SUMMER 2023
Adult Classes
Open to all in the community. No Prior Skills or Experience Necessary to Participate. Space is limited so please contact us to register.
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.
All classes at 282 Route 59 Central Nyack NY unless otherwise noted
SUMMER CLASS HIGHLIGHTS:
MOVIE MAKING CLASS: We are making a movie at Music For Life! We received a grant to make a short documentary about our band program. Participants will learn how to video, edit and tell a story!
SUMMER CHORUS: Let's sing some summer hit songs! This class is always fun. Research shows that singing together is actually good for us!
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER CLASS: Let's have fun with skits and songs from a variety of Broadway shows.
The rest of our classes are AMAZING including 3-D ART CLASS, OPEN ART STUDIO, MOVEMENT CLASS and more!!! Please see complete listings below.
Adults ages 18-99
MUSIC
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: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home music therapy: $132
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: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home music lessons: $132
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: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home music therapy: $132
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: $66/30 mins, $93.50/45 mins, $132/60 mins, 45mins In-home art lessons: $132
Adult Group Social Art Classes: Please see below for info on group art classes
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MONDAYS
July 10th - August 16th (6 weeks)
9:15 - 10:30am MOVIE MAKING CLASS SESSION #1
Music For Life is making a movie! Learn how to film, edit and tell a story. This will be a short documentary about our band program. The class is led by a professional filmmaker~
Goals: Video shooting and editing and storytelling skills
Teacher: Pascal & Jeffrey FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 10th - August 16th (6 weeks)
9:15 - 10:30am SOCIAL DRUMMING & PERCUSSION CLASS
Let's drum! Learn how to play drums and percussion instruments together. This will include maintaining a steady beat, playing fun rhythms and engaging games and activities!
Goals: Games and conversational skills
Teacher: Matt FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 10th - August 16th (6 weeks)
10:45 - 12noon SUMMER ART PROJECTS CLASS
Let's make summer art! In this class you will design a t-shirt, make a beaded bracelet/necklace and a colorful multimedia art project.
Goals: Art skills, fine motor skills and self expression
Teacher: Grace FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 10th - August 16th (6 weeks)
12:45 - 2pm SUMMER IMPROV CLASS
This class is always a blast! Learn how to do improv acting - thinking spontaneously while acting out different scenarios. Start with fun warmups and then engage in fun theater games.
Goals: Acting skills, communication and spontaneity
Teacher: Matt FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 10th - August 16th (6 weeks)
5:45-7pm MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
It's time for some summer musical theater! During the summer months we run a musical theater variety show! Participants will get to choose their favorite songs and engage in short skits.
Teacher: MFLCAT Musical Theater Team FEE: $363 ($60.50 per class)
TUESDAYS
July 11 - August 15th (6 weeks)
9:15 - 10:30am “SUMMER MOVES” DANCE CLASS:
It’s time move and dance to your favorite summer 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, exercise and cooperation
Teacher: Autumn FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 11 - August 15th (6 weeks)
10:45 - 12noon OPEN ART STUDIO CLASS - ongoing
Express yourself 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.
Goals: Art skills, self expression & communication
Teacher: Grace FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 11 - August 15th (6 weeks)
12:45 - 2pm MFL TV SHOW SEASON 3: Game Show Theme
Our summer season of the MFL TV SHOW Class will help you to continue to develop video production skills as you learn how to film, edit and be a TV anchor as you assemble segments for the ongoing MFL TV SHOW SEASON 3. Participants will learn how to use cameras and editing software as well as to communicate on camera and work together. NOTE: You can join both MFL TV SHOW classes if you want.
Participants will learn technology that they can use at home to make their own videos.
Goals: Videography, creativity and cooperation
Teacher: Autumn FEE: $246 ($41.00 per class)
July 11 - August 15th (6 weeks)
2 - 2:45pm SMALL BAND CLASS - ongoing
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 and Jeffrey FEE: $396 ($66 per class)
July 11 - August 15th (6 weeks)
3:45-4:30pm ADULT SUMMER ART CLASS - ongoing
Learn how to use a variety of art mediums in this fun social class. Participants will learn to paint, draw and make collage.
