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Ages 8+

Select Ensemble

Where private lesson students come together for a collaborative group experience that takes their instrument learning to the next level.

  • Small Group Experience
  • By Teacher Recommendation Only
  • Available to Private Lesson Students
Select Ensemble

Ages

8+

Class length

45 min

Tuition

$75/month

Entry

By teacher recommendation

Schedule

Tuesdays 7:00–7:45

Select Ensemble

Select Ensemble is an advanced group experience for dedicated students who are each developing their own instrument through private lessons. Entry is by teacher recommendation, ensuring a focused group of motivated musicians ready for a new challenge. In this ensemble, students take their individually learned pieces and bring them together to create something bigger — real ensemble music-making. Songs are often first mastered one-on-one in private lessons, then layered and combined with other instruments to form a full group performance. This experience helps students move beyond solo playing and learn what it means to listen, blend, and perform as part of a musical team. If you are interested in joining the Select Ensemble, please talk with your private lesson teacher.

Select Ensemble students rehearsing

In the ensemble

The Ensemble Experience

  • Take instrumental learning beyond private lessons into collaborative music-making
  • Develop stronger listening and timing skills by blending with multiple instruments
  • Gain confidence performing in a supportive group setting
  • Learn how individual parts come together to create full, rich musical arrangements
  • Experience the excitement of playing in a real ensemble with other dedicated musicians

Why group classes

Three reasons kids stick with the studio.

  • Collaboration builds better musicians.

    Kids learn faster when they play with others. Listening, timing, and confidence grow on the bandstand.

  • Lower pressure, higher confidence.

    Group classes take the spotlight off any one student. Mistakes are part of the music, not a performance review.

  • More fun means more learning.

    When students love showing up, they practice without being asked. The hobby sticks.

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Who teaches this

Meet your Select Ensemble teacher.

Ms. Michaela

Ms. Michaela

Music Educator

  • Group Ukulele
  • Jam Band
  • Group Guitar
  • Select Ensemble
  • Guitar
  • Ukulele
  • Piano

Frequently asked

Questions parents ask about Select Ensemble.

Students are invited to join by their private lesson teacher when they demonstrate readiness in their playing skills, practice habits, and ability to work well in a group setting.

Yes. This is an advanced group experience. Students should have a solid foundation on their instrument and be comfortable learning and performing pieces independently with guidance from their teacher.

No. Students continue their private lessons as usual. The ensemble is an additional experience that complements and enhances their individual instruction.

Students take songs they’ve learned individually and rehearse how their parts fit together. They learn timing, balance, listening skills, and how to perform as a unified group.

Select Ensemble is designed for students across multiple instruments (such as piano, guitar, voice, and others), depending on the arrangement of each piece.

Yes. Ensemble groups typically have opportunities to perform in studio showcases and special events, giving students real performance experience as part of a group.

Beyond musical growth, students develop listening skills, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and the ability to adapt their playing within an ensemble.

The ensemble meets on a regular weekly schedule in addition to private lessons.

The Select Ensemble requires a 4-month minimum commitment. An ensemble works best when students learn and grow together over time. Each class builds on the last, and consistency is key — not just for skill development, but for confidence and group connection.