Music lessons are available for all ages and all ability levels. From the beginner to those with significant training, our talented faculty will be able to help you.
Music Lessons
Private music lessons for Adults and Children are offered on following instruments:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (acoustic and electric), Guitar (acoustic and electric, classical, jazz and pop/rock styles), Piano, Drums, and Voice. We also offer lessons for songwriting, theory, and composition.
We also offer Suzuki Piano lessons that include a bi-weekly group class.
Contact us for more info and to set up a trial lesson for yourself or your child!
Music lessons are offered in 15, 30, 45 & 60 minute lengths depending on age and are scheduled after consultation with Center faculty.
Faculity days are subject to change do to limited in-person space, and the addition of virtual lessons.
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Classes
Bass
Section Offered Bass (String) - Matt Wiles Tuesday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thBass (Electric) - Matt Wiles Tuesday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thCello - Traditional
Section Offered Traditional Cello - Michael Ronstadt, MM Monday, Wednesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thTraditional Cello - Claire Timmerman Thursday, Saturday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDrums / Percussion
Section Offered Drums / Percussion - Tom Buckley Thursday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGuitar
Section Offered Guitar (Jazz focus) - Brandon Coleman Tuesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGuitar (Accoustic) - Donald Broerman Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGuitar - Spencer Elliott, MM Tuesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thGuitar - Michael Ronstadt, MM Monday, Wednesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Suzuki.
Section Offered Suzuki Piano - Valerie Bobosh, MS Monday, Tuesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Piano - Richard Seil, MM Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Piano - Dr. JaeEun Lee, DMA Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Piano - Cheryl Raine, MM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Traditional
Section Offered Piano - Song-Hun Nam, MM Thursday Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Inna Terekhov, MM Tuesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Cheryl Raine, MM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Diane Magill Tuesday, Wednesday Ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Mary Rekers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Serenity Fisher Thursday Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPiano - Darlene Suggs Saturday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSongwriting
Section Offered Songwriting - Serenity Fisher Thursday Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thUkulele
Section Offered Ukulele - Spencer Elliott, MM Tuesday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thViola - Traditional
Section Offered Viola - Traditional - Elaine Wisniewski, MM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thViolin - Traditional
Section Offered Traditional Violin - Yuko Tsujimoto, MM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thTraditional Violin - Gayna Bassin, MM Wednesday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thVoice
Section Offered Voice - Virtual Only - Dr. Jill Phillips, DMA Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thVoice - Darlene Suggs Saturday Ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thVoice - Victoria Ellington, MM Monday, Tuesday, Saturday Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Suzuki Strings
Cincinnati Suzuki School at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center is the oldest and largest Suzuki program in Cincinnati. In partnership with University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music’s (UC-CCM) Preparatory Department, our program offers the Tri-state’s most comprehensive and robust Suzuki educational program, with an active Parent Organization who support the mission of the program through various activities.
Our mission is to foster joyful music making and a high level of musical excellence in children ages 4 through high school, with the intention of developing creative, compassionate, and thoughtful people. The Cincinnati Suzuki School follows the core Suzuki Talent Education beliefs that all children have musical talent, education begins early and through listening, the parent plays a vital role in the learning process, and environment and nurture influence success.
The Cincinnati Suzuki School provides high quality instruction through the commitment and skill of our faculty and adherence to a unified curriculum of weekly private lessons, group classes, numerous solo and group performances, and musical outreaches benefiting the Greater Cincinnati community. Our students come from as far as Oxford (OH), and we offer weekly group classes and orchestras at all playing levels: from Pre-Twinklers to Beyond Books. (Most programs in the region, as well as nationally, only offer bi-weekly groups).
Our students come from all over the region (including Indiana and Kentucky), and we offer weekly group classes and orchestras at all playing levels: from Pre-Twinklers to Beyond Books.
Your child will be placed in a Suzuki section after consultation with Center faculty.
