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Music Classes & Lessons by Age

We offer one-on-one music lessons and group classes for students at every level including babies, toddlers, kids, pre-teens, teens, and adults.

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Music Education at Every Age

Our expert faculty deliver high-quality music programs for students of every age and level of experience

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Discover the building blocks of music through creative play, movement, and song

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Learn to read and practice music in group classes, ensembles, or private lessons

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Build lifelong skills and habits exploring musical concepts and a variety of instruments

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Choose your musical path and find a community of peers as you become a poised musician

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Hone your instrumental technique or start learning an instrument for the first time

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Babies & Toddlers

(Newborn – 5 years)

Early Childhood classes are led by specialists who incorporate developmentally appropriate exercises in song, chant, movement, and instrument play. We introduce developing minds to the world of music, expanding imagination, musical awareness, and expressiveness. Music classes stimulate physical, emotional, and social development in babies and kids. Learn more about the benefits of Early Childhood music education.

Instruments offered:

  • Cello (4+)
  • Violin (4+)
  • Ukulele (5-8)

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Kids

(Ages 6 – 9 years)

Kids can begin learning their instrument, how to read music, and experience the joy of playing music with others. Merit’s offering of Early Childhood programming, private lessons, group classes, summer camps, and ensembles ensures not only a great starting point, but also a robust path to continue developing as a musician.

Music offers kids positive and collaborative social experience, increasing their confidence and sense of self. It’s also linked to higher academic results in math, science, and English.  Learn more about how learning music can enrich your child’s life.

Instruments offered:

  • Ukulele (5-8)
  • Violin, cello, piano, bass (7+)
  • Viola (7+)
  • Children’s choir (7+)
  • Guitar (9+)
  • Woodwind and brass instruments (9+)
  • Percussion (9+)

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A student playing the cello during a rehearsal

Pre-teens

(Ages 10 – 13 years)

Pre-teens can continue their training or start fresh in music. Merit’s selection of private lessons, group classes, summer camps, ensembles, and Conservatory training allows us to meet every student exactly where they’re at, and provide them a path to continue growing.

Music offers kids positive and collaborative social experience, increasing their confidence and sense of self. It’s also linked to higher academic results in math, science, and English. Learn more about how learning music can enrich your pre-teen’s life. 

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Teens

(Ages 14 – 18 years)

Teens at any level of experience (including beginners) can study with Merit on any instrument including voice. Whether in private lessons, group classes, summer camps, ensembles, or Conservatory we provide the right setting for teens to explore their musical potential. 

At Merit, teens join a community of musician peers and expert mentors. This chance to hone skills in social collaboration prepares students for life, in whatever career they may eventually choose. In addition to the fun of musical performance, music education is also linked to higher academic results in math, science, and English. Learn more about the benefits of music education. 

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A solo vocal performance during a concert