Programs at HPSI
We excel at developing musical ability in children. Based on principles of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan, our instructors believe that all children can develop fine musical talents the same way they learn to speak - through listening, imitation, repetition and a positive motivational environment created by parents. Progress is made from skill to skill in carefully structured lessons using a "one step at a time" approach. From the beginning, emphasis is given to excellent posture, fine intonation, polished technique and production of a beautiful tone.
Online Class Descriptions
Summer Term
July 6th - August 29th
July 6th - August 29th
Chat & Chew
Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT
$29.00 a month
Instructor: Lucinda Ali-Landing
I invite you to subscribe to our weekly “Chat&Chew” Online Series. Every week mostly mamas will chat about mostly music, and mostly kids. There will be regular guest presenters and even some homework assignments to help you stay on your child’s musical trajectory.
My mission is to “help as many parents of musical kids from underrepresented backgrounds in classical music” as possible by information and resource sharing online from the cradle to college."
Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT
$29.00 a month
Instructor: Lucinda Ali-Landing
I invite you to subscribe to our weekly “Chat&Chew” Online Series. Every week mostly mamas will chat about mostly music, and mostly kids. There will be regular guest presenters and even some homework assignments to help you stay on your child’s musical trajectory.
My mission is to “help as many parents of musical kids from underrepresented backgrounds in classical music” as possible by information and resource sharing online from the cradle to college."
Virtual Violin Beginner Group Class
Violin July 6th - August 29th Saturdays at 10:00-10:50 AM CT $300- 8 week term Instructor: Alexandria Hill Violin students may begin at age 3. Learning the methods of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki and others, students receive a weekly private lesson and group class, which reinforces and introduces musical concepts such as rhythm, singing, listening skills and movement. Parent class is a mandatory 8 week course. a part of our Suzuki Program. 
Voilà Viola
Viola Book III and up July 6th - August 29th Saturdays at 12:00-12:50 PM CT $300- 8 week term Instructor: Adjedmaa Ali Violà viola is a course that teaches VIOLA as a second instrument to intermediate violin students. This course will cover playing the instrument, reading the clef, as well as reviewing and expanding the student’s Music Theory skills. |
Virtual Violin Book
I-II Group Class Violin July 6th - August 29th Saturdays at 10:00-10:50 AM CT $300- 8 week term Instructor: Natalie Frakes After completing and graduating from beginning violin, it’s time for Suzuki Books 1 and 2! In this class we review repertoire, play games to help learn new, and reinforce the technique taught in your private lesson. With a virtual accompaniment, you will learn to rehearse and perform solo in front of the class! |
Music Magic Time
Early childhood music and movement class July 6th - August 29th Monday-Friday at 10-10:45 AM CT $149/month subscription Age: 18 months- 4 years Music Magic Time offers an exciting and engaging musical treat that encompasses a broad range of styles and party experiences. Coffy and Yakini create an unforgettable musical escape that allows event-goers to stop and enjoy the present moment with captivating rhythms. |
Pathways
Performance Class violin/viola/cello July 6th - August 29th Mondays 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM CT $300- 8 week term Instructor - Daniel Schlosberg Learn music theory through the pieces you’re playing! We will examine “what’s going on under the hood” of your piece, which will lead to an even greater performance! Plus getting a start on theory will help you later in your musical lives. Music history topics will be addressed too. We’ll have fun! |
Through Put Theory!
Below we have 3 BRAND NEW "Through Put Theory" music theory classes for all levels of musicians!
Beginner Music Theory
Tuesdays at 4:00-5:00 PM CST / 5:00-6:00 PM EST $450 for the 8-week term Instructor - Natalie Frakes Buzz through music theory fundamentals with fun music games, activities, and music apps. We’ll work through one concept at a time so students can build music theory mastery, build rapid response and connect the dots between theory and music making. Focus will be on music theory basics — music staff, rhythms and time signatures, note identification, major scales and key signatures, common terms and signs. This class is recommended for beginners who have just started on their instrument or have been working in Suzuki Book 1. |
Intermediate Music Theory
Tuesdays at 5:00-6:00 PM CST / 6:00-7:00 PM EST $450 for the 8-week term Instructor - Natalie Frakes Graduate to intermediate theory utilizing the same cool tools to motivate you to new theory heights. Focus will be on extending the skills from beginner music theory — rhythms and time signatures, scales and key signatures (major / minor), terms and signs. This class is recommended for students who have a some working knowledge of rhythms, note-reading, and some scale spelling. |
Advanced Music Theory
Saturdays at 10:00-11:00 AM CT $450 for the 8-week term Instructor - Daniel Schlosberg In Advanced Theory, we will cover topics such as: reviewing all the major and minor key signatures and scales; all simple and complex time signatures with an introduction to asymmetric meters and mixed meters; the modes (Ionian, Dorian, etc); simple chordal analysis; common Italian/German/French vocabulary; and much more! |
Channelized Cello!
July 6th - August 29th $45/30 minute private lesson (scheduled weekly) Instructor - Ifetayo Ali Landing Age: 3 years - 99 years To observe a lesson, email Ifetayo at cellolove26@gmail.com Come learn the cello, whether you are a beginner or advanced musician. Whether you are a child or an adult. Now is the perfect time to pick up an instrument! To sign up:
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Protocol Piano!
July 6th - August 29th Time: Schedule a Time when Registering Beginner/Intermediate $45 for 30 minute class Advanced $85 for 60 minute class Instructor - Daniel Schlosberg Come learn the piano, whether you are a beginner or advanced musician. Whether you are a child or an adult. And whether you want private or group lessons. |
No-Jitter Jazz!
This course is rooted in teaching string players improvisation, jazz and 21st century creative practicing. Students will learn to internalize harmony, rhythm and form and gain broader exposure to styles beyond classical music. Pedagogy developed for this course are derived from the Creative Strings Improvisers Orchestra program founded by Gwen Laster. All students will participate in an online culminating performance activity of works they've composed, arranged and/or studied.
This class is not currently being offered for Summer Term 2020.
This course is rooted in teaching string players improvisation, jazz and 21st century creative practicing. Students will learn to internalize harmony, rhythm and form and gain broader exposure to styles beyond classical music. Pedagogy developed for this course are derived from the Creative Strings Improvisers Orchestra program founded by Gwen Laster. All students will participate in an online culminating performance activity of works they've composed, arranged and/or studied.
This class is not currently being offered for Summer Term 2020.
ALL classes are subject to cancellation due to low participation numbers and are subject to change in class format, instructor, and class time as needed. Classes must meet the student minimum by week 2 of the term. Please visit our calendar to see the Registration dates for the upcoming term.