Goals: Art skills, sharing art and creativity
Teacher: Grace FEE: $246 ($41 per week)
4:30-6:00pm ROCK BAND CLASS - Ongoing
CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL
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: Jeffrey
NOTE FEE: $66 per week/ongoing
6 - 7:00pm TEEN/YOUNG ADULT CHORUS
It's time to engage in some social singing with Sarah! Build your vocal skills while you learn some cool new songs. This is going to be fun!
Goals: Vocal skills, self expression and working together
Teacher: Sarah
NOTE FEE: $41 per week/ongoing
WEDNESDAY
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
9:15 - 10:30am MOVIE MAKING CLASS SESSION #2
Music For Life is making a movie! Learn how to film, edit and tell a story. This will be a short documentary about our band program. The class is led by a professional filmmaker~
Goals: Video shooting and editing and storytelling skills
Teacher: Pascal & Jeffrey FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
9:15 - 10:30am 3D ART CLASS
It's time to learn how to express yourself in 3 dimensions! Use a variety of mediums to make art that pops off the page. This class will use clay as well as found objects to create a variety of interesting pieces.
Goals: Sculpture, fine motor skills and creativity
Teacher: Grace FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
10:45 - 12noon MFL ADULT SUMMER CHORUS
Build your group singing skills in the ongoing MFL ADULT CHORUS. This is an always
popular class! Focus this winter 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 FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
12:45 - 2pm GAMES AND SMALL TALK CLASS
Learn how to play a variety of board games while talking with your classmates! This is always a fun and popular class.
Goals: Games and conversational skills
Teacher: Molly FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
4 - 5pm “SUMMER FUN” DANCE CLASS:
It’s time to get down to some summer 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: $287 ($41 per class)
July 5 - August 16th (7 weeks)
5:15-6:15pm Rock Band Class
CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL
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: Molly Gorman FEE: $45 per week/ongoing
THURSDAY
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
9:15am - 10:30am DRUM CIRCLE RHYTHM CLASS
Let's get our rhythm on with some drumming! Learn how to keep a beat and play some interesting rhythms in a group. Participants will use a wide variety of percussion instruments in this class.
Goals: Group music skills and working together
Teacher: TBA FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
10:45am - 12noon GROUP SINGING CLASS - Harmonizing, Call and Response and More
Want to delve deep into singing and learn how to harmonize, use call and response and develop intermediate and advanced vocal skills? This is your class. NOTE: Prior vocal training required for this class. Please talk to Jeffrey if interested.
Goals: Singing and social skills
Teacher: Molly FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
10:45am - 12noon OPEN STUDIO ART CLASS:
Learn to use a variety of medium to express yourself and make art! Each class starts with a short lesson. Great for beginners who want to build skills and advanced artists who want to work on their own projects.
Goals: Self expression and art skills
Teacher: Akimie Worrell FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
1 - 2:00pm Rock Band Sectional Class
CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL
This class is for members of the Tuesday 4:30pm Rock Band Class. They will practice band parts in a more in-depth manner and work on improvising.
Goals: Band skils, self expression and socialization
Teacher: Jeffrey FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
5 - 5:55pm ADULT SOCIAL ART CLASS: Learn how to use a variety of art mediums in this fun social class. Participants will learn to paint, draw and make collage.
Goals: Art skills, sharing art and creativity
Teacher: Akimie FEE: $287 ($41 per class)
July 6 - August 17th (7 weeks)
5:45 - 7pm Theater Class TBD
Teacher: Molly, Terese & Rick FEE: $363 ($60.50 per class)
FRIDAY
July 7 - August 18th (7 weeks)
4:30-5:30pm Rock Band Class
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
