LESSON PROGRAMS

🎹 PIANO
WUNDERKEYS™ PIANO LESSONS
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 3-5 years old
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​The WunderKeys™ 30 minute one-on-one weekly lessons take preschoolers on a magical musical journey where they establish the keyboard awareness and rhythmic understanding needed for a successful future at the piano or any other instrument.

In a fun, encouraging and supportive environment, WunderKeys™ students are exposed to sorting, counting, grouping, more than/less than, patterning, subtraction, numerical awareness and more. The relationships between music and math are highlighted in a way that makes both subjects approachable and enjoyable. WunderKeys™ is a piano program, but the additional mathematical benefits shouldn’t be ignored. 

​Give your child a head-start in music, math and life!
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PRIMER PROGRAM, 6-8 years old
Graduates of the Wunderkeys Preschool Piano series move on to the Wunderkeys Primer series before transitioning into Faber Piano Adventures and other methods. We believe this progression provides a strong, positive, fun foundation for future piano and other musical learning. Students are introduced to a modified staff, making music reading swift and natural! Note reading and other concepts such as dynamics, key tonality, articulation and rhythm are reinforced through fun off-the-bench activities.
PIANO & THEORY  6+ years old
​Our piano lessons are taught with a blend of classical (Baroque-Romantic) and modern (Neo-classical, 21st century) methods. Combining these approaches allows students to learn the structure and importance of proper technique, reading and theory while developing their own voice and musicality in today's world.
Lessons are personalized based on the needs and goals of each student, but we generally like to use Faber Piano Adventure series books alongside exercise studies (such as Hanon, Bartok) and other supplemental material (lead sheets, popular music, curated collections) to ensure a well-rounded piano education. In addition to classical, students learn jazz, rock, pop, musical theatre and other styles.  
​🎻 STRINGS
VIOLIN / VIOLA / CELLO / BASS
​5+ years old

​String students study a comprehensive curriculum of Suzuki, O'Connor, Kayser, Kreutzer, and others which cover a broad range of technique for all levels - from absolute beginner to advanced player. Learn new positions and shifting, bowing techniques, and vibrato. Study different styles of music, including baroque, classical, fiddle, folk, rock and jazz. Students prepare solos for auditions and recitals/other performances. 
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We prepare students for:
- NYSSMA SOLO FESTIVAL
- ALL-COUNTY & ALL-STATE AUDITIONS
- COLLEGE AUDITIONS (AUDIO+VIDEO RECORDING AVAILABLE!)
🎸 UKULELE / GUITAR / BASS
ACOUSTIC GUITAR / UKULELE
Recommended for 5+ years old
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ELECTRIC GUITAR / BASS
​Recommended after learning the basics on an acoustic instrument, 8+ years old

​For little fingers we recommend a nylon stringed instrument- ukulele or acoustic guitar. We make guitar and bass lessons fun and engaging for younger students by adding in games, exercises, and songs suited for young kids.
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Teenage lessons emphasize music reading, right/left hand procedure, and music theory. Students also learn how to play in multiple styles and develop tonal control through vibrato, bend and legato playing techniques.   
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🥁 PERCUSSION
5 years old +
Drum instruction (on electric + acoustic kits!) includes age-appropriate rudimental studies, tablature and sight reading, linear drumming, and timekeeping under a broad range of musical genres. 
🎷BRASS + WOODWINDS
COMING SOON
🎤 ​VOICE
Vocal coaching is offered ALONGSIDE instrumental (Piano, Guitar or Ukulele) study. An instrumental foundation is key for theory, songwritinging, and intonation development. In addition to building a tailored performance repertoire, students review Solfège, sight-singing, breathing techniques, scales and arpeggios to develop range, tonal control and intonation.
Enrollment is open year-round.
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We offer a free trial lesson to ensure the student is ready for lessons and to match them to the right teacher for their skill level, interests and personality. New students are encouraged to try an introductory package of 4 lessons before committing to a full semester.

New students are always welcome, although right now there is a waiting list for weekly lesson slots.