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...

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

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...

Music theorist and multi-instrumentalist Anne Johnson will help you learn to recognize and latch onto patterns commonly found in Irish melodies. She'll also share some tricks for figuring out how certain notes are likely to behave in certain keys, which can help you to anticipate what comes next in a tune.  This class is open to anyone who would...

This class will introduce beginner students to the chords, voicing, and rhythm most common in Irish tunes. We’ll explore basic standard tuning, shapes, and methods. 

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...

Fundamentals of Singing aims to align, open and strengthen the singer's natural singing abilities. Class is open to beginner (0-2 years experience) to intermediate levels (3-5 years).  Topics covered: Releasing tension from your instrument Aligning your instrument Opening the vocal tract Breathing for singing Onsets Resonance Registration...

For students who have completed Fiddle I but have no prior music experience otherwise, and/or those who have fewer than six months’ experience and want to continue to build basic skills and confidence.  Instrument required.

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.

Intermediate to advanced adult cello students will learn pieces together in this fun and relaxed virtual class. Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music stand, and rosin, plus folder for music handouts and pencil.

Singing skills development including work on vocal technique, breathing, performance skills and developing audience rapport. Topics may include basic ear training, scales, vowels, and learning simple melodies. Each student may perform solo and in a group. Please read:   *CLASS IS HELD ONLINE* Check your email for online invitation....

If you want to move ahead in your guitar playing and build on the introductory elements you've previously learned, here’s the right class to get you to the next level. Suggested prerequisites: beginning Guitar or skills in basic note reading ability to play a few open position chords a general basic feel for the guitar.  Students must...

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...

Topics include: note reading;  basic rhythm concepts interval identification triads major and minor scales parallel scales an introduction to notation and ear-training