CLASSES
AUG 31ST, 2026 - June 25th, 2027
FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
It's time to register for Aug 2026 - June 2027 group classes! This year we will again be registering the full year all at one time. PLEASE NOTE: If you already have INDIVIDUAL LESSONS scheduled, they will stay AS THEY ARE RIGHT NOW and you DO NOT need to re-register. This is only for GROUP CLASSES.
Please check out our variety of music, art, dance, film and theater experiences. They are listed by YOUTH, TEEN and ADULT. And if you'd like to add a 1:1 session please reach out to deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
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Space in classes is limited!
Please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com if you have any questions about the classes or registration process.
Please note, Music For Life will be closed on the following days:
Monday September 7th: Labor Day
Monday October 12th: Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day
Thursday November 26th & Friday November 27th: Thanksgiving Day
**NOTE: WE ARE OPEN NOVEMBER 28th FOR MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS
Thursday December 24th through Monday January 4th: Winter Holiday
Monday January 18th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday February 15th: President's Day
Monday May 31st: Memorial Day
See below to browse our classes, separated by day (Mondays, Tuesdays, etc.) OR click on the CLASS LIST PDF button for a printable pdf of classes according to age.
*NOTE: Many classes are ongoing and will take place during Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions, but some are not. Be sure to double check whether your class is ongoing or seasonal before registering.
Looking to introduce your child to creative arts? Explore music, art, theatre opportunities for children
ages 0-12
Calling all teens! Express yourself and grow your skills through music, art, and theatre with like-minded peers
ages 13-18
The great thing about creative arts is that there's always more to explore, no matter our ages!
ages 18-99
YOUTH
(0-12)
FALL Semester: August 31st - December 23rd
WINTER Semester: January 4th - March 31st
SPRING Semester: April 1st - June 25th
**PLEASE SELECT ALL SEMESTERS YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN WHEN FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM**
Monday
BAND CLASS (6-9 yrs) - TRUCKS TRAINS AND CARS
Mondays 3:30-4:15pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn to play music with others in this fun music class! Sing together, learn to play a variety of percussion instruments and engage in fun educational music games. Build skills that will help you join a band.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Sarah & Autumn
FEES: $66 per person per class (Fall: $990, Winter: $726, Spring: $726)
LOCATION: NYACK
Tuesday
YOUTH CHORUS CLASS (6 - 12 yrs)
Tuesdays 5-5:45 pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn to sing with others! Participants will build their vocal skills while learning to blend their singing in a group. Activities will include pop songs, tongue twisters, and vocal exercises - all presented in a fun manner! This class will help prepare participants for musical theater, band and school chorus classes.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Sarah
FEES: $45 per person per class (Fall: $765, Winter: $585, Spring: $540)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
Wednesday
THE JR. ROCKERS - YOUTH BAND (10-16 yrs)
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
What’s more fun and educational than learning to play music in a band! Participants in this small group will learn to keep a beat with each other, start and stop together and jam out to songs the love!
Goals: Group music skills, working together and self expression
TEACHERS: Angie & Arianna
FEES: $50 per person per class (Fall: $850, Winter: $650, Spring: $600)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Thursday
YOUTH ART CLASS (5-8 yrs)
Thursdays 3:15-4pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art making skills, self expression and communication
TEACHER: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
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YOUTH ART CLASS (8-16 yrs)
Thursdays 4:15-5:10pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art making skills, self expression and communication
TEACHER: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
Saturday
YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE
Saturdays 10:00-11:15 am
OFFERED: FALL &WINTER
FALL - "THE MUSIC MAN": Dates TBD
WINTER - "DESCENDANTS": Dates TBD
Learn to sing, dance and act in our ever-popular musical theater class, culminating a final performance at the end of each semester. Participants will learn the art of the theater, focusing on individual songs and duets, acting in short skits and dance choreography.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie, & Liv
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Fall: $725 and Winter: $726)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
SATURDAY MUSIC CLASS
Saturdays 10-10:45 am
OFFERED: SPRING (10 Weeks)
Build your group music playing skills in this fun class. Learn how to use a variety of percussion instruments and sing together. You will learn fun rhythms, songs and musical activities. This class will help prepare you to join a band someday!
