• Play is the work of children! Children play together in a community with each other and with their grown-ups and teachers to explore and experience music through singing, rhythm, and movement activities.
• Early childhood music classes are inclusive and open to all! We welcome and celebrate all variations of families, learning modalities, and developmental abilities. Playful music-making in the community with other children of all abilities and developmental stages creates a safe and fun space for children and adults to explore and develop their musical selves.
• Due to classroom size, we recommend one adult per child participate in adult/child classes.

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Spanish Bilingual Family Music (ages birth-3) 10am

An Adult/Child Class
Children ages birth-3 play together in community with their grown-ups and experience music through singing, rhythm, and movement activities.
Class instruction will be given in English and Spanish. All are welcome to join! Fluent Spanish is not required to take this class.
Saturdays: 10:00am – 10:45am
Teacher: Judy Castro

Spanish Bilingual Family Music (ages birth-3) 11am

An Adult/Child Class
Children ages birth-3 play together in community with their grown-ups and experience music through singing, rhythm, and movement activities.
Class instruction will be given in English and Spanish. All are welcome to join! Fluent Spanish is not required to take this class.
Saturdays: 11:00am – 11:45am
Teacher: Judy Castro

Family Music (ages 4-7) 12pm

An Adult/Child Class
Children ages 4-7 play together in community with their grown-ups to explore and experience music through singing, rhythm, and movement activities.
Saturdays: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Teacher: Mikel Sakamoto

UNM Children’s Chorus (K-8th grade)

This choir for young singers, divided into age-appropriate groups, offers a joyful and engaging exploration of unison and simple part songs, rounds, musical movement, vocal discovery, singing games, and foundational music reading. Led by experts in choral music and music education for youth, this program combines high-level instruction with fun, interactive activities designed to inspire each child to discover their unique voice and foster a lifelong love of singing. Each semester culminates in an exciting public performance, showcasing the progress and enthusiasm of our young singers.
*Class price includes music and materials.

THURSDAYS, August 28 – November 20 (no class October 9)
4:30pm–5:30pm (1 hour)
Performances: October 24, October 30, and November 20

Co-Directors: Sharee Gariety & Erin Walker 

• In our fun and engaging guitar classes, students explore a variety of musical genres while learning essential techniques such as strumming patterns, chord progressions, and more. Along the way, they’ll build their skills as musicians and deepen their appreciation for different musical styles.
• Guitar students are expected to regularly practice at home and should have access to a guitar during the week.A limited number of guitars are available to rent for $20 per semester.
• Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price

Guitar for Teens and Advanced Students (ages 13-17) 10am

This class is for beginners ages 13-17, as well as advanced students with 3 or more semesters of previous guitar experience of any age. Students are expected to practice and complete weekly assignments.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.

Saturdays,  10:00am – 10:45am
Teacher: Mel Moreno

Beginning Guitar for Younger Students (ages 8-12) 11am

This class is designed for new beginners, ages 8-12. Students are expected to practice and complete weekly assignments.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.

Saturdays, 11:00am-11:45am
Teacher: Mel Moreno

Continuing Guitar for Younger Students (ages 8-12) 12pm

This class is designed for new beginners and students with 1-2 semesters of previous guitar experience, ages 8-12. Students are expected to practice and complete weekly assignments.

Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.

Saturdays,  12:00pm – 12:45pm
Teacher: Mel Moreno

• Piano students are expected to regularly practice at home and should have access to a piano or keyboard during the week. A limited number of keyboards are available to rent for $20 per semester.
• Piano students should keep their fingernails short.
• Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.

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Beginning Piano for Older Students (ages 10 -12) 9am

This group piano class for children ages 10-12 is designed for participants to grasp the fundamentals, learn rhythm and notation reading, music theory. Students are expected to practice and complete weekly assignments.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.
Saturdays: 9:00am – 9:45am
Teacher: Natalia Tikhovidova

Beginning Piano for Younger Students (ages 8-9) 10am

This group piano class for children ages 8-9 is designed for participants to grasp the fundamentals. Students are expected to practice and complete weekly assignments.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.
Saturdays: 10:00am – 10:45am
Teacher: Natalia Tikhovidova

Piano: 1/2-1 Year Experience, 11am

This class is for continuing students (of all ages) who have taken 1/2 to 1 years of piano previously.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.
Saturdays: 11:00am – 11:45am
Teacher: Natalia Tikhovidova

Piano: 2 or More Years Experience, 12pm

This class is for continuing students (of all ages) who have taken 2 or more (4+ semesters) of piano previously.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.
Saturdays: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Teacher: Natalia Tikhovidova

Piano for Teens and Adults (ages 13+) 1pm

This class for students ages 13 and up is designed for participants to grasp the fundamentals and learn rhythm and notation reading.
Cost of book, copies, and materials included in price.
Saturdays: 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Teacher: Natalia Tikhovidova