A comprehensive course covering fundamental guitar techniques, chords, strumming patterns, and music reading. Students will explore various styles, including classical, folk, rock, and pop, while building confidence in solo and group settings.
Discover the joy of learning music in a collaborative and supportive environment with our Group Classes! Perfect for beginners and experienced musicians alike. Whether you’re mastering an instrument or learning to harmonize, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way..
Washington Conservatory of Music provides a nurturing environment for students of all ages and skill levels to study instruments and voice in individual music lessons. Through music lessons, we are dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of music and helping all students achieve their goals.
Unlock your musical potential and immerse yourself in the joy of learning with our engaging Music Classes and Camps at the beautiful Glen Echo Park! Designed for all ages and skill levels, our programs offer something for everyone—from young beginners exploring their first notes to seasoned musicians looking to refine their craft.
A comprehensive course covering fundamental guitar techniques, chords, strumming patterns, and music reading. Students will explore various styles, including classical, folk, rock, and pop, while building confidence in solo and group settings.
Join Jovan Zivkovic, Washington Conservatory Orchestra’s conductor, for an engaging Introduction to Conducting class. This hands-on course explores the fundamentals of baton technique, score reading, and leadership on the podium. Whether you’re an aspiring conductor or a curious musician, you’ll develop essential skills to interpret and communicate musical ideas effectively. With Jovan’s expert guidance, gain insight into the art of conducting and the collaborative process with an ensemble. No prior conducting experience required—just a passion for music and a desire to lead!
An ensemble-based course focusing on jazz repertoire, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Students will develop their skills in swing, blues, Latin, and contemporary jazz styles while refining their technique, phrasing, and musical expression
Designed for students with foundational jazz experience, this course expands on jazz theory, improvisation, and ensemble performance. Students will refine their musicianship through more challenging repertoire and collaborative playing.
Explore the building blocks of music in this Music Theory and Composition class with Noam Faingold, a nationally recognized composer and artist. This accessible course covers the fundamentals of melody, harmony, rhythm, form, notation, and orchestration. Through interactive lessons, you’ll learn to read music, understand chord structures, analyze musical forms, and craft original music. Perfect for beginners or those wanting to deepen their musical knowledge, Noam’s engaging teaching style makes complex concepts easy to grasp. Through guided exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll develop your unique musical voice and create your own compositions. Join Noam for an inspiring journey into the world of musical storytelling and discover new ways to bring your ideas to life.
This class is designed for violin students and aspiring fiddlers, those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to learn more advanced technique, complex tunes, and build their Irish music repertoire. Students must provide their own instruments.
For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances, and more. Great ear training, great fun! Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide own instrument. Minimum age 18. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions
For singers of all levels! Curious about resonance, ornaments and phrasing for a traditional Irish sound? Learn techniques specific to Irish Music while gathering a repertoire of traditional Celtic songs. Use the whole body as an instrument and learn tools to relax for better sound and more joy! More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 15. 10 sessions. Special Notes
**NO CLASS DATES**
May 12
May 26
Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich mostly aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire & listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in key of D and recording device.
More info: Tinaeck@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 10 sessions.
Program Description
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explores additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tune forms. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device.
More info: Tinaeck@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 10 sessions.
This class picks up where the Beginning class ended and continues working on all of the Irish dance rhythms. Prerequisite: Beginning Bodhran (offered in the Fall), solid understanding of traditional Irish tune-types, and good, basic stick control. Students must provide their own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 10. 5 sessions.
Students experience the joy of singing songs from movies and pop charts under expert guidance. Musical crafts, games, and learning about music in general, round out a fun day at the Washington Conservatory. Final performance with family/caregivers invited.
More info: 301.320.2770
5 sessions.
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