Instrumental Academy
Welcome to the Instrumental Academy at Integral Steps, where individual and ensemble-based learning form a symbiotic relationship in developing deep musicianship.
Developing A Well-Rounded Musician
How is the Instrumental Academy different?
Our academy focuses on the musician as a whole: we target skills, collaboration, creativity, engagement, movement, drive - all through a combination of group classes, private lessons and performance opportunities.
Learning is all-encompassing; deep musicianship comes with the ability to not only play technically well, but to ignite active listening, feel the music through your whole body, and connect with it emotionally. So when you embark on our program, you are not just developing your technical abilities; you are embracing a way of movement, of expression, of community, through music.
Research shows that joyful group learning amplifies the skills we learn in the one-on-one setting with master teachers. Music stems from our communities, which is why we place an emphasis on the support that group learning and social interaction can have on your individual instrumental growth. It is a truly integrative learning experience; to find out more about the science and research behind this form of teaching, please visit our About Us page.
Learning is all-encompassing; deep musicianship comes with the ability to not only play technically well, but to ignite active listening, feel the music through your whole body, and connect with it emotionally. So when you embark on our program, you are not just developing your technical abilities; you are embracing a way of movement, of expression, of community, through music.
Research shows that joyful group learning amplifies the skills we learn in the one-on-one setting with master teachers. Music stems from our communities, which is why we place an emphasis on the support that group learning and social interaction can have on your individual instrumental growth. It is a truly integrative learning experience; to find out more about the science and research behind this form of teaching, please visit our About Us page.
An Immersive Experience
What does your Instrumental Academy entail?
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Private Lessons:
a place for personalized learning, focused technical skills building. |
Group Classes:
A space for building ensemble and social-emotional skills, creative improvisation, experiencing music through the body and personal expression within the context of community. |
Recitals:
An excellent means to set goals, take stock of the learning that has taken place by sharing music with the entire community and practicing public presentation skills. |
Performance and further learning opportunities:
Joining the Instrumental Academy at Integral Steps provides an immersive experience where students get to be a part of a broader musical family. We partner with a great number of organizations to bring enriching experiences throughout the year; this enables students to showcase their talents and celebrate their successes through ventures such as local business events, community projects and even global virtual concerts!
Joining the Instrumental Academy at Integral Steps provides an immersive experience where students get to be a part of a broader musical family. We partner with a great number of organizations to bring enriching experiences throughout the year; this enables students to showcase their talents and celebrate their successes through ventures such as local business events, community projects and even global virtual concerts!
The Advantages of Community
What are some of the benefits to the Instrumental Academy at Integral Steps?
- Multiple teachers: Students get exposed to different ideas and a range of teaching styles.
- Learning in an ensemble: Group classes foster social-emotional learning and teach students how to be part of an ensemble. The shared space also teaches students to be part of a community and value diverse perspectives, cultures and personalities.
- Elevated personal development: Group classes and private lessons work in tandem: The engagement and enjoyment of a group setting provides a place to contextualize music theory concepts through movement, aural skills and story: it is a musical immersion where students learn from each other. Private lessons allow for focused, nuanced attunement of instrumental skills. The two together create a symbiotic relationship that elevates learning and personal growth. .
- More than just music lessons: Many of our programs are steeped in Art, Science, and Language as well as music. Coupled with a Dalcroze-inspired curriculum which focuses on movement and socialization, the academy program literally brings more to the page than just music lessons.
An Academy Tailored To You
Prices, Options, and Scholarships.
In participating in the Integral Steps academy program, not only will your child receive an in depth musical education and be part of a rich musical community, academy tuition includes $100 off your Dalcroze musicianship or integrative class tuition.
It also means that you get a tailored academy experience; there are a large number of class and lesson-length combinations that are sure to work for your family and interests.
All combinations in our program include:
It also means that you get a tailored academy experience; there are a large number of class and lesson-length combinations that are sure to work for your family and interests.
All combinations in our program include:
- 34 private lessons with your teacher
- 2 guaranteed performance opportunities (recital , community event, or other performance opportunities)
- Weekly group classes
- Numerous curated experiences such as masterclass experiences and special events.
Choosing your options
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Music in Motion
Ages 3-7 Move, dance, explore, learn! Music in Motion is a movement-based music curriculum introducing concepts like rhythm, melody, and harmony in a social and imaginative way. Students embody music joyfully through creative games, improvisation, and expression. Music in Motion is focused not only on vivid musical foundations but also supports children's emotional, intellectual, and physical development. This curriculum is inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics and is part of a musicianship sequence that students can continue through age 14. Note: Music in Motion is also available with more concentrated music studies in Rhythmic Solfège. |
15 minute Lessons
$1,180.00 30 Minute Lessons
$1,936.00 45 minute Lessons
$2,433.00 60 Minute Lessons
$2,930.00 |
Piano Moves
Ages 4-8
Learn foundational music and movement skills through rhythm, improvisation, and tonal recognition in a fun, Suzuki- and Dalcroze-inspired group piano class!
