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. |
| Connecting the Dots: Group Music Lessons |
.png) Toddler & Me Franklin Recreational Center Tuesdays - 10am-10:45am Ages: 18 months - 4 Click here to register now! Let’s have fun with music. We’ll sing songs, play instruments, and learn simple musical concepts through play, movement and listening. We’ll draw pictures and include story time too! Parents and caregivers will be actively involved, and will hopefully learn a little music along the way too! *This is a parent/guardian participation class. For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Music & Me Franklin Recreational Center Tuesdays 10:45am-11:30am Ages: 3.5 - 7 Click here to register now! 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. *This is a drop off class and students must be potty-trained. For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Intro to PianoFranklin Recreation Center Saturdays 10am - 10:45am Ages: 7-12 Click here to register now! 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 9:45 to practice and ask any questions. For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Piano for BeginnersFranklin Recreation Center Saturdays 11:30am - 12:30pm Ages 10+ Click here to register now! 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. For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Group Singing Franklin Recreation Center Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm Ages: 9-12 Click here to register now! 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! For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
Franklin Recreation Center Tuesdays 11:30am-12:45pm Ages: 13-18 Click here to register now! This Class is for students who play an instrument or love to sing. We will cover song structure (analyzing current songs), and the fundamentals of melody writing and harmony (chord progressions). We will work on group exercises that strengthen the ear for harmony and melody. Students will use creative exercises to practice putting lyrics to different grooves and rhythmic patterns, and will also learn about substitution chords. We will work in small groups to co-write songs over the course of the 6 week session. If students already write songs, they will be free to present them for an audience of their peers at the end of each class. No experience is necessary, but a love of words and/or music, and collaborative attitude will go a long way! For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
.png) Music Production for Beginners Franklin Recreation Center Tuesdays 11:30am-12:45pm Ages: 13-18 Click here to register now! Over the course of the 5 week session, students will focus on how to record simple demos and songs using Logic, live instruments, vocals, and loops. If you have GarageBand or Logic at home this class could work well for you. We will record the songs we have written in the previous songwriting sessions, or you can bring your own song! For more information, contact the instructor at sarahbonsignore@gmail.com or Rachel Wahlstrom at Rachel.Wahlstrom@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
