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Voice

We teach a variety of vocal styles, including classical, musical theatre, opera, popular music, and song writing. A portion of lesson time each week is devoted to exercises that are designed to help students improve their vocal range, breath control, vibrato, tone production, enunciation, projection, and more. Students will work on expanding their repertoire, selecting their own songs, with the teacher's help and recommendation.

Guitar

Our guitar teachers teach rock, blues, metal, country, bluegrass, and classical guitar lessons on electric and acoustic guitars. Beginner students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading, and theory. We balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson you are challenged with a new technical or theory concept, but always end with something fun such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of guitar method books to accomplish this and encourage students to bring CDs or their iPod to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.

Ukulele

Ukulele is a great choice of instrument for younger children who are interested in learning a stringed instrument. With two fewer strings than the guitar and a shorter fretboard, it can be easier to play. Its nylon strings are also easier on the fingers. Our ukulele teachers will personalize their lesson plans to suit your learning style and preferences.

Violin

Our violin teachers are well qualified to teach from beginners up to advanced and adult students. We also have violin classes for children as young as 3 year old using the Suzuki method. Teachers will also work with students who wish to join the school or local orchestra to prepare for auditions.

Cello

Our cello teachers teach a variety of styles ranging from classical, jazz to popular music. Whether you are a beginner or higher level, we are dedicated to helping you become an accomplished cellist.

Trumpet

Brass instruments have long been established as an important voice in chamber and orchestral music. They are also fun instruments to learn. Our teachers can show you how to make these sounds and incorporate them into your own music. Every student gets their own tailored lesson plan based on their goals and needs.

Saxophone/Flute

Generally start at age 6 and older. Lessons are offered in 30 minute, 45 minute or 1 hour lengths. We offer a wide range of styles.

Other instruments

We find that piano, guitar, and violin (besides voice) are our most popular instruments. If something else is your style, say, trombone, bass, etc. we'd be happy to help. Just contact us for more information.

Glee Choir

Choir allows students to develop their singing skills as well as their appreciation for music. Students work together as a team to prepare a mixture of harmonies and fun songs to perform throughout the year. Singing, Dancing and Acting, the students as an ensemble will be able to create a musical performance.

Our director will guide the students in choosing the repertoire, the theme and plot, and will write a script for the scenes.

Voice technique and body language will be part of each rehearsal combined with improvisation and creation.

Chamber Music

Performing in a chamber music ensemble is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences for a musician. Students expand their overall musicianship, technique, and performance skills. Ensembles comprise various combinations of instruments including piano, woodwinds, and strings. Groups range in size from two to six performers.

Chamber groups will be coached by a teacher of our school. The coordinator will arrange the weekly coachings based on the schedules of the coaches and participants. The semester includes thirteen coachings, a master class, and a final performance.

Chamber groups are formed based on matching the level, age, and skill of the musicians who perform a successful audition.

Guitar Ensemble

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate students on the guitar and it will cover the basics of the instrument and music fundamentals. Students will learn fingerboard knowledge, music notation, basic techniques, and chords. During the classes, students will also learn how to collaborate with each other while playing music. Therefore, this fun experience will certainly develop students’ musicianship. The highlight of the class will be an optional performance by the end of the semester.

This course is taught by HBSM's world-class guitar instructor, Dr. Hugo Nogueira.

Music Theory

This class is free for HBSM students.

We are going according to the syllabus requirements of the Royal School of Music, London. The theory classes in effect will prepare students to pass ABRSM music theory exams.

For the very basic level, students learn to read music, and expression markings, and other elementary knowledge such as key and time signatures.

More advanced levels teach theory of harmony and music history.

Rhythm and Solfege

This class is free for HBSM students.

This course develops students' sight-singing skills using the traditional movable "do" method through drills in rhythm, interval, and pitch, as well as singing exercises in major keys and minor in G (Treble) and F (Bass) clefs. This course includes some harmonic studies, part singing, and melodic and rhythmic dictation.

Lesson Packages

We have two different packages, starting at $175 for 5 half-hour private music lesson and $320 for 10 half-hour private music lessons. These packages apply for any popular instrument (e.g., guitar, ukulele, piano, violin, cello, voice). If you would like a gift for an unusual instrument (e.g., harp or flute) please call first.