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Classes for Beginners

Whether you're brand new to music, or you're looking to pick up a new skill, we offer classes for total beginners!

No experience required classes

Children getting ready to sing in a group.

Children’s Vocal Exploration

Spring: January 28-April 28
Fall: September 17-December 12
Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30 pm
Spring 2020 class has been canceled.

6 - 9 year-olds will learn to use healthy vocal technique to extend their range, sing in tune, and hold their own melody.

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singers explore their voice in a vocal exploration class

Vocal Exploration Class

Spring: January 28-May 19
Fall: September 9-January 12
Tuesdays: 5:30-6:45 pm

Not sure if you can sing? Were you ever told to stand in the back and “just mouth the words”, or maybe you just need a refresher? We explore and experiment to free your individual voice. You never need to sing alone.

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Beginning Recorder for Adults Parts 1 & 2

Spring (Part 2): January 27-April 6
Fall (Part 1): September 23-December 2
Mondays: 5:45-6:45 pm

Recorder is the perfect instrument for adult beginners, incredibly fun to play with others and a wonderful world of music to discover.

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Fiddle students listening to a new tune.

Beginning Fiddle Parts 1 & 2

Tuesdays 5:50-6:50 pm
Part 1 Fall: September 10-December 3
Part 2 Spring: January 28-Aptil 28

Beginning adults start with the very basics: how to hold the fiddle and bow with clean, relaxed technique that fits your body, how to “hear” and remember a tune.

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