Music Classes in Washington, DC

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

Master all sorts of barre chords, power chords, vamps and complex strums with songs by Tracy Chapman, Jet, The Eagles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more.  Prerequisite: This class is for students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who have otherwise learned bass runs, basic arpeggios, the F chord, etc. ...

This class will teach you how to play guitar with proper right and left hand techniques as well as proper posture. Through playing rock style songs, ABG course starts out teaching you how to play open chords along with different strumming and picking patterns. You will learn to play songs and read tab notation by popular artists such as The Beatles,...

Continue learning piano a positive and motivating environment. Individual learning will take place within a group setting. Students will progress at their own pace while they learn to practice, play and perform a wide variety of piano music.  Please read:   Students need to have access to a piano or keyboard.  Instructions...

A beginner’s first stop on the way to a lifelong passion with this charming and beautiful Hawaiian instrument. Learn basic finger positioning, strumming techniques and songs!  Please read:   *CLASS IS HELD ONLINE* Check your email for online invitation.  Please bring a ukulele.

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. Whether you play music by ear or simply love to listen to it, now is the perfect time to learn how to read music! This class introduces the very basics of music theory, vocabulary, and notation, so that you can look at...

Master basic guitar techniques, play songs by heart, and build your set list. Solidify your skills and gain increased comfort and confidence with the guitar, while gaining a deeper understanding of chords, strums, slash chords, mixed single notes and strumming, and much more. The class includes a massive chord review, a massive strum review,...

Do you sing? Are you interested in learning more about the notes than just what you see on the page? Then Music Theory for Singers is for you! Join experienced Singer and Songwriter Sarah Tolar via Zoom to learn music theory and build aural skills. This class is targeted to singers who want to be able to read music and/or sight-sing. An access link...

Learn the history of opera with an overview of the major composers, works and artists that have shaped the art form into what it is today. Note:  This program is taking place remotely. Please expect the class link to be emailed to you 24-48 hours before the start date. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming...

Students will learn how to read basic music notes along with practicing and perfecting proper finger and hand coordination. Both classical and popular repertoire will be introduced. Individual instruction is emphasized, students will also gain critical sense of listening notations in pitch and rhythm; discipline in good practice habits with an appreciation...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

For those with a basic knowledge of reading music and theory, this class will review and build a firm understanding of music notation and comprehension. This class will help you understand not only your own musical line, but also how all of the components work together to create a harmonious whole.