Music Classes in Washington, DC

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

In Intro to Singing, Gabi will introduce basic vocal and acting techniques to help sing in a variety of styles. The first half of class will be spent working on vocal warm-ups and technical exercises. The second half of class, students will take turns working with Gabi on small sections of songs they have chosen. This is a great class for students...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

Learn the art of this exciting vocal percussion in a fun and dynamic class that will invite you to admit that your body is a musical instrument! We will learn the different sounds which make the foundation of Beatbox, as well as different rhythms, breath exercises and more. [Suitable for complete beginners, vocalists, singers, all ages are welcome....

Fundamentals of Singing aims to align, open and strengthen the singer's natural singing abilities. Class is open to beginner (0-2 years experience) to intermediate levels (3-5 years).  Topics covered: Releasing tension from your instrument Aligning your instrument Opening the vocal tract Breathing for singing Onsets Resonance Registration...

Don’t 'fret' - all you need is a guitar and a phone (or a computer or tablet). Review the basics of playing guitar, reading lead sheets and right-hand technique. Then get an overview of where to go next - like more advanced bar chords, some basic scales, and improvising theory that can be applied to simple songs you’ve heard on the radio. By the...

A beginner’s first stop on the way to a lifelong passion with this charming and beautiful Hawaiian instrument. Learn basic finger positioning, strumming techniques and songs!  Please read:   *CLASS IS HELD ONLINE* Check your email for online invitation.  Please bring a ukulele.

This course is an introduction to the electric bass. Students will learn to successfully play amplified bass guitar in a group setting. They will receive basic instruction on note reading, finger positioning, and harmonies.  Students need to provide their own electric bass, bass cable, and picks. A portable bass amplifier is recommended but not...

This class requires knowledge of basic music note reading or completion of Beginning Piano. Students in intermediate Piano will choose music comparable to their level and continue on with intermediate level instruction. Please read:   *CLASS IS HELD ONLINE* Check your email for online invitation.  Requires knowledge of...

Singing skills development including work on vocal technique, breathing, performance skills and developing audience rapport. Topics may include basic ear training, scales, vowels, and learning simple melodies. Each student may perform solo and in a group.  Please read:   *CLASS IS HELD ONLINE* Check your email for online...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. Whether you play music by ear or simply love to listen to it, now is the perfect time to learn how to read music! This class introduces the very basics of music theory, vocabulary, and notation, so that you can look at...

Master all sorts of barre chords, power chords, vamps and complex strums with songs by Tracy Chapman, Jet, The Eagles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more.  Prerequisite: This class is for students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who have otherwise learned bass runs, basic arpeggios, the F chord, etc. ...