Winter/Spring Session Group Classes Online - with Wayland Recreation
Please note: these classes are run in partnership with Wayland Recreation, and register via their website. But you do not need to be a Wayland resident to join a class - they are open to students everywhere!
Quick Intro to Instruments; Small Group Intro to Piano; Small Group Intro to Piano; Adult Private Instrument Lessons*
*New adult students only; may be available in-person depending on teacher/student preference. For kids and teenagers, check out our regular private lesson program
Quick Intro to Instruments age 4-7
Fridays, 3:45 - 4:30
Session 1: February 5 & 12
Session 2: March 5 & 12
Session 3: April 9 & 16
Session 4: May 7 & 14
Not sure which instrument is right for your child? In this highly interactive class kids explore piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar and flute, with demos, games, singing, listening, movement and rhythm activities. We will enjoy live or recorded performances by kids (including by our current students), and we'll also learn about the Suzuki Method.
This class is a great interim step between general music classes and private lessons, and will help your child figure out which instrument they are most drawn to before starting on lessons.
Instructor: Cecilia Pinto, WSM Early Childhood Specialist/Suzuki Faculty
Class size: minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students, with caregivers
Fee: $41
Small Group Intro to Piano for age 6-7 and 8-9
Mondays, spring semester: 14 weeks, Feb 1 - May 17 (no class 2/15, 4/19)
4:00 - 4:30 - age 6-7
4:30 - 5:00 - age 8-9
Plus 15 min private session each week, time by arrangement with instructor
Children learn to play the piano in a fun, relaxed class designed to engage and inspire! Students begin with keyboard geography, simple 5-finger songs, rhythms, and beginning chords, in a relaxed setting including singing, movement and games. As they progress through the semester they’ll learn to play both by ear and by reading music, and to compose their own pieces.
Students have a weekly 30-minute Zoom group class, and a weekly one-on-one 15-minute Zoom session with the instructor. The individual sessions enhance the student’s progress in listening, reading, motor and memory skills, reinforce the concepts from the group class, and teach excellent practice skills. The small class of four to six moves together as a group - while each individual child gets the help they need.
Includes a listening CD and a practice CD with special tracks for each week, music book, parent book, notation games pack, opportunities for composing, and more. Don’t have a keyboard? We’ll lend you a table-top one to get started (for a returnable deposit), and can advise you on purchase.
With instructor Mia Tsai, WSM Piano faculty
Class size: minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students, caregivers welcome but not required
Fee: $455 per semester including a complete set of materials (as above) shipped direct to you.
Small Group Intro to Guitar for age 6-7 and 8-9
Tuesdays, spring semester: 14 weeks, Feb 2 - May 18 (no class 2/16, 4/20)
3:30 - 4:00 - age 6-7
4:00 - 4:30 - age 8-9
Plus 15 min private session each week, time by arrangement with instructor
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a fun class designed to engage and inspire! Students begin with basic techniques, simple songs, rhythms, and beginning chords, in a relaxed setting including singing, movement and games. As they progress through the program they'll learn to play both by ear and by reading music.
Students have a weekly 30-minute Zoom group class, and a weekly one-on-one 15-minute Zoom session with the instructor. The individual sessions enhance the student's progress in listening, reading, motor and memory skills, reinforce the concepts from the group class, and teach excellent practice skills. The small class of 3-6 kids moves together as a group - while each individual child gets the help they need.
Includes a loaner acoustic guitar in appropriate size for child, plus book and CD to keep.
With instructor Francesco Barone, WSM Guitar faculty
Class size: minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students, caregivers welcome but not required
Fee: $455 per semester including a complete set of materials (as above) shipped direct to you.
Adult Private Instrument Lessons for New-to-us Students
Have you always wanted to learn piano, violin, viola, cello, flute or voice? Or did you study one of these in your childhood, and wish you hadn’t stopped? It’s never too late! Join our supportive, empowering faculty and our community of adult learners to start or restart your instrument; or to gain confidence and advanced techniques on the one you already play.
Lessons are online or in person depending on student and teacher choice, with times by arrangement. Please check that we can offer a teacher at your preferred time before registering, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Wayland Rec Adult Classes” as the subject line.
Day/time by arrangement
Winter session: 8 weeks, starting week of Feb 1 (no lesson week of 2/15)
Spring session: 8 weeks, starting week of April 5 (no lesson week of 4/19)
Class size: one-on-one
30 minute lessons: $335
45 minute lessons: $485
60 minute lessons: $635
With Wayland School of Music Faculty
"The online classes have been surprisingly successful. His face lights up when he sees his teacher!"
"The group teacher you have was fantastically engaging."
"The developmentally appropriate instruction was exactly what we were hoping for when we chose your school."
"My children have loved their class, especially the easy-going and fun atmosphere."
Registration for these classes is through Wayland Recreation at their website. You do not need to be a Wayland resident to register. Once at their site, select Register, then Programs or Activities, then Preschool, Youth, or Adult as appropriate, then online.
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