Music with the WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AT GLEN ECHO PARK

Music for Children, Teens and Adults

301.320.2770 washingtonconservatory.org

The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park is one of the 15 nationally accredited community and precollegiate music schools in the United States. Since 1984, WCM has served students of all ages and levels through individual lessons, classes, and ensembles. Students may study without audition with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. For detailed faculty biographies: washingtonconservatory.org. We are happy to offer guidance and speak with you about you or your child’s musical needs. 301.320.2770. Lessons are both in-person and online.

Private Piano Lessons

Children, teens and adults - beginners, intermediate, and advanced - may enroll in 30 minute, 45 minute or one hour weekly piano lessons, with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. No audition required. Learning piano is a great basis for learning music in general, and to prepare for playing other instruments. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/ enroll/student-inquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org

Individual Study on All Instruments and Voice

Guidance is happily provided to students of all ages in choosing instruments for private study to meet each individual’s goals. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. 30-minute, 45-minute, and one-hour private weekly lesson options. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/ student-inquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org

Build your own Music Class

Is there something musical you would specifically like to learn – an instrument or topic about music? For a preformed group of six or more, we are happy to hear your ideas and offer suggestions for tailor-made group classes to address your special interests. Give us a call to discuss: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 sequential weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.

Instrumental Ensembles Classical and jazz ensembles are arranged on a weekly basis for students of similar age and ability. Call: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.

Concerts and Events

Concerts and special events for children, families, and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory performing artist faculty members and guests at various times throughout the year both online and in person when it is safe to do so. For information: washingtonconservatory.org and 301.320.2770. Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check the website for updates at: glenechopark.org

Chamber Music Coaching for Preformed Ensembles

In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301.320.2770.

For our current Covid 19 Policies, please visit our website:

https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/covid19/

ADULT CLASSES

(sorted by start date within category)

Guitar & Ukulele Classes

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners $194

Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Apr 14-Jun 2, 6-7pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jun 30-Aug 18, 6-7pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time at all. Guitar & notebook required. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.

Beginning Ukulele $194

Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Apr 14-Jun 2, 7-8pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jun 30-Aug 18, 7-8pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Have ukulele & notebook ready. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.

Continuing Ukulele $194

Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Apr 14-Jun 2, 8-9pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jun 30-Aug 18, 8-9pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the songs you really want to play. Beginning Uke or equivalent required. Online. Bring Ukulele & notebook required. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.

UKULELE CLASS

Songs With Friends $194

Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Apr 14-Jun 2, 9-10pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jun 30-Aug 18, 9-10pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono to Beyoncé and beyond, expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. Ukuleleists welcome too. For more information, call the instructor at 301.320.2770 or go to washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.

Folk Music Classes

Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran $151

Jesse Winch Class: M, Apr 11-May 16, 5:30-6:30pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music This class picks up where the Beginning class ended and continues working on all of the Irish dance rhythms. Includes video presentations and discussion. Prerequisite: Beginning Bodhran (offered in the Fall), solid understanding of traditional Irish tune-types, and good, basic stick control. Student must provide their own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 10. 6 sessions.

Celtic Backup for Bouzouki & Guitar $151

Keith Carr Class: Tu, Apr 12-May 17, 7-8pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Covers techniques of accompaniment for jigs, reels, hornpipes, etc., with focus on rhythm patterns, constructing chord progressions. Well-known session tunes serve as examples. Also discussed: “session survival,” playing in an ensemble. Recording device helpful. Must provide own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 15. 6 sessions.

Irish Tenor Banjo & Mandolin $151

Keith Carr Class: Tu, Apr 12-May 17, 8-9pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music Covers Irish melody style playing for mandolin & four-string banjo tuned GDAE. For advanced beginner & intermediate level players. Students must already have at least basic proficiency on their instrument and be capable of playing and learning by ear. Well-known session tunes serve as examples & include reels, jigs, hornpipes. Recording device helpful. Must provide your own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 15. 6 sessions.