Curriculum & Learning Pathways

Clear, level-based plans for every instrument. We blend technique, reading, ear training, theory, and expressive repertoire across classical, jazz, pop, rock, and modern media.

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🎹 Piano Pathway — Classical • Jazz • Pop/Rock

Core materials include Hanon (technique), the Alfred series (reading & skills), and a curated classical progression (Bach, Mozart, Chopin), plus jazz/pop/rock arrangements.

Foundations

  • Posture, hand shape, healthy technique
  • Reading basics, rhythms, lead-in to Hanon patterns
  • Early classical themes + fun pop tunes
  • Practice: 10–20 min/day

Developing

  • Hanon sets for control & agility
  • Alfred skills; sight-reading & chord patterns
  • Classical: Bach minuets, Mozart sonatinas; jazz/pop charts
  • Practice: 20–40 min/day

Advanced

  • Expanded Hanon / arpeggios / octaves
  • Repertoire: Bach preludes, Mozart/Beethoven sonatas, Chopin waltzes/preludes
  • Improvisation, lead sheets, accompaniment
  • Practice: 45–60+ min/day

🎻 Violin Pathway — Classical → Jazz → Modern

Tone, intonation, bow control, reading, ear training, and expressive performance. Classical core with optional jazz & modern styles as students advance.

Foundations

  • Setup & posture, bow hold, open-string tone
  • Note reading & rhythm basics; simple melodies
  • First scales (1-oct), listening & tuning habits
  • Practice: 10–20 min/day

Developing

  • Scales & arpeggios; shifting; vibrato prep
  • Articulation, dynamics, phrasing; small ensembles
  • Classical pieces + intro to jazz swing & improvisation
  • Practice: 20–40 min/day

Advanced

  • Multi-position fluency; vibrato & tone colors
  • Concert repertoire & audition prep
  • Improvisation, modern styles, amplification options
  • Practice: 45–60+ min/day

🎸 Guitar & Ukulele Pathway — Pop • Jazz • Rock • Solos

Acoustic, electric, and classical/nylon options. Technique, chords, riffs, reading, improvisation, and stylistic studies across your favorite genres.

Foundations

  • Fretting & picking; open chords & strumming
  • Reading basics & rhythm patterns
  • Songwork: simple progressions & melodies
  • Practice: 10–20 min/day

Developing

  • Barre chords, pentatonics & major/minor scales
  • Fingerstyle or lead focus; chord vocabulary
  • Pop/rock/jazz standards; solo building
  • Practice: 20–40 min/day

Advanced

  • Modes, arpeggios, advanced voicings
  • Improvisation, tone shaping & effects
  • Solo repertoire; band/ensemble integration
  • Practice: 45–60+ min/day

🎵 Bass Pathway — Pop & Rock

Groove, timing, fretboard fluency, reading, and real-world lines for pop/rock contexts.

Foundations

  • Right/left-hand setup, locking with the kick
  • Root–5th, octave shapes; reading rhythms
  • Simple bass lines for common progressions
  • Practice: 10–20 min/day

Developing

  • Scale degrees, arpeggios, walking concepts
  • Articulation, muting, fills & transitions
  • Band play-along; tone shaping
  • Practice: 20–40 min/day

Advanced

  • Stylistic studies (rock, funk, pop)
  • Advanced time feel & pocket control
  • Recording-ready bass parts; live prep
  • Practice: 45–60+ min/day

🪈 Flute Pathway — Classical → Jazz

Sound production, embouchure, articulation, reading, and expressive performance with optional jazz development.

Foundations

  • Breath & tone, embouchure setup
  • First notes, reading & rhythm basics
  • Simple melodies; school-band readiness
  • Practice: 10–20 min/day

Developing

  • Scales & arpeggios; tonguing & dynamics
  • Intonation & blend; small ensembles
  • Classical studies + jazz articulation intro
  • Practice: 20–40 min/day

Advanced

  • Vibrato control; extended range & technique
  • Concert repertoire & audition prep
  • Jazz phrasing, improvisation, transcription
  • Practice: 45–60+ min/day

💻 DAW Media — Cubase • Logic • Ableton

End-to-end production: recording, editing, mixing, mastering, plugins, and media scoring (video games/film), plus basic video editing to finish your projects.

Foundations & Tools

  • DAW setup in Cubase, Logic, or Ableton Live
  • Signal flow, session templates, gain staging
  • MIDI & audio basics; virtual instruments

Production Workflow

  • Recording (mics, DI, tracking takes)
  • Editing & comping; timing & tuning
  • Mixing: EQ, compression, FX; Mastering & delivery
  • Creative plugins & sound design

Media & Video

  • Music for video games & film (sync, hit points, stems)
  • Basic video editing (cuts, color, titles, sound)
  • Portfolio building & release workflow

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