Fall Music Classes On Sale July 27!
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 Class Registration
On Sale Now!
Summer Piano Classes (Still open!)
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
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
519.1042.2 | 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
Thursdays | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
519.1022.5 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
Registration: $90
Instructor: Barbara KoberClick Here to Register
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
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
519.1102.2 | 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
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
519.1142.2 | 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
519.1152.2 | 4 Weeks | Meets 7/25-8/15
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Fall Music Classes
Develop and improve your brass skills by learning new techniques that will last a lifetime. This class will help further develop your learning by implementing new techniques to supplement your learning. This class is great if you are a band student looking to further your progression.
Ages 10-18 | Mondays | 5:00-6:00 PM
120.2011.1 | 12 Weeks | Meets 9/9-12/2 (No class on 11/25)
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $240 | Regular Registration: $250
Instructor: Tionne Blackwell
Take what you’ve learned and apply it in a practical setting! This class is for students in the Beginner Brass Class looking to take the skills they’ve learned and further explore them in full length songs.
Ages 10-18 | Thursdays | 5:00-6:00 PM
120.2021.1 | 12 Weeks | Meets 9/12-12/5 (No class on 11/28)
Level: Must be enrolled in Beginner Brass Class
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tionne Blackwell
Do you aspire to one day play like Wynton, maybe sit in an orchestra or hold your own in a brass quintet? Students will learn the fundamentals of playing a brass instrument and understanding how to practice them efficiently every day! We will explore repertoire for brass musicians from classical to jazz. Students are required to bring their desired books to class.
Adults (18 and up) | Tuesdays | 5:00-6:00 PM
120.1011.1 | 12 Weeks | Meets 9/11-12/4 (No class on 11/20)
Level: Intermediate
Early Registration: $240 | Regular Registration: $250
Instructor: Tionne Blackwell
The practical side of Brass, this class will take the techniques acquired in the Adult Brass Master Class and apply them to songs in a band setting! Students will be required to bring their own brass instrument, mouthpiece, valve-oil/slide cream, and their assigned books. Students are required to bring their desired books to class.
Adults (18 and up) | Fridays | 5:00-6:00 PM
120.1024.1 | 12 Weeks | Meets 9/13-12/6 (No class on 11/29)
Level: Must be enrolled in Adult Brass Master Class
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tionne Blackwell
14 and up | Sunday | 1:00-2:00 PM
120.1051.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 9/15-11/3
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
14 and up | Sunday | 3:00-4:00 PM
120.1061.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 9/15-11/3
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
14 and up | Sunday | 2:00-3:00 PM
120.1071.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 9/15-11/3
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
14 and up | Sunday | 12:00-1:00 PM
120.1081.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 9/15-11/3
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $190 | Regular Registration: $200
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
Fall Piano Classes
This class is designed for teens and adults who wish to start learning piano but are not necessarily ready to commit to a full academic year of study. Students will study the fundamentals and start developing note-reading skills, learning to play some of their favorite songs.
Thursday | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
120.1032.1 | 4 Weeks | Meets 9/12-10/3
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $90 | Regular Registration: $100
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Thursday | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
120.1032.3 | 4 Weeks | Meets 10/10-10/30
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $90 | Regular Registration: $100
Instructor: Barbra Kober
This class is designed for teens and adults who wish to start learning piano but are not necessarily ready to commit to a full academic year of study. This second level course is designed for students who have excelled beyond the beginner classes and are eager and ready to learn more. Students will study the fundamentals and start developing note-reading skills, learning to play some of their favorite songs.
Tuesday | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
120.1041.1 | 4 Weeks| Meets 9/10-10/1
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Early Registration: $90 | Regular Registration: $100
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Tuesday | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
120.1041.2 | 4 Weeks| Meets 10/8-10/29
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Early Registration: $90 | Regular Registration: $100
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Conservatory Programs
BlackRock's Conservatory Education programs are a year-long study, running September through June, which offer students intensive training in a discipline with opportunities for performance at BlackRock's seasonal recitals.
Piano Conservatory
All piano students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, pencils and book to each class.
Early Registration: $670 | Regular Registration: $680
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.
Level: Beginner
Grades 1-5 | Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 PM
120.1016.1| 32 Weeks |Meets 9/11-12/4, 1/8-3/11, 3/25-6/3 (No class on 11/27, 4/8)
Instructor: William Chang
Grades 1-5 | Saturdays | 9:30-10:30 AM
120.1016.2| 32 Weeks| Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: William Chang
Grades 1-5 | Saturdays | 1:30-2:30 PM
120.1016.3| 32 Weeks| Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: Bob Shann
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.
