HomeSchooler Private Lessons
Private lesson times available during school hours!
Violin, Viola, Piano and Harp
Our Programs
We offer private lessons for violin, viola, piano and harp!
Plus ensembles and chamber groups
for kids and adults of all ages and levels!
Little Beats —
Pre-Lesson Music Class
Ages 18 months–4 Years
Introduce your tiny musician to the joys of music!
Little Beats is more than a traditional music-and-movement class. It is a thoughtfully designed pre-lesson program that gives young children an early foundation for future musical learning.
Through interactive play, singing, movement, listening activities, musical games, and hands-on instrument exploration, children begin developing important early skills such as:
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A steady sense of beat and rhythm
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Listening and responding to musical cues
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Pitch awareness and singing confidence
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Coordination and controlled movement
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Focus, turn-taking, and participation in a group
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Comfort learning with a music teacher
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Children will also begin exploring violin and piano in developmentally appropriate ways. Through short, playful activities, they will learn how the instruments work, practice beginning positioning and technique, explore high and low sounds, and begin connecting movement, listening, and musical patterns with the instruments themselves.
These early experiences allow children to begin learning real foundational violin and piano skills without expecting them to sit through a traditional private lesson before they are developmentally ready.
Each class nurtures a genuine love of music while gently preparing children for the structure, skills, coordination, and confidence they will need when they are ready to begin formal lessons.
A grown-up participates alongside each child, making Little Beats a joyful opportunity to learn, explore, and make music together.
Possible Class Times
Wednesday, 10:30–11:00 AM
This is the anticipated primary class time.
Monday, 2:30–3:00 PM
A second section may be offered if there is sufficient interest.
Families may indicate whether they prefer Wednesday, Monday, or could attend either time. Final class sections will be determined based on enrollment.
Little Players
Early Instrument Study for Young Musicians
Ages 4–7, or as determined
by teacher readiness
Ignite your child’s excitement for learning an instrument!
Little Players is designed for young children who are ready to begin more focused musical study while still benefiting from playful, age-appropriate instruction. Students receive foundational instruction in piano, violin, viola, or harp, building strong beginning skills, musical understanding, and confidence from the very start.
Placement is based not only on age, but also on each child’s developmental readiness, attention span, coordination, and ability to participate successfully in a lesson.
Our Tandem Approach
At Klassical Kidz, young children learn best through a combination of private instruction and shared musical experiences.
Little Players students attend:
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A weekly private lesson with a parent or caregiver present
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A weekly Little Players group class with other young musicians
Private lessons allow instruction to be carefully tailored to each child’s instrument, pace, and individual needs. The group class gives students opportunities to reinforce what they are learning through rhythm, listening, singing, and playing alongside other children.
Together, these experiences help young students develop both the individual skills needed to play an instrument and the joy, confidence, and motivation that come from making music with others.
What Students Begin Learning
Little Players instruction includes:
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Healthy beginning posture and instrument position
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Foundational technique and coordination
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A steady beat and rhythmic understanding
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Pitch awareness and ear training
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Beginning music reading
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Listening and responding to musical cues
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Musical expression and creativity
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Focus, turn-taking, and ensemble awareness
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Positive practice habits and growing independence
Ear training and music reading receive equal emphasis, helping students learn to understand music through both listening and notation.
Little Players Group Class
Thursdays, 5:45–6:15 PM
The weekly group class complements each student’s private lesson and is an important part of the Little Players experience. Through carefully structured activities, students strengthen their musical skills, learn from one another, and experience the excitement of making music as part of a community.
Little Players provides a supportive bridge between early-childhood musical exploration and more independent instrumental study, giving young musicians a strong and joyful beginning.
Elementary Ensemble
Building Independent Musicians and Ensemble Skills
Ages 7–11, or as determined by teacher readiness
Discover the excitement and power of making music together!
Elementary Ensemble is designed for students who are developing greater confidence and independence on their instruments. Through the combination of weekly private lessons and collaborative ensemble instruction, students strengthen their individual skills while learning how their part contributes to a larger musical whole.
Students may study violin, viola, piano, or harp in their private lessons. Cello students are also welcome to participate in the ensemble classes.
Private Lessons and Ensemble Study
Elementary Ensemble students attend:
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A weekly private lesson
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One weekly Elementary Ensemble class
Private lessons provide focused, individualized instruction tailored to each student’s instrument, ability, and pace of development. Students work on technique, music reading, ear training, musical expression, and repertoire appropriate to their individual level.
The weekly ensemble class gives students the opportunity to apply those skills in a group setting. They learn to listen carefully, follow a leader, maintain their own musical part, and adjust their playing in response to others.
This combination allows students to continue growing as individual musicians while experiencing the cooperation, responsibility, and shared accomplishment of playing in an ensemble.
