Weekly individual lessons are available for ages 4 to adults. An instrument is required. All lessons are scheduled for a specific day and time, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Requests for a particular teacher, day or time will be honored whenever possible. Help in choosing the best teacher for the student is facilitated by Brian Pearson, Program Director. Materials are purchased by the student independently or from the instructor directly. For Faculty and Instrument list, click here.

Annual Enrollment Fees for Students

$35 for 1st family member

$25 for 2nd family member

$10 for 3rd family member

Unlimited number of classes from September 2008 - August 2009

Individual Lesson Costs
30 minute $28.00 per lesson
45 minute $40.00 per lesson
60 minute $50.00 per lesson

Weekly group classes are available for toddlers to adults. Placement in classes is based on age and previous training. If a class does not reach minimum enrollment, it will be canceled and all tuition and fees refunded. Class size will be limited to enhance the learning experience. If materials are required, the students will be notified if they need to purchase independently or from the teacher. See below for class listings.

Pre-School Group Classes

Pre-Twinkle Violin- Teaches your eager little string player about how to hold, take care of and identify the parts of a violin through fun games and activities. Parents required to stay.

Friday: 5 - 5:30pm

Friday: 5:30 - 6pm

$77 for 9 weeks

Paint & Putty (Ages: 3 - 5) - Explore and create through touch. Introduces your child to a variety of media such as clay, paint, chalk and more.
Monday: 1:15 - 2:15pm

Tuesday:  10:00 - 11:00am

Wednesday: 1:15 - 2:15pm

$144 for 9 weeks + $4 for materials

$137 for 18 weeks + $8 for materials

Group Classes for Beginners

Music

Try It Out! (Ages 5-7) - Budding musicians sample keyboard, recorder, violin, cello, voice, guitar, percussion! A great way to find out what your little one might be interested in studying. Instruments provided.

Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:20
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:20

Thursday: 6:30 - 7:20pm
$288 for 18 weeks

Beginning Piano Class (Ages 5-11) - Get your little Mozart motivated with basic keyboard skills!
Best suited for rank beginners and Try It Out graduates. Instruments provided.

Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:20pm; 8-11 yrs
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:20pm; 5-7 yrs
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:20pm; 5-7 yrs

$144 for 9 weeks + $7 for book

Beginning Guitar Class (Ages 7-11) - Any musical style can be easily mastered with the help of one of our talented guitar teachers. Being part of a group adds fun and support! Instrument required.
Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:20pm
Saturday: 9:30 - 10:20am
$144 for 9 weeks

Voice Class (Ages 10-15) - Learn to sing in a comfortable, supportive environment. Explore the technique of using your body as an instrument.

Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:20pm

Thursday: 6:30 - 7:20pm

$144 for 9 weeks

Acting

Acting 101 (Ages 9-13) - Students explore the acting process in this fun and spontaneous class offering improvisation, scene work, creative theater games, character development and original scene development.

Tuesday: 6:30 - 8:00pm

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

On Camera Acting (Ages 10-15) - See yourself on TV! Students learn the basics of acting from a veteran, then test their skills in front of the camera.

Tuesday: 5:00 - 6:20pm

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Acting 102(Ages 12 and up) - Gain valuable experience in dealing with real-life circumstances by working on scenes from plays and films. Learn to identify with the character and to make creative choices that bring a character to life.  Must take Acting 101 or on Camera Acting first or get permission from Instructor.

Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00noon

$198 for 9 weeks

$377 for 18 weeks

Ensembles

Students work intensely together in a small group with inspiring music. Faculty serve as
coaches, teaching basic skills of how to stay together with a group, how to adjust for
mistakes without stopping, listening for cues, and having a fun time! There will be at least
one performance at the end of the semester.

Elite String Orchestra

Auditions and registration will be held at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomeryville, PA. the Saturday, September 13th starting at 10am.  Scheduled for rehearsals will be held at the church. Please call 215 340-7979 for details.

Dates TBA

$425 for the year

Jazz/Rock Ensemble (Ages: open)
Read lead sheets, improvise & understand chord progressions while playing be-bop, hard-bop, free jazz, and jazz rock.

Monday: 6:30 - 7:30

Thursday: 6:30 - 7:30

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Chamber Ensemble (Ages: 8 and up)
Join Ms. Cosgrove’s famous ensembles and perfect the art of playing in a group.

Wednesday: 8:00 - 9:00pm (Intermediate/advanced)

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Art Classes

Art Studio

Learn inventive skills from sketching to watercolor. Explore the fundamentals of composition, drawing and painting.

Art Studio I (6-8 yrs)

Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30pm

Thursday: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm

Saturday: 9:45 - 11:00am (ages open)

$144 for 9 weeks + $5 materials fee

$277 for 18 weeks + $9 materials fee

Art Studio II (9-12 yrs)

Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:45pm

Thursday: 6:30 - 7:45pm

$162 for 9 weeks + $5 materials fee

$308 for 18 weeks + $9 materials fee

Digital Photography (12yrs. +)

Learn how to create better photographs through lecture, photo-taking and

constructive critique. Study composition and discover a new way to “see.” Utilize computer software to create unique images.

Monday: 1:00 - 2:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:00pm

Thursday: 4:00 - 5:30pm

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Individual Lessons in Art and Photography (Ages Open) - see Individual Lessons at top of page for more info.

Group Classes for Adults
Alexander Technique (Ages: 14 and up) Adults can take individual lessons in music, art or acting, or try out one of our group classes. - NEW! Improv coordination, get rid of bad habits, avoid straining yourself and become a more relaxed performer. 

Saturday: 3:30-5:00pm

$180 for 9 weeks

Full Course Description Click Here

Intro to Film/Video (Ages: 14 and up) - NEW! Study Film making from every angle: Scripting, Directing, Acting, Shooting, Editing, etc. Let Award-winning Director, Writer & Producer Paul Gold lead you through the magical process that culminates on the big screen.

Thursday: 6:00-7:30pm

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Film/Video (Ages: 14 and up) -

The next step after the Intro course.  Students will continue their exploration of the filmmaking process in much more detail. Will have the opportunity to use actors and shoot a scene.  (Must have either taken the Intro course or get permission from Paul Gold to enroll.)

Thursday: 7:30-9:00pm

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Full Course Description Click Here

Song Writing (Ages 14 - Adult) - NEW! Learn to write songs with professional songwriter Cathy Block. Focus on form, lyrics, harmonic structure, style, arranging and self-promotion.

Monday: 6-7pm.

$180 for 9 weeks

$342 for 18 weeks

Individual lessons also available. Call 215 340-7979 for details.