What better time than today to start learning an instrument. Studying music with an experienced teaching artist creates an individually designed approach for every student's needs. Establishing good practice techniques as well as assuring that the beginner is equipped with the tools to approach their instrument with the proper physical set up, leads to certain success!

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Preparing for Band and Orchestra:

Beginning your music education with a dedicated private instructor will prepared you for playing in ensembles like school band and orchestra and chamber groups. Preparing for ensemble playing is an incredible way to build teamwork skills and is a creative and social outlet for many young people.

Instrument Families:

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass
Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder
Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

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What age to begin strings, woodwinds, and brass instruments:

The optimal time to begin the creative process of learning a band or orchestra instruments is around 4th or 5th grade. Even as we are all adapting to life during a pandemic, our incredible teaching artists are dedicated to every ANMS student, ensuring they never miss a beat this Fall.

Instrument rentals, explained:

Renting a quality string, woodwind, or brass instrument for private lessons is easy, affordable, and will kickstart your child's music education.

We recommend the instrument experts at Johnson String Instrument and Leonards Music for all of your family's instrument rental needs.