What Students Learn
Elementary Ensemble instruction includes:
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Healthy and increasingly independent instrumental technique
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Stronger rhythm and steady-beat skills
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Music reading and sight-reading
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Ear training and pitch awareness
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Beginning harmony and part playing
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Following a conductor
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Listening across an ensemble
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Beginning balance, blending, and musical phrasing
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Entering and ending together
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Maintaining an individual part while others play something different
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Musical expression and creativity
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Preparation, responsibility, and positive rehearsal habits
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Confidence performing with others
Students begin learning that ensemble playing involves more than performing their own notes correctly. They must also listen, respond, cooperate, and understand how their musical part fits within the complete piece.
Ear training, music reading, and beginning harmony receive equal emphasis, helping students develop a well-rounded understanding of music through both listening and notation.
Elementary Ensemble Classes
Students attend one Elementary Ensemble class each week:
Tuesdays, 5:15–6:00 PM
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Wednesdays, 4:00–4:45 PM
Offering two weekly sections allows students to attend the class that works best for their family while participating in the same level of ensemble instruction.
Growing Independence
As students mature, they are encouraged to take increasing ownership of their musical studies. This includes arriving prepared, caring for their instrument and music, listening attentively, contributing positively to rehearsals, and developing consistent practice habits at home.
Students ages nine and older are encouraged, when developmentally appropriate, to attend private lessons without a parent. This helps them practice communicating directly with their teacher, remembering assignments, asking questions, and taking greater responsibility for their musical progress.
Elementary Ensemble provides a supportive bridge between beginning instrumental study and more advanced chamber and ensemble work. Students develop the musical understanding, independence, and collaborative skills they will need as they continue growing into confident, capable musicians.
Chamber Players
Developing Artistry Through Chamber Music
Sixth grade and up, or by special permission
Elevate your musicianship through focused, collaborative chamber music study!
Chamber Players is designed for experienced students who are ready to take greater responsibility for their preparation, interpretation, and contribution to a group. Students continue developing their instrumental skills in private lessons while learning the discipline, communication, and artistry required for successful chamber music.
Students may study violin, viola, piano, or harp in their private lessons. Cello students are also welcome to participate in the chamber groups.
Placement in Intermediate or Advancing Chamber is determined by the teachers based on each student’s technical level, music-reading ability, ensemble experience, maturity, and readiness for the demands of the repertoire.
Private Lessons and Chamber Music Study
Chamber Players students attend:
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A weekly private lesson
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One weekly chamber music rehearsal
Private lessons provide the individualized technical and musical instruction students need to prepare challenging repertoire with confidence. Students continue strengthening technique, tone, music reading, ear training, interpretation, and independent practice skills.
Chamber rehearsals allow students to apply those skills in a more sophisticated collaborative setting. Unlike large ensembles, chamber groups often perform with one student responsible for each musical part. Every player must arrive prepared, listen closely, communicate clearly, and understand how their part contributes to the complete musical work.
What Students Develop
Chamber Players instruction includes:
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Advanced instrumental technique and tone production
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Independent preparation of individual parts
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Strong music-reading and sight-reading skills
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Rhythmic accuracy and ensemble precision
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Intonation and advanced ear training
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Harmony and musical analysis
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Balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing
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Following and communicating musical cues
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Adjusting in real time to other performers
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Understanding musical form and structure
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Thoughtful interpretation and stylistic awareness
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Leadership, cooperation, and rehearsal etiquette
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Confidence performing challenging repertoire
Students learn that chamber music requires both independence and collaboration. Each musician must be able to lead when appropriate, support other players, respond to musical ideas, and make thoughtful decisions as part of the group.
Musical Interpretation and Collaboration
As students progress, they move beyond simply playing the correct notes. They explore the character, structure, and expressive possibilities of the music, learning to shape phrases, balance musical lines, and develop a shared interpretation with their fellow musicians.
Students are encouraged to contribute ideas, listen respectfully to one another, solve musical challenges together, and take ownership of the rehearsal process. These experiences help them grow not only as stronger performers, but also as thoughtful, adaptable, and expressive musicians.
Chamber Players Classes
Students are placed in the chamber group that best matches their current level and readiness.
Intermediate Chamber (Middle School)
Tuesdays - 6:00–6:45 PM
Intermediate Chamber introduces students to the increased independence and responsibility of small-group playing. Students strengthen their ability to maintain an individual part, listen across the group, follow musical cues, and prepare their music consistently between rehearsals.
Advancing Chamber (High School)
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Advancing Chamber is designed for highly committed students who are ready for longer rehearsals, more demanding repertoire, and a deeper level of musical interpretation. Students are expected to prepare their parts independently, participate actively in musical decision-making, and contribute to a focused and productive rehearsal environment.
Growing as Independent Musicians
Chamber Players are expected to take increasing ownership of their musical development. This includes arriving prepared, bringing all necessary music and materials, practicing consistently, marking rehearsal notes, communicating with teachers, and following through on individual responsibilities.
Through private instruction and chamber music study, students develop the technique, musical understanding, independence, and collaborative skills needed for high-level performance and a lifelong engagement with music.