Private Lessons

The Center of Music and Art offers private lessons in music, art, and drama. Our highly trained staff of instructors will guide students of any age and any skill level, from beginner to advanced. We offer a wide range of art lessons, including: drawing, painting (oils, watercolor, acrylic), colored pencil, clay sculpture, clay jewelry, cartooning, origami and much more, just ask. Music lessons are available for a variety of instruments, including: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, band instruments, violin, piano, gospel piano improvisation, keyboard, voice, ear training, and drama.

Private Lessons: $20.00 per half hour
Semi-Private Lessons (2 students): $15.00 per student, per half hour.

Group classes can also be formed according to your interests and schedule. Groups of 6 or more students can form their own class. Special group rates apply; call us for details!

*Email completed registration forms to carrie@musicandart.com*

Art Lessons

Learning to use the hands and senses to express and create has long been found to be therapeutic, meditative, beautiful… a way to achieve balance in life. The Center offers courses in:

  • Oils / Watercolors / Acrylics

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Pen-and-Ink Drawing

  • Sculpting

  • Multimedia Art

  • Colored Pencil

  • Dry Brush Oil Portraiture

  • Origami

  • Specialized Groups for Young Children

Art is increasingly recognized for its positive impact on mental and physical health. It reduces stress significantly, known to contribute to various illnesses. Moreover, it engages our brains differently from logical or analytical activities, fostering creative expression, essential for overall well-being. The Center of Music and Art empowers students across ages, from children embracing creativity to retirees finding fulfillment and income through their artistic talents.

Music Lessons

The Center of Music and Art offers a wide array of music courses for people at every level of development – beginning, advanced and masters. We will also offer customized classes for individuals or a group. You name it, we’ll teach it. We offer private and group instruction in:

  • Voice

  • Piano

  • Woodwind

  • Brass

  • Percussion

  • Strings

  • Guitar

Our students have earned recognition locally, statewide, and nationally. They've graced prestigious venues like The Metropolitan Opera and collaborated with notable figures such as Dave Brubeck. Some have recorded for Nickelodeon and MacMillan Publishing Company Reading Programs. Many have received scholarships, enabling them to pursue their aspirations. Beyond accolades, we've fostered a love for music at all levels of development, providing instrument rental and professional repair services at affordable rates.

One-on-One Computer Graphics

Variable Schedule
Ages 16+
Cost: $20.00 per half hour
Teacher: Gerald Van Scyoc

Students will be introduced to image manipulation, color correction and collage techniques using Photoshop on the Mac OS platform. This is an excellent class for a wide range of individuals: from anyone looking to improve the photos on their web page to students with an eye toward a career in graphic design.