WORLD OF KEYBOARD (5 - 8 years old) (pre-requisite: Music Makers and at least 5 years old or teacher recommendation) is a small group program specially designed for our younger beginners. This 3-year curriculum utilizes an aural and visual approach to learning the piano and introduces children to new musical concepts through the context of world cultures including the British Isles, Germany, Amerindian and African American cultures.  Each 60-minute class ends with a 10-minute family sharing time and includes playing piano, singing, dancing, drumming, ensemble playing, reading and writing music.  Musical skills, including: composing, improvising, transposing, rhythm, harmonizing, dictation and performing are part of every lesson.  At the end of this 3-year curriculum children are ready for Private Piano Lessons.  (Class duration: 75 minutes/ Contact us for fee schedule and required materials.)

MUSIC MAKERS AT THE KEYBOARD (6 1/2 - 9 years old) is a 2-year small group program for beginners that teaches children piano from a total musicianship approach to playing.  Music Makers at the Keyboard uses the same aural and visual approach to learning the piano as World of Keyboard but without the context of world cultures.  In addition, private lessons are offered once a month in place of the small group lessons to address individual student needs.  At the end of this 2-year curriculum children are ready for Private Piano Lessons.  (Class duration: 75 minutes/ Contact us for policies, fee schedule and required materials.)

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS (8+ years old): (pre-requisite: World of Keyboard, Music Makers At The Keyboard or teacher recommendation)  In private piano lessons, piano skills are sharpened and developed on an individual basis.  Materials used are selected based on the students needs and musical interests to continue developing a well rounded musician.  Group lessons are offered once a month in place of private lessons to offer students the chance to work on ensemble playing, provide opportunities for informal piano performing and to work on theory concepts.  Performance opportunities are offered multiple times throughout the year.  (Contact us for policies & fee schedule.)

Full and partial scholarships are available for all programs based on financial need. Please inquire.

Foundation Music School is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.