Music Classes for Ages Four to Adult
Overview
Learn how to sing, play piano, guitar, and more in fun and enriching music classes! All of our faculty members are highly dedicated and experienced musicians who strive to provide the highest level of instruction while creating a supportive relationship with our students. Whether you live near or far, our programs will connect you with George Mason University faculty, professional teaching artists, and experienced music educators.
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Spring 2026
Early Childhood
Ages 4–6
Mondays, 5:45–6:30 p.m.
Session A: February 9–March 16, 2026 (six weeks)
Session B: April 6–May 11, 2026 (six weeks)
Chamber Music
Guitar and Ukulele
Guitar Level 1 for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
February 9–May 4, 2026 (12 weeks)
Piano
Piano Level 1 for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
February 12–May 7, 2026 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
February 4–May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
February 4 –May 6, 2026 (11 weeks)
Voice
Ages 13–18
Tuesdays, 5:45–6:30 p.m.
February 10–April 14, 2026 (eight weeks)
Fall 2025
Closed Programs
Early Childhood
Music Adventures (Closed)
Ages 4–6
Session A: September 22–October 20, 2025
Session B: November 3–December 8, 2025
(Five weeks)
Guitar and Ukulele
Guitar Level 1 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 15–December 1, 2025 (11 weeks)
Guitar Level 2 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Mondays, 7:45–8:45 p.m.
September 15–December 1, 2025 (11 weeks)
Ukulele Level 1 for Adults (Closed)
Ages 18+
Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
September 17–December 3, 2025 (11 weeks)
Piano
Piano Discoveries Level 1 (Closed)
Ages 5–6 and 7–9
Week of September 15, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Piano Discoveries Level 2 (Closed)
Ages 8–10
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:15 p.m.
September 17, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Piano Level 1 for Adults (Waitlist)
Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 18–December 11, 2025 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Beginner Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–noon
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 1 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
September 17–December 10, 2025 (12 weeks)
Intermediate Piano Level 2 for Adults 55+ (Closed)
Ages 55+
Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m.
September 16–December 9, 2025 (12 weeks)
Violin
Violin Beginnings (Closed)
Ages 4–6
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
September 17, 2025–May 13, 2026 (30 weeks)
Voice
Foundations in Singing (Closed)
Ages 9–12
Tuesdays, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
September 23–December 9, 2025 (11 weeks)
Explorations in Singing, Musical Theater! (Closed)
Ages 13–18
Mondays, 5–5:45 p.m.
September 22–December 8, 2025 (11 weeks)
Voice Class for Adults (Closed)
Ages 21+
Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
September 23–December 9, 2025 (11 weeks)
Should I select group classes or private lessons?
Students are welcome to start their musical studies with a private instructor. When possible, the Academy recommends that beginners start with specific music classes before progressing to Private Lessons.
We offer multi-level beginner and intermediate group classes for young students and adults in piano, violin, and guitar. We also offer group classes in special topics for current private lesson students seeking to supplement their studies. Most teachers recommend for voice students to begin private lessons once a student’s voice is fully developed after puberty.