Group Lessons

Violin lessons

Group violin classes are a great way to develop your skills on the instrument. From beginners to school orchestra students, everyone is welcome!

Group Lesson Description

Elementary and Middle School aged students play and learn in groups of 4-10 persons. Group lessons reduce cost and increase learning time. Major benefits of group lessons include; better rhythm ability than typical private lesson students, ability to hear parts in music, and increased social skills. Learning if focused on fun, performance and standard music theory.

Class time is divided into three parts: individual practice, group practice, games and theory lessons. Students spend time in individual practice using a digital keyboard equipped with headphones or acoustic guitar. Instructors lead group practice times to emphasize rhythm, ear training and social skills. Finally, students spend some time away from their instrument doing worksheets and participating in interactive theory exercises and music games.

Individual student progress is monitored with a written plan. Students progress at the rate they learn even though they are part of a group. Each class has a mix of levels.

Class Materials

Piano: Lesson Book, Lesson Plan, Sheet Music, Worksheets, and an instrument during lesson time are provided. Lost books, sheet music and lesson materials are replaced at extra charge.

Guitar: Lesson Plan, Sheet Music, Worksheets, and an instrument during lesson time are provided. Lesson book is purchased by student. Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Second Edition books are used. Lost books, sheet music and lesson materials are replaced at extra charge.

Ages

Piano K-8th Grade / Guitar 5th-9th Grade / Younger and older children by permission of Main Stem Music Director.

Make-Up Policy

MSM administrator must be notified 24-hours in advance of missed lesson or no credit will be given. All missed classes must be rescheduled within two weeks of the missed lesson.

Tuition

Tuition is by month, not by lesson. Some months have five lessons, others four. Some may have only three due to holidays, weather, or other events. Tuition is due on the first of the month. If lessons begin later in the month, tuition is pro-rated.