Innovative Art Education Classes
Our art education classes come to your school’s campus. After-school classes engage students for an hour of directed class time dedicated to the arts. The class model is structured with plenty of room for play. We use activity-filled classes, teach kids how to read music and participate in fun ensembles that build their aptitude with instruments.
After School Music Academy provides:
An hour of energetic, contemporary art education instruction that kids love. Some equipment and instruments required for classes are provided, as needed. All students can participate in recitals and performances showcasing their learning.
We’re Different, In the Best Way!
Playful and Educational
We teach not only an appreciation for classic composers like Mozart and Chopin, but strive to integrate favorite and familiar genres into our lessons. This keeps kids engaged with the music of their time and gives instructors permission to get creative. Alongside the masterpieces and symphonies we know and love, there’s always room for some Kidz Bop!
A “Show Up Ready” Attitude
Our method is boutique, adaptive, and reliable because we know the ins and outs of art education like few other companies. Responsibility and preparedness is essential for every educator we employ. We’re known for our proactivity, organization, and professionalism. We keep kids on a structured schedule where we ask for their time and attention and pay the same respect to our students by arriving ready.
We Come to You
After School Music Academy provides all of the equipment needed to run our classes without relying on existing classroom infrastructure. We handle all aspects of setup and tear down, leaving the classroom environment exactly the way we found it. This allows school districts to include us in their after-school programs without strain on existing budgets. Parents enjoy the convenience of picking their child up from school instead of running them across town to private music lessons.
We’re Different, In the Best Way!
Playful and Educational
We teach not only an appreciation for classic composers like Mozart and Chopin, but strive to integrate favorite and familiar genres into our lessons. This keeps kids engaged with the music of their time and gives instructors permission to get creative. Alongside the masterpieces and symphonies we know and love, there’s always room for some Kidz Bop!
A “Show Up Ready” Attitude
We know the ins and outs of arts education like few other companies. Our method is boutique, adaptive, and reliable. Responsibility and preparedness is essential for every educator we employ. We’re known for our proactivity, organization, and professionalism. We keep kids on a structured schedule where we ask for their time and attention and pay the same respect to our students by arriving ready.
We Come to You
We provide all of the equipment needed to run our classes without reliance on existing classroom infrastructure. We handle all aspects of setup and tear down, leaving the classroom environment the way we found it each time. This allows school districts to include us in their after-school programs without strain on existing budgets. Parents enjoy the convenience of picking their child up from school instead of running them across town to private music lessons.
Art Education Music Classes
UKULELE GROUP
The ukulele is an excellent starter instrument for every child learning music for the first time. It’s relatively simple to learn, easy for kids to hold, inexpensive, and timeless! In this ensemble, we will jump into the fun stuff and learn how to play music on the ukulele. By the end of the course, students will know a few chord positions, will have learned a couple of songs, and be able to sing along.
DRUM CIRCLE
Kids learn the fundamentals of percussion, rhythm, and distinguishing tones in this lively and interactive class. This is a great starter course for any student getting familiar with a musical instrument. Especially popular with our littlest ones!
PIANO ENSEMBLE
Piano ensemble is a wonderful foundational class that prepares students for more serious private study. We teach core keyboard skills: hand position, note reading, chord vocabulary, posture, rhythm, and theory while rehearsing a repertoire of rock, pop, and classical songs. This isn’t your average piano class!
KIDS CHORUS
These fun classes are open to beginning and experienced students. Students will learn musicianship skills, singing in multiple parts, how to follow a conductor, music reading skills, and group performances. Folk songs, popular movie and musical scores, and some classic choral repertoire are all included!
GUITAR GROUP
This class is offered to beginners or more advanced players. Starting at Grades 1 and up. It’s necessary for the student to have their own guitars and bring them to class. Practicing at home is a requirement for the students to reach their maximum potential.
Enroll in these fun group classes and students will learn guitar care, strumming patterns, chord progressions, single note melody lines, music terminology, and the skills necessary to play many of their favorite songs!
ROCK BAND
Rock Band students are inspired to learn, excel, and become confident in the performance arts. Bands are open to musicians that play guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. Bands work with our talented faculty to learn and play songs by a variety of contemporary and classic bands. Student suggestions and inspiration are always welcome! Rock Band students should already be proficient with at least one year of experience on their instrument of choice.
VIOLIN ENSEMBLE
This wonderful class provides strings students the opportunity to play with other strings students in an ensemble, practice fun repertoire, learn how to follow a conductor, and improve on their stringed instrument.
Art Education Movement Classes
THEATER
Learning the fundamentals of memorizing a script, voice projection, and stage presence can significantly boost a child’s sense of confidence. Theater helps kids express their personality and learn to emote in a constructive and creative way.
In this popular class, kids will learn to perform skits and plays, drawing up on their sense of imagination.
HIP-HOP DANCE
Dance uplifts, unites, and empowers children. It also provides them an opportunity to move their bodies in a coordinated way, gain bodily awareness, work on balance, and develop confidence and social skills.
Moving in a group is an important aspect of dance and includes instruction on how to move in unison and independently. Our hip-hop dance class is a student favorite and includes contemporary, energetic beats to keep them on their feet and burning off restless energy from the day! Kids should wear comfortable clothes that allow movement.
MARTIAL ARTS
Our martial arts classes focus on developing coordination, self-control, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and discipline in a safe, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere. This unique program of fitness, fun and self-development will teach your child all the key traits necessary to succeed in life! Our objective is to encourage both physical and mental resilience and to expand kids’ aptitude to face challenges. Our class is designed for students with little to no martial arts experience, but all experience levels are welcome! Kids should wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement.
YOGA
Yoga introduces basic breathing, meditation skills (non-religious), Hatha yoga postures, and flexibility. A yoga mat is required for this basic skills class intended to give the student an experience of yoga and its benefits. Teachers and parents have consistently reported that their students remain more calm, alert, and attentive thanks to the focusing effects of yoga.
CHEER
Nothing gets a crowd going like the athletic choreography and energy of a talented cheer squad. In cheer, students learn the fundamentals of a good cheer routine in a safe environment. This class works as a great parallel or step up from hip-hop and is a popular offering with students.
Meet Our Teachers
Many of our music teachers are trained, professional musicians with experience playing for bands, symphonies, or have backgrounds in studio work. Get to know their diverse specialties in composing music, guitar, piano, trumpet, violin, viola, clarinet, saxophone, drumming, voice lessons, martial arts, dance instruction, and more!