FALL 2024
Children & Teens
No Prior Skills or Experience Necessary to Participate. Space is limited so please contact us to register.
Fun arts-based programming for children, teens and adults. Through music, art, theater and movement, our students build valuable skills and form meaningful relationships.
All classes at 282 Route 59 Central Nyack NY unless otherwise noted
Spring Classes - Sept 3rd - Dec 20th, 2024
To register please email info@musicforlifecenter.com for consult and to find out availability
CHILDREN (1 - 12 yrs):
LIST VIEW (see below for description and fees)
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Individual Music Lessons: 30, 45 and 60 mins - Nyack and Tappan
Individual Music Therapy: 30, 45 and 60 mins- Nyack and Tappan
Individual Art Lessons: 30, 45 and 60 mins- Nyack
Individual Art Therapy: 30, 45 and 60 mins- Nyack
MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES:
MUSICAL THEATER CLASS - HERCULES Saturdays 10:00-11:15am - Tappan
GROUP CLASSES
YOUTH MUSIC MAKERS GROUP: Tuesdays 5 - 5:55pm - Tappan
6-8 YEAR OLD ROCK BAND/MUSIC MAKERS GROUP Mondays 3:30-4:15pm - Nyack
YOUTH 10 - 13 YEAR OLD ROCK BAND: Wednesdays 6 - 6:45pm - Nyack
YOUTH GROUP ART CLASS: Thursdays 4:15 - 5:10pm - Nyack
TEENS (13 - 18 yrs):
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Individual Music Lessons: 30, 45 and 60 mins - Nyack and Tappan
Individual Music Therapy: 30, 45 and 60 mins - Nyack and Tappan
Individual Art Lessons: 30, 45 and 60 mins - Nyack
Individual Art Therapy: 30, 45 and 60 mins - Nyack
MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES:
TEEN MUSICAL THEATER CLASS - HERCULES Saturdays 1:30-2:45pm - Tappan
GROUP CLASSES:
ROCK BAND CLASS: Mondays 5 - 5:45pm - Nyack
CHORUS CLASS Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm - Rockland Conservatory of Music
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT INTRO BAND CLASS Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15pm - Tappan
TEEN ART CLASS: Thursdays 5:15 - 6:10pm - Nyack
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DESCRIPTIONS AND FEES BELOW
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Children ages 1 - 12
Monday-Friday
MUSIC
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 minute in-home music lessons: $132, 60 minute in-home lesson: $150
30 minute In-home lessons: $100
NYACK AND TAPPAN
MONDAY MUSIC MAKERS GROUP/6-8 Yr Old Rock Band
Mondays 3:30pm (ongoing)
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.
TEACHER: Sarah & Autumn FEES: $66 per person per class
NYACK
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SATURDAY YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
Saturdays 10 - 11:15am (Sept 21 - Dec 7th)
Let's learn how to sing, dance and act together! This Fall we will be working on HERCULES based on the movie. This is a fun way to learn to work together as a group. And the class culminates in a performance at Elmwood Playhouse on Saturday December 14th!
TEACHER: Matt, Terese & Rick FEES: $60.50 per person per class
TAPPAN
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TUESDAY YOUTH MUSIC MAKERS GROUP
Tuesdays 5 - 5:45pm (Sept 3 - Dec 17th)
Learn to play music and sing as a group! Focus will be on keeping a steady beat, learning simple rhythms and singing fun songs. Participants will play a variety of percussion instruments and learn to work together.
TEACHER: Sarah M FEES: $45 per person per class
TAPPAN
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YOUTH ROCK BAND
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm (Sept 3 - Dec 17th)
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!
TEACHER: Jeffrey & Matt FEES: $50 per person per class
NYACK
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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
Monday-Friday
ART
Saturdays
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, 45 mins In-home music lessons: $132
NYACK
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YOUTH OPEN ART STUDIO CLASS ages 8- 12 yrs (Sept 5th - Dec 19th))
Thursdays 4:15 - 5:10pm
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes while building functional skills. Participants will explore painting, drawing, collage and 3D art.
FEES: $45 per class/ongoing
NYACK
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
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: $132/60 mins - packages available for multiple sessions
VIRTUAL
Teens ages 13-18
Monday-Friday
MUSIC
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
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
Monday-Friday
ART
INDIVIDUAL ART LESSON
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, 45 mins In-home music therapy: $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
TAPPAN
TEEN/YOUNG OPEN ART STUDIO CLASS (Sept 5 - Dec 19th)
Thursdays 5:15 - 6:10pm
Explore a variety of art mediums in these fun, creative and social classes while building functional skills. Participants will explore painting, drawing, collage and 3D art.
FEES: $45 per class/ongoing
TAPPAN
ROCK BAND
​​TEEN/YOUNG ADULT INTRO ROCK BAND Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15pm (Sept 5th - Dec 19th)
Learn how to play music in a group setting in this exciting band class. Participants will learn how to maintain a beat together, sing and play a variety of instruments. Class will culminate in a performance!
TEACHER: Arianna FEES: $50 per person per class
TAPPAN
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TEEN/YOUNG ADULT ROCK BAND CLASS (Sept 6 - Dec 20th)
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
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
Teacher: Dave & Autumn FEE: $45 per week/ongoing
NYACK
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SATURDAY TEEN MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
Saturdays 1:30 - 2:45am (Sept 21 - Dec 7th)
Let's learn how to sing, dance and act together! This Fall we will be working on HERCULES based on the movie. This is a fun way to learn to work together as a group. And the class culminates in a performance at Elmwood Playhouse on Saturday December 14th!
TEACHER: Matt, Terese & Rick FEES: $60.50 per person per class
TAPPAN
CHORUS
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT CHORUS
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm at The Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River
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.
Teachers: Molly & Rick FEES: $43 per class
Rockland Conservatory of Music
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: $132/60 mins - packages available for multiple sessions
VIRTUAL
