What’s the #1 reason to study the piano at WMA?

Our piano instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with each individual or parent to craft a lesson plan that fits the student’s unique needs and favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the piano after many years, our teachers will share their love for the piano and help you set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

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What will I learn from piano lessons at WMA?

Whether you want to learn Bach or Alicia Keys, our teachers are dedicated to helping you become the pianist you want to be. They will show you the fundamentals of sight reading, technique and theory, and incorporate your favorite songs into your lessons.

Do I need a piano to learn the instrument?

No, you do not need a piano at home to take lessons. A simple full size electronic keyboard will suffice for the first 6 months.

What’s the #1 reason to study drums at WMA?

Our drum instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the drums after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

What styles of drumming do you teach?

Our drum instructors teach all styles, from rock and metal to pop, jazz, funk, country, blues and classical.

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What will I learn from drum lessons at WMA?

Our instructors challenge our students with wide-ranging technical exercises designed to improve speed and comfort. Drum language can be complex, and theory is encouraged. Students can bring in their favorite drum parts to learn in their lessons.

Do I need to purchase a drum kit to learn the drums?

Definitely not. Our professional, soundproof drum lesson rooms in Waldorf are equipped with a Roland drum kit for our students. Just bring your drum sticks and a notebook. Beginning students can practice at home with a drum pad and sticks.

What’s the #1 reason to study bass at WMA?

Our bass instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the bass after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

What will I learn from bass lessons at WMA?

Beginner bass students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of bass method books, and encourage students to bring their smartphone or CDs to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.

Do I need to purchase a bass to learn the instrument?

The Academy offers acoustic and electric basses for student lessons (for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, students will need a bass.

What’s the #1 reason to study guitar at WMA?

Our guitar instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

What will I learn from acoustic guitar lessons at WMA?

Beginner guitar students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We encourage students to bring their smartphone or CDs to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.

Do I need to purchase a guitar to learn the instrument?

The Academy offers acoustic and electric guitars for student lessons (for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, students will need a guitar.

What’s the #1 reason to take voice lessons at WMA?

Our voice instructors work with each student and parent on a personal level to craft a lesson plan that fits the student’s individual needs and favorite type of music. Whether you’re a singer in a band, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to singing after many years, our friendly, dedicated teachers will share their love of popular music and help you set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

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What will I learn from Voice lessons at WMA?

Voice students spend time each week doing physical exercises to improve their vocal range, ear training, breath control, vibrato, tone production, enunciation and more. All voice students set goals with their teacher to work on sounding like their favorite recording artists, or if they prefer, to develop their own unique voice.

What’s the #1 reason to study a brass instrument at WMA?

Our brass instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the brass after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

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What will I learn from brass instrument lessons at WMA?

Our Brass instructors teach school band, blues, jazz,  pop, classical, and marching styles on Tuba, Trumpet, French Horn, and Trombone.

Beginners work on good posture, mouth piece exercises, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Each Brass lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory, and ends with something fun – such as your favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of music method books based on student needs and preferences, and encourage students to bring smartphones or CDs to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.

Do I need to purchase a brass instrument to take lessons?

WMA does not offer brass instruments; however, we have a rental company students can rent their instruments for lessons. Rental Link below: https://www.nemc.com/waldorf-music-academy

What’s the #1 reason to study violin at WMA?

Our violin instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the violin after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

What will I learn from violin lessons at WMA?

Students will learn the different parts of the violin, such as the scroll, tip, end button, and heel. You will also begin playing without the bow. This is called plucking, and it helps beginners learn the different pitches of each string on the bow and how the strings create music. Violin lessons also help with coordination, hand strength, posture, fine motor skills and a host of other skills.

Do I need to purchase a violin to learn the instrument?

WMA offers a violin for a student’s lesson (for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, students will need a violin.