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.

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

Cost: $240 for twelve 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

Tuesday | 3:30pm - 4:20pm

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. 

January 4 - March 22

Beginning Woodwinds - Online

Tuesday | 5:00pm - 5:50pm

Instructor: Alyson Rochlin

Level: Beginner

This class will strengthen and reinforce the skills taught in the local school district's instrumental music programs.  Students will build a strong foundation and gain confidence in their technical skills, note and pitch recognition, rhythm, and ensemble playing. Instruments required at first class meeting. Instruments available for rent or purchase at AMUSE.

January 4 - March 22

*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!