Music

Bravo Music Academy

Music Lessons

Whether you are a beginner or advanced musician, our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will customize lessons to your skill level. Instructors will provide a pleasant atmosphere for learning, and encourage a feeling of success at each student’s individual rate of learning in group and private lessons.

Basic music theory will also be taught. Students can choose part of their repertoire based on what they enjoy, making lessons exciting and motivating. Our advanced lessons teach sight reading, accompaniment and college prep work.

Private lessons are scheduled once a week for 30-minutes of one-on-one instruction either on-site or online via Zoom. Piano and guitar students must be at least seven years of age. Voice students must be at least 10 years of age. Students are invited to bring in their scale or rhythm assignments from school or any ensemble pieces to private lessons.

Please note that no credits or refunds are given for missed lessons and lesson fees will not prorated.

‍Students must have their own instrument for lessons except for on-site pianos lessons. However, piano students should have a piano or keyboard at home for practice.

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Lessons

Students are invited to bring in their scale or rhythm assignments from school or any ensemble pieces to private lessons.

• Piano: Beginner lessons focus on piano basics; learning to read notes, read rhythms, play scales, play basic chords and other tools essential to play any style of music. Intermediate lessons will progress students to the next level.

• Guitar: Learn to play the guitar in the style that interests you, including classical, rock, jazz, country and folk. Basics included: tuning your instrument, chording, strumming and reading chords. Lessons offered as private and group.

• Voice: Instruction will focus on breath control, pitch, articulation, posture and stage presence. Numerous genres will be covered. Students are required to purchase music after evaluation in the first class. Private lessons only.

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Age Requirements

Piano and guitar students must be at least seven years of age. Voice students must be at least 10 years of age. Student must meet the class age requirement by the first day of class.

For class fees and dates, please view our program guide.
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Instructors

Eunice Bang, David Bernstein, Anu Chandrasekar, Jenny Gafron, Andrew Luzwick, Jay Mahoney, Rich Rahn
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Practice

We ask that students commit to practice. It’s fun and the muscles need it to develop muscle memory. If the only time a student touches their instrument is during a lesson their muscles will have trouble remembering what they learned previously and the student won't make much progress. Consistent lessons, practice, and performance opportunities contribute to musical growth.
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Registering

Returning students will receive registration codes from an instructor. New students should email culturalarts@parkfun.com with the subject line “Bravo Music Academy: New Student.”

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