{"id":41244,"date":"2023-07-25T12:57:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T17:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/?p=41244"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:42:11","slug":"group-classes-private-lessons-ensembles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/zh\/group-classes-private-lessons-ensembles\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5718\u9ad4\u97f3\u6a02\u8ab2\u3001\u79c1\u4eba\u97f3\u6a02\u8ab2\u8207\u6a02\u5718\uff1a\u54ea\u7a2e\u9078\u64c7\u6700\u9069\u5408\u6211\u7684\u5b69\u5b50\uff1f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41244\" class=\"elementor elementor-41244\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc89d16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc89d16\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1986358\" data-id=\"1986358\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-884b73e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"884b73e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class-lessons.png?fit=720%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41250\" alt=\"A collage of three images: two students playing flute, a young student sitting at the piano, and a choir performing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class-lessons.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class-lessons.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class-lessons.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3e1538 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3e1538\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bae3593\" data-id=\"1bae3593\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8caa6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8caa6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to getting your baby, kid, or teen started making music, there\u2019s no shortage of options. From Early Childhood music classes to private lessons, group classes, and ensembles\u2014it can feel overwhelming to know what each option entails and which one might be right for your child.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read our breakdown of the benefits of and differences between each music programming option, as well as how they pair together to optimize musical and personal growth and provide your child with the most robust experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d773803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d773803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Childhood Music Classes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb5137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eb5137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">Many parents want<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> to jump<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> right <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">to group music classes or private lessons. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> true that young children can begin <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">specific instrument study<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> as young as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">owever, when your little one is between the ages of 0 and 8, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">it&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> worth considering first signing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> them up for <\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW238338141 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW238338141 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Early Childhood music classes<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> before <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\">beginning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238338141 BCX8\"> instrumental or vocal music classes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238338141 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7342d2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7342d2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/early-childhood-class-1.png?fit=720%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41253\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/early-childhood-class-1.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/early-childhood-class-1.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/early-childhood-class-1.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9079b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9079b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3a8f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee3a8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">Tap<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\"> into the benefits of music early.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">No need to wait until elementary school for your child\u2019s brain and social skills to be nurtured through music. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">Music classes for babies, toddlers, and young children<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\"> are proven to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\"> enhance communication and interpersonal skills, promote greater self-regulation and discipline, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">improve language and literacy aptitudes, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">and much more. Read more about the <\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW29592958 BCX8\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/benefits-music-education\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW29592958 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">benefits of music education<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29592958 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW29592958 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">Learn the building blocks of music.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> The best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> long<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">-term<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> relationships always have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">a strong foundation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">, and children\u2019s music education is no different. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">Games, dances, chants, and songs feel like playtime for babies and kids, but in reality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> they\u2019re learning concepts like rhythm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> and pitch<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> in a way that\u2019s developmentally appropriate.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">So,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> time for them to pick up a violin or hit that high note, they already have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">a strong<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> grasp on the musical concepts <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\">they\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90662561 BCX8\"> need to go far and advance quickly. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW90662561 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">Build a positive relationship with music.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\"> If a child\u2019s introduction to musical study is too complex or advanced for them, they can get frustrated and quickly decide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\"> not for them. Early Childhood music classes put a stronger <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">emphasis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\"> on having fun through music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">, helping to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">pique their interest before things<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\"> \u2013 like practicing an instrument regularly! &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224386398 BCX8\">get more challenging.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"EOP SCXW224386398 BCX8\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">Learn side-by-side with parents or caregivers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">Merit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\"> School of Music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">&#8216;s Early Childhood classes also allow you to play an active role in the developmental growth your child experiences through music<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107016854 BCX8\"> fun, family-bonding time.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\">Explore multiple instruments before deciding.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\">Merit\u2019s <\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW86751048 BCX8\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.amilia.com\/store\/en\/merit-school-of-music\/shop\/activities\/4563489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Meet the Orchestra<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\"> class allows<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\"> kids ages 7 through 8 to explore an array of instruments ranging from <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW86751048 BCX8\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classicsforkids.com\/orff-instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>barred instruments<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\">, strings, percussion, ukulele, recorder, and piano. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\">What <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86751048 BCX8\"> to decide which instrument is the right fit!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86751048 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb3db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"efb3db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About Early Childhood Classes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baee0e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"baee0e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-758d1d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"758d1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Group Music Classes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ae6724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ae6724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW116891389 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW116891389 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Group <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>music classes<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\"> are just what they sound like: students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\">learning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116891389 BCX8\"> proper instrumental or vocal technique, basic musical concepts, performance skills, and how to read music in a small group setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116891389 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-838415d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"838415d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class.png?fit=720%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41258\" alt=\"Two students play flute.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/group-class.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cfbaf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cfbaf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca8286 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eca8286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW246897713 BCX8\">A great fit for beginners in particular.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">Group classes are a great fit for student musicians of all experience levels. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">Beginners find <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\"> value by starting here. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">eginning music classes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">are structured so<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">kids and teens not only learn technique, but also how <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">to read music and apply <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">basic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">musical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">concepts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">Plus, s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">tarting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">a new instrument<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">along<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">side<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\"> peers can inspire new students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">to build strong<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\"> practice <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">habits<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\">infuse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246897713 BCX8\"> a sense of fun into their relationship with music.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW246897713 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">Explore multiple <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">facets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\"> of music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">-making<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">Group class curricula not only teach repertoire, but also music theory, history, musicianship, and so much more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\">helping<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1884787 BCX8\"> to make your child a well-rounded music student.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1884787 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">Make friends and b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">uild<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> community.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">We often hear that Merit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> School of Music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> is <\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161940794 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WzwBpUnjP3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW161940794 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">where <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">young music lovers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> find \u201ctheir people<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">Your child is able to m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">ake new friends with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">peer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">from throughout Chicago <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">and bond with them over the course of many months.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> Merit\u2019s faculty <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\">facilitates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> a welcoming, friendly environment where everyone feels welcome<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161940794 BCX8\"> and safe to be themselves.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161940794 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">Balance <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">group learning and individual support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">Each child has a different learning style. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">If your child learns better in a communal setting, group classes are the right fit for them. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">Group classes provide interaction with other peers in a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">n engaging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">, educational environment. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">At the same time,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">Merit\u2019s classes are kept small enough<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\"> (typically ranging from <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW48153633 BCX8\">4 to 10<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">students)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\"> so that your child can still receive individual support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\"> and feedback<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\"> from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">their instructor.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48153633 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW48153633 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">Practice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\"> performance skills.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">Small group performance skills are vitally important for any musician<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">and can only be learned through a collaborative environment of playing alongside peers. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">During<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">performances <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">that most group classes host <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">throughout the year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">, y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">our child will be exposed to the joys and pride of performing for an audience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">erforming alongside peers vs. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">olo is often less stressful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\"> when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">first <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256584673 BCX8\">starting out.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW256584673 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">Less expensive.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">Group classes are known to be easier <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW50684735 BCX8\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\"> your pocketbook<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\"> than private lessons<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">By <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">essentially <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">sharing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\"> your<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">teacher\u2019s time <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">multiple other students, the tuition <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\">can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50684735 BCX8\"> be much lower. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50684735 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2dfe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4f2dfe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About Group Classes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8b2cbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c8b2cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-820f0c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"820f0c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Private Music Lessons<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822f638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"822f638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">In<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/private-lessons\/\">p<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">rivate music lessons<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">, students have the opportunity to study one-on-one with their teacher<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">In this individual setting, a dedicated <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\"> teacher can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">best <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">learn your individual talents and personal challenges, allowing them to guide you in meeting new goals through lessons ta<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\">lored just for you.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101520403 BCX8\"> At Merit, you can choose between a lesson length of 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW101520403 BCX8\"><span class=\"SCXW101520403 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW101520403 BCX8\" \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91126c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91126c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/private-lessons.png?fit=720%2C550&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41257\" alt=\"A student stands playing the violin in front of his teacher.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/private-lessons.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/private-lessons.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/private-lessons.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ede5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50ede5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daa679f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daa679f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">ick your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> pace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">Individual, focused attention <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">allows your private lesson instructor to cater to your child\u2019s needs. This o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">ften allows students to progress more quickly in their studies<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> It also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> the opportunity to slow things<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> down<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> to ensure your child stays engaged and truly masters a piece or skill before moving on.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">hile private lesson teachers will recommend skill level-appropriate repertoire, they are also happy to incorporate students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\"> special requests in an educationally <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">appropriate way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42414980 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW42414980 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">Refine skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">Similarly, the one-on-one <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\"> that private lessons <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">enable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">s your teacher to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">better <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">pinpoint areas that you need to focus on. Whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\"> refining your finger positioning or<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">nailing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">those tricky scale passages in your music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW86037737 BCX8\">, your teacher can give you th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">e personalize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86037737 BCX8\"> coaching you need to take your technique to the next level.