Elementary

CSMA's multi-lingual faculty of more than 75 instructors with national and international credentials is ready to help students experience the joy of music. Private instruction for all ages is offered year round for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. At weekly lessons students study with an instructor selected to complement a student's individual learning style. CSMA offers private lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes in classical, jazz, popular and world music styles. Partner lessons may also be available for beginning level students.

The understanding of music theory is important to a musician's development. Nine levels of music theory, jazz theory, plus musicianship classes including ear-training are offered. Visit our website for the complete schedule.

One week summer workshops for chidren, youth and adults include cello workshop, jazz or rock workshop, pop vocal workshop and more. Visit our website for complete offerings.

Learn to play music together! Beginning and intermediate ensembles for strings, wind, brass, percussion. Beginning Level Prereq: 1-2 yrs of private instruction; no prior ensemble experience required. Intermediate Level Prereq: 3-4 yrs of private instruction; 1 yr of ensemble training. Leads to youth orchestra, band, jazz combos, chamber music. Pianists may join as opportunities arise.

Have fun in this performance-based resident children’s chorale singing music in a variety of genres. Includes vocal warmups, posture & presentation, musicianship, sight reading, memorization, some choreography. Final performance at end of semester. No prior experience needed.

Intro classes for children and youth are an opportunity to be introduced to basic fundamentals of music and playing an instrument of choice. Includes Jazz Improvisation. Visit our website for complete offerings.

Early education classes for our youngest students include Music from Around the World, Classical Music Makers and Adventures in Music to name a few. Visit our website for the complete catalog of offerings.

Classes for our youngest students include Music from Around the World, Classical Music Makers and Adventures in Music to name a few. Visit our website for the complete catalog of offerings.