These powerful and portable instruments are the key to the popular music of the last 70 years. Fretted string instruments are fun, expressive, and intuitive, whether you’re playing on a big stage or around a campfire.

These instruments are also our home turf. Our most proficient genres include folk, rock, pop, R&B, psychedelia, experimental music, country, and funk. Additionally, we have a deep love of Middle Eastern and Jewish music, and an ever-growing interest in jazz and classical guitar.

Piano and synthesizer lessons offer a rich and versatile foundation in music education, suitable for students of all ages and skill levels.

Our piano instruction focuses on developing strong technical skills, understanding music theory, and fostering expressive playing. From classical pieces to contemporary songs, we tailor lessons to each student's interests and goals. Beginners learn the basics of note reading, rhythm, and hand coordination, while more advanced students explore complex compositions, improvisation, and advanced techniques.

For those interested in the modern soundscape, our synthesizer lessons open up a world of possibilities. Students learn to navigate various types of synthesizers, from analog to digital, and explore sound design, sequencing, and electronic music production. Lessons include creating unique sounds, programming patches, and using synthesizers in both solo and ensemble settings.

The most personal of all instruments requires the most personal touch of all.

When we were working with a rapper over the spring and summer, we focused on characterization — adopting personas to discover new places in the voice for skits and hooks “with character.” A winery singer needed technical knowledge of the different “rooms” in their head and chest voices so we could identify the easiest and most expressive key for a cover. When helping a young student build awareness of pitch, we brought in meditative drone singing—building harmonic awareness by experiencing sung chord tones over a drone. And of course, sometimes we just need exercises and drills for healthy technique!

But the focus is always on personal expression.

Some people think Music Production is the future. Other people think Music Theory is the past. We think, “what’s the difference?”

While we have taught each topic separately, we have found that one of the best ways to learn music theory is by arranging a song on a piece of production software. A student will learn all about keys, time signatures, chord progressions, and timbre while also cavorting across the sonic playground of Digital Audio Workspaces like Soundtrap, GarageBand, and Logic.

Students of a creative bent often have an interest in writing their own songs. We get it. We've always been the same way.

We work with students to find their creative space. For one student, that might mean pure playfulness and silliness, as with the child who wrote the “Stubbed The Toe” song in a lesson last week. For another, it might mean an exploration of songwriting structure, with plenty of examples of artful bridges and choruses, as with the young rapper learning how to write compelling hooks. And for yet a third, the exercises might be purely lyrical, focused on rhyme schemes, free associations, and how to say the most meaningful thing in the fewest words, as with the older gentleman finally ready to tell his life’s story.

In all cases, we strive to offer inspiration and support. Every creative voice is valuable, no matter how new or old.

Early childhood music education is all about fostering a love for music in the youngest learners. We believe that music should be a joyful and integral part of a child's life from the very beginning.

In our early childhood music classes, we focus on playful and engaging activities that introduce the basic elements of music. Singing, dancing, and playing simple instruments are at the heart of our lessons. These activities not only teach rhythm, melody, and harmony but also help develop fine motor skills, coordination, and social interaction.

We create a nurturing environment where children feel free to explore and express themselves musically. Whether it's a lively sing-along, a fun movement game, or an interactive story set to music, our goal is to make every class a delightful and educational experience.