Academy for Music & the Arts

Courses

Primary Piano/Guitar Theory & Ear Training

Now accepting students ages 6 through adult for small group (up to 4) piano or guitar lessons. Lessons are one hour each week. Students learn to play at their own pace. Later they learn to orchestrate using the computer accompaniment of the digital piano. Instruction includes music theory, composer and styles, age appropriate games, ensemble playing, listening exercises and performance.
Cost: $85.00 per month

Private Lessons

Private lessons are ½ hour each week. These are more concentrated and faster paced lessons.
Cost: $105.00 per month

Preschool Piano for Children Ages 4 to 6

The classes will be one hour per week. Through rhythm, movement, ear training and keyboard instruction this class encourages music appreciation and keyboard skills. A parent is required to be present at the lesson time.
Cost $85.00 per month

Facilities

Digital Piano Lab

Full size Roland keyboards exactly produce the sound and feel of a grand piano. It has flexibility to simulate other instruments. You can play Bach on a harpsichord and experience the thrill of full orchestral accompaniment to your solo.

Ear Training Center

Listening activities strengthen rhythm, pitch, interval and melody recognition. A computer records and analyzes the vocal pitch and rhythm – a “must” for choir singers.

Music theory software reinforces keyboard concepts at all ability levels. Use with MIDI for composition.

Video Center Game Center Worksheets Live Performance

Our Instructors

Jonanthan Fadner, Piano and Guitar

Jonathan Fadner has played the piano and guitar since he was a child. He graduated with honors from UC Berkeley's music department. Jonathan plays and teaches both jazz and classical piano, and can be seen around town playing both. Jonathan is also a composer whose works have been performed in the San Diego area.

Mizue Shapiro, Piano

Mizue Shapiro has studied piano since she was 6 years old in Japan. She has also studied composition at San Diego State and is a composition award winner in her native Japan.