Group Classes

This Black History Month, we are delighted to celebrate the power of a special partnership rooted in community, culture, and creativity. In the summer of 2024, Merit School of Music […]

At Merit School of Music, we know that working closely with professional musicians and guest artists can be transformative, opening doors to new ways of thinking about music and inspiring

Flashback: Circa 1990 As a young mother, Cynthia Givens was a champion of her children’s interests and knew exactly what to do when her daughter, Sahara, was eager to learn

Young musicians generally develop their talents and hone their skills individually or in ensembles, preparing for performances in auditoriums and concert halls designed for hearing music. But what happens when

Sometimes a lifelong passion starts quietly: a child strums a chord for the first time, draws a bow across a string, or plays their first scale on the piano. In

Have you ever wondered what happens in a group music class? Curious about what students learn? Wondering if a group class is suitable for a complete beginner? Merit’s Instrumental &