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Accelerando Music
Please reach us at katie@accelerando-music.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No kiddo is too young when it comes to our classes (though keep an eye on the age groups for each class). Even if the little one is sleeping or is not attentive to the instructions, they are still getting exposure to music, instruments, socialization, and so much more!
For our lessons, we generally recommend kiddos be over the age of 5. And the age limit after 5 does not exist. We take little ones, teenagers, young adults, adults, and older adults. No one is too old to take lessons!
Classes for the younger kids are offered anytime between 9:20am and 5pm. The classes for older kids are offered between 5pm and 8pm.
Lessons are generally from 3:30pm until 8pm.
We require 24 hours' notice in order to receive a make-up credit. Make-ups can be self-booked on our portal.
We offer free trials for our classes and our lessons! We want you to feel comfortable with the people, environment, and activities. If you enjoy your trial, let us know and we can put you on the schedule!
We require 24 hours' notice in order to receive a make-up credit. Make-ups can be self-booked on our portal. Sick cancellations made by 8 a.m. can receive a make-up credit with a doctor's note.
Lessons
Our self-booking system makes registration a breeze! Go to our private lessons page and select "schedule a trial" to see all available time slots for your instrument of choice!
Ages 5 years old and up. We believe that kids younger than age five would benefit from group classes!
- Band Instruments (coming soon!)
- Bass Guitar
- Cello
- Drums
- General Music (for younger kids to experience multiple instruments)
- Guitar
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
Yes! We currently offer group lessons that teach ukulele and are always open to forming mini ensembles with our students!
We offer lessons weekly. Lessons are 30, 45, and 60 minutes.
Generally, ages 5-11 take 30-minute lessons, ages 12-15 take 30-45-minute lessons, and ages 16+ take 30, 45, or 60-minute lessons.
30-minute lessons are $50
45-minute lessons are $73
60-minute lessons are $90
Lessons are in our DOWNSTAIRS area of The Barn or on our awesome stage! We usually give directions about it being the building with rainbow stairs - we say that as they are an identifying factor!
Yes! If you would like to take lessons for a specific instrument - you must buy or rent that instrument so that you may practice and take it to lessons with you (unless you are taking piano lessons - it is pretty tricky to lug a piano around).
It is also important to note that there may be other things needed in order to play the instrument (tuners, rosin, shoulder rests, etc).
For vocalists - bring your body and hydrate.
For optimal improvement, people should practice once a day even if it is a short period of time. The lengths depend on age, ability to concentrate, and goals. Younger kids may find it hard to concentrate for long periods of time so maybe practicing 10 minutes a day is a good amount of time for them. For older kids/adults it is recommended to practice 20-30 minutes each day.
Group Classes
You've probably heard the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, in the world of early childhood music, the saying is more like, "You can't teach a toddler too early!"
I know what you're thinking: "My little one is just starting to walk/talk/explore! Will they even notice the music?"
The answer is a resounding YES!
Even though your toddler might not be singing along to every song or perfectly imitating the dance moves or directions in class, they are absorbing every single sound and movement.
Here's why:
- Brain Boosters: Music stimulates brain development in incredible ways. Early exposure to music can enhance language skills, cognitive development, and motor skills. Research, such as a study by Zhao and Kuhl (2016), has demonstrated that infants and toddlers who participate in music programs often show improved speech development, better auditory processing, and enhanced cognitive abilities.
- Speech Development: Music helps toddlers develop language skills by exposing them to new sounds, rhythms, and words.
- Bonding Time: Our classes are designed to be a joyful shared experience. You and your little one will create precious memories through singing, dancing, and playing together.
- Exploration and Discovery: Every class is filled with exciting instruments, colorful scarves, and engaging activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
Don't worry if your little one:
- Wants to explore the room: That's perfectly normal! Let them wander and discover while you enjoy the music. Trust me...they are little sponges and are still absorbing EVERYTHING!
- Cries during the class: It happens! Sometimes a change in routine can be overwhelming. We create a supportive and understanding environment.
- Doesn't seem "engaged" the whole time: Toddlers have short attention spans. That's okay! They're learning and absorbing even when they're not directly participating.
Trust me, you and your little one will have a blast!
So come join us and get your little one's neurons firing! And psst...you'll have the BEST time with your LO in the meantime...
- Bucket Drumming
- World, Folk, and Modern Dance/Movement
- General Music Theory (solfege, rhythms, notations)
- Singing games
- Learning chords, tab, and strumming (ukulele, bass guitar, guitar)
- Improvisation
- Songwriting
We offer prorated tuition for classes. If you want to join the class after it has started, you will not pay the full price of the class. We have a week-by-week schedule of what your prorated tuition would be for when you join. You can find the tuition on our website.
Yes! If you would like to take classes for a specific instrument you must own or rent it. We request that you bring your instruments to classes and that you use your instruments at home to practice.
Birthday Parties
Please reach us at Laura@accelerando-music.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes! We offer monthly payment plans. Just make sure to send us an email, and we will help you come up with a plan that works best for you! We will take the payments by a credit card link, PalPal, Zelle, or Venmo.
Not necessarily. We request a ballpark figure of kids in attendance but we will adjust the payment after the party so you are not overcharged if kids do not show.
The music portion, led by one of our fabulous teachers, is approximately 45 minutes long.
The parents may arrive 30 minutes before guests come to decorate and set up the party room downstairs. Once that is set up and everyone is ready, there are 15 minutes to greet guests while children play around with instruments. Then we have our 45-minute teacher-led program. Following the program, everyone gathers downstairs in the party room for food and cake.
Additional time may be added for an additional cost.
- Provide decorations (No tape or puddy may be used on the walls)
- Bring paper products: plates, utensils, napkins, tablecloths (unless you paid for us to supply them)
- Provide all food and beverages (NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS)
- Set up and clear out personal belongings
All participants must sign the waivers. Parents are allowed to send them out ahead of time, or there will be a QR code on site.
Or you can click this link!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYbbB0QJCV6HMC3iOlRK4RwMCXB-lv34EoV2SGyvNa7cWhHQ/viewform
Yes! There will be at least two staff at the barn birthdays!
Welcome! We are so excited to meet you! We request that you sign a waiver either before coming or you can scan a QR code at the barn.
We also request that participants remove their shoes during music activities upstairs.
There are bathrooms on our first floor across from our party room as well as free wifi.
If you know ahead of time that you may need to cancel your party, please let us know. We request a 15% deposit fee and a Right of Refusal.
*We are still working on this policy
Summer Camps
Tiny Treble Makers: Ages 3-5
Music Mania Option 1: Ages 6-8
Go Fish!: Ages 6-10
Sensational Summers and Singers: Ages 8-12
Music Mania Option 2: Ages 9-12
Turn it up!: Ages 10-15
Half Day Options: 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Full Day: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Prices vary based on the camp.
Music Mania (ages 6-8 & ages 9-12) offer full days and half-day options.
Tiny Treble Makers (ages 3-5) offer full days and half-day options.
Sensational Strummers and Singers, Go Fish!, and Turn it Up! are full day only.
Accelerando Music
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