Group Music Lessons at Music Works NW
Music Works Northwest is committed to offering group instruction to our students. The social experience of playing music with others can lead to enormous musical and personal growth.
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Piano
Percussion
Voice
Early Childhood
Guitar
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Strings Music Therapy
Computer Recording |
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Tuition assistance is available. Please contact us to apply.
Additional things you should know before you sign up for group instruction.
- Students may cancel registration at any time for a full refund to be issued prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meets.
- For most classes we need a minimum of four students enrolled in order for the class to run. If we do not meet the minimum enrollment for the class, it will be canceled and you will receive a full refund of tuition and fees.
- There are no refunds for missed classes.
This 10-week course is designed for parents/students looking for a casual - yet fun and educational - series of piano lessons. Each week students will learn new musical concepts which will be reinforced through ensemble playing. During this course students will learn about beats and rhythm, hand position at the piano, note names, intervallic reading, and the staff.
Parents are expected to attend, and participate, in all classes. Students will be required to purchase an accompanying text book for approximately $15. Supplemental material will be provided by the instructor.
Do you have questions? Contact us at 425-644-0988 and we will have the instructor contact you.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Robert Frain Day: Friday
Time: 6:45-7:40 p.m.
Dates: January 13 to March 16
Tuition: $200
Ages: Parents with children 4 to 9 years old
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Group Percussion
Beginning Group Percussion is designed to fulfill the requirements necessary to be accepted in to school band programs. Students will learn how to practice effectively as well as being introduces to the correct way to do rolls, paradiddles and other fundamental stickings, check out a bunch of cool instruments including the drum set, as well as basic reading. In addition the group plays exercises and grooves together that develops listening skills, good time keeping, dynamic sensitivity and team work! The classes are for 4th and 5th grade students, but anyone wishing to learn the basics can come in and try it out in the five week format.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Scott Ketron
Tuition: $95 for 5 weeks
Materials: Students should purchase a pair of drum sticks (after the first class) and bring a notebook to class
Experience level: Beginner
Ages: 4th-6th grade students
Section One:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 - 4:55 p.m.
Dates: January 10-February 7
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Section Two:
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 - 4:55 p.m.
Dates: February 28-March 27
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Singers' Workshop
Now in its 6th year, Singers' Workshop has a strong tradition of generating ongoing friendships among participants.
Confidence and skill as a soloist are gained through only experience. Singers' Workshop provides genuine performance experience, AND is specially designed to meet the learning needs of the participants. Each participant performs a solo at every class meeting, accompanied by pianist Kristine Anderson (superb at all styles and a wealth of helpful advice).
Voice teacher Susan Strick, well known for her passion for making singers feel at home, brings empathy, a sense of humor, and a raft of surprising ideas to help empower each student. Teens and adults welcome.
Fall and Winter Schedule
Instructor: Susan Strick
Accompanist: Kristine Anderson
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fall Dates: September 17, October 22, November 12, December 3
Winter Dates: January 14, February 11, March 10
Dates TBA for Spring sessions
| Tuition: | 1 session: $48.00 |
| 3 sessions: $130.00 | |
| 6 sessions: $250.00 | |
| 10 sessions: $360.00 |
Minimum Enrollment: 4
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My World Music
My World Music is a Parent/Caregiver and Child class that focuses on nurturing a love of music, inspiring creative expression, developing friendships and providing a great foundation for formal music lessons. We'll explore many styles of music through entertaining themes such as animals, seasons, food and transportation. We'll learn about rhythm, tempo, structure, and tonality through energetic and engaging activities. Each class will include singing, playing instruments, reading stories, parachute activities, movement games and tons of fun!
Winter Quarter
My World Music I
Instructor: Whitney Pierce
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: January 24 - March 27
Ages: 0 - 18 months
Tuition: $150 for 10 weeks
Materials: None, everything is provided by the instructor
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My World Music II
Instructor: Whitney Pierce
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Dates: January 24 - March 27
Ages: 18 months to 3 years
Tuition: $150 for 10 weeks
Materials: None, everything is provided by the instructor
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Guitar for Young Beginners
Guitar Basics for those with little or no experience playing guitar.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 -10:25 am
Dates: January 14-March 17
Tuition: $185
Age: 8 - 18
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Guitar for Young Intermediate Players
Guitar Basics for those with some experience playing guitar.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 -11:25 am
Dates: January 14-March 17
Tuition: $185
Age: 8 - 18
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Guitar for Girls: Exploring the music of Taylor Swift and other contemporary artists
One year of playing experience recommended.