Piano Moves gives your average group piano lessons an integrative movement twist! Using familiar songs, fun dances and partner work, this small class provides students the foundation for excellent music education. Students learn rhythmic and tonal patterns, how to read music, and improvisation and composition skills in 50-minute classes. This includes 20 minute semi-private piano lessons in groups of 2-5 students.
Culminating in short performances at the end of every term, Piano Moves teaches students to love performing, become lifelong musicians and movers!
Ages 4-8
Learn foundational music and movement skills through rhythm, improvisation, and tonal recognition in a fun, Suzuki- and Dalcroze-inspired group piano class!
Piano Moves gives your average group piano lessons an integrative movement twist! Using familiar songs, fun dances and partner work, this small class provides students the foundation for excellent music education. Students learn rhythmic and tonal patterns, how to read music, and improvisation and composition skills in 50-minute classes. This includes 20 minute semi-private piano lessons in groups of 2-5 students.
Culminating in short performances at the end of every term, Piano Moves teaches students to love performing, become lifelong musicians and movers!
BAMM (Biology | Art | Music in Motion)
Ages 4-8
Is your child inquisitive about the world around them?
Are your kids full of energy and curious about the world around them? Are "What's that?" and "Why?" the most common questions you hear? Help them explore and learn with BAMM using songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Integral Steps' unique curriculum, developed by a team of passionate education- and child-development specialists, makes learning fun! Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music.
Ages 4-8
Is your child inquisitive about the world around them?
Are your kids full of energy and curious about the world around them? Are "What's that?" and "Why?" the most common questions you hear? Help them explore and learn with BAMM using songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Integral Steps' unique curriculum, developed by a team of passionate education- and child-development specialists, makes learning fun! Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music.
SAMM (Spanish | Art | Music in Motion)
Ages 3-8
Is your child inquisitive about the world around them?
Inspire them with a rich combination of Spanish through Art combined with our curriculum inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics - a playful approach to learning music through rhythmic motions, ear-training, and improvisation. Each class is divided into two parts: one kinesthetically based, exploring music through the joy of movement, and the other integrating learning Spanish through the expression of art.
Ages 3-8
Is your child inquisitive about the world around them?
Inspire them with a rich combination of Spanish through Art combined with our curriculum inspired by Dalcroze Eurhythmics - a playful approach to learning music through rhythmic motions, ear-training, and improvisation. Each class is divided into two parts: one kinesthetically based, exploring music through the joy of movement, and the other integrating learning Spanish through the expression of art.
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The Dalcroze Rhythmic- Solfège sequence provides all of the necessary building blocks to achieve success with any instrument. Rhythmic Solfège builds on the principles of learning music through movement with the addition of focused musical study on keyboard percussion; the end goal of the sequence is comprehensive musicianship!
This is a process-oriented program using the Dalcrozian tenants of joy, discovery and experiential education as its foundation, and delving into musical subjects and literature. Assignments on a keyboard percussion instrument and homework are a regular part of the curriculum. A commitment from both parent and child to practice together at least 10 minutes each day, 5 days each week is expected.ith improved concentration and coordination, increased confidence and self esteem, reduced stress and anxiety, and physical and mental strength and flexibility. To learn more about this class, click here. |
To view your all-inclusive price, choose this class in combination with weekly:15 minute Lessons
$1,264.00 30 Minute Lessons
$2,020.00 45 minute Lessons
$2,517.00 60 Minute Lessons
$3,014.00 |
Select which group class you would like to attend and then pick the lesson-length time to see package details.
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Is your child inquisitive about the world around them?
Are your kids full of energy and curious about the world around them? Are "What's that?" and "Why?" the most common questions you hear? Help them explore and learn with BAMM using songs, dance, biology activities, and art. Integral Steps' unique curriculum, developed by a team of passionate education- and child-development specialists, makes learning fun! Children learn about the water cycle, plants, bugs and more while also expressing themselves creatively through the arts and music. |
15 minute Lessons
$1,292.00 30 Minute Lessons
$2,048.00 45 minute Lessons
$2,545.00 60 Minute Lessons
$3,042.00 |
30 minute Lessons
$2,071.00
45 Minute Lessons
$2,568.00
60 minute Lessons
$3,065.00
