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COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
Individual music lessons at the Community Music School prepare students to express themselves musically and acquire the skills necessary to successfully participate in ensembles, perform in public, and enjoy a lifelong love of music.
The Community Music School offers private music lessons for all ages, levels, and
abilities. Students meet for one-on-one weekly sessions with CMS instructors. Music lessons are available on all instruments of the band and orchestra, piano,
guitar, harp, and voice. Lessons are offered at four St. Louis locations, including an After School partnership program with the St. Louis Public School District.
Our walk-in registration sessions allow staff members to consider a student's background, personality, personal motivation
and goals, as well as specific needs or requirements, to place the student with the
most appropriate instructor.
Youngest beginning age:
- Piano: 6 years
- Guitar: 6 years
- Harp: 12 years
- Traditional Strings: 7-8 years
- Suzuki Violin: 4-6 years (more info about Suzuki Strings)
- Suzuki Viola: 4-6 years (more info about Suzuki Strings)
- Suzuki Cello: 5-7 years (more info about Suzuki Strings)
- Woodwinds & brass: 9-10 years
- Percussion: 9-10 years
- Voice: 12-13 years
- Composition: 12 years (must have basic note-reading skills)
- Theory: Reading age
Lesson Lengths: 30, 45, or 60 minutes/week
Length of Semester: Fall & Spring semester: 18 weeks each
Summer session: 6 weeks
Session Dates:
Summer 2018 Semester: June 20 - August 1, 2018
Fall 2018 Semester: August 11, 2018 - January 5, 2019
Spring 2019 Semester: January 14 - May 24, June 1, & June 3, 2019
What you need to be successful:
- Your own instrument and/or regular access to an instrument for practice. A traditional piano is preferred for piano students and is essential after the first semester of lessons.
- Be prepared to attend lessons weekly with instruments in good order.
- Regular practice and attendance are essential to music study.
- Students are encouraged to attend CMS master classes, workshops, concerts, and recitals. These educational opportunities are designed to enhance learning and students' progress.
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- Questions? Call (314) 968-5939 or email Linda Chickos at chickos@webster.edu
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