Adult Classes

“I love teaching adults because you can talk about the music in order to discover what the composer wanted in the composition. It can be very gratifying to help the adult student gain confidence and ultimately discover creative abilities through lessons.” -- Janeen Baker, Piano Teacher

“This is more exciting than I thought it would be!” A passing comment made by Bob Thebeau, Adult Piano Student of Inna Muravnik, after leaving his second lesson in June 2003.

Private Lessons & Ensembles

All of Pakachoag's teachers have expereince teaching adults. We can usually offer a choice of day time hours or evening hours. The school schedules an adult recital each June - for fun. No one is required to participate - but its a nice opportunity to get to know others who are working toward similar goals. Adults are welcome to participate in ensembles as scheduling permits. Most of the School's ensembles are small and we work together a bit like a family. In the past, adult student have participated and performed with the School's Flute Choir, Unison of Violins and Fiddle Class..

Summer Workshops

Pakachoag Music School offers varying programs each summer.
These will often include adult-specific workshops, usually meeting once a week.
Past adult-specific summer progrms have included:

I. Introductory Musicianship

Understand the basics of note reading, key signatures, rhythmic patterns and basic chord structure. (Purchase of book req.)

II. Vocal Technique & Sightsinging (with success)

Would you like to improve your singing voice, but don't have time for private lessons? Then this is the workshop for you! As a participant in this six-week course you will learn proper relaxation, breathing & tonal production to keep your voice healthy and beautiful. Learn strategies for successful sightsinging.

III: Fiddle Class

For students playing at the level of Suuzki books 4 or 5. With Amy Matherly. Usually meeting on Wednesday, arly evenings in late June and July.