What makes NEGSMD the right choice for you?

  • Focus On Teaching
     All we do is teach. We do not sell or rent instruments or music. This frees us up to              specialize in one thing - providing the highest quality of music instruction.

  • Trained Teachers
     Our instructors are highly qualified and have extensive performance experience. Most          importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student's            learning style.

  • All Ages - Beginners to Advanced
     Our current students range from 3 years old to students in their 60's. We take care to          teach what you want to learn, so music is rewarding for students of all ages and levels.

  • Private Lessons
     Private lessons ensure that the student has the undivided attention of the teacher and          can progress at a level suited to them individually.

  • Regular Concerts
     Concerts are held at least twice a year. These provide students with performance                experience and build confidence. Participation in music festivals are also available.

  • Preschool Music Program
     From the age of 3, children are exposed to the basics of music in a fun supportive group      environment. This program builds a solid foundation for later success in private lessons.

  • Musical Theatre
     New for the 2008-09 school year, we will be offering Musical Theatre for ages 11-18.            This class teaches the fundamentals of music as well as staging and dance techniques      used in musicals. Great for students involved in theatre at their school!


Music Lessons

  • Private Lessons
     Private lessons are offered in piano, guitar, and voice. We have found that private one-          on-one instruction allows students to progress at their own pace and gain the best              understanding of musical techniques. Students can start private lessons as young as 5        years old. They can also start private lessons any time of the year or month so there's        no need to wait to get started. Contact the school office to see which times and days          are available.

  • Concerts
     Students are given the opportunity to perform in concerts held over the course of the            year. All of our music concerts have free admission, so family and friends can attend            and enjoy the performances. We have made it a tradition to bring food bank donations          to the concerts to make the events both enjoyable and meaningful.

  • Group Programs

     Preschool Music Program
     The preschool music program is a fun, group class for children ages 3-5, designed to          teach the basics of music. All classes are limited to 6 students per class and are 30            minutes once per week. The classes cover:

     Movement and music
     Learning to sing and listen
     Making music with percussion instruments
     Recognition of orchestral instruments
     Rhythm
     Melody
     Elementary note recognition

     Preschool Dance and Music Class Combination
     If your child loves to sing & dance then this is the class for them!

     Enjoy lots of personal attention in our small classes with only 6 students per class.            Your children will greatly benefit by having a specialist in preschool dance and music for      this class. The class will be 1 hour long with ½ an hour of dance and ½ an hour of                music.

     In the music part of the class students will:
     • Enjoy lots of singing to teach many musical concepts
     • Learn about rhythm with games and percussion instruments
     • Learn about the instruments in the orchestra
     • Learn basic note and music notation recognition

     In the dance part of the class students will:
     • Learn basic dance steps
     • Work on creative movement
     • Work on sequencing
     • Learn a dance routine and be part of the year end dance concert


Common Music Questions and Answers

     Q: Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons?
     A: It is ideal if you do have a piano at home, but you can start lessons by using an             electric keyboard for practice. Most of our students rent or buy small electric                       keyboards to practice on at home. We recommend a keyboard that has regular sized           keys and a touch sensitive response. A touch sensitive keyboard means if you press a       key harder, it will play louder, and if you press a key lighter, it will play softer.

    Q: How long does it take to learn an instrument?
    A: There is no set answer for how long it takes to learn an instrument. With regular             practice, a basic level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our             students take lessons on a long term basis because they want to constantly be                 improving, and they find the lessons enjoyable.

     Q: I don't have any musical background or ability. Can I still help                     my child practice?
     A: Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background, you can ask the teacher for               advice on how to help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing             exercises a certain number of times per day, the student will progress. If parents                 have questions, they are welcome to sit in on their child's music lesson to get an idea         of the proper way a song should sound, or how the student should be positioning their         hands.












Providing students with the skills they need to enjoy music and dance for a lifetime.