Amy’s Music Box offers personalized music education tailored to every skill level, from beginner to advanced. Whether you prefer the comfort of in-home lessons or the convenience of online instruction, we provide a comprehensive learning experience designed to nurture your musical talent and enhance your skills, no matter where you are on your musical journey.
Piano Lessons
Piano lessons for beginners and adults cover music theory, technique, and expression. Lessons start with basics like finger exercises and scales, progressing to pieces by composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, and a wide range of modern pop music, holiday music, and much more. Methods such as those used by the Royal Conservatory of Music provide structured curricula, and ensure that students follow a clear path towards personal growth at any level. Additionally, musical theory is taught in every lesson, and increases student understanding of musical literacy, chords, scales, music composition, transposition, interval recognition, dominant and diminished scales, and terminology.
Students have opportunities to perform in master classes, recitals, exams, and festivals where they showcase their progress and receive valuable feedback from experienced musicians. These experiences not only build confidence but also provide motivation and benchmarks for improvement along their musical journey.
Types of Piano Classes
- Beginner Lessons
- Advanced Lessons
- Classical Piano Lessons
- Online Piano Lessons
- In-Home Piano Lessons
- Pop Music
- Musical Theory
- Musical Theatre
Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons cater to both children and adults, offering tailored approaches to suit each age group’s learning style and pace. For children, instructors focus on fostering a foundational understanding of music theory and technique through engaging activities and simplified explanations. Lessons introduce classical guitar fundamentals, such as proper posture and basic fingerpicking techniques, gradually transitioning to electric and acoustic styles as students progress.
Adult guitar lessons emphasize versatility, allowing learners to explore various genres like blues, country, jazz, and fingerstyle guitar. Instructors prioritize individualized instruction, tailoring lessons to suit each student’s musical preferences and goals. Participants delve into advanced techniques like bending, sliding, and vibrato on electric guitars, while acoustic enthusiasts delve into intricate fingerstyle patterns and chord progressions, fostering a well-rounded skillset adaptable to diverse musical contexts. Both age groups benefit from comprehensive instruction, nurturing a lifelong passion for music and guitar mastery.
Types of Guitar Classes
- Beginner Lessons
- Advanced Lessons
- Classical Guitar Lessons
- Electric Guitar Lessons
- Acoustic Guitar Lessons
- Blues Guitar Lessons
- Jazz Guitar Lessons
- Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons
Violin Lessons
Violin lessons cater to both children and adults, offering a dynamic learning experience tailored to individual goals and aspirations. Beginners embark on a journey of discovery, learning the fundamentals of violin playing including proper bowing, fingering, and note reading. As they progress, they delve deeper into techniques such as shifting positions, bow control, and expression.
Exploring a wide spectrum of genres, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in classical, fiddling, folk, and jazz traditions. Classical instruction focuses on mastering classical repertoire and refining technical prowess, while fiddling, folk, and jazz lessons emphasize creativity, improvisation, and exploring the stylistic nuances of each genre. Advanced students further refine their skills, tackling challenging repertoire, experimenting with advanced techniques like double stops and harmonics, and honing their individual artistic voice across diverse musical landscapes.
Types of Violin Classes
- Beginner Lessons
- Advanced Lessons
- Suzuki Method Violin Lessons
- Classical Violin Lessons
- Fiddling Violin Lessons
- Folk Violin Lessons
- Jazz Violin Lessons
- Private Violin Lessons
Vocal Lessons
The Voice Program offers engaging lessons for learners of all ages, focusing on healthy vocal habits and enjoyment. With emphasis on posture, projection, and parental involvement where applicable, it cultivates a supportive learning environment. Curriculum includes playful playlists, posture guidance, breathing exercises to strengthen the breath, increasing expressiveness and range, vocal techniques such as harmonizing vocals and articulation, and basic music theory concepts like major and minor scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, and intervals.
Students also participate in performances such as recitals, master classes, competitions, and RCM Exams, fostering confidence and skill development. Additionally, learners explore a variety of musical genres including modern styles like pop, rap, R&B, rock, and jazz, while honing skills in vocal tone, vocalize-singing with resonance, and mastering songs and compositions in various formats.
Types of Vocal Classes
- Jazz
- Rock
- Hip Hop
- Pop
- Country
- Classical
- Folk
- Musical theatre