Brass
Brass instruments are known for their bold, resonant sound and powerful presence in many types of musical ensembles. Sound is produced through the vibration of the player’s lips into a mouthpiece, requiring breath control, embouchure strength, coordination, and endurance. Brass instruments are commonly featured in orchestras, concert bands, jazz ensembles, marching bands, chamber groups, film…
Woodwind
Woodwind instruments are known for their expressive tone, versatility, and unique personalities. From the airy brightness of the flute to the rich warmth of the clarinet and the bold energy of the saxophone, woodwinds play an important role in concert bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and contemporary music. Woodwind instruments produce sound through vibrating…
Percussion / Drumming
Percussion and drums bring energy, rhythm, and excitement to music unlike any other instrument family. From drum set and hand percussion to mallet instruments and orchestral percussion, students develop coordination, timing, focus, creativity, and confidence while learning the foundations of rhythm and musicianship. Students may explore a wide variety of percussion instruments including: Because percussion…
Voice
Voice is the most personal instrument of all. It comes directly from you. Through singing, students learn not only musical technique, but also confidence, creativity, communication, and stage presence. Voice lessons help students develop healthy vocal habits, breath support, pitch accuracy, rhythm, tone, diction, ear training, and overall musicianship while exploring music they genuinely enjoy.…
Strings
A string instrument produces sound through the vibration of its strings. These vibrations can be created in different ways, most commonly by bowing, plucking, or striking the strings. String instruments are known for their wide dynamic range, meaning they can play both very soft, expressive passages and strong, powerful sounds. The most well-known string instruments belong to the violin family, which…
Piano
The piano is one of the most versatile and widely studied instruments in the world, known for its ability to perform melody, harmony, and rhythm all at once. With its visually organized keyboard and broad musical range, the piano serves as a strong foundation for understanding music theory, note reading, rhythm, ear training, and overall…