included, with a carrying bag. You will be playing melodies right away, and will learn many songs. Learn how to strum, pluck and arpeggiate chords. At the end of the last day, the class will host a showcase for family and friends.

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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
Teacher will contact you to shcedule dates and times
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)
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Ukulele

Ukulele - All ages

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 lesson
[email protected] - 770-598-6414

Class Description
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

Ukulele - Adults

Class 3009
Teacher: Briana Cramer
Adult Ukulele
Age: 13 - Adult
Group class
# of students: 5+
6 week class
Meets once a week - Thursday
5:15pm
45 minutes - 1 hour (may combine classes to have 5+ students in a class)
Cost $100 for full 6 weeks - due on first class

Class Description
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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Monday Thursday

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
Free introductory lesson
[email protected] - 770-598-6414

Class Description
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.
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.

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Private Lessons Free Introductory Lesson

Class 3010
Teacher: Silvi Erwin
Beginners Guitar - Kids or Adults
Kids all ages or Adults
Private or group lessons
30 minute classes
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Group Classes - 5 students max
4 classes per month
Group lessons meet once a week
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Private and Group Lessons - Flexible times and dates
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost:
Group Lessons - $80 for 4 classes per month
Private lessons - $100 for 4 classes per month
Student will need their own guitar

Class Description
Interested in learning the guitar? This class is for you! You’ll learn the basics and will develop the finger strength you need to play the guitar with confidence. By the end of our beginners class, you'll have the skills to play eight essential open chords, the most common strumming patterns, and a variety of fantastic songs!
[email protected] - 678-749-0085

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Private Lessons Group Lessons

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Adult Class Kids Class

Class 3012
Teacher: Silvi Erwin
Intermediate Guitar - Alternate Tuning
Age 8+
Private or group lessons
30 minute classes
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Group Classes - 5 students max
Grouped according to age
Group lessons meet once a week
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Private and Group Lessons - Flexible times and dates
Teacher will contact you to schedules dates and times
Cost:
Group: $80 for 8 full 4 weeks
Private lessons: $100 for full 4 weeks

Class Description
This class is for guitar players who know how to strum and play basic chords. We will learn to play one of the most common alternative tunings. - DADGAD. DADGAD tuning brings a unique flavor to your music without requiring a deep dive into theory. I have been playing this tuning for over 10 years and it has been a great addition to contemporary worship music. This class is faith based and will focus on students learning to lead in a worship setting.
678-749-0085

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Private Lessons Group Lessons

Classical Guitar 1 & 2 - 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
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Free Introductory lesson
[email protected] - 770-598-6414

Description
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.
Sheet music with a binder is provided.
Students will need to purchase a book recommended by the teacher.
Students will need their own nylon-string guitar. (They come in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes for young children. Contact teacher for recommendations). Take advantage of the free introductory lesson.

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Private Lessons Group Lessons Free Introductory Class

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
[email protected] - 770-598-6414

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

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Private Lessons

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

Class Description
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. Discussions about electric guitar purchases are welcomed.
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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.

Class Description
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.
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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

Class Description
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
[email protected]
540-871-9300 (text for quick response)

Class Description
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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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

Class Description
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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Trumpet or 3 Valve Horns

Class 3013
Teacher: Steve Coffey
Trumpet or 3 valve horns
Beginning- Intermediate - Trumpet - 3 valve horns
Private Lessons
Age: 11 years +
1 student
30 min lessons
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Students must provide their own horn
Cost: $25 per lesson

Class Description
Beginner and Intermediate Trumpet and 3 valve horns (baritone, tuba, etc.).
Student will learn to read music, do all 5 scale forms and modes when ready.

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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 times
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Class Description
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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Adult Voice Childrens Voice

Voice - All Ages

Class 3015
Teacher: Jess Rodriguez
Voice Lessons - Private
All ages
30 - 60 minutes
Group & Individual Scheduling
Room #326
Teacher will contact you to schedule dates and times
Cost:$30 per 30 minute class - $60 per 1 hour class

Class Description
Prepare for specific auditions or build a repertoire of songs in your style, whether classical, musical theater, or singer songwriter. Establish a basic understanding of music theory and become equipped to write and sing your own songs, if desired. No matter the singing level or age, you can improve in your vocal technique and musical ability. Each student may have different goals and areas of improvement, but we will help you fill the gaps accordingly. Please contact for individual scheduling. Group coaching available.
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