Upcoming Group Classes
Unlock your child’s musical potential with group lessons at Carpe Artista. Group lessons are a great way for young beginners to learn the instrument. Our expert instructors create a fun, encouraging environment while providing the highest standard of education for your child. Scroll down to see our current group class offerings.
THEATRE CLASSES
Show Choir Ages 11-17
Meets Thursdays from 4-5pm starting October 17
Join the Carpe Artista Theatre Tribe with this 8 week class, featuring music from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast & the Lion King. Through the lens of a show choir, this class will help students develop skills in ensemble singing, vocal technique, stage presence, and teamwork. This class is perfect for students interested in musical theater, singing, and being on stage! Students will be given sheet music for each of the arrangements, and will learn vocal parts and light choreography for each of the medleys. Students will learn about singing with a group, vocal technique, stage presence, performance skills, acting and teamwork.
BEGINNING GROUP VIOLIN
Pre-Violin Ages 3-5
Meets Wednesdays 12:15-1:00 p.m. starting October 16, 2024.
Perfect for young children, this 8 week class is designed to build strong foundational skills that will be used for violin playing in a fun and playful setting. Students will develop their coordination and balance through a series of movement exercises, and will develop pitch and rhythm skills through song. No violin required for the first 8 weeks.
Beginning Violin Group Class
Ages 6-18
Meets Wednesdays 11-11:55 a.m. starting October 16, 2024.
This 8 week class is designed to build strong foundational skills for violin playing in a fun and playful setting. Students will learn proper violin and bow hold, proper bow technique for beautiful tone production, listening and playing together as a group. Rhythm, pitch, and note reading skills will be developed. A violin is required after the first class. Students will be measured for the proper size violin during the first class, with the option of renting through a recommended vendor who will deliver the instruments on the second week of class.
GROUP ART CLASS
Group Art Class Ages 7-14
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 starting October 15, 2024.
Help your young artist reach the next level in expression and technique with our 8 week session of Group Art. Students can choose from a variety of media, from painting and drawing to mixed media and sculpture. All materials included. Se habla español.
Interested in other group classes? Contact us by email or call (615) 984-4038
Benefits of Group Music Lessons
Most people realize the profound impact that music lessons have on a child’s development, showing improved cognition, executive function and self-esteem, but group lessons have a few added benefits as well:
Cognitive Development: A study published in Psychological Science found that music lessons can increase IQ levels in children. Those who received music lessons scored higher on IQ tests compared to those who did not receive such lessons.
Improved Language Skills: Research from the Journal of Neuroscience indicates that music training can enhance language development by improving the brain’s ability to process sounds. This benefit extends to better reading and verbal skills.
Academic Performance: According to a study by Dr. Frances Rauscher and Dr. Gordon Shaw at the University of California, children who received music instruction scored significantly higher in spatial-temporal reasoning, which is essential for math skills. The College Entrance Examination Board reports that students involved in music education scored an average of 100 points higher on the SAT compared to their peers who did not participate in music programs.
Social and Emotional Development: Research published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that group music activities can enhance social cohesion and cooperation among children. These activities help develop teamwork and communication skills. A study from the University of Cambridge found that children who engage in group music activities show greater empathy towards others. This is attributed to the collaborative nature of music-making, which fosters an understanding of different perspectives.
Enhanced Self-Esteem: Participation in music education programs can boost self-esteem and confidence. Performing in front of others and mastering a new skill contributes to a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Playing in a group setting has the added benefits of learning the importance of cooperation and listening, as well as fostering friendships and mutual respect.
Lifelong Cognitive Benefits: A study from Northwestern University shows that individuals who received musical training in their youth have better cognitive function in older age compared to those who did not receive such training. This suggests that music education can have lasting benefits on brain health.
SOURCES:
Schellenberg, E. G. (2004). Music lessons enhance IQ. Psychological Science, 15(8), 511-514.
Kraus, N., & Chandrasekaran, B. (2010). Music training for the development of auditory skills. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 11(8), 599-605.
Rauscher, F. H., Shaw, G. L., & Ky, K. N. (1993). Music and spatial task performance. Nature, 365(6447), 611.
College Board (2010). College-bound seniors national report: Profile of SAT program test-takers.
Kirschner, S., & Tomasello, M. (2010). Joint music making promotes prosocial behavior in 4-year-old children. Evolution and Human Behavior, 31(5), 354-364.
Rabinowitch, T. C., Cross, I., & Burnard, P. (2013). Long-term musical group interaction has a positive influence on empathy in children. Psychology of Music, 41(4), 484-498.
Costa-Giomi, E. (2004). Effects of three years of piano instruction on children’s academic achievement, school performance and self-esteem.
Psychology of Music, 32(2), 139-152.
Hanna-Pladdy, B., & Mackay, A. (2011). The relation between instrumental musical activity and cognitive aging. Neuropsychology, 25(3), 378.
