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 Private Lessons and Suzuki Violin Lessons

The Community Music School offers private instruction in a variety of instruments to students age 3 through adult. A one-on-one relationship with a teacher and consistent practice helps students become proficient in their instruments. A variety of performance opportunities are available to enhance students' musical educations.

For information about private lessons or Suzuki violin lessons, call 440-775-5530 or submit the online registration applicaton. For tuition information, see the Tuition link at left. For Suzuki Violin Class dates, see the Calendar link.

 MusicPlay

Director: Peggy Bennett, Professor of Music Education
Session dates: Tuesdays, September through December and February through May.
Session times: 5-5:45 p.m. and 6-6:45 p.m.
Tuition: $60 per semester

MusicPlay, a program for children ages 3 to 5, introduces a variety of musical concepts through singing, moving, listening, describing, analyzing, and creating. Important social skills such as listening and sharing are developed in a nurturing environment. Classes are limited to 12 students.

Parents will observe MusicPlay classes, which are taught by Bennett and Conservatory music-education students, and learn techniques for musical interaction that can be used at home or in a child-care setting.

 Piano Lab

Director: Andrea McAlister, Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy
Session dates: Mondays, September through December and February through May.
Session times: 5:15-6 p.m.
Tuition: $240 per semester

Piano Lab is a two-year program of group and private piano study for children ages 7 to 9. It provides a thorough introduction to music making at the piano through weekly group and individual learning activities.

Classes and private lessons are taught by the instructor and Conservatory student pianists and include games, informal prepared and improvised performances, reading and rhythm activities, and physical motion.

Readiness assessments for prospective beginning students are conducted in the spring for fall placement. To schedule an assessment appointment, call 440-775-5530 or submit the online registration application.

 String Preparatory Program

Director: Joanne Erwin, Professor of Music Education
Session dates: Thursdays, September through December and February through May.
Session time: 5:30 p.m.
Tuition: $100 per semester

The String Preparatory Program provides group and private instruction for the beginning, elementary-school-aged string player. The program is designed to enrich playing experiences for the beginning string player. Classes are taught by Erwin and Conservatory students.

Instruments are available for rental through area music stores or for loan upon completion of a financial-need application.

 Theory and Composition Class

Fundamentals of Music Theory for High School Students

Instructor: Carla Colletti, Visiting Professor of Music Theory
Session dates: Tuesdays, beginning February 5

Session time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuition: $169 per semester for Community Music School students; $208 per semester for non-Community Music School students

Fundamentals of Music Theory will introduce the high-school student to the foundations of music theory. For those interested in making music their career, this course will include basic theory needed for a college entrance theory exam.

The course will use the textbook Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triad, Rhythm, and Meter: A Programmed Course in Elementary Music Theory, with an Introduction to Partwriting, by John Clough

 Adult Education

All adult students—from beginners to those returning to an instrument after a long absence—are encouraged to participate in the Community Music School's classes and private lessons. To inquire about private lessons, call 440-775-5530 or submit the online registration application.

Group Piano Class for Adults, a beginning piano class for adults wishing to study in a class setting, is also offered.


Group Piano Class for Adults
Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.

Instructor: Andrea McAlister, Asst. Professor of Piano Pedagogy
Session dates: TBA
Tuition: $280 per semester

Students in the Group Piano Class for Adults will use the textbook Piano 101, by Lancaster/Renfrow.

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