Adult Instruction

Comprehensive and Personalized Music Instruction for Adults

Expand your horizons, meet new people, learn new skills or put polish back on some old skills, and have fun! The Music Academy is committed to helping adults realize their creative potential. Did you know that Verdi composed “Falstaff” at the age of 80?

There is, in fact, a vital relationship between creative expression and quality of life. Adults of any age can enrich their lives through creating beauty with music and sharing that gift with other like-minded adults.

Adult Classes

  • Private Lessons

    Progress at your own pace with private lessons. Adults can choose from a more flexible 28-week lesson package our standard 32 week. Private lessons include weekly one-on-one meetings with an expert instructor, one optional recital per semester, and additional performing opportunities as desired and they become available.

    Semester dates: August 26, 2024 - May 9, 2025

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  • NEW CLASS!! Musical Mosaic: Adult performance and sharing circle

    Share the joys and challenges of learning a musical instrument as an adult. Gain confidence playing for others in a supportive group of peers. Deepen your ability to express yourself through music and to appreciate music as a listener.

    This monthly group class is open to adult students from the community. We welcome all instruments and all levels, from beginner to advanced. (You may also want to join us if you are an adult who is considering learning an instrument!) The class is led by David Newman, Artist Faculty member at The Music Academy in Rockford.

    Location: Sanctuary
    Time: Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am
    Dates: 9/28, 10/26, 11/23, 1/18, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19

    Register Online, in person, or phone: 815-986-0037

  • Adult Ensemble

    Enjoy playing chamber music with a small group of other adults, coached by a member of The Music Academy faculty. This is a fun way to renew and expand your skills. Grouped by instrumentation and skill level, each class meets for one hour a week. Fall and Spring Semesters each include 8 classes. Performance included.

    Fall Semester: Dates TBA Tuition: $140

    Spring Semester: Dates TBA Tuition: $140

    Register Online, in person, or by calling 815-986-0037