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PRIVATE LESSONS AND
SPECIAL COURSES
“Belle Arti”
Center for the Arts offers private lessons for
piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice, woodwinds and music theory;
semi-private classes on piano, violin, cello and guitar; group
classes for piano, violin, cello, guitar and music theory;
Musical Aurora® (for additional details, see our
Description of Programs). We also offer courses of chamber music
for the most advanced students. The academic year has two
semesters, Fall and Spring, and a Summer session. At the end of
each semester, the students perform in a recital. In addition,
at the end of each Spring semester, all students from level 2 up
are required to take a jury exam, giving them the opportunity to
demonstrate their technical and musical achievements. The
elementary grade and level 1 students will participate in a
class exam, which will be part of the students’ lesson.
Our innovative curriculum follows methods that are used in the
most famous music conservatories in Europe and the United
States.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
Private Classes
Ages 4 and up
One-on-one teaching on all instruments and music theory. At the
discretion of the directors, each student will be assigned a
teacher that better suits his or her needs. The classes are 30
minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes in length.
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Semi- Private Classes
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Ages 4 and up
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45 minutes class.
This class is offered on piano, violin, cello and guitar.
Semi-private classes involve a minimum of two students. With
enough individual attention, this is a perfect class for those
students who prefer to explore an instrument in a group setting.
All group classes are an excellent introduction to further music
studies in the instrument of their choice. For those children
between the ages of 4 to 6, parents or caregivers are advised to
sit in the classroom during class.
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Group Classes
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Ages 4 and up
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1 hour class.
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This class is offered on piano, violin, cello, and guitar. Group
classes involve a minimum of four students. Group classes are
designed for the beginner students who want to explore music
through an instrument in a group setting. All group classes are
an excellent introduction to further music studies in the
instrument of their choice. For those children between the ages
of 4 to 6, parents or caregivers are advised to sit in the
classroom during class.
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Musical Aurora®
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"Awakening
The Mind Through Music"™
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Ages 2 to 5.
45 minutes class.
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This unique class involves a minimum of four students. Early classes on
music enhance children’s natural creative impulses, helping them
to develop the skills they need in order to communicate,
concentrate, coordinate, cooperate and express themselves
fully. Through songs, movements and playing musical games, the
goal is to awaken the full creative and intellectual potential
in each child. Parents or caregivers are required to sit in the
classroom during class.
(Click
here to watch a video of this class)
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Music Theory
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Group Class
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Theory is the grammar of music and, therefore, the basis for
music understanding. This class is required for all students
taking private instruction in any instrument. All students are
required to take a placement exam in order to be placed in the
appropriate level. The music theory class consists of learning
harmony, ear training (sight–singing in solfege and
dictation) and rhythm training.
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Music Therapy
ALL AGES
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music
interventions by a credentialed music therapist to address the
communication, cognitive, physical, emotional, social and
educational needs of individuals of all ages. This class is
suitable for anyone who is responsive to music. Music Therapy
classes consist of a variety of success-oriented musical
activities that involve singing and instrumental playing in a
non-threatening and enjoyable environment. Music skills are
addressed however developing music skills is not the emphasis
of these classes. We offer 30- and 45-minute individual
lessons. Group classes coming soon!
(Click here for more information).
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Therapeutic Piano Lesson
ALL AGES
Therapeutic piano lessons are piano lessons taught by a
certified music therapist who has deep knowledge,
understanding, and experience teaching piano to children
with learning difficulty. Therapeutic piano lessons focus on
a combination of piano lessons and therapeutic activities
using the piano. The therapist focuses on improving the
student’s musical skills while still working on non-musical
skills such as, educational, cognitive, emotional, social
and fine-motor skills. Therapeutic piano lessons require a
middle-to-high level of functioning; children must
understand what is being spoken, be able to follow simple
hands-on instruction with prompts and cues, and be able to
remain seated for an entire session. The teaching approach
is customized to each student based on the student’s
strengths, needs, and interests. We offer 30- and 45-minute
individual lessons. (Click here
for more information).
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“Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is
the geometry of light.”
Claude Debussy, French composer
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