Music Classes in Washington, DC

Students will workshop their lyrics and songs each week within class.

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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.

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...

This course is an introduction to the electric bass. Students will learn to successfully play amplified bass guitar in a group setting. They will receive basic instruction on note reading, finger positioning, and harmonies.  Students need to provide their own electric bass, bass cable, and picks. A portable bass amplifier is recommended but not...

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 Piano: Requires knowledge of basic music note reading or completion of Beginning Piano.  Students in intermediate Piano will choose music comparable to their level and continue on with intermediate level instruction.Required: Bring your own keyboard. Check your email for online invitation. Requires knowledge of basic music...

A course for those who would like to increase their repertoire while playing with others. We'll learn five or six commonly played session tunes, mostly jigs and reels, while exploring ornamentation and phrasing. Although tunes will be taught by ear, sheet music will be provided. This class is geared towards students who have taken Fiddle IV at least...

Mandolin I is for absolute beginners. You don't have to have any musical background to begin playing. The class will introduce all the basics of playing mandolin - forming chord shapes, playing melodies, tuning and rhythm. By the end of eight weeks you'll have learned multiple songs in different styles. We'll give you all you need to get started.

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,...

Students attending this class should feel comfortable playing common tunes up to speed with other musicians.  We will learn new tunes (reels, jigs, hornpipes, and an air) while focusing on ornamentation, style, and musicianship.   Improvisation and harmony will be briefly discussed. Although tunes will be taught by ear, sheet music will...