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Music Classes (Private Lessons / Ensembles / Early Childhood)
Nearly 30 instruments; free Early Childhood Day each year
18 months–adults
Belmont
Nearly 30 instruments; free Early Childhood Day each year
Three full operas staged each school year, plus summer workshops
Early sign-up list available
Multiple full productions with child casts each season, plus workshops and holiday camps
Watertown Children's Theatre plus holiday camps
Dalcroze music classes for babies and toddlers, plus summer music festivals
A music class for infants and toddlers ages 0–4 and their caregivers, building body awareness, motor skills, emotional regulation, and social skills through movement-based musical activities. Led by a board-certified music therapist, classes are full of dancing, fun props, and catchy tunes.
A small-group classical guitar class for young beginners ages 4–7, covering string names, finger positions, and hand coordination while building general music skills and preparing students for future lessons or ensembles. A performance is held at the end of the session.
A high-energy class for ages 7–12 who love to sing, act, dance, and use their imagination. Students build confidence and performance skills through improv, storytelling, movement, and songs from Broadway and movie musicals. The semester ends with a recital for family and friends.
A four-week, full-day summer program where children explore a wide range of musical genres and instruments, led by world-class faculty and counselors from the Youth Employment Program. Each week follows a musical pathway: Musical Explorers, Community Musicians, Citizen Musician, and Performing Musician. Older students can join the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program.
A research-based, internationally recognized early-childhood music and movement program for newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers. Alongside classic kids' songs, classes jam to jazz, blues, funk, salsa, and world music, with children and parents singing, jamming, moving, and grooving together.
A unique program combining music education and language immersion, for native speakers and enthusiastic learners, learning Spanish through music.
Music-themed birthday party service — instruments, props, and live music always make the event a hit.
Weekly music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, helping children explore music through singing, movement, and hands-on instruments. Programs are tailored to grow with your child, from first steps to school readiness.
Music classes for babies that entertain young minds while helping children grow mentally, physically, emotionally, cognitively, and in language, building community among families.
Music classes for toddlers, building a sense of community and kindness through musical play.
Children's concerts by children's musician Evan Haller, entertaining and inspiring young minds.
Multi-style dance classes for dancers ages 2–18, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and lyrical, in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere.
A 3-hour dance program during school break, full of dancing, games, music, acro, art, and creative play — a fun option for the holidays.
Performance groups giving dancers the chance to take the stage at community events and special showcases throughout the year, building confidence and sharing their love of dance with a wider audience.
A ballet program for students ages 3–18, based on the philosophy that every student has the right to a quality ballet education, offering expert ballet training in an inclusive, humanistic way. Registration for the 2026–27 school year is open.
Kids' art classes teaching the foundations of art through play and experimental techniques, letting children explore art in a fun, unique way and build confidence.
Single-day art camps on no-school days, where kids craft and play with art.
A summer art club where kids keep making art and playing creatively through the summer.
Kids' birthday parties at the art studio, celebrating with hands-on art projects.
One-on-one instrument and voice lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, covering piano, violin, guitar, voice, flute, and more. In person at the Winchester or Acton locations, or live online, all year long.
A pop choir for kids ages 6–12, meeting weekly in group lessons, where children build confidence and stage presence through singing.
An early music education program for toddlers at the Winchester location, introducing young children to music through musical play.
Full summer music camps at both locations: the Winchester Pop Stars Camp focuses on voice and simple choreography, while the Acton camp centers on musical theatre productions.
Parent-and-child classes for babies 0–8 months, exploring the senses and supporting visual and auditory development — the best start in life.
Classes for babies 6–18 months, building strength through play while supporting growth, building self-esteem, and encouraging communication skills.
Classes for toddlers 10–28 months, developing problem-solving skills through interactive games, play, and music.
Classes for children 22 months to 5 years, teaching the skills kids need to start preschool and kindergarten — with plenty of time for play and creativity.
A musical produced each fall, with cast members receiving instruction in acting, singing, and dance. The fall 2026 production is the Western musical comedy The Wild, Wild, Wildest West!, following Sheriff Wayne John's hilarious adventures in Low Humidity Chasm.
A musical produced each spring, with cast members receiving instruction in acting, singing, and dance.
Music classes for babies, toddlers, and young children, exploring piano, singing, and instrumental studies — the perfect precursor to private lessons.
Private lessons in violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, voice, drums, guitar, and bass.
Jazz ensembles and rock bands for youth (adults welcome too), open to pre-formed groups and individuals.
A chamber music program for adults, teens, and youth, accepting pre-formed groups and individuals — string quartets, wind quintets, piano trios, and more.
Private lessons on every orchestral and jazz instrument, piano, and voice, with open enrollment year-round (as space allows); an informal interview with the director is arranged before starting.
More than 30 after-school ensemble opportunities for students of all ages and abilities, including a student orchestra program, jazz and chamber ensembles, and a youth chorus. Auditions for the coming academic year are held each May–June.
Summer music programs in jazz, band, percussion, Suzuki, orchestra, and more, for students looking to grow their musical skills with like-minded peers and artist faculty.
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