Muskie Musik Academy
New this fall! NCAARD is partnering with the MUSKIE MUSIK ACADEMY to bring you music for all ages!
– Enrolling now for classes starting October 3rd
Location: New Concord United Methodist Church
Muskie Musik Academy is a community-focused music school and studio offering early childhood music classes and private lessons.
GROUP LESSONS:
• Pre-notes is an introductory piano prep program for 3–5-year-olds. It incorporates improvisation, exploratory piano, pitched percussion with singing, movement, and general musicianship development. Cost: $80/month – Tuesdays @ 5:00 p.m. or Saturdays @ 10:00 a.m.
• Little Keynotes is a piano group class for ages 4-5 who are ready to learn short pieces on the piano, each week adding a new note and learning around a theme. While engaging in singing and movement, students will learn basic music concepts like dynamics, tempo, expression, and more. Cost: $100/month – Tuesdays 5:45 p.m. or Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
• Storytellers is a piano group class for ages 6-8. Similar to Little Keynotes (keyboard geography, rhythms, finger numbers, etc.) but with more complex pieces. All the piano pieces are based around a story. Group piano is a great way to learn the foundations of music reading, piano technique, songs, and music theory while learning to play in an ensemble, having fun, and making new friends. Cost: $100/month – Tuesdays 4:15 pm or Saturdays 12:00 p.m.
Classes are 45 minutes long, once a week.
*Busy families will have the option to swap classes between Tuesdays and Saturdays.
**Additional days and times may be offered based on popular request.
***Sibling and referral discounts available.
PRIVATE LESSONS will also be offered in a variety of different instruments including:
piano, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, flute, clarinet, sax, oboe, jazz improvisation, piano/guitar jazz, and rock voicings
Meet the instructors:
Sondra Bell, D.M.A.- Director and Lead Teacher, is a New Concord native and received her musical training at Bowling Green State University, University of Northern Colorado, and The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music. She has taught 15 years general music and instrumental music, 15 years at the university level, and has taught privately for 30 years. Former students have won lucrative scholarships and established professional performing and teaching careers. As a performer and educator, Dr. Bell has toured the United States, China, and Germany, and is looking forward to inspiring students in Southeastern Ohio.
Mark Israel, M.M.-Co-teacher, is a native of Green Bay Wisconsin and received his musical training at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Northern Colorado. As a 24-year member of the highly acclaimed United States Air Force Falconnaires, and a two-time grammy award jazz soloist winner, Mr. Israel has toured the United States and Europe as a featured singer and trumpet soloist. He has over 30 years of private teaching experience, is a highly sought after jazz improvisation educator, and has years of experience conducting home school concert bands.
Please direct questions and inquiries to Muskiemusikacademy@gmail.com or Sondra Bell 719-339-4144.
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