Join us at Sonatina Music Studio where we offer Music Together® for families with children 0-5yrs and private piano lessons.
Join us at Sonatina Music Studio where we offer Music Together® for families with children 0-5yrs and private piano lessons.
At Sonatina Music Studio, we believe that every person has the potential to learn and enjoy music. We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment where students can develop their musical and creative skills, gain confidence, build relationships, and use the creative arts as a vehicle for self expression.
In addition to her 20 years of experience teaching piano to all ages and levels of study, Jen has been a General Music Teacher and Choral Director since 2002. She has taught students from grades Pre-K through 12 as well as being a musical director for the drama club. As a music educator, she has organized several piano recitals and other musical performances as well as having students evaluated at NYSSMA and the Piano Guild.
Jen has studied with Mark Evans from Schenectady County Community College, Robert Jordan from SUNY College at Fredonia, and Pola Baytelman while enrolled at the College of Saint Rose. She has received her AS in Music, Bachelor’s in Piano Pedagogy, and a Master’s degree in Music Education. She recently has been certified as a Music Together Director.
In addition to learning how to read music and develop one’s playing technique on an instrument, Jen believes it is important to develop one’s musicality. Being able to internalize a sense of rhythm, pitch, musical expression, and creativity can be achieved through activities such as singing, movement, listening, performing with others, improvisation, composition, and exposure to different styles and genres. This Philosophy is why Jen chose to obtain her Music Together certification.
All of this being said, Jen feels that two of the most important things for a person to possess are a love of music and the freedom to express themselves. This is what inspired her to become a teacher of the arts.
We proudly offer Music Together®; family, interactive music and movement classes for mixed ages, birth through 5...and the grown-ups who love them®.
Join us for a free class on December 4th from
4 -4:45 at the Jonesville Methodist Church! Classes will be held in the upstairs meeting room( with the piano)Click at the top of the home page to RSVP. Classes will be held contingent upon enrollment. You will be given notification if a demo is cancelled.
Winter Semester Classes begin on November 11th
Call 518-391-0108 for more information.
Learn from a professionally trained musician with years of experience teaching both private lessons and group music instruction in the public education sector. Lessons will be tailored to individual learning styles, needs and interests. All ages and levels of study welcome!
Music Together was the first early childhood music program to offer music classes for mixed ages. Child development researchers have known for a long time that the natural, family-style environment of mixed-age classes is the best way for young children to learn. In our experience, it works! In Mixed-Age classes, the older children love to show what they know, and the younger ones love to watch and imitate. The relaxed, no-pressure environment lets all kids learn at their own pace.
Music Together is non-performance-oriented. Our classes focus on encouraging families to participate in music in a playful atmosphere without pressure to perform. We honor children’s various learning styles and temperaments, and we encourage participation by accepting and including their spontaneous responses. We also understand how important movement is when it comes to music learning—unlike some other early childhood music programs, sitting still is not required!
Please join us for the Winter Session or just to visit a class! (4:00 classes are contingent upon enrollment.)
“Hey, Diddle, Diddle” ©1999; “Little Blue Car” ©2019; “Má Teodora” ©2024; “She Sells Sea Shells” ©2004; “Tomorrow’s Now Today” ©1988. Tue Tue” ©2021. All songs copyrighted Music Together LLC. All rights reserved. Sound clips used by permission of the copyright holder.
Jennifer is an experienced music teacher dedicated to helping you improve and develop your musical skills, providing you with a vehicle to express yourself , and to instill a genuine love of music.
We understand that everyone has busy schedules, so we offer flexible lesson times to fit your needs.
We provide our students with opportunities to showcase their musical talents. From recitals to competitions, we help our students build confidence and gain valuable performance experience.
Because each individual has their own learning style, strengths, weaknesses, and interests. lessons will be tailored to meet the needs of the student. Below are links to some lesson series that are often used. Make sure to check out the supplemental material when you visit the site!
Students will be taught how to navigate the piano, develop proper playing technique, understand and apply written theory, practice ear training, given many opportunities for compostion and improvisation, and develop skills that will aid in musical expression and interpretation of the repertoire being studied.
Due to space restrictions and because you are reserving a specific lesson slot, missed lessons will not be made-up.
Additional children under 8 mths are FREE!
10 week session
12/11/2024 to 2/26/2025
Prices are contingent on start date and days in a given month. 2 and 3 lesson packages are only available if you are starting after the first week of the month. Payments are due a week in advance in order to secure your lesson time.
$45- 1 TRIAL LESSON
$80- 2 lessons
$120- 3 lessons
$160- 4 lessons
$200- 5 lessons
Please call, text, or message Jen if you have questions or to sign up for one of our services : 518-391-0108
Located at the Jonesville Methodist Church at 963 Main Street, Clifton Park, New York 12065
Today | By Appointment |
Music Together class times subject to change contingent upon enrollment. Music Together art & logo design copyright ©2016–2024 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered trademark. Sonatina Music Studio is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more Music Together locations: www.musictogether.com.
Copyright © 2024 Sonatina Music Studio - All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.