We are excited to announce our 1-hour Piano and Music Technology classes in our 6-week Summer Program, beginning Tuesday, July 7th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Mt. Tabor’s Taborspace Presbyterian Church.

Over six weeks, students will build a strong musical foundation, including:

Piano & Music Theory Foundations (30 mins)

• Learning how to sight read music notes with confidence
• Understanding proper finger numbers and piano technique
• Navigating the full 88-key piano (white & black keys) with ease
• Learning foundational hand shapes and positions
• Playing major and minor scales while learning chord foundations
• Reading accidentals (sharps, flats and naturals)
• Counting rhythm and developing a steady beat through engaging exercises and games
• And so much more as students learn, grow and progress!

Music Production & Sound Design (30 mins)
Students will be introduced to the creative world of music production, learning how to:

• Set up and use a MIDI controller
• Record and play back their own music
• Create looping melodies
• Design their own inspiring sound
• Build harmonies that support their ideas
• Design drum patterns and beats
• Explore sound effects like reverb, delay, and lo-fi textures
• Understand the basics of mixing and shaping sound

Class Objectives:
Students gain hands-on experience learning piano while exploring music production and sound design, creating their own music along the way in a fun, structured environment. This class will especially help students:

• Strengthen listening skills, as well as the knowledge and ability to create and isolate layers of sound
• Build confidence through creative expression
• Develop independent and critical thinking, along with logical reasoning, problem-solving, and foundational music technology skills
• Connect traditional music skills with real technology used in industry recording
• Gain insight into how music is created today
• Draw inspiration to create music in their own voice and imagination
• Build discipline and focus through hands-on music and sound projects, while learning to collaborate with others
• Strengthen creativity, confidence, and emotional expression through rhythm, sound, and music design

Limited Enrollment
To create a focused and supportive learning environment, this class is limited to a small number of students. Each child will have the opportunity to explore, create, and receive individual guidance throughout the program. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Early Enrollment Rate (ends June 7th, 2026): $300.00 for the full 6-week session

Tuition (after June 7th, 2026): $450.00 for the full 6-week session

Please contact Amanda Davis at (503) 756-2572 for any questions.