PRIVATE LESSONS

This is our specialty. Our exceptional faculty consists of highly professional musicians who are also experienced and dedicated teachers. We offer Private Lessons on the following instruments:

Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Drums, Guitar, and Voice 

 

GROUP CLASSES 

Introduction to Historical Performance – ages 10 through Adult

Ever wondered what instruments came before the piano, violin or guitar? This class is for you. Explore the instruments of the past through instrument show and tell, and musical examples. Learn about music history the fun way! Please call for day and times.

 

Chamber Music

Making music with others is one of the best ways to experience music. GNMC forms chamber groups based on experience, age, and requests (friends who wish to play together). Groups that work successfully together for the semester will have an opportunity to perform at in-house recitals, out reach concerts, and can audition to perform at Carnegie Hall. Groups are scheduled at various times during weekday evenings and on Sundays.

 

Adult Chamber Music

Interested in playing music with other adults? Let us know and we will set you up with a partner or two. We can’t find another adult musician who is at your level or available at your free times? No problem! We can set you up to play duets with our faculty, sing with a pianist, jam with one of our guitarists (tuition=private lesson). Why not make music a regular part of your life? Day and time scheduled by group.

Group Violin Class for Adult Beginners

At a loss of how to help your child practice violin? Retired and finally have the time to pick up the fiddle? This class is for adult beginners who would like to learn the basic on violin playing. Maximum class size: 2-6 students. Please call for day and times.

Music Theory and Ear Training*

Music Theory is essential for a proper music education. Students learn the basics of rhythm, pitch notation, harmony, and the structure of music. Classes are organized by experience level, and are offered on Sundays.

*Music Theory is also offered as a private lesson (a popular choice), and tutoring for the AP Music Theory high school class and test is always available. Multiple classes during the week. Ask for times.

Piano Duets

Piano four hands (and even 6 or 8 hands) was one of the most popular forms of entertainment before the radio, television, Internet and Facebook! The amount of fantastic music written for this genre is almost endless. Sign up with a friend and we will find a coach to work with you at a convenient time. Sign up alone and we will try to match you with a perfect group. Maximum class size: 2-4 students

Tuition for all Group Classes is $35 per class.

If there is not enough interest, each class can be offered as a private lesson at the private lesson rate.

 

Classes For the Very Young

Age 3 and up: Now even your littlest ones can learn to play an instrument! While it is most common for children to begin an instrument around age 5 or 6, some children actually start as early as 3 or 4 especially on violin, piano, cello, and guitar. Many of our teachers borrow approaches from the Suzuki method for their youngest students. Several of our teachers are Suzuki certified.

Age 3 to 7: Introduce your children to the joys of classical music with our Meet The Orchestra! class. Students will be introduced to different instruments and composers through stories, movement and live demonstrations. Sundays (call for time).

Classes For Everyone

Ear Training/Music Theory preparation for the ABRSM (Royal Academy of Music) exams. Please ask for information.