Mason Community Arts Academy

Music Classes

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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.

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.

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Fall 2026

Registration opens July 1 at 9 a.m.
Additional classes coming soon

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