Group Classes for Children
Method
The Music Room offers fun and friendly group piano classes using the Harmony Road Method, a dynamic and effective curriculum that develops total musicianship through a variety of engaging class activities.
Activities
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Keyboard playing
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Singing and solfege
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Ear training
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Music theory
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Rhythm instruments
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Note reading and writing
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Beginning composition
Features
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Fun recitals for ages 4½ and up
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Classes meet once weekly
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Class size limited to eight children
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No musical experience necessary
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Parent/caregiver participation optimizes in-class learning
Ages 3 to 4½
The Music in Me
These classes are a fun introduction to piano, solfege, rhythm, and note-reading. We'll be singing songs and solfege, playing our first notes on the piano, reading notes on the musical staff, and playing basic rhythms on all kinds of fun instruments. Sessions consist of six or seven 45-minute classes. Parent participation is required.
Music in Me: Thursdays at 10:00
Thursdays at 10:00
This class is a fun introduction to piano, solfege, rhythm, and note-reading. We'll be singing songs and solfege, reading our first few notes and playing them on the piano, and trying basic rhythms on all kinds of fun instruments! Classes are 45 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Parent participation is required. Meets February 13 - March 26.
February 13 - March 26
Ages 4½ to 6
Harmony Road Level 1
These classes focus on the fundamentals of music: keyboard playing, singing and solfege, reading in treble and bass clefs, and rhythm comprehension. Students also participate in our school-wide recital at the end of the semester! Sessions consist of 14 classes plus a free 15th class to offset absences. Classes are 55 minutes. Parent participation is required.
Harmony Road Level 1: Saturdays at 11:00
Saturdays at 11:00
In this class, we focus on the fundamentals of music. We'll be playing hands separately, singing fun songs and solfege, reading our first five notes in both clefs, and playing rhythms on a variety of percussion instruments. Students will also get to participate in our school-wide recital at the end of the semester! Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Mr. Kevin. Parent participation is required. Meets February 8 - May 16, with a recital on May 30.
February 8 - May 16, with a recital on May 30
Harmony Road Level 1: Thursdays at 3:30
Thursdays at 3:30
In this class, we focus on the fundamentals of music. We'll be playing hands separately, singing fun songs and solfege, reading our first five notes in both clefs, and playing rhythms on a variety of percussion instruments. Students will also get to participate in our school-wide recital at the end of the semester! Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Parent participation is required. Meets February 6 - May 28, with a recital on May 30.
February 6 - May 28, with a recital on May 30
Ages 6 and up
Classes for Older Students
We regularly offer classes for students aged 6 to 7 and 8 to 10, but only when there is sufficient demand for these age groups. Please contact us if you are interested in a class for older beginning or intermediate students.
Continuing Students
Classes for Continuing Students
These classes are for students who have completed previous Harmony Road levels. If your child has some experience with a different piano method and you'd like to join one of these continuing classes, contact us to arrange an assessment.
Harmony Road Level 2: Saturdays at 9:00
Harmony Road Level 2
This class is for students who have completed Harmony Road Level 1 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Mr. Kevin. Parent participation is required. Meets February 8 - May 16, with a recital on May 30.
Saturdays at 9:00, Feb. 8 - May. 30
Harmony Road Level 2: Tuesdays at 3:30
Harmony Road Level 2
This class is for students who have completed Harmony Road Level 1 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Parent participation is required. Meets February 4 - May 26, with a recital on May 30.
Tuesdays at 3:30, Feb. 4 - May. 30
Harmony Road Level 3: Saturdays at 10:00
Harmony Road Level 3
This class is for students who have completed Harmony Road Level 2 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Mr. Kevin. Parent participation is required. Meets February 8 - May 16, with a recital on May 30.
Saturdays at 10:00, Feb. 8 - May. 30
Harmony Road Level 4: Wednesdays at 3:45
Harmony Road Level 4
This class is for students who have completed Harmony Road Level 3 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Parent participation is required. Meets February 5 - May 27, with a recital on May 30.
Wednesdays at 3:45, Feb. 5 - May. 30
Keyboard Musician Level 1: Tuesdays at 4:30
Keyboard Musician Level 1
This class is for students who have completed Harmony Road Levels 1-4 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Meets February 4 - May 26, with a recital on May 30.
Tuesdays at 4:30, Feb. 4 - May. 30
Young Musician Level 3: Wednesdays at 4:45
Young Musician Level 3
This class is for students who have completed Young Musician Level 2 or equivalent. If you are not sure whether this class is appropriate for your child, please contact us. Classes are 55 minutes each, taught by Ms. Jessica. Meets February 5 - May 27, with a recital on May 30.
Wednesdays at 4:45, Feb. 5 - May. 30