Winter Quarter - Session 1
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:30 am-12:25 pm
Dates: January 14-March 17
Tuition: $185
Ages: 8-18
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Fall Quarter - Session 2
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
Dates: November 15 – January 31 (No class on Dec. 20 & 27)
Tuition: $185
Ages: 8-18
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Rock Guitar: Exploring rock guitar from the classic to the contemporary
One year of playing experience recommended.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Saturdays
Time: 12:30 -1:25 pm
Dates: January 14-March 17
Tuition: $185
Ages: 8-18
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Guitar for Beginning Adults
This course is designed for "grown-ups" with little or no experience, who want to learn guitar basics.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Jim Ellis
Day: Saturdays
Time: 1:30 - 2:35 p.m.
Dates: January 14-March 17
Tuition: $185
Ages: 18+
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Introduction to Violin
Group Violin is offered during the school year and is for beginning violin students (Violin 1 is for ages 4-6, Violin 2 is for ages 7-10). Students will learn the basics of violin playing, including correct posture and setup, good tone and intonation. Students will learn how to play well in a group, but will have individual attention as well. This is a great stepping stone to private lessons, as well as school orchestra. Instruments are not provided for these class.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Jared MacFarlane
Tuition: $185
Minimum Enrollment: 3
Violin 1
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Dates: January 14-March 17
Experience level: Beginner
Ages: 4 - 6 years old
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Violin 2
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Dates: January 14-March 17
Experience level: Beginner
Ages: 7 - 10 years old
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New! O'Connor Method, American School of String Training
Legendary six-time Grammy award-winning violinist and composer Mark O’Connor has developed a new method for strings, “A New American School of String Playing,” based on the American songbook. The method incorporates the pedagogy that familiarizes students with fingering, bowing, harmony, and improvisation that will apply in any musical situation using traditional pieces and arrangements that are at the root of American Jazz, Bluegrass and Classical styles. Instruments are not provided for these classes.
Early Childhood O'Connor (Ages 3-5):
An introduction to the American School of String Training. Students will learn rest and playing positions of the violin and bow through songs. Technique includes: pizzicato, bowing and naming open strings, and introduction to the rhythms and playing of Boil’em Cabbage Down. Learning opportunities: vocabulary development, listening skills, and pitch awareness. Parents are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend.
Instructor: Jordan Louie
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: January 10-March 13
Tuition: $140
Materials: Student expected to provide instrument
Experience level: Beginner
Ages: 3-5 years old
Enrollment: 3-5 students per class
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O'Connor for Ages 6+:
(Private or group lessons available) An introduction to the American School of String Training. Students will learn rest and playing positions of the violin and bow through songs. Technique includes: pizzicato, bowing and naming open strings, and introduction to the rhythms and playing of selected pieces mainly jazz and folk music with integration of European classical repertoire. Learning opportunities: vocabulary development, listening skills, and pitch awareness. (Call to arrange private lessons)
Instructor: Jordan Louie
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00 - 4:55 p.m.
Dates: January 12-March 15
Tuition: $185
Materials: $30
Experience level: Beginner
Ages: 6-8 years old
Enrollment: 3-5 students per class
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Computer Recording Class
Computer Recording lessons encourage creativity and self expression and are tailored to the needs of the individual student. The classes will show students how to write and record their own musical ideas using software such as Garage Band and Ableton Live. All hardware (computers, keyboards, etc.) are provided by the Lab. All Computer Recording classes are given in Music Works Northwest's New Audio Recording Lab.
Winter Quarter
Instructor: Clark Grogan
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00 - 5:55 p.m.*
Dates: January 12-March 15
Tuition (for group lessons): $185
Requirements: Instructor approval
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**Individual study with Mr. Grogan can be arranged as well at the following rates. $39.00 for 30 minutes. $53.00 for 45.00 minutes. 69.00 for 60 minutes. Private lessons are ongoing weekly appointments assuming the academic year. (Sept. – June)