The Music Academies

Located at 115 N. Third St. in Niles, The Music Academies offers all levels of classes for the beginner up to the most advanced players.  Group classes are offered in keyboard, choral, Music theory/history, band and much more.    For more information,  http:/www.themusicacademies.com,  email us at info@themusicacademies.com  or call us at (269)-362-5780.  

                                                                                          Music Class Schedule    Spring 2018
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• Private lessons for the following instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, acoustic guitar, electric guitar,  harmonica,  voice, flute, recorder, snare drum, song writing and composition.
•  Days and times vary depending on each individual student. Each week students will be given assignments based on their individual level of performance. Each student will be given assignments to be practiced at home on at least 5 days of the week. On a weekly basis the instructor will have the student play his or her pieces and correct any errors, give examples of how to play their pieces correctly to encourage progress and learning in both physical skills and musical concepts. Students will review with the instructor on a weekly basis musical notation, rhythm patterns and theory assignments to ensure they are making progress. Students will perform in a fall or spring recital, dates to be determined.

Group Classes

​Additional registration at location is NOT required

Mondays begins January 8 - June 4    (no class on April 2)

Song Writing and recording: Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 10 and older
This course is designed to teach students how to write their own song. Students will learn how to construct the proper lyrics using correct
form. How to compose the correct melody to go with your lyrics. Students will learn to read proper musical notation and symbols. They
will be taught how to use music writing software and recording software.
Materials needed: note book for taking notes, pencil.​


Tuesdays begins January 9 - June 4     (no class on April 3)

KiddyKeys: Level B: Tuesday 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ages 5 -6 year olds: 
KiddyKeys is a multi-faceted approach to learning music at a young age. This course emphasizes creativity and self-worth to introduce music appreciation and understanding to young children. Students will learn basic note reading, rthymn notation, musical symbols. This class teaches the young child hand-eye
coordination through use of rhythm instruments and piano technique, with a dedicated music time focusing on composers and listening skills.


Wednesdays   begin January 10 - June 6  (no class on April 4)

KiddyKeys: Beginning Level A: Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. ages 5 -6 year olds
KiddyKeys is a multifaceted approach to learning music at a young age. This course emphasizes creativity and self-worth to introduce music appreciation and
understanding to young children. Students will learn basic note reading, rthymn notation, musical symbols. This class teaches the young child hand-eye coordination through use of rhythm instruments and piano technique, with a dedicated music time focusing on composers and listening skills.


Fridays   begin January 12 - June 8  (no class on April 6)

Choir: Friday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Ages 8 and older
This course will provide students with a positive musical experience. Students
will learn the lines and space names for bass and treble clef, basic rhythm patterns, musical symbols, key signatures. They will learn to
sing scales on the solfege system and beginning sight-reading skills will be taught.

Orchestra Strings Program:  7:45 - 8:30am      grades 4th-8th
Different Location: Trinity Lutheran School, Berrien Springs
For the beginning string class, students will be taught proper technique on holding the bow and instrument, finger patterns, note reading and rhythm patterns.  A concert will be given at the end of the semester.  They will be instructed on the proper procedures for effective practice and listening skills and proper site reading skills.  The correct way to prepare for a performance and performance procedures.  Beginning students will have songs to play within the first few weeks.


Sundays  begin January 14th - June 10th   (no classes on April 1, 8, or May 13)

Niles Orchestra:  2:00 - 3:30 p.m.   ages 12 and up
This course is designed to offer a study into both classical and popular music, bringing together all the different parts of an orchestra to perform various styles of music. We will learn about the composers who wrote our performance pieces. There will be two concerts for the semester, the first concert will consist of classical music and the second will be a musical performance. Students will learn proper performance technique, increase their sight reading skills, how and what to listen for when playing with a group and perfecting rhythm skills. Students must have at least two years experience playing their instrument.


*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.

Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak