
Fall 2021
Fun, social and challenging arts-based programming for children, teens and adults. ALL SKILLS, ABILITIES and CHALLENGES WELCOME. Through music, art, theater and movement, our students build valuable functional and arts skills and form meaningful relationships.
We serve people who are developing typically as well as those with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, social and emotional challenges, TBI from illness or injury, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and those going through difficult life transitions and more.
Open to all in the community.
No Prior Skills or Experience Necessary to Participate
Space is limited so please contact us to register
All classes at our NEW LOCATION (282 Route 59 Central Nyack NY) unless otherwise noted
Children ages 1 - 12
Monday-Friday
MUSIC
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music therapy: $110
Individual Music Lessons
Learn to sing, play an instrument, write and record songs with a personalized approach
Music Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music lessons: $110
Monday-Friday
ART
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
Individual Art Lessons
Experience the joys of creating art while exploring a variety of art mediums with a personalized approach.
Art Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
Art Class - ages 8 - 12 yrs Wednesdays 4-5pm
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes
while building functional skills
FEES: $40 per class
NOTE: Art classes for 3 - 5 yrs and 6 - 8 yrs can be arranged - PLEASE CONTACT US IF INTERESTED
MUSICAL
THEATER
CLASS
Saturdays
Musical Theater Class presenting CARS - The Musical
ages 8 - 12 yrs/Saturday 10-11:30am
Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 and Dec 4 (SHOW)
Goals: Cooperative, acting and singing skills
FEES: $55 per class//$660 for the 12 weeks
NOTE: Everyone is a star in our productions and gets a chance to shine!
Link to previous productions: https://www.musicforlifecenter.com/musical-theater-videos
PLAY
THERAPY
Play Therapy - 4 yrs and up
Through play, learn new ways to manage anger, anxiety, focus/attention, emotional regulation, social and behavioral challenges, sleep, school issues, loss/grief, and more. Some insurance can be used under behavioral health benefits as an out of network provider. Please call to discuss.
FEES: $120/50 mins
PARENT
COACHING
Parent Coaching
Many challenges children face can be most effectively addressed through helping the parent(s). Work on a variety of issues from regulation, focus, behavior and anxiety/anger. Can be done virtually by video chat in evening or when your children are at school or in-person.
FEES: $120/60 mins - packages available for multiple sessions
Teens ages 13-18
Monday-Friday
MUSIC
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music therapy: $110
Individual Music Lessons
Learn to sing, play an instrument, write and record songs with a personalized approach
Music Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music lessons: $110
Monday-Friday
ART
Individual Art Lessons
Experience the joys of creating art while exploring a variety of art mediums with a personalized approach
Art Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
Tuesdays
4 - 5pm
MUSICAL
THEATER
CLASS
Saturdays
Art Class - ages 13 - 18 yrs
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes while building functional skills
FEES: $40 per class/$280 for summer session
Musical Theater Class presenting CARS - The Musical
ages 13 - 18 yrs/Saturday 2-3:30pm Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 and Dec 4 (SHOW)
Goals: Cooperative, acting and singing skills
FEES: $55 per class//$660 for the 12 weeks
Link to previous productions: https://www.musicforlifecenter.com/musical-theater-videos
CHORUS
PARENT
COACHING
Middle School/High School Chorus - ages 13 - 18 yrs
Learn group singing skills in this fun social class
FEES: $40 per class
Parent Coaching
Many challenges children face can be most effectively addressed through helping the parent(s). Work on a variety of issues from regulation, focus, behavior and anxiety/anger. Can be done virtually by video chat in evening or when your children are at school or in-person.
FEES: $120/60 mins - packages available for multiple sessions
PLAY
THERAPY
Play Therapy - 4 yrs and up
Through play, learn new ways to manage anger, anxiety, focus/attention, emotional regulation, social and behavioral challenges, sleep, school issues, loss/grief, and more. Some insurance can be used under behavioral health benefits as an out of network provider. Please call to discuss.
FEES: $120/50 mins
Adults ages 19-99
Monday-Friday
MUSIC
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music therapy: $110
Individual Music Lessons
Learn to sing, play an instrument, write and record songs with a personalized approach
Music Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins In-home music lessons: $110
Monday-Friday
ART
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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
Individual Art Lessons
Experience the joys of creating art while exploring a variety of art mediums with a personalized approach
Art Lessons Description: 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: $60/30 mins, $85/45 mins, $120/60 mins
MUSICAL
THEATER
CLASS
Saturdays
Art Class - Mondays 4:30pm and Tuesdays 3:30pm
Experience the joys of creating art with others while exploring a variety of art mediums with a personalized approach
FEES: $40/45 mins
Musical Theater Class presenting CARS - The Musical
GROUP 1: ages 19+ yrs/Saturday 12-1:30pm Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 and Dec 4 (SHOW)
GROUP 2: ages 19+/Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm Sept 16, 23 & 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28, Nov 4, 11 & 18, Dec 2 and 4 (SHOW)
Goals: Cooperative, acting and singing skills
FEES: $55 per class/$660 for the 12 weeks
Link to previous productions: https://www.musicforlifecenter.com/musical-theater-videos
CREATIVE
ARTS
ACADEMY
Weekday
adult arts
programs
MONDAYS
Sept 13, 20 & 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Dec 6 & 13
14 classes
9:15-10:30am Podcast Class
Learn important interviewing skills as you talk to professionals and get them to “tell their stories.” Actual podcasts are recorded and published! Here is our 2020-21 podcast page to hear past interviews: https://www.musicforlifecenter.com/podcasts
Goals: Communication, storytelling and confidence
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45am-12noon Poster Design Class
Learn how to make art that communicates a message. You will use a variety of mediums as you design posters for a different of types of events. Make your own posters as well as design actual posters to be used for Music For Life events!
Goals: Art, communication and planning.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm Performance/Variety Show Class
Learn a variety of performance skills and put on shows! Skills include singing, acting, comedy and movement. NOTE: This class can be combined with Thursday morning Performance Troupe class.
Goals: Singing, creative movement, communication and performance.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
5:00 - 6:15pm Movie Making
Learn to make a movie from acting, video taping and editing. Class will make a variety of projects using cell phone cameras and video editing software.
Goals: Cooperation, following direction and video taping and editing skills.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
TUESDAYS
Sept 14, 21 & 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Dec 7 & 14
14 classes
9:15-10:30am WMFL: The Music For Life Internet Radio Station
Learn how to produce and actually record a radio show each week! Pick songs to play, learn how to engage in witty “banter”, and tell the weather and news.
Goals: Communication, creativity and group skills.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45-12noon Open Art Studio
Use a variety of art mediums to express yourself. Share thoughts and feelings about your and other's art work.
Goals: Self-expression, communication and art skills.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm Percussion Ensemble
Improve your rhythm skills as you play many different percussion instruments with others in this funky and stimulating group. Learn to play bongos, tambourine, guiro, maraca, snare drum, rhythms sticks, claves and more!
Goals: Rhythm, focus and attention, cooperation.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
WEDNESDAY
Sept 15, 22 & 29, Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24, Dec 1, 8 & 15
14 classes
9:15-10:30am Postcards/Greeting Card Making Class
Learn to express yourself in a variety of mediums as you make postcards and greeting cards for all occasions. Our own “MFL Store” will help you sell your creations if you desire.
Goals: Art skills, self expression and focus.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45-12noon Pop Hits Chorus
Have fun as you learn to sing with others. Focus will be on pop hits as you explore a variety of song styles.
Goals: Singing and group skills.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm Improv Class
Engage in a variety of improv activities as you learn to think and act creatively, spontaneously and appropriately. This class is fun and great for learning to manage social and vocational situations and to develop acting skills.
Goals: social skills, vocational skills, spontaneity, and creatively.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
5:15 - 6:30pm All Things Broadway Class
This class is for people who love all things about Broadway! You will learn trivia, have fun sing alongs, learn about the different jobs people have on Broadway and how to audition and what the rehearsal process is like.
Goals: Broadway knowledge, singing and dancing, and social skills.
$525 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
