Beginner Class Schedule

Winter-Spring 2023 Classes

*/**TUITION DISCOUNT:  If the entire semester fee is paid no later than the first week of class, you may take an early payment discount of  $10.00 for Toddler Tunes (for a total tuition payment of $198.00),  $12.00 for Music in Me (for a total tuition payment of *$336.00), $12.00 for Adult Classes (for a total of $444.00 for a 4-month term), or $15.00 for other courses (for a total of **$555.00 for Harmony Road, Young Musician, or Keyboard Prep, Keyboard Musician or Group Piano).

Toddler Tunes

Tots and parents together for a first musical experience in a joyful musicmaking experience of rhythms, fingerplays, active movement games, singing, and an introduction to keyboard.

Ages 1-1/2 – 3 with parent

  • (30-minute class once a week)                  

  • Fridays 9:45 am

  • Saturdays 8:45

  • Term Length: 16 weeks

  • Materials: $25

  • Tuition: $224

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $56 (4 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $214

Music In Me

Children and parents explore musical concepts in an active program of singing, solfege (do-re-mi), ear training, movement, keyboard activities, pitch and rhythm awareness.

  • Preschool:  Ages 3 – 5 with parent

  • (45-minute class once a week)

  • Mondays 3:45 pm

    Tuesdays 3:45 pm

    Fridays  10:15 am

    Saturdays 9:15 am

  • Term Length: 16 weeks

  • Materials: $35

  • Tuition: $360

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $90 (4 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $348

Harmony Road 1

At this age, a child's sense of hearing is most receptive and the desire for self-expression through music is forming. Activities include singing, ear training, solfege (pitch identity through "do-re-mi" syllables), keyboard and rhythm activities, preparation for reading, and ensemble playing. Parents share in the group experience.

  • Kindergarten-1st Grade: Ages 5 – 7 with parent

  • (55-60 minute class once a week, may include one or more performance classes)

  • Mondays 5:30 pm

    Thursdays at 4:30 pm

    Saturdays 11:00 am

  • Term Length: 20 weeks

  • Materials: $95 (first year)

  • Tuition: $590

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $118 (5 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $575

NOT A BEGINNER? OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.WestsideMusicSchool.org OR CALL OUR OFFICE (503) 533-5100

Young Musician 1

This exciting course is designed to make the most of the sensitive time in a child's life, when the sense of hearing is most receptive and the desire for self-expression through music is forming. Through singing, ear training, solfege ("do-re-mi" syllables), keyboard activities, preparation for reading, and ensemble playing, an instructor will work to nurture your child's love for music. Parents share in class time and are guided in follow-up activities.

  • Grades 1-2: Ages 7-9 with parent

  • (55-60 minute class once a week, may include one or more performance classes)

  • Thursdays 4:30 pm

  • Saturdays 11:00 am

  • Term Length: 20 weeks

  • Materials: $95 (first year)

  • Tuition: $590

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $118 (5 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $575

Keyboard Prep 1

A contemporary keyboard/piano program with motivational material for the development of strong musical skills. Through singing, keyboard, rhythmic, ensemble, and writing activities, the curriculum provides an opportunity for creativity and musical sharing. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged.

  • Ages 9-12 – parents encouraged to attend

  • (55-60 minute class once a week)

  • Wednesdays 5:30 pm

  • Term Length: 20 weeks

  • Materials: $95 (first year)

  • Tuition: $590

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $118 (5 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $575

Recreational Group Piano

Have you ever wished you could play the piano or organ? This music course uses familiar tunes as well as original music. You will learn to play by chords, as well as learn to read music, all in a stress-free learning environment. You can play . . . We guarantee it!

  • Teen-Adult beginners

  • (45-60 minute class once a week)

  • Thursdays 7:30 pm 

    Weekday morning and/or afternoon class TBA

  • Term Length: 16 weeks

  • Materials: $95 (first year)

  • Tuition: $480

  • Installments/Auto Pay: $120 (4 monthly installments) OR one early discounted payment of $468

Private Lessons - Violin, Voice

  • Call office to arrange lesson schedule

  • (30, 45, OR 60-minute lesson once a week)

  • PRIVATE VIOLIN – arrange with office

  • PRIVATE VOICE – arrange with office

  • Term Length: 20 weeks

  • Materials: $35.00 + materials

  • Tuition:

    • $760.00 (30-min) or 5 monthly installments of $152

    • $1,140.00 (45-min) or 5 monthly installments of $228

    • $1,520.00 (60-min) or 5 monthly installments of $304

  • A la Carte: (less than 4/lessons/month): $48.00/30-minutes, $72.00/45-minutes, $96.00/60-minutes