Winter 2026 Programs
Secure your spot for our Youth Ensembles, Piano Explorers, Adult Band or Private Lessons. Choose your program below to register.
Explorers
Ages 6-8 - Beginners
Piano Explorers: Fridays 3:30-4:15 | Jan 9 - Feb 20 (no class Jan 16) | Total of 6 weeks
Guitar/Ukulele Explorers: Fridays 3:30-4:15 | March 6 - April 10 | Total of 6 weeks
A playful first step into music. Students explore rhythm, melody, and movement while trying out piano and ukulele or guitar. They learn teamwork and listening skills through musical games and short group performances.
Goal: Build comfort and curiosity through fun, hands on exploration.
Who it is for: Kids who are brand new to music and not quite ready for private lessons or ensemble rehearsals.
Foundations Ensemble
Ages 7-11 - Entry Level Ensemble
Group A: Mondays 3:30-4:30 | Jan 5 - March 23 (no class Jan 19 & Feb 23) | Total of 10 weeks
Group B: Thursdays 3:30-4:30 | Jan 8 - March 26 (no class Feb 26) | Total of 11 weeks
Students join their first real band. They learn to rehearse with others, play full songs, and get comfortable on stage. Rehearsals focus on listening, timing, and teamwork. All ensemble students also take weekly private lessons to learn their parts and build strong technique. Season concludes with a live show at a real venue! Last season performances were held at Stowe Cider.
Goal: Learn what it means to be in a band and gain confidence performing.
Who it is for: Students ready for a real ensemble experience and committed to practicing each week with private lesson support.
Base Ensemble
Ages 9 to 14 - Intermediate Ensemble
Rock & Blues: Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 | Jan 6 - March 24 (no class Feb 24) | Total of 11 weeks
Pop & Funk: Wednesdays 3:30-4:45 | Jan 7 - March 27 (no class Feb 25) | Total of 11 weeks
A fuller band experience with more advanced arrangements, new genres, and live performances each season. This winter students can choose between two tracks: Funk & Pop or Rock & Blues and dive deeper into groove, tone, phrasing, and stagecraft. Weekly private lessons support learning parts and steady progress on each instrument. At the end of the season students will get to perform their set on a real stage like Stowe Cider.
Goal: Grow as a performer and bandmate with more challenging music and real stage experience.
Who it is for: Students who have completed a season of Foundations Ensemble or show readiness through private lessons.
Adult Ensemble
Ages 18+ - All Skill Levels Welcome
Time and Date TBD. Based on student availability.
Our Adult Ensemble program is a chance to finally live out your rock star dream, no matter your current skill level. Form a real band with other local adults and work with a dedicated coach to learn cover songs and (sometimes) originals, focusing on practical ensemble performance.
This is a fun, low-pressure commitment where you get to develop your skills, enjoy a weekly creative outlet, and play real gigs at local Stowe-area venues like Stowe Cider!
Goal: Form a dedicated working band, improve technique, and play at least one real gig with your bandmates.
Who it is for: Adults looking for a dedicated social and musical outlet, wishing to move beyond private lessons and play live music in a real band setting.
Private Lessons
Ages 6+ - All Skill Levels Welcome
Our Private Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one instruction for all instruments and experience levels. Work with professional instructors who perform and teach at a high level to develop a personalized learning plan that is engaging and goal-driven.
You will experience: Technique, creativity, improvisation, musicianship, clear progress tracking, and opportunities to perform through recitals and events.
Instruments offered: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Horns/Woodwinds, Music Production, Music Theory & Songwriting.
Who it is for: Students of any age seeking dedicated, personalized attention to master their instrument and musical craft.
