We would love to have you join us this summer! Priority enrollment period for current students is March 1st-14th. Prospective students may ask to be placed on the waiting list at any time and will be accepted if possible on March 15th in the order their inquiries were received. Open enrollment for any remaining spots begins March 15th.
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(May - August)
Plant the seeds of inspiration!
In the summer, to grant schedule flexibility while maintaining skill progression, we explore the vast world of music in a series of workshops. Some are geared for specific levels, instruments, genres, or techniques, others center around a topic such as audiation, composition, or music history.
Twinklers and new beginners of all ages can enroll for the full summer session or take advantage of our 4 or 8 class punchcards (see "Classes by Level" below). Continuing Fireflies, Sparklers, and teen/adult students register for the four month session and create their own summer bouquet of classes/workshops. Intermediate and advanced students enrolled in fall for the year (Sept-Aug) and may choose to attend classes/workshops, pursue private study, or create a personalized hybrid of private lessons, classes, and workshops. Intermediate and advanced students who will be traveling extensively over the summer may choose to convert some of their summer class time into private lessons taken during the spring session.
Classes by Level:
(Includes technique, repertoire, ear training, reading, & improvisation)
- Piano Twinklers (ages 3+)
- Recorder Twinklers (ages 3+)
- Violin Twinklers (ages 3+)
- Cello Twinklers (ages 6+)
- Guitar Twinklers (ages 6+)
- Teen/Adult Beginning Violin/Viola/Cello (ages 12+)
- Teen/Adult Beginning Piano (ages 12+)
- Teen/Adult Beginning Cello/Guitar (ages 12+)
- Fireflies/Sparklers drop-in (All Instruments)
- Intermediate/Advanced drop-in (All Instruments)
Multi-Instrument Workshops:
- Composer's Corner (for Fireflies+): learn how to write music for your own instrument and for others! Also includes an introduction to form and analysis. Each class in this series is a stand-alone workshop.
- Topics in Music History (for Fireflies+): explore a different composer, performer, era, location, genre, instrument family, musical form, or type of ensemble. No instruments used in class. Each class in this series is a stand-alone workshop.
- Fourth of July Marching Band (for Fireflies+ singing, playing percussion, or playing a portable instrument like recorder or violin): prepare a set of pieces to perform during the little Bennett Valley/Creekside neighborhood parade! Must be able to make all but one or two of the rehearsal dates as well as the parade July 4th at 10am.
- I've Got Rhythm (for Fireflies+): using a variety of Dalcroze Eurythmics games, the Gordon rhythmic language, and our ever-popular Rhythm Cups, students gain a deeper understanding of tempo, rhythm, subdivisions, meter, and much more. No instruments used in class. Each class in this series is a stand-alone workshop.
- Little Uncaged Chorale (for Fireflies+): learn beautiful songs, vocal technique, and solfege. No instruments used in class. Each class in this series is a stand-alone workshop.
- Uncaged Fiddlers (for Sparklers+): join our fiddle ensemble using the Fiddle & Song books as a foundation as well as select pieces from Celtic, Klezmer, Nordic, and other traditions. It is highly recommended that Sparklers and Early Intermediates only choose this series if they are able to attend the majority of classes. Mid/Late Intermediate and Advanced students will find it easier to drop in.
- Jazz Wizards (for Sparklers+): join our jazz ensemble using the Jazz Wizard books as a foundation as well as select pieces based on student levels/interests. It is highly recommended that Sparklers and Early Intermediates only choose this series if they are able to attend the majority of classes. Mid/Late Intermediate and Advanced students will find it easier to drop in.
- Pop/Rock Band (for Sparklers+): join our popular music group! Pieces will be chosen based on student levels/interests. It is highly recommended that Sparklers and Early Intermediates only choose this series if they are able to attend the majority of classes. Mid/Late Intermediate and Advanced students will find it easier to drop in.
- Dictation Bootcamp (for int/adv): advance your skills in melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation! No instruments used in class. Each class in this series is a stand-alone workshop.
- Vibrato Workshop (for int/adv violin/viola/cello): one of the most important techniques string players learn, and certainly one that is a major milestone for students. Students new to vibrato should only choose this series if they are able to attend the majority of classes. Those with prior experience seeking to refine their vibrato may drop in.
Single Instrument Workshops:
- Accelerated Intro to Piano (for students int/adv on another instrument and new to piano): students who are intermediate/advanced on one instrument often hit the ground running when they start another! This class is designed for those who will move faster than the typical beginner due to their prior experience. May combine attendence in this class with either Piano Twinklers or Teen/Adult Beginning Piano for a total of 15 classes.
- Accelerated Intro to Guitar (for students int/adv on another instrument and new to guitar): students who are intermediate/advanced on one instrument often hit the ground running when they start another! This class is designed for those who will move faster than the typical beginner due to their prior experience. May combine attendence in this class with either Guitar Twinklers or Teen/Adult Beginning Guitar for a total of 15 classes.
- Accelerated Intro to Viola (for students in Suzuki book 3 or higher on violin or cello and new to viola): students who are intermediate/advanced on one instrument often hit the ground running when they start another! This class is designed for those who will move faster than the typical beginner due to their prior experience. Open to those who are able to attend the majority of classes.
- VIOLIN Audition Prep Level 1 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Debut Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- VIOLA Audition Prep Level 1 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Debut Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- CELLO Audition Prep Level 1 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Debut Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- VIOLIN Audition Prep Level 2 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Aspirante Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- VIOLA Audition Prep Level 2 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Aspirante Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- CELLO Audition Prep Level 2 (for students planning to audition for the Santa Rosa Aspirante Youth Orchestra* or similar group)
- VIOLIN Audition Prep Level 3 (for students planning to audition for the advanced Santa Rosa Youth Orchestra/Young People's Chamber Orchestra* or similar group)
- VIOLA Audition Prep Level 3 (for students planning to audition for the advanced Santa Rosa Youth Orchestra/Young People's Chamber Orchestra* or similar group)
- CELLO Audition Prep Level 3 (for students planning to audition for the advanced Santa Rosa Youth Orchestra/Young People's Chamber Orchestra* or similar group)
* See audition requirements here: https://www.srsymphony.org/Education-Community/Training-Young-Musicians/Auditions-Membership/Audition
Session Dates & Schedule
Fairy Lights & Wind Dancers Classes at Wild Heart Music: contact wildheartmusicstudio@gmail.com for details
All Instrumental Classes at KnightLizard Music: First day of class May 3-9 (No class TBD) - Last day of class TBD mid/late August. Our flexible summer format allows students to pick and choose their 15 dates of attendance around vacations and camps!
Schedule will be set based on current students' availability. Check back in mid March!
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