From Bach to the Beach Boys, Mozart to Metallica, we want to fill every student’s life with music, no matter what inspires them. That’s why we offer a wide range of courses.
Three Ways to Meet
At MusicWorks, we offer scheduling options that fit your lifestyle. You can experience one-on-one lessons your own preferred way.
Face-to-Face
With so many options available today for learning an instrument, there’s still nothing like meeting face-to-face with an instructor. Meet your teacher in-person to receive the most accurate guidance regarding your technique and artistry, and play duets together.
Online
Remote lessons via Zoom, Muzie, or FaceTime remain the safest option — and the easiest on your vehicle. Skip the drive and meet your instructor virtually. And because you’re not driving, reschedules and makeups are a breeze. Virtual lessons allow you to record sessions for future review, and you and your instructor can share comments and files in chat.
On-Demand
If you’re pressed for time or on a budget, your instructor can provide personalized instruction without scheduled lessons. With asynchronous Lessons, you view a customized lesson at any time that’s convenient for you, prepare your own video response, and wait no longer than five days for your next instructor video containing further guidance and feedback.
One-on-One Lessons
Whether Face-to-Face, Online, or On-Demand, our personalized lessons are available for the following instruments and subjects:
Guitar
For students at all levels. Acoustic, electric, or classical guitar. Lessons are tailored to your personal goals.
Piano
Beginner through intermediate. Classical repertoire balanced with popular music styles and techniques.
Electric Bass
Learn to play common bass lines in rock, blues, country, and jazz music, plus build your own bass lines and improvise.
Drums
Currently offered at beginning level. Students will learn common drum grooves used in popular music.
Banjo
For beginners through intermediate. 5-string bluegrass (“Scruggs-Style”) banjo songs and breaks. Intermediate students learn to arrange breaks of their own.
Ukulele
Course covers basic strumming techniques, single-note melodies, and some fingerstyle. For ukulele enthusiasts, as well as very young students interested in a bridge to guitar.
Songwriting
For aspiring songwriters at all levels. Fundamentals of song craft, including form, chord theory and harmonic progressions, and arranging techniques.
Improvisation
No matter your level of experience on your instrument, from absolute novice to gigging artist, learn to spontaneously create music in a variety of contexts, solo and in groups.
Group Classes
Whether you’re already take one-on-one lessons with us or through another provider, we have additional opportunities to flex your creativity. The following group courses are offered on a periodic basis, based on enrollment — sign up with a friend! Consult with our staff if you have questions about age or eligibility requirements.
Rock Band
Experience the challenges and rewards of being in a live cover band. Rehearse with a small group specializing in classic and contemporary pop hits from various genres, from pop to country to hard rock. Then give yourselves a cool name and put on a show!
Jazz Lab
For either students who have a personal interest in playing Jazz, or who are participating in school jazz ensembles and are looking for additional support: Learn the techniques and traditions used in jazz, focusing mostly on the music typical of the 30’s through the early 60’s. Topics covered include comping styles, rhythm, reading charts, and improvisation.
Guitar Ensemble
Open to late beginner through intermediate guitar students, or by audition. The Guitar Ensemble rehearses pieces drawn from classical, popular, and folk music repertoire for a performance during an end-of-term recital.
Summer Band
School’s out; now what? To keep your skills honed, join our Summer Band program and make music with students from across the area. You’ll prepare a set of pieces for a public concert at the end of the session.
Composing fundamentals
Learn the techniques used by composers, including chord/scale relations, chord progressions, accompaniment techniques, and differences in various styles, plus use of recording and notation software. But don’t let this language scare you; young students and beginners on their instruments are welcome! Original works by the students will be featured, either as part of a recital, or on a studio recording.
Electronic Music Production
If you have access to a tablet or computer, you already have most of what you need to get started in music production. Learn the basics of recording multiple tracks, applying effects, and mixing them to achieve a polished final product. This course is ideal for anyone interested in recording their own music, either solo or as part of a band, or for those who might be interested in creating beats for dance, hip-hop, or any other predominantly electronic styles of music, but don’t know where to start.
Coding With Sonic Pi
Sonic Pi is a Ruby-based programming language designed specifically for making music, and it’s gaining popularity fast. This is a great way to learn coding skills while making electronic music; it’s free, and it runs on most Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. Click here to see how Sonic Pi is being used by “laptop DJ’s” to produce live improvised music.