We provide high-quality Private and Group music lessons on most instruments:  from drums and guitars to piano, ukulele, violin, viola, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, Tuba, voice, etc.. our ever-growing staff of patient, professional musicians will guide you in whatever musical endeavers you choose to persue.  We are now proud to accommodate the Special Needs community on most instruments! Our students and instructors come from Somerville, Bridgewater, Raritan, Branchburg, Martinsville, Green Brook, Middlesex, Dunellen, Readington, Lebanon, Hillsborough, Whitehouse, Bedminster, Harding Twsp., Morristown, Piscataway, and many other neighboring towns in Central Jersey and North Jersey.

Beginners through advanced students of any age are welcome.  Our instructors will share their knowledge of music with you and provide a curriculum that supports proper techniques  and necessary skills at all levels. In addtion to private lessons, we also provide the following group lessons to help round out the student’s experience.

Jazz Improv Class - For intermediate to advanced players on any instrument (ability to read music required) Group class.  Students will learn the foundations of jazz improvisation through playing and listening exercises. Blues, “rhythm” changes, and standard song forms will be examined and performed. Students will learn to improvise with one another through a variety of fun and challenging exercises, with an emphasis on soloing in the jazz tradition.  Class is held on Thursday evenings from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.

Rock Band Class - For beginner to advanced players on any instrument 18 years & under (ability to read music not required) Group class.  Students will learn how to play together in a rock band format. In addition to learning how to play classic/modern rock, (Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Guns n’ Roses, Nirvana etc.) students will also be encouraged to write and perform original songs. Pre-formed bands are encouraged to sign up as well as individuals. Class is held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Sound Improv Class - For beginner to advanced players on any instrument including voice, electronic and homemade instruments (ability to read music not required) Group class.  Students will learn how to improvise using sound rather than traditional tonal harmony. The music of John Cage, K. Stockhausen, Cecil Taylor, Derek Bailey, John Zorn ect.., will be listened to and discussed. The goal of this workshop is to expose beginners to a method of improvising that is not often heard and to provide advanced players with a fresh outlook on their soloing.Class is held on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Beginner Drum Set - For Beginners Only (ability to read music not required) Get a fresh start playing the drum set from scratch in a group setting.  Learn the fundamentals of playing the drums.  There will be an emphasis on reading and writing music, four-way independence, rudiments and playing basic drum set rhythms.  Class will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Snare Drummer’s Work-out – Chopbuilder Class for Drummers!  For beginner through advanced drummers (ability to read music not required) Wanna build your CHOPS! This group class will have an emphasis on rudimental snare drumming and exercises to build stamina, strength and quality of sound.  This class is great for students who participate in thier school drumline or plan to participate in their school drumline or a drum corps.  This class is held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 PM.

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Beginner Guitar Class

Beginner Guitar Class – Is designed for students with little or no understanding of guitar or music. In this class we will be discussing how the music language works and begin playing chords and notes on our guitars. This class will focus on reading music, learning standard chord voicings, basic finger picking, and scales. Students will learn what is necessary to be able to play through a lead sheet and command the skill sets required to learn pop and rock music on there own.  Class is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
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Master The Rudiments

Master The Rudiments – For intermediate to advanced drummers.  This class will focus on the standard 40 Rudiments.  Students will learn to master each rudiment and will be given tips & techniques to develop the rudiments in speed, form and style.  All aspects of drumming improve when the rudiments are mastered.  This class is held on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:00PM.

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The Blues Guitar

Rock & Blues Guitar – This Class is designed for students that can play at an intermediate level. Students will learn how to improvise using standard Blues language and techniques in this class. Students will also be required to learn to comp chords over standard Blues forms, learn scales and arpeggios, fingerpick, and learn about typical turnarounds and endings. Although the focus of this class will be on the blues style, we will discuss and play music that the blues has heavily influenced such as Rock, Country, and Rockabilly & Bluegrass song forms.  This class is held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.

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SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP – Learn to play with the band!  Summer Camp Style!  Camp runs Monday through Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – July 8th through August 16th.  18 & Under Only, all skill levels welcome, all styles explored, any instrument.  Weekly & Monthly Rates Available.