Young Artists Conservatory Of Music

School of Strings 

Instruction is provided for students of all ages and levels.  The conservatory currently offers lessons for violin, viola, and cello and guitar.  A classical and traditional teaching approach is utilized in tandem with “Suzuki” methods as needed. Private string students are provided with the opportunity to participate in ensemble and orchestra training as soon as possible.  Workshops, intensives, quartets and open ensembles are an integral part of a successful strings education.

School of Piano

Instruction is provided for students of all ages and levels.  Traditional technical studies are achieved through exposure in classical and contemporary music genres''.  A high value for attaining technical control is taught to express artistic quality. Our well-rounded piano education includes growing proficiency in:  scales, chords, sight-reading, controlled velocity, and repertoire’ maintenance, improvisation, theory, solo performance, accompaniment and ensemble skills, interpretation, and composition. In the spring of 2008, the conservatory performed 37 late intermediate and advanced pianists. 

School of Voice

Alas for those that never sing, But die with all their music in them! ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

Vocal student participate in classical training both in terms of technique and literature.  Older Students who successfully administrate traditional vocal applications are provided the opportunity to pursue contemporary genres’ including theatre, and Pop.  Vocal students as young as 5 years old can begin singing in a children’s performance ensemble.  Young boys enjoy “Treble Trouble” (a traditional and rock based boys choir).  Curriculum includes, vocalizations, breathing, support, placement, range, pitch and tone control .

School of Wind

Students enrolled in our school of Wind study traditional and contemporary skills applied Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and French Horn.  Teachers provide a well rounded education balancing a growing proficiency in woodwind and brass techniques including tone quality, scales, sight reading, improvisation, while being exposed to accepted classical literature as well as contemporary and jazz applications.  All students are encouraged to increase their solo and ensemble performance skills

School of Guitar

Students begin training with a blended Suzuki approach to classical guitar. With proper sizing, placement and presentation, guitar students learn to understand picking, rhythm applications, and "call and respond".  Studio recitals, group instruction are also provided to ensure students receive a widened inspiration. Students will continue to train in contemporary, jazz, folk, and rock styles.

School of Rhythm

Our School of Rhythm houses our drums, auxiliary and symphonic percussion, as well as bass guitar students.  Drummers learn the rudiments of drumming, layering, stylistic interpretation, and receive live band experience. Bass guitar students learn to play bass in the proper context.  Scales, riffs, ear training, and live band experience contribute to a quality bass education.