Guitar
Acoustic guitar, entry level up through advanced. Children and adults. Fingerstyle, flatpicking, folk and contemporary styles, instruction playing by ear, chords, tablature, and strumming.
~ This Class is Full! ~
Teacher -
Danny Wicker
~ This Class is Full! ~
Teacher -
Danny Wicker
Teaching all skill levels - entry level to experts. Start from the beginning or build on the foundation you already know. Note reading, rhythms, scales, fingering, all musical styles, how to play in a group.
Teacher -
Robert D'Andrade (Dee)
Teacher -
Robert D'Andrade (Dee)
Instruction in note reading. How to properly hold the instrument. Left hand and right hand techniques. Extensive work in rhythms, chords, strumming and picking styles. Students will practice ear training, accompaniment skills, and how to play along with other musicians.
Teachers -
Livia Palmer
Nola Rash
Teachers -
Livia Palmer
Nola Rash
Mandolin
Chords, Strumming, Note Reading, Picking
Teacher -
Livia Palmer
Teacher -
Livia Palmer
Piano
Piano Technique, Note Reading, Music Theory and Performance Skills
Teachers -
Melody Beaty
Livia Palmer
Hunter Jamison
Teachers -
Melody Beaty
Livia Palmer
Hunter Jamison
The Henry Slaughter Gospel Piano Course is a step by step study in improvising piano music. If you are looking for a course to enhance your knowledge of the piano you already play, then this course is for you! This group class teaches the major, minor, augmented, diminished, sixth, and ninth chords to enhance any genre of music. There are fill-ins, runs, and improvisations of both hands that give one an incredible knowledge of playing the piano.
Teacher -
Hunter Jamison
Teacher -
Hunter Jamison
Violin / Viola
Good position, Left hand and Bow hand Technique, Note Reading and Expression.
(All new violin students contact Kathy Estes for placement.)
Teachers -
Kathy Estes
Rachel Palmer
(All new violin students contact Kathy Estes for placement.)
Teachers -
Kathy Estes
Rachel Palmer
Note reading, Bow and left hand technique.
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Cello
Beginning Cello includes foundation in Position, Fingering and Bowing, Note and Rhythm Reading, Songs and Ensemble playing.
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Flute
Private lessons or a class of 2 or more students. From beginner to advanced. Training in technical studies, scales, sight reading and rhythm. Repertoire will include classical and other genres. Performance opportunities with teacher guidance in recitals, concerts, and the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Music Festival (additional fees).
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Orchestra
How to follow a Conductor, Orchestra Etiquette, Student Conducting, Ensemble Playing, Performances
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Teacher -
Kathy Estes
Chorus
This chorus is for students aged preschool through second grade. The class meets from 5:00 - 5:30 on Tuesdays. Students are introduced to music reading and ear training and begin developing good singing skills and habits. And they Love it!
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
This chorus is for students in third through sixth grade. The class meets from 5:30 - 6:00 on Tuesdays. Students enjoy learning vocal technique, music reading, singing together and performing!
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
The Youth Chorus is for students in seventh through twelfth grade. This lively group meets from 6:00 to 7:15 on Tuesdays. Students are taught good vocal techniques through warmups, exercises, sight singing, ear training, and music reading skills, and of course great songs for performances.
Singing in SAB and SATB parts and an exciting variety of musical styles, the Youth Chorus is a very popular group. Performances this year are Fall Concert, Christmas Concert, Christmas Caroling, Spring Concert, Music Theater Showcase.
Also, the Chorus will audition to sing the National Anthem at the Hickory Crawdads game as we did last year. It was very exciting and tons of fun.
Make Music. Make Friends. Make Memories.
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Make Music. Make Friends. Make Memories.
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Voice
Private voice lessons or a voice class (2 or more students) Training in vocal techniques using vocal and breathing exercises. Music reading, sight singing, and rhythm studies. Repertoire includes art and folk songs, sacred songs, and musical theater. Performance opportunities in class recitals, and Studio3 Friday Musicales with teacher guidance. Participation is offered in the National Federation of Music Club's Junior Music Festival (additional fees).
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
Teacher -
Melody Beaty
The Studio3 Chorale
Conductor -
Jordan Dagenhart
Associate Conductor and Piano Accompanist -
Bernadette Watts
Click here for Chorale information
Jordan Dagenhart
Associate Conductor and Piano Accompanist -
Bernadette Watts
Click here for Chorale information
