Preparatory Music Program

Group music lessons at The Gorin School of Music provide students with an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of music. Group classes, whether offered as piano lessons, guitar lessons, singing lessons, or music lessons, assist students in their study of music theory (harmony and form analysis), ear training, Solfeggio, rhythmic training, and music history.

Preparatory Music Program with Introduction to Various Instruments

As an introduction to music and instrumental learning, we are offering the Preparatory Music Program: group instructions in a very small group setting, where students will learn the musical alphabet, develop a sense of rhythm, and practice ear training, solfeggio, and songs, all presented in a format of games and fun learning. In addition to creative learning in a relaxed environment, every session students will be introduced to piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar, and voice from a guest instructor (one instrument during each class). This will give students an opportunity to discover various instruments and perhaps choose one for further study.

Summer 2012: Preparatory Music Classes
for age groups 4-5 and 6-8, and older
Class duration: 3 months
45 min once per week for younger students
60 min for older students

Teacher: Yukiko Matsumoto
Flute and theory instructor
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 6:45 p.m.
June 13 - August 22
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00
Registration deadline is May 16, 2012

Teacher: Arthur Michelson
Guitar instructor (and the Chair of the Guitar Department)
Mondays at 3 p.m. (for younger kids)
Monday at 4 p.m. (for older students and adults)
June 11 - August 13
Guitar instructors will conduct classes on various days. Please call for more information.
Registration deadline is May 16, 2012

Summer 2012: Preparatory Instrumental Lessons
for children and adults
45 min once per week for younger students
60 min once per week for older students
Class duration: 3 months with the possibility of continued study
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child
plus the registration fee of $30.00
Classes offered in Guitar, Violin, Flute, Voice, Jazz Composition/Improvisation

Flute
Teacher: Yukiko Matsumoto
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.
June 13 - August 22
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00

Voice
Teacher: Dr. Sharon Kay
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. for Pre-K to 2nd grade students
June 16 - August 18
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00

Violin / Viola
Teacher: Stephanie Holmes
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. or Saturdays at 3 p.m.
June 14 - August 16 or June 16 - August 18
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00

Jazz Composition / Improvisation
Teacher: Robert Gans
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
June 16 - August 18
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00

Guitar
Teacher: Arthur Michelson
Mondays at 3 p.m. (for younger kids)
Monday at 4 p.m. (for older students and adults)
June 16 - August 18
The cost for 10 sessions is $130.00 per child plus the registration fee of $30.00

The Group Instructions are available for beginners or students who play flute, guitar, violin, and voice.
All instructors will teach once a week each session of the Program: 45 min for younger students and 60 min for older students.
At the end of the Program, students will have an opportunity to perform.
To register please e-mail us at mmgorin@aol.com or call (650) 961-4910
Registration deadline is May 16, 2012