CLASSES
June 29th - Aug 14th, 2026
Summer
It's time to register for SUMMER 2026 Classes!. 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.
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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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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)
Monday
Mondays June 29 - August 10th (7 weeks)
BAND CLASS (6-9 yrs) - TRUCKS TRAINS AND CARS
Mondays 3:30-4:15pm
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: Dia & Autumn
FEE: $66 per person per class ($462 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
YOUTH/TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE
Mondays 4 - 5:15 pm
Build your singing, acting, and dancing skills in our Summer 2026 Motown Musical Review! Participants will explore iconic songs from the Motown repertoire while developing confidence as solo performers and as part of an ensemble. Students will strengthen their vocal technique, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills—all while working collaboratively to bring this high-energy musical experience to life.
Goals: vocal skills, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills
MOTOWN MUSICAL REVIEW: June 29th - Aug 17th, Show on Aug 17th
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie, and Sarah L
FEE: $60.50 per class ($423.50 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Tuesday
YOUTH CHORUS CLASS (6 - 12 yrs)
Tuesdays 5-5:45 pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
Tuesdays June 30 - August 11th (7 weeks)
Wednesday
THE JR. ROCKERS - YOUTH BAND (10-16 yrs)
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm
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
FEE: $50 per person per class ($350)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Wednesdays July 1st - August 12th (7 weeks)
Thursday
YOUTH ART CLASS (for 5-8 yrs)
Thursdays 3:15-4pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
YOUTH ART CLASS (for 8-16 yrs)
Thursdays 4:15-5:10pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
Thursdays July 2nd - August 13th (7 weeks)
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
Aladdin -Youth performance at Elmwood Playhouse Fall 2025
YOUTH/TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE
Mondays 4 - 5:15 pm
Build your singing, acting, and dancing skills in our Summer 2026 Motown Musical Review! Participants will explore iconic songs from the Motown repertoire while developing confidence as solo performers and as part of an ensemble. Students will strengthen their vocal technique, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills—all while working collaboratively to bring this high-energy musical experience to life.
Goals:
MOTOWN MUSICAL REVIEW: June 29th - Aug 17th, Show on Aug 17th
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie and Sarah L
Fee: $60.50 per class ($484 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Saturday
SATURDAY MUSIC CLASS - SMALL BAND FOCUS
Saturdays 12-12:45pm
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
TEACHER: Matt
FEES: $60.50 per person per class (Spring: $610)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
TEENS
(13-18)
Monday
Mondays June 29 - August 10th (7 weeks)
YOUTH/TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE
Mondays 4 - 5:15 pm
Build your singing, acting, and dancing skills in our Summer 2026 Motown Musical Review! Participants will explore iconic songs from the Motown repertoire while developing confidence as solo performers and as part of an ensemble. Students will strengthen their vocal technique, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills—all while working collaboratively to bring this high-energy musical experience to life.
Goals: vocal skills, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills
MOTOWN MUSICAL REVIEW: June 29th - Aug 17th, Show on Aug 17th
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie, and Sarah L
FEE: $60.50 per class ($423.50 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
SMALL BAND CLASS - P.O.P.
Mondays 5-6pm
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 ($420 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6-7pm
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 ($420 total)
NOTE: All performances will be billed as a class
LOCATION: NYACK
Tuesday
TEEN/ADULT CHORUS
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
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: Dia & Rick
FEES: $43 per person per class/ongoing ($301 total)
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.
Tuesdays June 30 - August 111th (7 weeks)
Wednesday
THE JR. ROCKERS - YOUTH BAND (10-16 yrs)
Wednesdays 6-6:45pm
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 they love!