Goals: Group music skills, self expression and communication
TEACHER: Angie and Liv
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Spring: $605)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Individual Classes
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS
Students will learn how to play a variety of musical instruments using a personalized approach. Students don't have to know which instrument they want to play when they start. Staff will help explore and find what they'd like to learn. Participants will learn basic music skills including rhythm, melody, and harmony as well as music theory. The goal is for each individual to make playing music a meaningful part of their lives both individually and with others. Social music making opportunities will be explored when they are ready and interested.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, In-home music lessons: $132
30 minute In-home lessons: $100
NYACK AND TAPPAN
To register for 1:1 lessons please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through music including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
NYACK AND TAPPAN
To register for 1:1 music therapy please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL ART LESSONS
Students will explore a variety of mediums as they learn to express themselves through art, including painting, drawing, and collage. They will increase their skills in using art materials and in understanding how color, shape and image express different ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Projects will include 2-and-3-dimensional work.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music lessons: $132
NYACK
To register for 1:1 lessons please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL ART THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through art including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
NYACK AND TAPPAN
To register for 1:1 art therapy please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
Trucks, Trains, And Cars - Spring Band Festival 2025
Youth production of "Aladdin"
Fall 2025
TEENS
(13-18)
FALL Semester: August 31st - December 23rd
WINTER Semester: January 4th - March 31st
SPRING Semester: April 1st - June 25th
**PLEASE SELECT ALL SEMESTERS YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN WHEN FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM**
Monday
SMALL BAND CLASS - P.O.P.
Mondays 5-6pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a band in this small class. Learn how to start and stop a song, play in same tempo with others and share your music with the world! NOTE: Some prior musical skills required for this class so please check with Jeffrey.
Goals: Music skills, self-expression and creativity.
TEACHERS: Autumn & Brandon
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $900, Winter: $660, Spring: $660)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
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DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6-7pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your drumming and rhythm skills as you learn how to play in a drumline. Learn to play a variety of common “drum line” beats, how to play together AND how to march and play the drums. The goal is to get the group ready to march in an actual parade.
Goals: Drum skills, movement/coordination and working together
TEACHERS: Dave & Brandon
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $900, Winter: $660, Spring: $660)
NOTE: All performances will be billed as a class
LOCATION: NYACK
Tuesday
TEEN/ADULT CHORUS
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn group singing skills in this fun social class. *Please note this class is billed through the Rockland Conservatory of Music but run by Music For Life staff.*
Goals: Singing skills, working together and self expression
TEACHERS: Molly & Rick
FEES: $43 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $731, Winter: $559, Spring: $516)
LOCATION: Rockland Conservatory of Music (Pearl River)
*NOTE: This class will be registered and billed through the Rockland Conservatory of Music and, after you register for the class, we will send you their enrollment form.
Wednesday
THE JR. ROCKERS - YOUTH BAND (10-16 yrs)
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
What’s more fun and educational than learning to play music in a band! Participants in this small group will learn to keep a beat with each other, start and stop together and jam out to songs the love!
Goals: Group music skills, working together and self expression
TEACHERS: Angie & Arianna FEES: $50 per person per class (Fall: $850, Winter: $650, Spring: $600)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Thursday
TEEN/ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art-making skills, self expression and communication
TEACHER: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
INTRO TO ROCK BAND CLASS - TEEN/YOUNG ADULT
Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your group music making skills in this fun class. Learn how to maintain a steady beat, echo rhythms, sing together and play a variety of instruments.
Goals: Group music skills, working together and self-expression
TEACHER: Arianna
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
TEEN/ADULT BAND
Thursdays 5:15-6pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Group music skills and working together
TEACHERS: Emily
FEE: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $750, Winter: $600, Spring: $650)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Friday
TEEN/ADULT BAND - BEACH DOWN
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Group music skills and working together
TEACHERS: Dave & Autumn
FEE: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: Nyack
Saturday
TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE
Saturdays 1:30-2:45 pm
FALL - "THE MUSIC MAN": Dates TBD
WINTER/SPRING - "DESCENDANTS": Dates TBD
Learn to sing, dance and act in our ever-popular summer musical theater class, culminating a final performance at the end of each semester. Participants will learn the art of the theater, focusing on individual songs and duets, acting in short skits and dance choreography.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie, & Liv
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Fall: $726 and Spring: $726)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
SATURDAY MUSIC CLASS - SMALL BAND FOCUS
Saturdays 12-12:45pm
OFFERED: SPRING (10 Weeks)
Build your group music playing skills in this fun class. Learn how to use a variety of percussion instruments and sing together. You will learn fun rhythms, songs and musical activities. This class will help prepare you to join a band someday!
