At Long Ridge, we offer private lessons for students of every level in piano, guitar, strings, voice, brass, percussion and more. The interaction of student and teacher is critical to mastering a musical instrument and so each student is carefully matched with an instructor. Weekly lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length.
A good foundation in music theory helps students to feel comfortable with the building blocks of the music they play. Just as in language, musical literacy is indispensable to effective communication. As students increase their understanding of the music they’re learning to play, their technique and confidence increase as well. They use their expanding knowledge of melody, harmony and notation to get inside the minds of composers, listening to and analyzing music from different periods and styles. Instrumentalists and vocalists in private lessons often find theory classes to be of enormous help.
A good foundation in music theory helps students to feel comfortable with the building blocks of the music they play. Just as in language, musical literacy is indispensable to effective communication. As students increase their understanding of the music they’re learning to play, their technique and confidence increase as well. They use their expanding knowledge of melody, harmony and notation to get inside the minds of composers, listening to and analyzing music from different periods and styles. Instrumentalists and vocalists in private lessons often find theory classes to be of enormous help.
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ADULT STUDENTS
We welcome Adults students of all levels! We encourage parents of younger students to take lessons if they are interested and able, as it allows them to form a musical connection with their child which helps both parent and child progress with advanced ease. Chamber ensemble opportunities are provided as requested, allowing all levels to chart a shared musical path.
RECITALS
Recitals give students the opportunity to display the skills they have acquired, and experience the excitement of live playing. Though not required, these annual concerts are for students who thrive on performance.
Faculty recitals at the Long Ridge facility provide students with a chance to hear great music performed by top-notch professional musicians, nurturing the love of music and heightening aspirations.
PRACTICE PARTNERS
If requested and approved by LRMC Admin, any student can be paired with another student at approximately the same level, beginner or intermediate. Once or twice a week, for 30 minutes, partners meet in the practice room with a practice assistant. The assistant helps them with their technical exercises and takes them through the preliminary paces on new repertoire. Partners are assigned duets, which they can then practice together. This program solves several problems associated with practicing at home, including loneliness and practice routine. Though not a substitute for daily practice, Practice Partners teaches students good habits.
We welcome Adults students of all levels! We encourage parents of younger students to take lessons if they are interested and able, as it allows them to form a musical connection with their child which helps both parent and child progress with advanced ease. Chamber ensemble opportunities are provided as requested, allowing all levels to chart a shared musical path.
RECITALS
Recitals give students the opportunity to display the skills they have acquired, and experience the excitement of live playing. Though not required, these annual concerts are for students who thrive on performance.
Faculty recitals at the Long Ridge facility provide students with a chance to hear great music performed by top-notch professional musicians, nurturing the love of music and heightening aspirations.
PRACTICE PARTNERS
If requested and approved by LRMC Admin, any student can be paired with another student at approximately the same level, beginner or intermediate. Once or twice a week, for 30 minutes, partners meet in the practice room with a practice assistant. The assistant helps them with their technical exercises and takes them through the preliminary paces on new repertoire. Partners are assigned duets, which they can then practice together. This program solves several problems associated with practicing at home, including loneliness and practice routine. Though not a substitute for daily practice, Practice Partners teaches students good habits.