A Step Ahead Series

AMUSE's A Step Ahead series prepares new students to enter to local districts' instrumental music programs in a low-stress, low-commitment format. Students will build a strong foundation and gain confidence in their technical skills, note and pitch recognition, and rhythm. These classes are designed for beginning 4th and 5th grade students learning strings, brass, and woodwinds.

Summer 2022 enrollment is now open. To receive our weekly newsletter with updates about upcoming class sessions and enrollment periods, sign up here. 

Cost: $180 for nine weeks, plus cost of materials (unless otherwise stated)

Classes meet once a week for 50 minutes each (unless otherwise stated)

Classes may be meeting virtually or in person, this will be marked for each class. 

Beginning Violin - Online

Wednesday |1:00pm - 1:50pm

Instructor: Suzanne Haitz

Level: Beginner

This course will focus on playing positions, counting, ear training, abowings, dynamics, & more!  It will supplement & build on fundamentals that are covered in the school music programs, in a format specifically designed for young violinists. 

June 22 - August 17

Primer Brass Class - In Person

Tuesday & Thursday | 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Cost: $120 for 4 weeks

Instructor: Matt Karatsu

Level: Beginner

This course will focus on playing positions, counting, ear training, abowings, dynamics, & more!  It will supplement & build on fundamentals that are covered in the school music programs, in a format specifically designed for young violinists. 

July 19 - August 11

*Our online enrollment system is currently down. To sign up, please call, text, or email us at (310) 377-7838 or [email protected] Thank you!