Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Taught by Dr. Mario Ajero and SFA students majoring in piano, these group classes maintain a setting with the same one-on-one attention you receive in a private lesson.
Classes are available for children, teens and adults. Explore below for class descriptions, semester start date, and class meeting days and times.
Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Kids (ages 5-7)
Develop teamwork in a small-group setting while playing in a piano band!
Students continue to develop their concentration and listening skills as they each learn to blend together as an ensemble.
This class teaches music in a variety of styles and students learn chord-chart playing and traditional note reading.
Class size: 6 - 12 students
Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Kids (ages 8-10)
Develop teamwork in a small-group setting while playing in a piano band!
Students continue to develop their concentration and listening skills as they each learn to blend together as an ensemble.
This class teaches music in a variety of styles and students learn chord-chart playing and traditional note reading.
Class size: 6 - 12 students
Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Teens (ages 11-17)
For pre-teen and teen students with little or no previous musical background, this course teaches students both chord-chart playing and traditional note reading to make cool piano music in a short amount of time.
Class size: 6 - 12 students
Musical Moments at the Piano (Beginner Adult)
If you've ever dreamed of making music at the piano, this class is for you!
Musical Moments at the Piano creates a stress-free, enjoyable experience for the beginning adult student. Over the course of the semester, you'll learn to read music, play chords and create music with others. Join the growing number of adults across the country learning to play piano using this fun and innovative program.
Class size: 6 - 12 students
Fall 2024 class meetings
All classes begin the week of Sept. 9 and end the week of Dec. 2.
| Class | Age Group | Time | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Kids | 5-7 yrs | 4-4:50 p.m. | Mondays | Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 320 |
| Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Kids | 8-10 yrs | 5-5:50 p.m. | Mondays | Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 320 |
| Way Cool Keyboarding 4 Teens | 11-17 yrs | 5-5:50 p.m. | Mondays | Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 320 |
| Musical Moments at the Piano | Adult | 6-6:50 p.m. | Tuesdays | Griffith Fine Arts Building, Room 320 |
| Adult Intermediate | Adult | 6-7 p.m. | Mondays | Boynton Building, Room 223 |
Registration information
Group piano tuition: $210 for the semester