Summer Music Classes On Sale Now!
Musical training helps develop brain areas involved in mathematics, language, reasoning, and spatial intelligence.
With yearlong conservatory and fall seasonal classes available, there are a variety of options for your student to choose from.
Members of BlackRock get to enjoy great benefits such as discounts on classes. By joining at the Family Fan level, you can save 10% per class per student, plus the multitude of other benefits members at this level receive. Join today!
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Summer Music Classes
Have you bought a guitar that's gathering dust in the basement? Have you always wanted to learn to play your favorite song? This is the class for you. Learn the parts of the guitar and how to strum chords, finger pick and more. This group class is a fantastic way to learn the basics of guitar and be introduced to a variety of musical styles, while having a great time. Register with a friend, make it family time and register with your teenage son or daughter, or come on your own and make new friends while you start your new favorite hobby. Students will need to bring their own guitars to class.
Ages 14 and up | Sundays | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
519.1501.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 6/23-8/11
Level: Beginner-Elementary
Registration: $180
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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Expanding on the basics of guitar, students will work on finger coordination, picking, and strumming. Students will also learn how to stylistically interpret songs, theory, soloing, and coordinating how to play and sing at the same time. Students in this class are expected to already understand the rudiments of music, parts of guitar, and how to use a guitar tuner. Students need to bring their guitar to each class.
Ages 14 and up | Sundays | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
519.1531.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 6/23-8/11
Level: Intermediate
Registration: $180
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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Learn to play the ukulele in this enjoyable and engaging class. Students will learn all about the ukulele, how to strum chords, and play a number of great songs. You will be guided through the process of learning this delightful instrument in a fun, casual, and educational setting. Students will be encouraged to practice at home.
Ages 14 and up | Sundays | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
519.1581.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 6/23-8/11
Level: Beginner-Elementary
Registration: $180
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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This class is for designed for students who have previously taken a ukulele class. Students will continue to learn strumming techniques, coordinating strumming and singing, and will work on a number of singable songs.
Ages 14 and up | Sundays | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
519.1611.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 6/23-8/11
Level: Intermediate
Registration: $180
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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Piano
For beginners in the lower grades to develop basic piano skills, fundamental note reading with emphasis on keyboard typography, simple rhythms and preparation for reading and identifying notes.
Grades 1-5 | Level: Beginner
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
519.1012.1 | Twice a Week for 3 Weeks | Meets 7/8-7/25 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration: $135
Instructor: William Chang
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Thursdays | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1012.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/20-7/18 (no class on 7/4)
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Thursdays | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1012.3 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Intro to Piano for Teens and Adults
Registration: $90
Instructor: Babrara Kober
Tuesdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
519.1042.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/18-7/16 (no class on 7/2)
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Tuesdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
519.1042.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/23-8/13
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For students who have had a year of piano study and are ready to expand their musical vocabulary, rhythmic abilities and reading skills through simple pieces from method books designed for teaching.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades K-6 | Level: Elementary
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
519.1022.1 | Twice a Week for 3 Weeks | Meets 7/8-7/25 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Registration: $135
Instructor: William Chang
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Tuesday | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1022.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/18-7/16 (no class on 7/2)
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Thursdays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1022.3 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/20-7/18 (no class on 7/4)
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Tuesday | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1022.4 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/23-8/13
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Thursdays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1022.5 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
Registration: $90
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Prerequisite: Piano Level 1 or permission from instructor. This class introduces students to more complex musical ideas, note-reading and basic theory and technic with an aim toward graduating from method books and beginning to learn more advanced teaching pieces and simple classical repertoire.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades 1-7 | Level: Elementary
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
Tuesdays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1032.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/18-7/16 (no class on 7/2)
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Fridays | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1032.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/21-7/19 (no class on 7/5)
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Tuesdays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1032.3 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/23-8/13
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Fridays | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
519.1032.4 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/26-8/16
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Prerequisite: Piano Level 2 or permission from instructor. This class integrates technique, music theory and classical pieces beyond method books and students begin to learn early intermediate repertoire and simple classical repertoire plus, theory and technique.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades 3-8 | Level: Intermediate
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
Fridays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1102.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/21-7/19 (no class on 7/5)
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Fridays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1102.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/26-8/16
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Prerequisite: Piano Level 3 or permission of instructor. Students learn late intermediate repertoire of the highest quality and rhythmic variety by major classical composers. They learn scales, key signatures and advanced music theory and technique.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades 4-9 | Level: Intermediate
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
Tuesdays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1132.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/18-7/16 (no class on 7/2)
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Thursdays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1132.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/20-7/18 (no class on 7/4)
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Tuesdays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1132.3 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/23-8/13
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Thursdays | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
519.1132.4 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
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Prerequisite: Piano level 4 or instructor’s permission. For serious music students ready to deepen their knowledge of the classical repertoire through analysis and interpretation, this course continues the study of the building blocks of Western classical music, with scales, chords, more complex rhythms, modulation and pieces by the leading composers of Western music.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades 4 and up | Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
Fridays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1142.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/21-7/19 (no class on 7/5)
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Fridays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1142.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/26-8/16
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Prerequisite: Piano level 5 or students who have completed level 4 with instructor’s permission. This class is for advanced students ready to learn classical repertoire of the highest quality and rhythmic variety by major classical composers. They will focus on advanced analysis and interpretation, structure and repertoire. In this level, students receive reinforcement and development to make them confidant intermediate pianists.
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class. Classes are group lessons where the instructor provides both group and individual instruction.
Grades 5 and up | Level: Advanced
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara Kober
Thursdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
519.1152.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 6/20-7/18 (no class on 7/4)
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Thursdays | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
519.1152.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
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