Music Theory
Theory classes enhance music study by providing a comprehensive understanding of musical elements and how they relate to student’s instruments. Music appreciation classes offer an insight into the culture and history of composer’s live times and how it shaped and affected their compositional style.
What We Offer:
- Professional faculty members who are experienced teachers and accomplished performers with advanced degrees
- A wide range of styles, from traditional and classical to jazz, gospel, contemporary/popular & sacred
- Customized individual instruction based on age, level and learning style (children can begin piano study at grade K4)
- Group classes for children, teens, adults, and older adults
- Keyboard lab for “Music Theory at the Keyboard”
- The Dorothea Music Library with over 50,000 CDs and LPs, DVD scores and books
- Free admission to all Conservatory produced performances and master classes
- Free use of practice rooms (based on availability)
- Student discounts for recording services
- Scholarships and financial aid
Faculty and Locations:
Peter Baime | Classical | Prospect/Audubon Court
Mark Davis | Jazz | Prospect/Audubon Court
Paul Silbergleit | Jazz | Prospect
Lynn Roginske | Contemporary/Popular & Sacred | Prospect/Audubon Court
John Babbitt | Contemporary/Classical | Prospect/Audubon Court
Max Day | Contemporary/Classical | Prospect
Curtis Stotlar | Classical | Prospect
Elizabeth Teal | Classical | Prospect
Tuition Rates for Individual Instruction:
Range from $30-$32 for a thirty minute lesson; $45-$47.50 for a forty five minute lesson; or $60-$64 for a sixty minute lesson.
Path of Learning
Individual Instruction
Enjoy learning a string instrument in a musical environment designed to meet the needs of students of various ages, levels and styles
Group Classes
Group study allows students to learn in a motivational, supportive, and fun setting.
Children
- Individual Instruction
- Theory is Fun
- M & M - Music & Musician
Teens and Adults
- Individual Instruction
- Music Theory 1 and/or Music Theory at the Keyboard and/or Aural Skills and/or Songwriting for Pop Musicians and/or Music Theory for the College Bound
- Music Theory 2 and/or Songwriting for Today’s Musicians
- Conducting and/or Improvisation
- Advanced Music Theory
Current Classes:
Children | Teen & Adults
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