Lessons


SMS students have landed roles in popular TV shows (such as Sesame Street) as well as school and community theater productions (such the Henegar Center and Hoboken’s Children Theater). For voice lessons, children are ideally able to read both words and rudimentary sheet music. Dual enrollment in piano is recommended for children interesting in singing.

For piano, children can start around six years of age, when they have the attention span to focus on a seated task for at least 20 minutes. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend lessons in the beginning, as children will need supervision while practicing at home.

Adults who have always wished to be more musical will have fun learning to read music and play/sing their favorite tunes. Lessons are also a wonderful way for children to build on the innate musical talents that all children naturally possess.

Adult Mixed Instruments

Music is a culturally-unifying language and one of nature's best medicines. This class is designed for beginners or students with rusty skills. Singers and percussionists are also welcome to join in the fun. Bring in your uncle's guitar, your musical...

Beginner Group Piano: Ages 6-12

Semi-private class of 1-hr weekly sessions; we will pair children by age and ability. Children will learn note-reading, pitch matching, and piano dexterity skills while having fun with peers. Various instruments are used for full-body movement activities....

Creative Movement

We invite you to join our affirming community where we dance without mirrors to discover the intuitive energy within ourselves. Combining the techniques from Tai Chi, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and lyrical dance, our lessons are facilitated so that movement...

Group Teen Voice

This is a group rehearsal that will help students develop confidence for semi-professional experiences outside of our studio. Each lesson will feature a different genre or focus. Students will prepare in their home practice and come supplement with 1:1...

Rhythm & Song

Recommended for ages 7-13 with a year of lessons.Each section includes four classes per month (classes falling on holidays will be extended to the following week.)We love guitars and also ukuleles which are portable, easy, cost very little, and TOTALLY...
Introductory Lesson

Introductory Lesson

Each student deserves to be treated with respect as an individual. Whether you are a student who is new to music lessons or one transferring from another teacher, you have goals and needs all your own. This 30-minute introductory lesson is precluded...
Weekly Music Lessons

Weekly Music Lessons

Lessons in Singing, Piano, Guitar and Ukulele (4-string guitar) are great for students desiring one-on-one instruction in the songs and music genres of their choice. Lessons focus on literacy (reading notes,) listening (melodic accuracy and harmonic...
1-Hr Weekly Lesson

1-Hr Weekly Lesson

Intensive study for the intermediate-to-advanced student; also for students studying more than one instrument. Students study more challenging music with more attention to technique, dynamics, and song writing. Additional performances and festivals...
Master Classes

Master Classes

Suggested age: 10+ Cost: $20-30 Occurring Monthly, TBD. Preregistration required with the age & instrument of each student attending. Topics include Piano Technique, Rock Band, Showtune Ensemble, and music technology. This is...
Music Readiness Class: Ages 3-6

Music Readiness Class: Ages 3-6

Children’s brains at this age are over twice as active as adults’. They begin to develop FUNDAMENTAL MUSIC SKILLS, meaning they can start replicating songs with accurate melody, rhythm, and physical coordination. Group singing can expand their voc...
Group Teen Voice

Group Teen Voice

This is a group technique and repertoire class that will help students develop confidence for semi-professional experiences outside of our studio. Each lesson will feature a different genre or focus. Students will prepare in their home practice...
Beginner and Intermediate Strings Groups

Beginner and Intermediate Strings Groups

Small-group Guitar and Ukulele Classes for Beginners; designed for ages 7 and up. Learn the similarities and differences between the guitar and ukulele; including tuning, chords, strumming patterns, and melodic playing. Focus is on rock/pop/folk...

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