private lessons - start anytime!
WE CAN TEACH YOU ANYTHING! Between 12 instructors at our Summerville location, and decades of teaching and performance experience, there isn't an instrument or genre we can't teach you how to play. Most people ask for one of the "big four" (piano, guitar, drums, or voice). That might be a good place to start if you're unsure about what interests you. Generally, most piano, drum, and vocal students begin at 5 years old, guitar at 6 years old, and band instruments in 4th grade. Please use our contact form to find out more or to find an instructor that works for you!
We recommend beginners take 30 minute private lessons once a week~ $110 a month.
Is more instruction a good fit for you?
45 min a week - $165 a month
1 hour a week - $220 a month
1:30 a week - $330 a month
2 hours a week - $440 a month
*Prices are per student. If you have 2 students each taking 30 minute lessons, the total is $220 ($110+$110). Also, there is an additional $10 a month charge if our instructors come to your home*
We recommend beginners take 30 minute private lessons once a week~ $110 a month.
Is more instruction a good fit for you?
45 min a week - $165 a month
1 hour a week - $220 a month
1:30 a week - $330 a month
2 hours a week - $440 a month
*Prices are per student. If you have 2 students each taking 30 minute lessons, the total is $220 ($110+$110). Also, there is an additional $10 a month charge if our instructors come to your home*
it's time to jam
Tuition at Black Tie Music Academy is a flat fee and the same across all instructors and locations.
By patronizing BTMA, you agree to adhere to our Instructional Calendar (see below) and cancellation policy.
By patronizing BTMA, you agree to adhere to our Instructional Calendar (see below) and cancellation policy.
CLASSES BEGIN MARCH 16, 2015
Groups of 30 like some other schools? Nah, not here. At BTMA, we cap each small group at 12 to ensure your child gets the most out of their musical afternoon. Classes are a flat rate of $110 per month* (with a $30 registration fee). We offer all kinds of ways to expose your children to the joys of music. This is where education meets entertainment. To find out more about a class or to sign up, please fill out our contact form. Class descriptions are below.
classes offered and descriptions
Play Piano for All Ages: In this weekly one-hour class, students will learn the foundations of piano and musical notation. Topics include learning the names of the notes on the piano and staff, musical terms and symbols, and playing simple songs in “C position.” Showmanship, stage presence, and mic etiquette are also taught. No experience is required. Students must be at least 5 years old.
Intro to Guitar & Rock 101: Who wants to rock?! This weekly one-hour class explores the foundations of great guitar playing. Topics include learning the parts of the guitar, basic theory, strumming patterns, intro to finger-style playing and several chords. Musical repertoire is selected by teacher and student. Many genres are represented and explored. No experience is required. Students must be at least 5 years old.
Instrument (& Orchestral) Petting Zoo: This weekly, one-hour class will cover ALL instruments over the course of a semester. Really. We'll cover everything from flute to piano, drums to guitar, mandolin to trumpet. Everything! By the time the new year comes around, your child will be exposed to over 20 instruments and have the experience of trying them all! Special attention will be paid to the "big four:" piano, guitar, drums, and voice. This is more of an exposure class meant to introduce the instrument families and basic musical theory and notation. Orchestral class members will learn about all of the instruments of the orchestra! No experience is required. Students must be at least 4 years old.
"A Walk Down Broadway" Musical Theatre class (for K-2nd): This class will expose students to songs of both Broadway standards and modern musicals. The class will learn the songs, standard Broadway dance moves, and Musical Theatre terminology. We will conclude with a mini-showcase of what they have learned through the class! Students must be at least 4 years old. No experience is required.
Let's Sing! This class will introduce students to basic singing techniques in a group setting. In addition to learning proper vocal production, students will develop music- reading skills, sight singing skills and performance skills, while learning how to sing in unison and in harmony. A wide variety of music will be prepared from popular songs to more traditional choral selections with both solo and group singing. Most importantly, students will develop confidence in their own singing all while having fun! Students must be at least 5 years old. No experience is necessary.
Last Final of the Month is OPEN MIC NIGHT! Each Open Mic occurs on the last Friday of each month and showcases BTMA students and other local performers in a relaxed lounge-like atmosphere. Students have the opportunity to practice their performance skills onstage in front of a warm and receptive audience. Admission is free.
Intro to Guitar & Rock 101: Who wants to rock?! This weekly one-hour class explores the foundations of great guitar playing. Topics include learning the parts of the guitar, basic theory, strumming patterns, intro to finger-style playing and several chords. Musical repertoire is selected by teacher and student. Many genres are represented and explored. No experience is required. Students must be at least 5 years old.
Instrument (& Orchestral) Petting Zoo: This weekly, one-hour class will cover ALL instruments over the course of a semester. Really. We'll cover everything from flute to piano, drums to guitar, mandolin to trumpet. Everything! By the time the new year comes around, your child will be exposed to over 20 instruments and have the experience of trying them all! Special attention will be paid to the "big four:" piano, guitar, drums, and voice. This is more of an exposure class meant to introduce the instrument families and basic musical theory and notation. Orchestral class members will learn about all of the instruments of the orchestra! No experience is required. Students must be at least 4 years old.
"A Walk Down Broadway" Musical Theatre class (for K-2nd): This class will expose students to songs of both Broadway standards and modern musicals. The class will learn the songs, standard Broadway dance moves, and Musical Theatre terminology. We will conclude with a mini-showcase of what they have learned through the class! Students must be at least 4 years old. No experience is required.
Let's Sing! This class will introduce students to basic singing techniques in a group setting. In addition to learning proper vocal production, students will develop music- reading skills, sight singing skills and performance skills, while learning how to sing in unison and in harmony. A wide variety of music will be prepared from popular songs to more traditional choral selections with both solo and group singing. Most importantly, students will develop confidence in their own singing all while having fun! Students must be at least 5 years old. No experience is necessary.
Last Final of the Month is OPEN MIC NIGHT! Each Open Mic occurs on the last Friday of each month and showcases BTMA students and other local performers in a relaxed lounge-like atmosphere. Students have the opportunity to practice their performance skills onstage in front of a warm and receptive audience. Admission is free.
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