Mason Community Arts Academy

Classes

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Classes for Ages Four through Adults

Overview

Mason Community Arts Academy at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia offers enriching community arts classes focused on both artistry and skill-building in the areas of music, acting and theater, and visual art! Our robust schedule includes programs for ages 4–18 plus adults. Our programs connect you with George Mason University faculty, professional teaching artists, and experienced arts educators from around the Northern Virginia area.

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Fall 2026

Additional Classes Coming Soon

Community Classes

Homeschool Music

Homeschool Music Class

Ages 7–10

Mondays, 11–11:45 a.m.

September 28–November 16, 2026 

Guitar and Ukulele

Guitar Level 1 for Adults

Ages 18+

Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

September 14–November 30, 2026

Guitar Level 2 for Adults

Ages 18+

Mondays, 7:45–8:45 p.m.

September 14–November 30, 2026

Ukulele for Adults

Ages 18+

Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

September 16–December 2, 2026

Piano

Piano Discoveries Level 1

Ages 5–6 and 7–9

Week of September 14, 2026–May 12, 2027

Piano Discoveries Level 2

Ages 8–10

September 16, 2026–May 12, 2027

Piano for Adults: Intro

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 7–8 p.m.

September 17–December 3, 2026

Piano for Adults

Ages 18+

Thursdays, 8–9 p.m.

September 17–December 3, 2026

Beginner Piano Level 1 for 55+

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 11–11:55 a.m.

September 16–December 2, 2026

Beginner Piano Level 2 for 55+

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 2–2:55 p.m.

September 16–December 2, 2026

Intermediate Piano Level 1 for 55+

Ages 55+

Wednesdays, 10–10:55 a.m.

September 16–December 2, 2026

Intermediate Piano Level 2 for 55+

Ages 55+

Tuesdays, 1–1:55 p.m.

September 16–December 2, 2026

Violin

Violin Beginnings

Ages 6–8

Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

September 16, 2026–May 12, 2027

Voice

Foundations in Singing

Ages 9–12

Tuesdays, 5–5:45 p.m.

October 6–December 1, 2026

Voice Class for Adults

Ages 21+

Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m.

September 22–December 1, 2026

Non-Credit Courses

Audio Description (Non Credit Course)

Audio Description For the Arts

Non-credit course

Mondays,10:30 a.m.–1:10 p.m.

August 24–December 7, 2026