Music Classes
WCPR offers a variety of affordable music classes for children, teens, adults and seniors. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, our instructors will guide you to improve your musical abilities. Classes focus on reading music, developing technique, music theory and skill development. The ability to play a musical instrument is on 90% of people’s “wish list” of talent and it is never too late to learn.
| Private Music Lessons |
 Music LessonsNolensville Recreation Complex Ages: 9 & up Instructor: Phil Mikel Weekly, private guitar or piano lessons are available. Instruction will include performance technique and musical theory, which is tailored to the student's skill level and interests. Lessons are offered in 30 minute time frames, $15 per lesson. If you are a new student, please contact Nathan McBeth at Nathan.McBeth@williamsoncounty-tn.gov for available time slots prior to registering. |
.png) Piano LessonsAges: 4+ Thursdays at Indoor Sports Complex Fridays At Franklin Rec Center Instructor: James Weinberg Private weekly piano lessons for beginning to intermediate levels. Learn note reading skills, music theory, and artistic technique using a variety of styles. Call/text James at 615-268-2296 or email 88keys@pianomail.net to reserve your 30 minutes time slot. Once your time slot is reserved, the instructor will give you a link for on-line registration to complete your registration and payment process. Supply Fee, for method books as needed, is payable to instructor. |
 Guitar Lessons with Kevin NicholasLongview Recreation Center Weekly, One-Hour Sessions Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 4p-7p Time Blocks $50 per session or $150 monthly session (4/month) Ages: 12+ If you are a new student, please contact Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov for room and instructor availability prior to registration! Have you been told to "get a hobby?" If so, look no further. Kevin Nicholas is partnering with WCPR at the Longview Recreation Center to offer guitar lessons that will not only get your hobby going, but going is the right direction! These one-on-one sessions are an hour long, with 30 minutes dedicated to learning technique and the other 30 minutes practicing technique--talk about hands-on learning! Any evening Monday through Friday (except Wednesdays) from 4:00p - 7:00p, Kevin's guitar lessons are for any experience level, too, so don't feel like you need to have prior knowledge to sign up! Nervous to start playing? Let Kevin share his talent and knowledge to improve your confidence. Before you know it, you'll be the family member picking up the guitar to pick a song at the next bonfire! |
| Connecting the Dots: Group Lessons |
.png) Connecting the Dots: Preschool Music and MovementFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Rd) Tuesdays, May 4 - 25 10:00 - 10:45 AM Ages: 3-5 years COST: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click HERE to Register! In this class, Sarah will introduce young students to the joys of music making and creativity through singing, movement games, and improvising on instruments. Students will have fun as they listen to and "show" the patterns with their voices and bodies. By doing so, they will begin to internalize beat, as well as rhythmic and melodic patterns. Students will also spend time acting out stories and sight words, taking turns listening, watching others, and actively engaging. The classes are also a great way to develop fine motor, verbal, and literacy skills, as well as confidence! Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
.png) Connecting the Dots: Intro to PianoFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Road) Saturdays, May 1, 15, 22 & 29 1:30 - 2:30 PM Cost: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click here to register! Students will learn the fundamentals of note reading and how to play simple chords and improvise melodies on the piano. Each student will have a mini keyboard to work with, and Sarah will teach notes, time signatures, and rhythmic patterns through listening games and famous tunes. Students will begin to identify intervals and major and minor harmonies, and they will develop confidence in their ability! Students will have the opportunity to come at 1:15 to practice and ask any questions. $10 Supply Fee payable to instructor due at the first class. Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
.png) Connecting the Dots: Piano for BeginnersFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Road) Saturdays, May 1, 15, 22 & 29 10:15 - 11:15 AM Ages: 8 - 13 Cost: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click here to register! This is a class designed for students who have already participated in the Connecting the Dots: Intro to Piano or have had piano lessons. Students will learn the fundamentals of note reading and how to play simple chords and improvise melodies on the piano. Each student will have a mini keyboard to work with, and Sarah will teach notes, time signatures, and rhythmic patterns through listening games and famous tunes. Students will begin to identify intervals and major and minor harmonies, and they will develop confidence in their ability! It is recommended that students have a keyboard to practice on at home, if you do not have one, instructor may have one to loan. Students will be able to come at 10:00 for an open practice session or ask any questions they may have. $10 Supply Fee payable to instructor due at the first class. Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Connecting the Dots: Intro to SingingFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Road) Saturdays May 1, 15, 22 & 29 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Ages: 9 - 13 Cost: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click here to Register! In this class, Sarah will focus on teaching simple vocal warmups in two and three part harmony, and also how to sight read music. Students will read and learn simple songs that can be sung as solos and duets. They will also learn about intervals and how to hear low notes and high notes, as well as making up their own harmonies to the songs they know and love! $10 Supply Fee payable to instructor due at the first class. Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
.png) Connecting the Dots: Adult Piano for BeginnersFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Road) Tuesdays May 4 - 25 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 16 & up Cost: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click here to register! Students will learn the fundamentals of note reading and how to play simple chords and improvise melodies on the piano. Each student will have a mini keyboard to work with, and Sarah will teach notes, time signatures, and rhythmic patterns through listening games and famous tunes. Students will begin to identify intervals and major and minor harmonies, and they will develop confidence in their ability! It is recommended that students have a keyboard to practice on at home, if you do not have one, instructor may have one to loan. Students will be able to come at 10:45 for an open practice session or ask any questions they may have. $10 Supply Fee payable to instructor at first class. Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
.png) Connecting the Dots: Teen/Adult Intro to SingingFranklin Recreation Complex (1120 Hillsboro Road) Saturdays, May 1, 15, 22 and 29 12:15 - 1:15 PM Ages: 16 & up Cost: $60 Instructor: Sarah Bonsignore Click here to register! In this class, Sarah will focus on teaching simple vocal warmups in two and three part harmony, and also how to sight read music. Students will read and learn simple songs that can be sung as solos and duets. They will also learn about intervals and how to hear low notes and high notes, as well as making up their own harmonies to the songs they know and love! $10 Supply Fee payable to instructor at first class. Sarah Bonsignore is a South African born American pianist, composer, teacher, producer and recording artist living in Brentwood, TN. Check out her talents at sarahbonsignore.org For more information, contact instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Amber Morris at Amber.Morris@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
