Music Classes & Lessons
Music Classes meet for 6 consecutive weeks; students register for the entire class. Unless otherwise noted, all supplies are included in the cost for the class.
Adults & Older Teen Classes
Group Guitar I
Students learn to tune their guitars, read music and tab, play chords, and play songs in different genres (folk, rock, pop, and more) in this supportive group class led by Lucius Snowden.
Group Guitar II
Continuation classes for students who have completed Group Guitar I or for intermediate-level players. Taught by Lucius Snowden.
Group Voice
Nurture your love of singing and learn the fundamentals of good technique in a supportive, small group class. Taught by Rebecca Weaver Hamm.
Introduction to Music Reading
Interested in learning to read music? This class in the basics includes rhythm and note-reading. We will use percussion instruments and limited group singing. Taught by Rebecca Weaver Hamm.
Youth & Teen Classes
KidPiano & KidDrums
Try our KidPiano & KidDrums individual and small group lessons for young piano & percussion students! Contact Rebecca Weaver Hamm to schedule. Continuous enrollment.
Music, My Grownup, & Me!
Play, sing, dance, and learn in this fun class for young children (through age 5) and their grownups. Each child must be accompanied by an adult who will participate in the class. Taught by Rebecca Weaver Hamm.
Songbirds Voice Class
For youth ages 8-13, Songbirds helps develop healthy vocal habits and stage presence. Children will learn vocalises and age-appropriate songs. Taught by Rebecca Weaver Hamm.
Youth Group Guitar
Students will learn to tune their guitars, read music and tab, play chords, and play songs in different genres (folk, rock, pop, and more) in this group class. Taught by Lucius Snowden.
Youth Group Ukulele
Ukulele is fast to learn and fun to play! Join Lucius Snowden in this group for students ages 6-14. Students will receive assistance tuning their ukuleles and learn to strum chords; songs are drawn from a variety of genres including popular music, rock, and folk. We recommend that each student have a tuner for at-home use.
Individual & Small Group Lessons
The Y offers individual and small group lesson in:
- guitar (also bass, ukulele, and mandolin)
- piano
- voice
- brass (trumpet, French horn, euphonium, trombone, and tuba)
- woodwinds (flute, clarinet, and saxophone)
- strings (classical and fiddle; Suzuki)
- percussion (drum set and mallet).
Music Therapy
The Y is pleased to announce a partnership with Alicia Hubbard of Maple City Music Therapy to provide music therapy for youth and teens at the Y. Music therapy provides benefits for children with a range of neurological and behavioral needs, as well as augmenting other services. Music therapy is evidence-based, supported by the medical profession, and available through medical insurance. For more information, contact Rebecca Weaver Hamm at the Y or visit Maple City Music Therapy on Facebook.