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Classes
Suzuki Cello
Section Offered Suzuki Cello - Jennifer Higgins Wagner Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Cello - Claire Timmerman Thursday, Saturday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Group Class
Suzuki Viola
Section Offered Suzuki Viola - Elaine Wisniewski, MM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Viola - Rose Gowda, MM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Violin
Section Offered Suzuki Violin - Weiyi Li, MM Thursday Ages 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Violin - Rose Gowda, MM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Violin - Dr. JaeEun Lee, DMA Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Violin - Elaine Wisniewski, MM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSuzuki Violin - Claire Timmerman Thursday, Saturday Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Musik Kids
Our unique program allows parent and child participation in a fun, energetic environment while instilling a love and understanding of music in their child that also teaches life lessons including how to listen, get along with others, and perform well in school. The Center follows the Musikgarten Curriculum for all MusikKids' programs.
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Classes
Baby Music Class
Classes begin November 6, 2021 (9 weeks)
Includes baby instruments and scarves in a cloth pouch, a digital download & CD of all the music used in class, and a parent booklet with music and activity reminders.
Our baby music class will inspire a love of music for both babies and grown-ups! Together we bounce, sing, dance, move, and play instruments. You and your little one will have a fun time socializing and making music as you learn the basic rhythm and tonal patterns that music is built on!
Ages 3mos-12mos
Cost $140
Section Offered Baby Music - Mary Rekers Saturday 9:00am-9:35am Ages 6 Months, 1GradesMusik Kids Beginner Piano
Classes begin September 13, 2021
Child comes with an adult who will help with practice and encourage the child at home. Every family interested will need to attend a family meeting to discover how this truly unique method of beginner piano works, and what their role will be. Meeting information will be provided after registration.
Ages 6-8yrs with a grown-up
Cost is $350
Section Offered Beginner Piano - Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ages 6, 7, 8Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rdMusik Kids Family Music
Classes begin October 4, 2021
Bounce, jump, march, sing, clap, dance, rock and wiggle with your child! This family experience serves as an exciting beginning step to the wonderful world of music.
Ages 6mos - 4yrs, with a grown-up
Cost is $210
Section Offered Family Music - Monday 10:00am - 10:35am Ages 6 Months, 1, 18 Months, 2, 3, 4GradesFamily Music - Tuesdays 6:00pm - 6:35pm (CLOSED) Ages 6 Months, 1, 18 Months, 2, 3, 4GradesFamily Music - Saturday 10:00am-10:35am Ages 6 Months, 1, 18 Months, 2, 3, 4GradesMusik Kids Private Piano Lessons
Section Offered Musik Kids Piano - Diane Magill Tuesday, Wednesday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thMusik Kids Piano - Mary Rekers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thMusik Kids Piano - Darlene Suggs Saturday Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult, SeniorsGrades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPre-Piano / Music Makers
Classes begin October 4, 2021
Piano & Instrumental Preparation Program: Through movement, singing, focused listening, and playing instruments, this class develops the young child's movement to music, the singing voice and matching pitch, the child's listening skills, and recognition of rhythm and sound patterns. These skills are essential for building a young musician who is well-prepared to gallop through the beginnings levels of any musical endeavor!
Ages 4 1/2 - 6yrs - no grown-up
Cost is $280
Section Offered Pre-Piano/Music Makers - Tuesday 6:00pm-6:50pm Ages 4.5, 5, 6Grades K, 1stPre-Piano/Music Makers - Saturday 10:00am-10:50am Ages 4.5, 5, 6Grades K, 1stPreschool Music Class
Class begins October 4, 2021
An adult attends and participates in these classes with the child. Come for the fun! Stay for the musical education you and your children receive! Recordings and booklets included.
Ages 3-5yrs with a grown-up
Cost $225
Section Offered Preschool Music - Monday 2:00pm-2:40pm Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5GradesPreschool Music - Saturday 11:00am-11:40am Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5Grades
Ensembles
Ensembles are available for all String instruments including Guitar. Some experience is required for each ensemble.
