Building skills and Improving lives through the arts
Winter 2022
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 - Please contact us for dates, times and fees
MUSICAL
THEATER
CLASS
Musical Theater Class presenting "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown"
January 22 & 29, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2 & 9 (SHOW)
ages 8 - 12 yrs/Saturday 10-11:30am
Class start in January - Dates TBA soon
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
Saturdays
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 "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown"
January 22 & 29, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2 & 9 (SHOW)
ages 13 - 18 yrs/Saturday 2-3:30pm Class start in January - Dates TBA soon
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
PLAY
THERAPY
Middle School/High School Chorus - ages 13 - 18 yrs
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm at The Rockland Conservatory of Music in Pearl River
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 - 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
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
Saturdays
Musical Theater Class presenting "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown"
GROUP 1: ages 19+ yrs/Saturday 12-1:30pm
DATES: January 22 & 29, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2 & 9 (SHOW)
GROUP 2: ages 19+/Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm
DATES: January 27 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 April 7 & Saturday April 9 (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
January 3, 10, 24 & 31 February 7, 14 & 28 March 8, 15, 22 & 29 April 4 & 11
13 classes
9:15-10:30am
Music Appreciation and Small Talk:
Let’s listen and learn about music! This course will review interesting and important music in a wide variety of genres including rock, jazz, classical, Latin music and more. And then we will discuss our thoughts and feelings about the music. This is a great opportunity to both learn about different music and make friends.
Teacher: Jeffrey Friedberg
Goals: Musical history and conversation
Teacher: Jeffrey Friedberg
$487.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45am-12noon 3D Art with Legos Sculpture Class:
It’s time for some 3D art using Legos. Participants will create their own works as well as learn to make art together. We have lot’s of Legos in stock!
Goals: 3D art making, working together and creative expression
Teacher: Grace Pyo
$487.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm Acting 101:
Learn the art of acting in this dynamic class. Whether you want to act publicly or not, you’ll learn great skills in how to present yourself in different circumstances and in different roles. Participants will have fun acting in scenes with each other.
Goals: Acting, creative expression and performance
Teacher: Rick Apicella
$487.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
5:00 - 6:15pm Movie Making Class:
Participants will learn to make a movie! They will learn about the many roles involved in movie making and participate actively throughout. They will build teamwork skills as well as the ability to use their cellphones to make their own movies.
Goals: Movie making and cooperation skills.
Teacher: Terese Giammarco
$487.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
TUESDAYS
January 4, 11, 18 & 25 February 1, 8, 15 & 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 April 5 & 12
15 classes
9:15-10:30am Winter Blues Movement Class:
Chase the winter blues away with some early morning movement to music! Participants will stretch and explore their bodies through fun physical activities to a beat. Great way to start the day and keep fit during the winter months.
Goals: Creative movement, stretching and relaxation
Teacher: Elin Fleming
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45-12noon Open Art Studio 2.0
Get your art on in our ever-popular open art studio but with a twist. Classes will begin with short lessons in anime, origami, still life drawing and mandalas followed by “free art making” time where participants can choose their materials.
Goals: Art skills, free expression and constructive feedback
Teacher: Grace Pyo
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm DJ/Beat-making Class:
Get down with some beat making and DJ skills in this exciting class! Participants will learn how to make electronic beats and to use DJ equipment. They will put on their own dance party at the end of the class.
Goals: Rhythm skills, technology and how to motivate a crowd
Teacher: Elin Fleming
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
WEDNESDAY
January 5, 12, 19 & 26 February 2, 9, 16 & 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April 6 & 13
15 classes
9:15-10:30am Photography Art Class:
Learn how to take digital photos and how to turn your photos into art. Participants will build their expressive skills as they learn to tell a story through their camera. Participants will use their cell phone or digital cameras to take photos at home and turn them into art.
Goals: Creative expression and technology skills.
Teacher: Grace Pyo
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
10:45-12noon MFL Chorus:
It’s time for some group singing in this always popular class. Participants will learn to sing a variety songs from many different styles of music. They will learn fun song formats including unison, call and response and more.
Goals: Singing skills, self expression and cooperation
Teacher: Molly Gorman
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
12:45-2pm More Games and Small Talk:
We had so much fun in this class over the summer that we’re offering it again with ALL NEW GAMES! Learn great games while making friends. The session will culminate in the class making their own game!
Goals: Recreation and conversation skills
Teacher: Molly Gorman and Beth Friedberg
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
THURSDAY
January 6, 13, 20 & 27 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 April 7 & 14
15 classes
12:45 - 2:00pm Jamming 101:
Participants will learn all about playing music with their friends in duos, trios and more. They will learn how to choose, learn and write songs. They will learn how to set up and use sound equipment and prepare for a performance/recording session. And above all, they will have fun playing music with each other!
Goals: Band skils, self expression and socialization
Teacher: Dave Reiss
$562.50 TOTAL ($37.50 per week)