Goals: Group music skills, self expression and communication
TEACHER: Angie and Liv
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Spring: $605)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Individual Classes
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS
Students will learn how to play a variety of musical instruments using a personalized approach. Students don't have to know which instrument they want to play when they start. Staff will help explore and find what they'd like to learn. Participants will learn basic music skills including rhythm, melody, and harmony as well as music theory. The goal is for each individual to make playing music a meaningful part of their lives both individually and with others. Social music-making opportunities will be explored when they are ready and interested.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $132, 30 minute In-home lessons: $100
NYACK AND TAPPAN
To register for 1:1 lessons please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through music including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
To register for 1:1 music therapy please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL ART LESSONS
Students will explore a variety of mediums as they learn to express themselves through art, including painting, drawing, and collage. They will increase their skills in using art materials and in understanding how color, shape and image express different ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Projects will include 2-and-3-dimensional work.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music lessons: $132
To register for 1:1 lessons please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
INDIVIDUAL ART THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through art including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills.
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
To register for 1:1 art therapy please email deirdre@musicforlifecenter.com
Jr Rockers performance at
MFL's Disco Ball 2026
Teen production of Aladdin
Fall 2025
ADULTS
(18-99)
Hoping to fill a specific day? Click on the boxes below see all Adult Classes listed by each day of the week.
For all 1-1 options, click the "Individual Lessons" box below.
FALL Semester: August 31st - December 23rd
WINTER Semester: January 4th - March 31st
SPRING Semester: April 1st - June 25th
**PLEASE SELECT ALL SEMESTERS YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN WHEN FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORM**
Mondays
VIDEO EDITING CLASS
Mondays 9:15-10:30am
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Create stories based on nature and the natural world. Build your video shooting, editing and storytelling skills. Participants will learn to edit using Wondershare’s Filmora video editing software.
Goals: Teamwork, storytelling, video taping and video editing skills
TEACHERS: Jeffrey & Autumn
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $451, Spring: $451)
LOCATION: NYACK
ART CLASS
Mondays 10:45-12noon
FALL: ARTISTS AND STYLES: Learn about the history of art! During the fall, we will be focusing on Alama Thomas mosaic paintings, comic book art from Roy Listenstein, Andy Warhol's iconic Pop art, and Henri Matisse's Fauvism. This class will explore a wide range of artistic mediums and concepts and build artistic knowledge.
WINTER: COMIC BOOKS & GRAPHIC NOVELS: Build your art skills through coming up with and illustrating your own stories. Create a main character and sidekick, choose a location, and craft a plot using checklists and storyboards. This class will help improve your creativity, art skills and the ability to tell a story through pictures and art.
SPRING: COLLAGE AND PAPER MACHE: Build your art skills using a variety of mediums. Collect and arrange pictures and textures into a whole new creation. Learn how to build and create in 3D with paper mache, a technique in which you apply strips of paper mache gauze and make interesting 3 dimensional artwork. This class will help improve your creativity, art skills and the ability to manipulate materials into wonderful designs.
TEACHER: Lindsay
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $451, Spring: $451)
LOCATION: NYACK
GROUP MUSIC SKILLS CLASS
Mondays 12:45-2pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Continue to build music percussion skills as you learn how to play music together. Participants will learn how to play percussion parts while singing, sing call-and-response songs and have multiple percussion parts playing at same time. This is a great class to reinforce skills needed to play in a band!
Goals: Music skills, communication and listening skills
Teacher: Brandon & Michael
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $451, Spring: $451)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL BAND CLASS - P.O.P.
Mondays 5-6 pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Learn how to perform in front of an audience. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
TEACHERS: Autumn & Brandon
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $900, Winter: $660, Spring: $660)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
PRE-PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
Mondays 5:45-7pm
FALL - "Winter Holiday Spectacular: Show date TBD
WINTER & SPRING - "Neptune - An MFL Original Musical": Show Date TBD
*Participants must also sign up for Session 2 on Thursdays
**NOTE: This class is limited to participants with prior training at Music For Life. We also have a Saturday musical theater class for participants who are still building their theater skills.