All ensembles are open to all students regardless of affiliation with other programs or teachers outside the Center.
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Classes
Youth Orchestras
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Melody Orchestra (Beginning) - Thursdays - 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
We will focus on basic musicianship and ensemble skills, while gaining exposure to a sampling of repertoire and musical styles in a fun and nurturing environment! Melody Orchestra is appropriate for students with a minimum of 1 year playing experience (private lessons strongly recommended). Students should be able to play 1 octave scales and read comfortably on all four strings in the keys of G, D, and A majors.
Cadence Orchestra (Intermediate) - Thursdays - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
We will focus on musicianship and ensemble skills, while gaining more exposure to a large variety of repertoire and musical styles in a fun and nurturing environment! Cadence Orchestra is appropriate for students with over three years playing experience (private lessons strongly recommended). Students should be able to play 2 octave scales and read comfortably on all four strings in the keys of B flat, F, C, G, D, and A majors. Violinists, Violists, and Cellists should be familiar with 1st - 3rd positions.
Artist Orchestra (Advanced) - Thursdays 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
This advanced group is designed to expand the more advanced students’ musicianship and ensemble skills, while focusing on a variety of repertoire and musical styles in a fun environment! Chamber Orchestra is appropriate for students with 5 or more years playing experience (private lessons strongly recommended). Students should be comfortable playing in most keys and with a variety of left hand and bow techniques (developed vibrato, shifting, pizzicato, spiccato, etc.)
***NOTE: All ensembles are open to all students regardless of affiliation with other programs or teachers outside The Center.
Section Offered Melody Orchestra (Beginning) - Thursday 5:45pm - 6:30pm Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5thCadence Orchestra (Intermediate) - Thursday 5:00pm - 5:45pm Ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15Grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7thArtist Orchestra (Advanced) - Thursday 5:00pm - 5:45pm Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Cycle of the Seasons
A preschool music & art experience! A CD and digital download of the music used in class will be included if a minimum of 6 children are enrolled!
Winter Wonders: Explore the wonders of the winter season! We will start with a few minutes exploring the outdoors (depending on weather), and then venture indoors to the art studio and music classroom for related winter art and songs! Snowflakes, birds of winter, snow angels, cool colors, stars and the moon will all inspire us!
Spring Adventures: Splash into spring with music and art that celebrates the new life emerging all around. We will explore the changing seasons outdoors, then move indoors to the art studio and music classroom for related winter art and songs! Rain, sunshine, emerging leaves on the trees, wind, spring sprouts and early flowers will inspire us!
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Cycle of the Seasons
A Preschool Music & Art experience!
Let’s create artwork outside, play instruments, and put a song in your heart. Each week has a special theme. In the event of a rainy/cold morning, all artwork will be inside the Center.
Cost is $270
Section Offered Winter Wonders - Mary Rekers Wednesdays January 19-March 9, 2022 1:00pm-2:30pm Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5GradesSpring Adventures - Mary Rekers Wednesdays March 23-May 11, 2022 1:00pm-2:30pm Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5Grades
Songwriting Class
Develop skills in lyric writing, crafting chord progressions, and arranging your songs. All levels of songwriting excepted, but students
must have a working knowledge of chords. Students are encouraged to bring in their songwriting instrument of choice, but keyboards will be available.
Cost is $110 per session
Mondays 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Session 1: February 7, February 14, February 28, March 7 (no class on Presidents Day)
Session 2: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25 (no class on Easter Monday on April 18)
A minimum of 4 participants necessary for the class to take place.
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Songwriting Classes
Section Offered Songwriting - Session 1 - Serenity Fisher Mondays February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 2022 7:00pm-8:15pm Ages 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSongwriting - Session 2 - Serenity Fisher Mondays March 28, April 4, 11, 25, 2022 7:00pm-8:15pm Ages 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th