Class Descriptions
December 4-22 | Once weekly for three weeks
TU 3:30-4:15 or 4:15-5:00
W 4:15-5:00
F 4:15-5:00 or 5:00-5:45
Cost: $89/session includes three classes and materials
Additional classes may be purchased as space permits for $23/class.
This piano class was created just for young learners who love music and have an interest in learning to play the piano. Filled with hands-on fun at the piano, group games and activities, singing, movement, duet time, and instrument play, your young musician will learn all the basics in a positive, encouraging, environment. This class is appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten students ages 4-5 years. Students are grouped to balance the class well for optimal learning and fun. A keyboard or acoustic piano is required for home practice.
Eight Weeks 1/29-3/21
45 minutes weekly
$195.00 includes materials
Instructor: Judy Stoner
Location: Glen Ellyn Family Music School in Glen Ellyn
Miss Judy also offers MY FIRST PIANO CLASS online (live) or as a pre-recorded asynchronous class with teacher support for those who like a flexible, self-paced approach. Contact us for more info.
We develop the ear and teach young children everything they will need to know before learning to read traditionally notated music. Students begin playing simple songs at the piano from the first lesson, enjoy musical and cognitive games designed to build music and piano skills in a relaxed, delightful way.
A piano or keyboard is required for home practice.
January 8--April 5| No classes March 22-31 Spring Break
$295 | 45 minutes weekly
Kids leave their weekly lesson already knowing how to play and practice their songs. Weekly games and activities include developmentally appropriate rhythm, melody, harmonization, improvisation and composition activities to develop aural skills, note-reading, and musicianship.
These classes are delightful for Kindergarten and elementary ages. A piano or keyboard is required for home practice.
January 8-April 5 | No classes March 22-31 Spring Break
$295 | Classes meet weekly | 45 minutes per class
Materials are selected by the teacher and purchased separately as needed.
Hands-on, game-based learning, engaging materials, and learning to play and enjoy a lot of music at the piano are the secrets to your child's success!
Classes are live, engaging, and inspiring. We use the latest technology with high fidelity audio and outstanding video capabilities, and an interactive, integrated format to share assignments, audio and video files, sheet music, games, whiteboards, and everything you need for success.
Ready to get started? Register now. Use the Comments section to let us know your best days and timeframes available for classes.
Requirements: An in-tune acoustic piano or quality digital piano, computer or tablet, subscription to Muzie.Live (free) or Forte (free), and a smile! Prospective students will be scheduled for a short meet & greet session with the instructor.
Tuition Group Class: $120 monthly 60 minutes weekly group class
Tuition Private Lessons: $155 monthly 45 minutes weekly lesson | $204 monthly 60 minutes weekly lesson
January 29-April 26 | No classes March 22-31 Spring Break
$230 | classes meet weekly for 30 minutes | includes materials
Singing, moving, dancing, listening, patterning, and playing simple instruments delight babies and toddlers and their grown-ups. Rhythm and tonal patterns, drumming, musical games, rhymes and verses develop musical abilities, stimulate cognition, and motor planning skills. Children and parents/caregivers enjoy music-making together in this fun class.
January 29-April 26
$230 | classes meet weekly for 30 minutes | includes materials
$50 sibling discount | no charge for siblings under 9 months
The Cycle of Seasons Class is designed to nurture the emergent independence and creativity of 3-5 year olds. Children and caregivers participate together in activities which include lots of singing, chants and rhymes, listening games, patterning, movement, dramatic play, instrument play and exploration, and stories. Children develop focus, attention, expressive skills, and sequential music skills throughout the course. Parent or caregiver attends with child.
Sun Catchers: January 22-April 26 No classes March 25-31 Spring Break
$245 | Classes meet for 45 minutes weekly | includes materials
Using themes taken from the child's home environment and natural surroundings, Music Makers classes present a developmentally sound approach to music literacy that builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory, and self-expression. Activities include singing, creative and structured movement, instrument play, focused listening, simple instrumental and vocal ensembles and musical games. Traditional music notation and instruments of the orchestra are introduced throughout the year. Parent attends last 10-15 minutes of class.
January 22-April 26 | No classes March 25-31 Spring Break
$275 | class meets weekly for 60 minutes | includes materials
This 3-year comprehensive keyboard program is the final step on the pathway to music literacy. In Year 1, children come to the piano ready to play the songs they will learn to sing, dance, and love. Small group lessons at the keyboard capitalize on your child's delight in making music with others and allow the children to gallop through beginning keyboard levels.Children learn basic theory, harmonization, composition, improvisation, and sight-reading skills.
Keyboard Years 2 and 3 build on the musical skills gained in the first year, improvingh rhythmic and tonal understanding, expanding improvisation and composition skills, reading and writing music notation and learning lost of new song repertoire. Each class includes singing, dancing, movement, rhythm instrument work, and time at the keyboard. Parent or caregiver attends the last 15 minutes of class.