Grades 1-5
Level: Elementary
Tuesday | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
120.1026.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/10-12/3, 1/7-3/10, 3/24-6/2 (No class on 11/26, 4/7)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
120.1026.2| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/11-12/4, 1/8-3/11, 3/25-6/3 (No class on 11/27, 4/8)
Instructor: William Chang
Thursday | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
120.1026.3| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/12-12/5, 1/9-3/12, 3/26-6/4 (No class on 11/28, 4/9)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Saturdays | 10:30-11:30 AM
120.1026.4| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: William Chang
Saturdays | 2:30-3:30 PM
120.1026.5| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: Bob Shann
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.
Grades 3-7
Level: Elementary
Tuesday | 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
120.1036.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/10-12/3, 1/7-3/10, 3/24-6/2 (No class on 11/26, 4/7)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM
120.1036.2|32 Weeks | Meets 9/11-12/4, 1/8-3/11, 3/25-6/3 (No class on 11/27, 4/8)
Instructor: William Chang
Saturdays | 11:30AM -12:30 PM
120.1036.3| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: William Chang
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.
Grades 3-8
Level: Intermediate
Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 PM
120.1046.1 | 32 Weeks | Meets 9/11-12/4, 1/8-3/11, 3/25-6/3 (No class on 11/27, 4/8)
Instructor: William Chang
Thursday | 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
120.1046.2| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/12-12/5, 1/9-3/12, 3/26-6/4 (No class on 11/28, 4/9)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Fridays | 6:30 -7:30 PM
120.1046.5| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/13-12/6, 1/10-3/13, 3/27-6/5 (No class on 11/29, 4/10, 4/22)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Saturdays | 12:30 -1:30 PM
120.1046.3| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: William Chang
Saturdays | 3:30 -4:30 PM
120.1046.4| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 4/23)
Instructor: Bob Shann
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.
Grades 4-9
Level: Intermediate
Tuesdays | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
120.1056.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/10-12/3, 1/7-3/10, 3/24-6/2 (No class on 11/27, 4/7)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Fridays | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
120.1056.2| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/13-12/6, 1/10-3/13, 3/27-6/5 (No class on 11/29, 4/10)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
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.
Fridays | 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
120.1066.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/13-12/6, 1/10-3/13, 3/27-6/5 (No class on 11/29, 4/10)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
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.
Grades 5 and up
Level: Advanced
Thursday | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
120.1076.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/12-12/5, 1/9-3/12, 3/26-6/4 (No class on 11/28, 4/9)
Instructor: Barbra Kober
Violin Conservatory
Students must bring to class a violin, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and designated book.
Early Registration: $670 | Regular Registration: $680
This class covers proper bowing and fingering technique in first position, learning short pieces and reading music. Students must bring to class Essential Elements – Book #1 for Violin.
Ages 5-15 | Saturdays | 9:30-10:30 AM
120.1086.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 5/23)
Level: Beginner
Students will continue to build on skills gained in Introduction to Violin. Students will be working on slurs, staccato, and low second finger in first position. Student must be able to play G major scale in first position and bring to class Essential Elements – Book #1 for Violin.
Ages 6- 16 | Saturdays | 10:30-11:30 AM
120.1096.1| 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 5/23)
Level: Elementary
Students will strengthen violin skills by playing different sharps and flats positions with a lot of rhythmical difficulties and duets. Student must be able to play G and C major scales in first position and bring to class Essential Elements – Book #1 and 2 for Violin.
Ages 7- 17 | Saturdays | 11:30 -12:30 PM
120.1106.1 | 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 5/23)
Level: Intermediate
This class is for students who have taken Violin Level 2 and are ready to move on to the next level. Explore vibrato, second and third position in violin. Students must be able to play one octave scales with 3 sharps and two flats and bring to class Essential Elements – Book #1 and 2 for Violin and Essential Technique – Book #3 for Violin.
Ages 8-18 | Saturdays | 12:30-1:30 PM
120.1116.1 | 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 5/23)
Level: Intermediate
This class is for students who have taken Violin Level 3 and are ready to move on to the next level. Explore vibrato, second, third, and higher position in violin. Students must bring to class Essential Elements – Book #1 and 2 for Violin and Essential Technique – Book #3 for Violin.
Ages 8-19 | Saturdays | 12:30-1:30 PM
120.1126.1 | 32 Weeks | Meets 9/14-12/7, 1/11-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/30, 4/11, 5/23)
Level: Advanced