Build your musical theater skills in this fun class including singing, acting and dancing. Work alongside professional actors as you learn what it takes to be a working actor. Learn how to sing alone and with a chorus. Learn how to follow complicated choreography. Learn how to engage in interactive dialogue.
Goals: Singing and acting skills and working together
TEACHERS: Rick, Allison, & Molly
FEES: $50 per person per class (Fall: $750, Winter: $550, Spring: $550)
***NOTE: If additional rehearsals are needed prior to show, class fee will apply
LOCATION: TAPPAN
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DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6 - 7pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your drumming and rhythm skills as you learn how to play in a drumline. Learn to play a variety of common “drum line” beats, how to play together AND how to march and play the drums. The goal is to get the group ready to march in an actual parade.
Goals: Drum skills, movement/coordination and working together
TEACHERS: Dave & Brandon
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $900, Winter: $660, Spring: $660)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Tuesday
DANCE CLASS
Tuesdays 9:15-10:30am
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, SPRING
Let's dance! Learn new dance moves as you start the day with some moving and grooving. Build skills in coordinating your body to music, and show off your moves at the next MFL community dance! This popular class always makes for good fun, education, and exercise!
Goals: Dance skills, exercise and cooperation
TEACHER: Autumn
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
OPEN ART STUDIO CLASS
Tuesdays 10:45 - 12noon
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn to work with a variety of art mediums in this ever-popular class. Paint, draw, make collage and sculpture! Each class starts with a short art lesson on an artist, medium or theme. Participants will build skills and then have the opportunity to continue working on their projects.
Goals: Art skills, self-expression & communication
Teacher: Lindsay
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL GROUP MUSIC MAKING CLASS
Tuesdays 11am - 12noon
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Nothing is better than playing music together! Participants will learn the basics of making music in a group including playing together with a steady beat, group singing and movement to music. A variety of songs and musical activities will reinforce skills learned. Participants will learn to play bongos, congas, maracas, rhythms sticks and more. No prior skills necessary.
Goals: Music skills and self-expression
TEACHERS: Brandon & Sarah
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
MFL TV SHOW CLASS
Tuesdays 12:45 - 2pm
FALL: SHORT-FORM SOCIAL MEDIA COTENT
WINTER: GAME SHOWS
SPRING: VARIETY SHOW
Learn how to write, act, shoot video, edit and produce a TV show. Participants will share their talents in front of and behind the camera. Participants will learn technology that they can use at home to make their own videos.
Goals: Videography, creativity and cooperation
TEACHERS: Autumn, Michael, & Rick
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL BAND CLASS - WHATTA BAND
Tuesdays 2 - 2:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a band in this class with 3 - 4 participants. Learn how to start and stop a song, play in same tempo with others and share your music with the world! NOTE: Some prior musical skills required for this class so please check with Jeffrey.
Goals: Music skills, self expression and creativity.
TEACHERS: Molly & Angie
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $1020, Winter: $780, Spring: $720)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
ROCK BAND CLASS - THE ROCK 'N' ROLLERS (CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL)
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Learn how to perform in front of an audience. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
TEACHERS: Jeffrey
FEE: $66 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $1122, Winter: $858, Spring: $792)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/ADULT CHORUS - ROCKLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your group singing skills in the ongoing RCM CHORUS. This class takes place and is billed through the Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River. This is always a popular class!
Goals: Group singing skills, self-expression, and working together
Teacher: Molly
FEE: $43 per class (Fall: $731, Winter: $559, Spring: $516)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: PEARL RIVER/Rockland Conservatory of Music
NOTE: This class will be registered and billed through the Rockland Conservatory of Music and, after you register for the class, we will send you their enrollment form.
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS
Tuesdays 5:45 - 7pm (12 weeks)
FALL - "THE MUSIC MAN": Dates TBD
WINTER - "DESCENDANTS": Dates TBD
Learn to sing, dance and act in our ever-popular summer musical theater class, culminating a final performance at the end of each semester. Participants will learn the art of the theater, focusing on individual songs and duets, acting in short skits, and dance choreography.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Sarah, Sarah L. & Rick
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Fall: $726 and Winter: $726)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
NEW CLASS
IN TAPPAN!
