Spring 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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Spring 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
319.1501.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 3/31-6/2 (no class on 4/21 and 5/26)
Level: Beginner-Elementary
Early Registration: $180 | Regular Registration: $190
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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This class is designed for those students 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 classic piano pieces. These are group classes where students will experience both group and individual instruction. Students must bring headphones, ¼ inch audio adapter, and book to each class.
Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $225 | Regular Registration: $235
Grades K-5
Wednesdays | 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
319.1011.1| 10 Weeks | Meets 3/27-6/5 (no class on 4/17)
Instructor: William Chang
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Grades K-5
Saturdays | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
319.1011.1 | 10 Weeks | Meets 3/30-6/15 (no class on 4/20 and 5/25)
Instructor: Robert Shann
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Teens and Adults
Ages 14 and up| Tuesdays | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
319.1171.1 | 10 Weeks Meets 3/26-6/4 (no class on 4/16)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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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
319.1581.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 3/31-6/2 (no class on 4/21 and 5/26)
Level: Beginner-Elementary
Early Registration: $180 | Regular Registration: $190
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
319.1611.1 | 8 Weeks | Meets 3/31-6/2 (no class on 4/21 and 5/26)
Level: Intermediate
Early Registration: $180 | Regular Registration $190
Instructor: Tyler Joyce
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Conservatory
Registration for the conservatory is closed for the year. It will open again in the fall.
Piano and violin conservatories are our offerings for the focused study of music.
The piano program is meant to be taken in sequence over a six-year period and covers all basic levels of experience. There is also an advanced class for students who have completed Level 5. All music conservatory classes culminate in our spring conservatory recitals.
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.
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 1-5 | Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
619.1024.1 | Meets 1/9-3/13, 3/27-6/5 (No class on 4/17)
Instructor: William Chang
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Saturdays | 10:30-11:30 AM
619.1054.4 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20, 5/25)
Instructor: William Chang
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 PM
619.1094.2 | Meets 1/10-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/22, 4/18)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Saturdays | 11:30-12:30 PM
619.1094.3 | Meets Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 11/24, 4/20, 5/25)
Instructor: William Chang
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Tuesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM
619.1114.1 | Meets 1/8-3/12, 3/26-6/4 (No class on 11/20, 4/16)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Saturdays | 12:30-1:30 PM
619.1114.3 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 11/24, 4/20, 5/25)
Instructor: William Chang
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This class is available for students who have taken either Piano Level 2 or 3. Instruction will be based on the student’s abilities and will incorporate instructional elements from both Level 3 and 4 curriculums.
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 3-9 | Level: Intermediate
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 PM
619.1184.1 | Meets 1/9-3/13, 3/27-6/5 (No class on 11/21, 4/17)
Instructor: William Chang
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Fridays | 5:30-6:30 PM
619.1124.1 | Meets 1/11-3/15, 3/29-6/14 (No class on 11/23, 4/19, 5/24)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Thursdays | 6:30-7:30 PM
619.1144.1 | Meets 1/10-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 11/22, 4/18)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Fridays | 6:30-7:30 PM
619.1144.2 | Meets 1/11-3/15, 3/29-6/14 (No class on 11/23, 4/19, 5/24)
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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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
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Thursdays | 7:30-8:30 PM
619.1154.1 | Meets 1/10-3/14, 3/28-6/6 (No class on 4/18)
Level: Advanced
Instructor: Barbara Kober
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Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova
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.
Students must bring to class a violin, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and designated book.
Ages 5 and up | Level: Beginner
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Saturdays | 9:30-10:30 AM
619.1354.1 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20, 5/25)
Level: Beginner
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Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova
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.
Students must bring to class a violin, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and designated book.
Ages 6 and up | Level: Elementary
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Saturdays | 10:30-11:30 AM
619.1364.1 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20, 5/25)
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Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova
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.
Students must bring to class a violin, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and designated book.
Ages 7 and up | Level: Intermediate
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Saturdays | 11:30 -12:30 PM
619.1374.1 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20, 5/25)
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Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova
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.
Students must bring to class a violin, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, and designated book.
Ages 7 and up | Level: Intermediate
Early Registration: $415 | Regular Registration: $425
Saturdays | 12:30-1:30 PM
619.1384.1 | Meets 1/12-3/16, 3/30-6/15 (No class on 4/20, 5/25)
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