Elevate Your Musical Journey
Elevate Your Musical Journey
Join us at Sonatina Music Studio where we offer Music Together® for families with children 0-5yrs and private piano lessons.
Our Philosophy
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.
About Our Instructors
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.
Services Provided
Music Together®
- 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 demo class on April 3rd in Schenectady! Click at the top of the home page to RSVP. Class will run contingent on enrollment.
Spring Semester begins on April 7th. The Monday class is full, but there are still openings on Wednesday and Thursday !
Private Piano Lessons
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.
Call (518)391-0108 to schedule
About Music Together®
Why Mixed Ages?
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 in Action
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!
Piano Lessons
Expert Music Teachers
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.
Flexible Lesson Times
We understand that everyone has busy schedules, so we offer flexible lesson times to fit your needs.
Differentiated Instruction
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!
What do we teach?
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.
Studio Policy
Due to space restrictions and because you are reserving a specific lesson slot, missed lessons will not be made-up. Lesson times will be reserved once payment is received.
Fees
Spring Music Together® Mon. 5-5:45 pm(Full) Wed. 10-10:45 am (1 opening) Thursday 11:15 AM- 12 PM- will run contingent on enrollment
- $240 for first child
- $140 first sibling over 8 mths
- $55 second sibling over 8 mths(Limit of 2 children over 8 mths total to start. This will depend on class enrollment. Check with center director)
Additional children under 8 mths are FREE!
10 week sessions
Spring- 4/7 to 6/23, 4/9 to 6/18, 4/24 to 6/26
Tuition will be pro rated for families who enroll late
Piano Lessons
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. You may request a $40 trial lesson before committing to the month, but that spot will only be reserved for that day. Payment will be requested once lesson time is confirmed. Your spot will be officially reserved once payment is received.
Please complete the form below prior to calling:
$80- 2 lessons
$120- 3 lessons
$160- 4 lessons
$200- 5 lessons
Contact Us
Let's Get Started
Please call, text, or message Jen if you have questions or to sign up for one of our services : 518-391-0108
Sonatina Music Studio
Jonesville United Methodist Church, 963 Main Street, Clifton Park , NY 12065(Music Together® Classes and Piano Lessons) Schenectady Jewish Communitity Center, 2565 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12309(Music Together® Classes)
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