Music Classes & Lessons at The Fine Arts Association

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The Fine Arts Association offers private music instruction for pre-schoolers through seniors with all ability levels.  Click here to view our extensive list of instruments and outstanding instructors.

Private music lessons at Fine Arts can begin AT ANY TIME throughout the year.  Call our Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500 x100 to check available lesson times and tuition rates. 

Why take private music lessons?

Ask anyone who plays an instrument or sings, about the enjoyment they derive from this activity.  Most will tell you that music makes the world and life more beautiful.  And most have a beloved instructor whom they credit for their accomplishment and their love of music.

Hands-on music instruction benefits people of all ages. In addition to learning to read and play music, it also promotes self-expression and creativity.  And playing music is an excellent way to reduce stress. Investment in private music instruction will benefit the child or adult for his/her entire life. 

For children, music instruction also provides:

• Development of motor skills

• Enhancement of academic performance especially in math and literacy skills

• Increased self-esteem

• Enhanced brain development

Why take private music lessons at Fine Arts:

• ALL music lessons are taught by degreed professionals. A complete list of faculty bios may be found here.

• ALL studios are well-equipped private studios.

• MOST piano lessons are taught on Steinway pianos.

• ALL student piano recitals are performed on Steinway instruments.

• ALL music students have the opportunity to perform in recitals several times a year on our concert stage.

• Music students are eligible to participate in our music ensembles which perform several times a year.

• Families may be able to schedule simultaneous or concurrent lessons with our ample selection of instruments, instructors and studios.

• Achievement and need-based scholarships are available to music students throughout the year.

• Payment Plans are available to music students.

• Lakeland and Lake Erie College students can earn college credit.  (Contact your college Registrar for information.)

Music Students New to The Fine Arts Association

Private music lessons at Fine Arts can begin AT ANY TIME throughout the year.  We offer music lessons to pre-schoolers through seniors with all ability levels.    Click here to view our extensive list of instruments and outstanding instructors. Call our Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500 x100 to check available lesson times and tuition rates. 

Music Students Continuing their lessons at The Fine Arts Association

All students who took music lessons during the 2007 Fall Session will have until Monday, January 14, 2008, to register for the same day and time they held during the 2007 Fall Session. In order to reserve your previous time slot, the registration fee of $13 plus a $100 deposit will be due when registering. Tuition balance is due prior to the first lesson unless the payment plan option is chosen. On Tuesday, January 15, 2008, all unregistered student times will be open to new students or current students wishing to change their day or time.

College Credit for Music Instruction

Students enrolled at Lake Erie College or Lakeland Community College may take private music lessons at The Fine Arts Association for college credit. Contact your college Registrar for information.

Fees & Enrollment for Music Instruction

Music students are asked to commit to taking 18 half-hour lessons during the 2008 Spring Session. However, new students may register for private music lessons any time throughout the year. Hour-long lessons are also available. You can inquire about an instructor's schedule and fees by calling our Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500.

Music students may pay their tuition in full (and receive a 5% early registration discount if they register by Monday, January 14, 2008), or they may take advantage of a payment plan. If taking the payment plan, the first payment, the registration fee, and a $6 service fee are paid at the time of registration. If using a payment plan, no discounts apply except for the Willoughby resident discount. Payment plan registrations must be made in person at the Customer Service Center. Refer to the Policies section for payment plan information. For full details, call the Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500.

Suzuki Instruction

In Suzuki instruction, the parent and teacher work together to nurture the child's growth as a musician. Suzuki instruction is offered at The Fine Arts Association in piano, violin and viola. Students may start as young as 3 years old. Children and their parents are expected to attend weekly private lessons and group classes. Student recitals, play-ins and other fun events are offered throughout the year. For more information, please ask for our new Suzuki brochure.

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Music Classes & Performance Groups

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Music Therapy

Music Therapy is the structured use of music experiences by a trained professional to help individuals with disabilities meet specific goals such as attention to task, fine/gross motor development, appropriate social interactions with others, improved speech and language skills, self confidence, emotional expression and many more.

Individual Sessions are available to adults and children with varying disabilities. Sessions are designed according to each individual's special needs. The music therapist works with each individual to address specific goals and objectives that are determined by the therapist in close collaboration with parents and caregivers. Individual sessions include regular progress evaluations. An assessment is required prior to registration. To schedule an assessment, call the Fine Arts Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500.

Small Group Sessions are available for 2 to 3 individuals in a small group setting and focus primarily on social goals like cooperation with others, appropriate communication with others, sharing, taking turns and more, all in the context of group music making. The music therapist works with each individual to address their specific social needs within the group setting. An assessment is required prior to placement in a group. To schedule an assessment, call the Fine Arts Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500.

Off-site Education – Music Therapy sessions are available to schools, preschools, nursing homes, health care institutions and other community-based agencies in Lake County. The Fine Arts Association provides music therapy services tailored to the specific needs of the agency. Group or individual sessions are available and include regular progress evaluations. For more information or to schedule a trial music therapy session for your facility, please call The Fine Arts Association music therapist at (440) 951-7500 x124.

Adapted Piano Lessons

Individualized piano instruction is available for children through adults with special learning needs. Unique strategies are incorporated for a successful music experience at the piano. For more information, call the Fine Arts Customer Service Center at (440) 951-7500.