Goals: Group music skills, working together and self expression
TEACHERS: Angie & Arianna
FEES: $50 per person per class ($350 total)
NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Wednesdays July 1st - August 12th (7 weeks)
Thursday
TEEN/ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
INTRO TO ROCK BAND CLASS - TEEN/YOUNG ADULT
Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45pm
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: $50 per person per class ($350 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
Thursdays July 2nd - August 13th (7 weeks)
TEEN/ADULT BAND
Thursdays 5:15-6pm
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 ($315 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6-7pm
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
FEES: $60 per person per class ($420 total)
NOTE: All performances will be billed as a class
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 ($270 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: Nyack
Fridays July 10th - August 14th (6 weeks)
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
P.O.P., Beach Down, and the AMPS
featured performance in
MFL Original Movie "A CHORD"
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.
Mondays
Mondays June 29th - August 10th (7 weeks)
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SUMMER ART PROJECTS CLASS
Mondays 10:45- 12noon
Get ready to grow your creativity with hands-on, summer-inspired art projects! Participants will design and create friendship bracelets, customize their own T-shirts, and explore 3D art using seasonal materials like sand, shells, and more. This fun and engaging class builds artistic skills while bringing the beach vibes right to you—no sunscreen required!
Goals: art making skills, self-expression and communication
TEACHER: Lindsay
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL BAND CLASS - P.O.P.
Mondays 5-6 pm
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 ($420 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6 - 7pm
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 ($420 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Tuesday
Tuesdays June 30 - August 11th (7 weeks)
DANCE CLASS
Tuesdays 9:15-10:30am
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 build your repertoire of fun routines. This popular class always makes for good fun, education, and exercise!
Goals: Dance skills, exercise and cooperation
TEACHER: Autumn & Brandon
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
OPEN ART STUDIO CLASS
Tuesdays 10:45- 12noon
Get ready to grow your creativity with hands-on, summer-inspired art projects! Participants will design and create friendship bracelets, customize their own T-shirts, and explore 3D art using seasonal materials like sand, shells, and more. This fun and engaging class builds artistic skills while bringing the beach vibes right to you—no sunscreen required!
Goals: art making skills, self-expression and communication
TEACHER: Lindsay
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL GROUP MUSIC MAKING CLASS
Tuesdays 11am - 12noon
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 & Dia
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
MFL TV SHOW CLASS
Tuesdays 12:45 - 2pm
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL BAND CLASS - WHATTA BAND
Tuesdays 2 - 2:45pm
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: Dia & Angie
FEES: $60 per person per class ($420 total)
​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
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 and Angie
FEE: $66 per person per class/ongoing ($462 total)
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
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: Dia
FEE: $43 per class/ongoing ($301 total)
​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.
ADULT MUSICAL THEATRE - MOTOWN MUSICAL REVIEW
Tuesdays 5:45 - 7pm
Build your singing, acting, and dancing skills in our Summer 2026 Motown Musical Review! Participants will explore iconic songs from the Motown repertoire while developing confidence as solo performers and as part of an ensemble. Students will strengthen their vocal technique, stage presence, choreography, and acting skills—all while working collaboratively to bring this high-energy musical experience to life.
Goals: Music skills, working together and communication
TEACHERS: Rick, Angie and Sarah L.
FEES: $60.50 per person per class ($423.50 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN (32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY)
Wednesday
Wednesdays July 1st - August 12th (7 weeks)
FILM MAKING CLASS
Wednesday 9:15 - 10:30am
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
GROUP MURAL ART CLASS
Wednesday 9:15-10:30am
Think BIG and create something extraordinary together! In this collaborative class, participants will design and complete large-scale murals while developing skills in painting, pastel, and collage. Students will strengthen their artistic techniques, planning abilities, and teamwork skills as they work side by side toward a shared creative vision. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching your ideas come to life on an entire wall!
Goals: Art skills and cooperation
TEACHER: Lindsay
Fee: $41 per class ($282 total)
Location: Nyack
CHORUS CLASS
Wednesdays 10:45-12noon
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SMALL GROUP PERFORMANCE LAB
Wednesday 11am-12:15pm
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 ($420 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
SPECIAL MEDIA CLASS: TV ANNOUNCER
Wednesdays 12:45-2pm
Step into the spotlight and develop your on-air presence in this exciting anchor-person experience! Participants will learn how to project their voice, articulate clearly, control pacing, and read scripts with confidence—including news, sports, and entertainment segments. After guided practice, students will be filmed in front of a green screen to create their very own “live broadcast” moment.