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86037737 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">Develop a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">strong<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\"> relationship <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">with your teacher<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">Since <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\"> just the two of you, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\"> be able to build a dee<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">per and more mean<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">ingful bond over time. These bonds can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7155543 BCX8\">last a lifetime!<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7155543 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">Build solo performance skills.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">rivate lesson<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\"> studios offer recitals throughout the year. If your child loves to perform solo, this is the opportunity for them! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">In addition, b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">ecause many students from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\"> teacher\u2019s studio perform<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\"> during these recitals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">y\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\"> for your child to hear more advanced students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\"> and be inspired.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54499582 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW54499582 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\">More flexible scheduling. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\">With private lessons, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\"> able to set your own schedule<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\">. Merit\u2019s team works with you to build a schedule that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\">fits your preferences and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266562949 BCX8\"> your teacher\u2019s availability.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW266562949 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4f5a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e4f5a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/private-lessons\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About Private Lessons<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abe53b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1abe53b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20a8b00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20a8b00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Music Ensembles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a89193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a89193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW194269301 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW194269301 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Large ensembles<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\"> bring together larger groups of student musicians<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\"> to make music in unison. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\">At Merit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\"> School of Music<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\">and, strings, and voice students have the option to join a large ensemble<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194269301 BCX8\"> in conjunction with their small group class.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW194269301 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be5e6e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be5e6e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3805d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3805d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">Learn in a bigger group.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\"> Group classes introduce student musicians to making music with others, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">large ensembles take those skills to the next level.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">Merit\u2019s b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">, orchestras, and choirs can range anywhere from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">10<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHovered CommentHighlightHovered SCXW12020685 BCX8\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW12020685 BCX8\">50<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW12020685 BCX8\">or more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeHovered SCXW12020685 BCX8\">students<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12020685 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12020685 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen teamwork skills. <\/b>Sports aren\u2019t the only activity that builds teamwork skills. In an ensemble, each person must learn to work with others in their section and across the entire ensemble in order to create beautiful music.\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s fun!<\/b> There is no other experience quite like playing music with other instruments and musicians.\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop your child\u2019s ear.<\/b> Listening across an ensemble to different instruments and parts creates new neural pathways and increases concentration and focus.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52b3a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a52b3a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More About Ensembles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21fbae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"21fbae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff370a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ff370a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pairing Classes, Lessons, &amp; Ensembles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d637a36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d637a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">Now you know the benefits of each type of music programming, but what happens when you combine them? Well&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW137304319 BCX8\">pretty powerful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">Keep reading to learn why<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\"> many families choose to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\"> in both<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137304319 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137304319 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-173caf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"173caf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-90ed2b4\" data-id=\"90ed2b4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd3e5d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd3e5d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u201cEnrolling in private lessons and group classes is very beneficial for a young musician. Private lessons are designed to provide one-on-one instruction to sharpen your musical skills and technique, while group classes allow you to learn how to play together with other musicians and make new friends! Attending both will also allow a student to develop their musicianship faster than if they were to only take a private lesson or a group class.\u201d<\/h4><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/jeremiah-price\/\"><strong>Jeremiah Price<\/strong><\/a>, Band &amp; Jazz Program Director<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e75340e\" data-id=\"e75340e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8988f8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8988f8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jeremiah-price.png?fit=850%2C950&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41255\" alt=\"Band &amp; Jazz Program Director Jeremiah Price smiles for the camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jeremiah-price.png?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jeremiah-price.png?resize=268%2C300&amp;ssl=1 268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jeremiah-price.png?resize=768%2C858&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jeremiah-price.png?resize=11%2C12&amp;ssl=1 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57a952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d57a952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adba959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adba959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinforce skills.<\/b> By pairing private lessons with group instruction, your private teacher will often incorporate reinforcement of skills currently being taught in your child\u2019s group class or ensemble for extra practice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immerse yourself in music.<\/b> Just like learning a language, immersing your child in music helps them grasp concepts more naturally and to understand all facets of music-making. The more music programming your child takes, the easier it will be for them to pick up new skills and develop their musicianship.\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased motivation.<\/b> When you\u2019re picking things up quickly, hitting all the right notes, and feeling supported by your musical community, it\u2019s natural to feel more confident and inspired to keep at it.\u00a0<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supercharge your progress.<\/b> By combining all of the above, your child\u2019s musical progress will be unstoppable!\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ad420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ad420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">At Merit School of Music, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">we<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">&#8216;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\"> here for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">music lovers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">at all stages of their musical journey. Our robust music education pathway of classes, lessons, and en<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">em<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">bles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\"> allows your child to continue to learn and grow through music as their interest and skills expand<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91642897 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW91642897 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b737dc elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b737dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45e3a75\" data-id=\"45e3a75\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e2ba2e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e2ba2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start Your Musical Journey with Merit<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7063d1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e7063d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/app.amilia.com\/store\/en\/merit-school-of-music\/shop\/programs\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Register Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to getting your baby, kid, or teen started making music, there\u2019s no shortage of options. 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