Wednesday
FILM MAKING CLASS
Wednesday 9:15 - 10:30am
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your video editing and storytelling skills through making short documentaries. This class will focus on telling a story with a beginning, middle and end about something that’s important to you! Use footage you take outside of the class or use found footage and tell a story about something happening in the world.
Goals: Video editing skills, storytelling skills and technology skills
TEACHER: Pascal/Jeffrey
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
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ART CLASS
Wednesday 9:15-10:30am
FALL: MINDFULNESS & ART: Learn to focus on the "process" of art making to keep you in the present. Explore a long history of art that is used to bring us into the here and now. You will build skills in making mandalas, Japanese painting and more. This is a fun AND relaxing class.
WINTER: 3D ART: Learn how to build up and out in this gravity-defying 3D art class. Explore structures and figures through new techniques and experiment with different 3D art styles.
SPRING: WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES AND MIXED MEDIUM: Learn more about crayon and watercolor mediums. See how the ways they resist each other work so well together to create vibrant art! Explore the magic that happening when you draw white crayon on white paper and then paint over to reveal hidden message and images.
Goals: Art skills and cooperation
TEACHER: Lindsay
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
CHORUS CLASS
Wednesdays 10:45-12noon
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your group singing skills in the ongoing MFL ADULT CHORUS. This is an always popular class! Focus this SPRING will range from unison singing to 2 part singing to using percussion instruments during singing.
Goals: Group singing skills, self expression and working together
TEACHER: Molly & Dia
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL GROUP PERFORMANCE LAB
Wednesday 11am-12:15pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
NOTE: This class is for participants with advanced skill on a musical instrument. Participants will learn how to set up and perform in professional environments including farmer’s markets, senior centers and restaurants.
Goals: Performing skills, sound system set up and working together
TEACHER: Dave
FEE: $60 per person per class (Fall: $1020, Winter: $780, Spring: $720)
LOCATION: NYACK
SPECIAL MEDIA CLASSES
Wednesdays 12:45-2pm
FALL: PODCAST: Learn to keep an audience interested through creating a podcast. You'll learn how to tell a story, how to interview people and how to communicate clearly through the podcast medium. This is always a popular and fun class.
WINTER: ANCHORPERSON: The forecast shows the learning of new skills in familiar format as participants host their own morning show, complete with weather forecast, breaking news, and MFL updates.
SPRING: TALK SHOW: In the style of late-night TV, participants will host a Talk Show where they will interview guests, create and perform skits, play popular games, and deliver monologues.
TEACHER: Sarah, Angie and Emily
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
SPECIAL MUSIC CLASSES
Wednesday 12:45-2pm
FALL: FILMSCORING CLASS: Learn to write music for TV and films. Learn how to use Filmora and Garage Band software as you write an actual score for Music For Life's original movie. And then learn how to play the parts and record them to use in the movie.
WINTER: PRE-PROFESSIONAL PIT ORCHESTRA: Build your musical skills as you learn how to play in a pit orchestra. Learn how to follow a conductor, read music and follow actors on stage. Play in the pit orchestra for Music For Life's June original musical: Neptune.
SPRING: PRE-PROFESSIONAL PIT ORCHESTRA
Build your musical skills as you learn how to play in a pit orchestra. Learn how to follow a conductor, read music and follow actors on stage. Play in the pit orchestra for Music For Life's June original musical: Neptune.
Goals: Build music reading, writing and performing skills.
TEACHER: Molly
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: Tappan
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ADULT ART CLASS
Wednesday 3-3:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art making skills, self-expression and communication
Teacher: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $765, Winter: $585, Spring: $540)
LOCATION: NYACK
DANCE CLASS
Wednesday 4_4:55pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
It’s time to get down to some exciting dance songs! Dancing is good exercise and it’s also a great social activity. Knowing the moves to a couple of dances will make every party so much more fun!
Goals: Dance skills, balance and coordination and fun!
TEACHER: Autumn
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
ROCK BAND CLASS - THE AMPS
Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Learn how to perform in front of an audience. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
TEACHER: Molly
FEE: $45 per person per class (Fall: $765, Winter: $585, Spring: $540)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: TAPPAN
SMALL BAND CLASS - OFF THE RAILS
Wednesday 5:15-6:00pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a band in this class with 3 - 4 students. Learn how to start and stop a song, play in same tempo with others and share your music with the world! NOTE: Some prior musical skills required for this class so please check with Jeffrey.
