GROUP PIANO, GUITAR & VOICE
KIDS GROUP PIANO
The Mayron Cole Piano Method
With a variety of piano methods available in today’s music world, The Mayron Cole Piano Method offers students a unique opportunity to learn in age- and skill-specific groups for both children and adults. Classes are fast-paced and students are encouraged to learn alongside their peers fostering musical independence and self-confidence through ensemble playing. Written by a piano instructor with 45 years of teaching experience, the Mayron Cole Piano Method emphasizes staff-note reading, rhythm counting, and sight-reading. With no short-cuts or gimmicks, this method teaches beginners through advanced pianists to read music and accompany other musicians, which leads to a lifetime of enjoying playing the piano. Private lessons are also available.
The student will:
●Correctly count rhythm, the keys on the piano, and the fundamentals of staff-note reading with engaging music and corresponding theory fun sheets.
●Progress through a graduated course of staff-note reading and advanced theory which ultimately creates musical independence.
Group Piano Classes are offered at Open Arts Studio to students ages 5 to adult and appeal to students of different learning styles and levels. Practice on the piano, worksheets, rhythmic movement, theory games, and ensemble playing are all essential components of the learning process. While classes are conducted in a group format, individual attention from the instructor for each student is still part of every class.
Maximum 5 students per class
The student will:
●Correctly count rhythm, the keys on the piano, and the fundamentals of staff-note reading with engaging music and corresponding theory fun sheets.
●Progress through a graduated course of staff-note reading and advanced theory which ultimately creates musical independence.
Group Piano Classes are offered at Open Arts Studio to students ages 5 to adult and appeal to students of different learning styles and levels. Practice on the piano, worksheets, rhythmic movement, theory games, and ensemble playing are all essential components of the learning process. While classes are conducted in a group format, individual attention from the instructor for each student is still part of every class.
Maximum 5 students per class
E-Z Keys: Ages 5-6
There are three books in the E-Z Keys series. In E-Z Keys I, students learn the value of different notes (quarter note, half note, etc.) and the concept of rhythm is firmly established. The second E-Z Keys book focuses on learning the location of the C, D, and E keys and playing these notes in songs. E-Z Keys III introduces students to the F, G, A, and B keys.
Menehune Music: Ages 7-8
Menehune Music builds on the skills introduced in E-Z Keys and adds several new concepts. Students will learn about sharps, flats, dynamics, and articulation. Music theory worksheets help students review what they have learned.
Level 1: Ages 8-10
In this level students delve deeper into knowledge of the piano and music theory. They learn about tone clusters and accent marks, using the damper pedal, and playing with both hands while reading the grand staff. Students are also introduced to improvisation and reading lead sheets.
Level 2: Intermediate
Level 2 is for students who have taken piano before and are familiar with the basic concepts taught in the previous three levels. This class provides students with reinforcement on music theory, isolated practice of the left hand notes, and more opportunities to improve playing notes on the grand staff. Students continue to work with basic improvisation, chord progressions, and advanced theory.
Advanced Piano: Levels 3 -7
The advanced levels are for students who are ready to learn more complicated music theory and focus on a variety of repertoire. Please call the studio to set up an audition with one of our instructors.
KIDS GROUP GUITAR
These guitar lessons are appropriate for beginners as well as for advanced guitarists that want to improve their skills. Open Arts Studio utilizes a hands-on focus for learning the guitar during class. Body percussion is used and there is influence from the Orff and Kodaly teaching methods as well. Classes are fun and interactive.
Maximum 6 students per class
Maximum 6 students per class
Beginning Guitar
This class is for students who are brand new to learning the guitar. Students are introduced to how the guitar works, basic strumming patterns and simple chords. They also get a chance to play simple songs together as a group.
Ongoing Beginner Guitar
The ongoing beginner guitar class is for students who have taken beginning guitar before but are not yet ready to move up to the next level.
KIDS SINGING & VOICE

Singing Class: Ages 7-12
Fridays from 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Fridays from 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Singing games, improv, vocal exercises and theater games are the order of the day. Kids perform songs in front of each other, in small groups or solo. Our goal is to expand each child's self confidence and expressive ability by combining music, vocal technique and "play."
6 weeks, April 12 – May 22
6 weeks, April 12 – May 22
$
150.00





















