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 all ages 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.
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.
Faculty 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 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 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 (Classical) - Donald Broerman Monday, 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 - 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 Tuesday, Thursday 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, Wednesday, 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 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 - 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 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 - 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 Saturday 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 -Remote only - 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, 12thUkulele - Michael Ronstadt, MM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 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, 12thUkulele - Lauren Schloemer Wilson Monday Ages 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 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, 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 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 - 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
Music Camps 2022
Whether your child is a beginner or has been playing for years, our music camps will build skills to inspire them to achieve even more!
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Classes
Aug 1-5: Audition Bootcamp for Strings
Are you looking for a practice buddy for your orchestra audition? This camp is for you! It’s for young musicians who want to practice scales, solo pieces, excerpts, and sight-reading together. 5 days of advanced-level audition preparation for CJS, CSYO, or school orchestra includes a mock audition with professional musicians!
$225
Section Offered Audition Bootcamp for Strings - Dr. JaeEun Lee, DMA August 1-5: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thAug 1-5: Beginner Piano Camp
Learn some beginning songs on the piano, build a cool drum for playing amazing rhythms long after the camp ends, and design a camp t-shirt and a visor to bring home the musical theme! There will be a short performance on Friday, at 3:45 pm to end the camp. Parents, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to come and hear us drum and play piano for you!
$225
Section Offered Beginner Piano Camp - Mary Rekers August 1-5: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages 5, 6, 7, 8Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rdAug 1-5: Choir Workshop
All levels are welcome for this Choir Workshop. No audition necessary. We will sing choir music, learn some music theory and music history during the week! Invite your family and friends for a short concert at the end of the week.
$225
Section Offered Choir Workshop - Victoria Ellington, MM August 1-5: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8thAug 1-5: Guitar Star 2
Camper does NOT have to attend Guitar Star 1 in order to register for Guitar Star 2.
Students will learn basic chords, strumming patterns, taking care of the guitar, and a little of the history of the instrument. Students will perform beginning level songs to wow parents in a virtual concert on the last day of camp. Guitars will be provided if needed.
$175
Section Offered Guitar Star 2 - Donald Broerman August 1-5: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 6, 7, 8, 9Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4thJuly 25-29: Chamber Workshop
During this fun and challenging week, students will work together in small chamber groups. Throughout the week we will have daily coaching, rehearsal time, and master classes with guest artists. Students conclude the week with a final concert on Friday.
Please note that an audition is required for placement purposes only.
$225
Section Offered Chamber Workshop - Rose Gowda, MM July 25-29: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thJuly 25-29: Mini Musical 2
"Caterpillar Choo Choo"
Ms. Mary and Ms. Rose are at it again with an original show filled with instrumentals, poems and dances. It is a community effort!
The play will be enjoyed on the last day of camp. Further details about the performance will be giving during the week of the camp.
Check out a video of one of our previous mini-musicals: https://www.facebook.com/WyomingFineArtsCenter/videos/436175803646141
$195
Section Offered Caterpillar Choo Choo - Mary Rekers July 25-29: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages 5, 6, 7, 8Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rdJune 13-17: Nature's Trail Preschool Music Camp
This preschool music camp provides material to amplify the nature encounter activities. When music and nature are brought together, young children have the opportunity to grow and develop into whole persons in an interactive environment.
$150
Section Offered Nature's Trail Preschool Music Camp - Mary Rekers June 13-17: Monday-Friday 9:00am-11:00am Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5GradesJune 13-17: Rock Band Music Camp
Students explore the workings of a rock band with different instruments, vocals, and songwriting. An action-packed week for the budding rocker. We provide instruments, but you can bring your own. Led by Center faculty in a safe, friendly atmosphere. A virtual concert will be performed at the end of the week. 6 months of instrumental experience is preferred.
$225
Section Offered Rock Band Music Camp - Donald Broerman June 13-17: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5thJune 20-24: String Fling
Join conductors and coaches from our elite Suzuki program for a week of orchestral fun! Students will learn about other cultures in a fun musical environment while improving their sight-reading and playing skills. Each day will include rehearsals, coachings, music games and related visual art projects.
Designed for late beginning and early intermediate string players.$225
Section Offered String Fling - Elaine Wisniewski, MM June 20-24: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14Grades 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9thJune 27-July 1: Viola for Violinists
Recommended for Book 2 and up.
Ever wanted to learn viola? Here you go! A camp designed for violinists that want to learn that special alto clef.
$225
Section Offered Viola for Violinists - Elaine Wisniewski, MM June 27-July 1: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18Grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thJune 6-10: Corryville Suzuki Project
19th Annual Cincinnati City-Wide Suzuki Camp
Presented by Corryville Suzuki Project
Improve Your Technique, Make Friends,
APPALACHIAN FIDDLE!
Hosted by the Wyoming Fine Arts Center-Cincinnati Suzuki School
PROGRAMS OFFERED
- TEEN STRINGS Summer Performance Program For advanced Suzuki and Traditional Players, ages 12-18, of violin, viola, cell, and bass! Includes the Orchestral Audition Preparation Class! 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Suzuki Kids Ages 4-12 of all Suzuki Book Levels for violin, viola, and cello! 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Pre-Twinkle Program For beginning violin, viola, and cello students age 4-7 and an accompanying parent. A great boost for starting the Suzuki Method! 9-12:00pm
Section Offered APPALACHIAN FIDDLE! - June 6-10: Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm Ages 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, 12thJune 6-10: Guitar Star 1
Students will learn basic chords, strumming patterns, taking care of the guitar, and a little of the history of the instrument. Students will perform beginning level songs to wow parents in a virtual concert on the last day of camp. Guitars will be provided if needed.
$175
Section Offered Guitar Star 1 - Donald Broerman June 6-10: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ages 6, 7, 8, 9Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4thJune 6-10: Mini Musical 1
"Cats in Space"
Ms. Mary and Ms. Rose are at it again with this cat-tastic original show filled with instruments, poems and dances. It is a community effort!
The play will be enjoyed on the last day of camp. Further details about the performance will be giving during the week of the camp.
Check out a video of one of our previous mini-musicals: https://www.facebook.com/WyomingFineArtsCenter/videos/436175803646141
$195
Section Offered Cats in Space - Mary Rekers June 6-10: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages 5, 6, 7, 8Grades K, 1st, 2nd, 3rdMay 23-27: Buggin Out
A preschool music and art buggy experience!
$150
*Preschoolers must have finished 1 year of school and must be potty trained*
Section Offered Buggin Out - May 23-27: Monday-Friday 9:00am-11:00am Ages 3, 4, 4.5, 5Grades
Music 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 Music Kids' programs.
Classes
Summer Music Kids Classes