Goals: Music skills, self expression and creativity.
TEACHER: Brandon
FEES: $60 per person per class (Fall: $1020, Winter: $780, Spring: $720)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
GROUP MUSIC CLASS
Wednesday 12:45-2pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING:
Build your group music making skills in this fun class. Learn about steady beat, intricate rhythms, singing as a group and how to play a variety of percussion instruments. This is a great class to learn how to be in a band.
Goals: Group music skills
TEACHER: Autumn & Liv
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $492, Spring: $533)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
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Thursday
ZUMBA DANCE CLASS
Thursday 9:45-10:45am
OFFERED: SPRING (Apr 2- June 25)
It’s time to get down to some exciting dance songs! Dancing is good exercise and it’s also a great social activity. Knowing the moves to a couple of dances will make every party so much more fun!
Goals: Dance skills, balance and coordination and fun!
TEACHER: Arianna
FEE: $41 per person per class ($533)
LOCATION: NYACK
ACTING SKILLS
Thursday 10:45am-12noon
FALL: ACTING SKILLS: Work with our very own professional actor, Coach Rick, in building your acting skills! Learn how to come up with a character, deliver a monologue and engage in conversation on camera or stage. These are great skills that you can use in theater, film, TV and life!
WINTER & SPRING: MOVIE-MAKING & SCREENWRITING: Lights, Camera, Action! Prepare to perform MFL's next original movie. Learn how to write a movie screenplay! From the art of story telling to how to come up with characters and settings, you will learn about how a professional script is written. AND the group's final project will be made into an actual movie in our SUMMER 2026 Movie Class.
Goals: Acting, videotaping, and working together.
TEACHERS: Molly & Rick
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $697, Winter: $533, Spring: $492)
LOCATION: NYACK
DANCE CLASS
Thursday 10:45-11:45 am
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
It’s time to get down to some exciting dance songs! Dancing is good exercise and it’s also a great social activity. Knowing the moves to a couple of dances will make every party so much more fun!
Goals: Dance skills, balance and coordination and fun!
TEACHER: Autumn & Liv
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $492, Spring: $533)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 11am-12noon
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art making skills, self expression and communication
Teacher: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
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SMALL BAND CLASS
Thursdays 11:15-12:15pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build your band skills as you learn how to play music in a group! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. You'll play songs from a variety of styles and bands. Focus will be on steady beat, playing rhythms, learning about melody and building a repertoire of songs.
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
TEACHER: Dave
FEE: $60 per person per class (Fall: $900, Winter: $720, Spring: $780)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
SOCIAL MEDIA CLASS
Thursdays 12:45-2pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to create short-form social media content. Try out the latest trends, create captions, and learn how to use a hashtag. Grow your acting, dancing, improv, and creativity with this fun new class.
Goals: Videography, creativity, and cooperation
TEACHER: Autumn & Liv
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $615, Winter: $492, Spring: $533)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
BUILDING GROUP MUSIC SKILLS CLASS
Thursday 1-2pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Build foundational music skills in this class. Students will learn how to keep a steady beat, play a variety of rhythms and learn the basics of melody. Students will learn to play percussion instruments, with a focus on snare drum and conga drums, and xylophone. Students will build music skills that will prepare and support them in group music making opportunities including bands and drum circles.
Goals: Band skills, working together and music listening skills
Teacher: Jeffrey
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $656, Winter: $492, Spring: $533)
LOCATION: NYACK
CHORUS CLASS
Thursday 3:45-4:45pm
OFFERED: SPRING
Build your group singing skills in the ongoing MFL ADULT CHORUS. This is an always popular class! Focus this SPRING will range from unison singing to 2 part singing to using percussion instruments during singing.
Goals: Group singing skills, self expression and working together
TEACHER: Dia
FEE: $41 per person per class (Fall: $656, Winter: $492, Spring: $533)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
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TEEN/ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes. Learn to paint, draw, make collage and work with clay. Learn to share about your projects with your peers.