This engaging class strengthens communication skills, builds confidence, and supports both professional and everyday speaking success.
TEACHER: Angie and Emily
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
ADULT ART CLASS
Wednesday 3-3:45pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
DANCE CLASS
Wednesday 4-4:55pm
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 & Jeffrey
FEE: $41 per person per class ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
ROCK BAND CLASS - THE AMPS
Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm
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: Dia
FEE: $45 per person per class ($315 total)
​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
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 ($420 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
Thursday
Thursdays July 2nd - August 13th (7 weeks)
ZUMBA DANCE CLASS
Thursday 9:45-10:45am
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 ($282)
LOCATION: NYACK
NOTE: For this class must also take SECTION 2 at 10:45-12noon. Classes are connected
MOVIE MAKING CLASS (Section 1)
Thursday 9:15-10:30 am
Lights, camera, action! In this hands-on filmmaking experience, participants will create an original movie to be featured at Music For Life’s Annual Film Festival. Students will step into both on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles—learning acting, camera operation, lighting, sound, and how all the elements come together to produce a finished film. The script, developed in our Winter Screenwriting Class, will come to life as participants rotate between cast and crew roles, gaining a full understanding of the moviemaking process. This collaborative class builds creativity, confidence, teamwork, and valuable technology skills—all while making a real movie to celebrate on the big screen!
Goals: Acting, videotaping, and working together.
TEACHERS: Rick, Autumn, & Dia
FEE: $41 per class per section (Section 1 $282 total and Section 2 $282 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
NOTE: For this class must also take SECTION 1 at 9:15-10:30am. Classes are connected
MOVIE MAKING CLASS (Section 2)
Thursday 10:45am-12noon
Lights, camera, action! In this hands-on filmmaking experience, participants will create an original movie to be featured at Music For Life’s Annual Film Festival. Students will step into both on-screen and behind-the-scenes roles—learning acting, camera operation, lighting, sound, and how all the elements come together to produce a finished film. The script, developed in our Winter Screenwriting Class, will come to life as participants rotate between cast and crew roles, gaining a full understanding of the moviemaking process. This collaborative class builds creativity, confidence, teamwork, and valuable technology skills—all while making a real movie to celebrate on the big screen!
Goals: Acting, videotaping, and working together.
TEACHERS: Rick, Autumn & Dia
FEE: $41 per class per section (Section 1 $282 total and Section 2 $282 total)
LOCATION: TAPPAN
SMALL BAND CLASS
Thursdays 11:15-12:15pm
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 ($420 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
BUILDING GROUP MUSIC SKILLS CLASS
Thursday 1-2pm
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 ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6:10pm
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 ($315 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT INTRO TO BAND CLASS
Thursdays 5-5:45pm
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 ($315 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: TAPPAN
TEEN/YOUNG ADULT ROCK BAND CLASS
Thursdays 5:15-6pm
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 ($315 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
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TEEN/ADULT ART CLASS
Thursdays 11am-12noon
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: $41 per person per class/ongoing ($282 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
DRUM LINE CLASS - TEEN/ADULT
Mondays 6 - 6:45pm
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
FEES: $60 per person per class ($420 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
Friday
Fridays July 10th - August 14th (6 weeks)
GROUP MUSIC CLASS
Fridays 12:45-2pm
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 ($270 total)
LOCATION: NYACK
TEEN/ADULT BAND - BEACH DOWN
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. 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 ($270 total)
​NOTE: Performances will be charged additionally as if a class was held
LOCATION: NYACK
MFL Drumline performing in the
Nyack Halloween Parade
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
A CHORD: An MFL Original Movie
Aladdin Saturday Adult Production
Fall 2025
