Guitar Class
Learn in a motivating environment the basics of guitar technique: open position, barre and jazz chords, basic chord progressions, basic strumming patterns, and notes on the fret board.
Styles: classical, jazz, acoustic finger style and pop
Theory Approach: scales, chord formulas, harmony; workshop
Workshop: guitar types and amplification, pick-ups, sound processors, etc.
YOUTH (13 to 18 years)
1 hr. /week, 10 weeks per term
ADULTS (18 years +)
1 hr. /week, 10 weeks per term
Admission into the Guitar Class is by audition only. The payment of a non-refundable deposit fee is required to sit an audition. Please call the Conservatory Office to register for the audition and arrange to pay the deposit fee.
Please refer to the Audition Schedule for dates.
Keyboard Class
Introductory group keyboard instruction can provide a strong foundation for future private study. In a supportive friendly environment, students learn the basics of music reading, rhythm and keyboard technique.
CHILDREN (7 to 12 years)
1 hr. /week, 10 weeks per term
YOUTH (13 to 18 years)
1 hr. /week, 10 weeks per term
ADULTS (18 years +)
1 hr. /week, 10 weeks per term
Voice Class (for teens and adults)
1 hr/week, 10 weeks per term. No prior vocal experience is required.
Classes (3 to 6 students) are divided as follows:
Teens 13 to 18 years
Adults 19 to 25 years
Adults 26 years and over
Do you want to discover your voice?
Did you always want to find out whether or not you have a singing voice?
This course is designed for you! Through basic vocal warm-up exercises, breath management, diction, and attention to posture and vocal health, you will be guided to sing selected vocal repertoire from various musical styles. The class will also teach you basics of music reading.
The teen classes will concentrate on folk and Broadway songs.
Admission into the Voice Class is by audition only. The payment of a non-refundable deposit fee is required to sit an audition. Please call the Conservatory Office to register for the audition and arrange to pay the deposit fee.
Please refer to the Audition Schedule for dates.
For more information on term dates and fees, please download the pdf document Dates & Fees.