Goals: Art making skills, self expression and communication
Teacher: Liv
FEES: $45 per person per class/ongoing (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT INTRO TO BAND CLASS
Thursdays 5-5:45pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Build skills on your specific instrument. Learn how to perform in front of an audience, Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Group music skills and working together
TEACHER: Arianna
FEE: $45 per person per class (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: TAPPAN
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT ROCK BAND CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Learn
how to perform in front of an audience. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
Teacher: Emily
FEE: $45 per person per class (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
PRE-PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
Tuesdays 5:45-7pm
FALL - "Winter Holiday Spectacular: Show Date TBD
WINTER & SPRING - "Neptune - An MFL Original Musical": Show Date TBD
*Participants must also sign up for Session 2 on Thursdays
**NOTE: This class is limited to participants with prior training at Music For Life. We also have a Saturday musical theater class for participants who are still building their theater skills.
Build your musical theater skills in this fun class including singing, acting and dancing. Work alongside professional actors as you learn what it takes to be a working actor. Learn how to sing alone and with a chorus. Learn how to follow complicated choreography. Learn how to engage in interactive dialogue.
Goals: Singing and acting skills and working together
TEACHERS: Rick, Allison, & Molly
FEES: $50 per person per class (Fall: $750, Winter: $550, Spring: $550)
***NOTE: If additional rehearsals are needed prior to show, class fee will apply
LOCATION: TAPPAN
Friday
GROUP MUSIC CLASS
Fridays 12:45-2pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING: Build your group music making skills in this fun class. Learn about steady beat, intricate rhythms, singing as a group and how to play a variety of percussion instruments. This is a great class to learn how to be in a band.
Goals: Group music skills
TEACHER: Emily
FEE: $45 per person per class (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/ADULT BAND - BEACH DOWN
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
OFFERED: FALL, WINTER, & SPRING
Learn how to play in a rock band! This fun class will help you learn how to sing and play instruments with other people. Learn how to play a musical instrument. Learn
how to perform in front of an audience. Bring your voice, guitar, bass, keyboard or other instrument and let’s rock!
Goals: Instrument skills, group music skills and working together
Teacher: Dave & Autumn
FEE: $45 per person per class (Fall: $675, Winter: $540, Spring: $585)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Saturday
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS
Saturday 11:30am-12:45pm (12 weeks)
FALL - "THE MUSIC MAN": Dates TBD
WINTER/SPRING - "DESCENDANTS": Dates TBD
Learn to sing, dance and act in our ever-popular musical theater class, culminating a final performance at the end of each semester. Participants will learn the art of the theater, focusing on individual songs and duets, acting in short skits, and dance choreography.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie, & Terese
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Fall: $726, Winter/Spring: $726)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
SATURDAY MUSIC CLASS - SMALL BAND FOCUS
Saturdays 11-11:45am
OFFERED: SPRING
Build your group music playing skills in this fun class. Learn how to use a variety of percussion instruments and sing together. You will learn fun rhythms, songs and musical activities. This class will help prepare you to join a band someday!
Goals: Group music skills, self expression and communication
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Spring: $605)
TEACHER: Angie and Liv LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Individual Classes
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS
Learn to sing, play an instrument, write and record songs with a personalized approach. Students will learn how to play a variety of musical instruments using a personalized approach. They will learn basic music skills including rhythm, melody, and harmony as well as music theory. The goal is for them to make playing music a meaningful part of their lives both individually and with others. Social music-making opportunities will be explored when they are ready and interested.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home music lessons: $132
30 minute In-home lessons: $100
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through music including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
INDIVIDUAL ART LESSONS
Experience the joys of creating art while exploring a variety of art mediums with a personalized approach. Students will explore a variety of mediums as they learn to express themselves through art. They will explore painting, drawing, and collage. They will increase their skills in using art materials and in understanding how color, shape and image express different ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Projects will include 2-and-3-dimensional work.
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home art lessons: $132
INDIVIDUAL ART THERAPY
Learn to build important functional skills through art including language and communication, self-confidence, focus and attention, memory, and social-emotional skills
FEES: $120/30 mins, $140/45 mins, $160/60 mins, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $160
ACTING LESSONS
Learn how act in movies, TV, on stage! Learn to interview in a podcast. Build your ability to read lines, communicate with audiences using words and non-verbals. Work with a professional!
FEES: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home music therapy: $132
MFL TV Show Season 8 Episode 4
Aladdin Saturday Adult Production - Fall 2025
MFL Disco Ball Dance - Performance Lab (Darrin's Edit)
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