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Empower Your Child's Musical Journey at the Kroc Center!

Give your child the gift of music with the Kroc Center's exceptional piano and guitar programs. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to nurturing young talent and building confidence in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to advance their skills, we offer classes tailored to all ages and skill levels. Enroll your child today and watch them flourish musically and personally at the Kroc Center!

Performing Arts for All Ages

Whether you are looking for beginning classes or a continuation into more advanced instruction, the Kroc Center Performing Arts Program is the right solution for you. Our instructors are professional dancers, illustrators and musicians with years of experience teaching and performing. Kroc Performing Arts program participate in various recitals throughout the year.
 

2025 Session Dates

November 24, 2025 - January 31, 2026
*Closed November 27-29 and December 21 - January 3, 2026

2026 Session Dates

November 24, 2025 - January 31, 2026
*Closed November 27-29, December 21 - January 3, 2026, and January 19

February 2 - March 28
*Closed February 16

March 30 - May 23
*Closed April 3

May 26 - July 18
*Closed May 25 and July 3 & 4

July 20 - September 12
*Closed September 7

September 14 - November 7

November 9 - January 16, 2027
*Closed November 26-28 and December 21 - January 2, 2027

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Music Classes
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Beginning Ukulele
Ages 8–14

Students learn beginning ukulele skills and develop a foundational understanding of music theory concepts including scales, intervals, dynamics, duration, and rhythm. Instruments are available for use during class if needed. After one session of Beginning Ukulele students who wish to continue will enroll in Pre-Intermediate Ukulele.

Beginning Guitar
Ages 8–14

Students learn beginning guitar skills and fundamentals of music such as the components of operating a guitar (strumming, picking, tuning), how to form chords and apply them to play countless songs, as well as learning how to read music. Instruments are available for use during class if needed. After one session of Beginning Guitar, students who wish to continue will enroll in Pre-Intermediate Guitar.

Pre-Intermediate Guitar
Ages 8–14

A progression from Beginning Guitar. Students receive further instruction on how to operate a guitar, read music, and play songs. Instruments are available for use during class if needed.

Intermediate Guitar
Ages 8–14

Students must complete all prior levels as prerequisites and have instructor approval before registering for these classes. A progression from Pre-Intermediate Guitar. Students receive instruction on guitar techniques, reading music, and playing songs. Instruments are available for use during class if needed. Prerequisite classes and instructor approval required for all Intermediate and Advanced Guitar classes. 

Advanced Guitar
Ages 8–14

Students must complete all prior levels as prerequisites and have instructor approval before registering for these classes. Students receive advanced instruction on guitar techniques, reading music, and playing songs. Instruments are available for use during class if needed..

Vocal Technique
Ages 7–14

Students will learn the basics of singing, including breath support/control, voice placement, interpretive/expressive skills, as well as basic rhythm and music reading skills.

Beginning Piano
Ages 6+
Students learn beginning piano skills and fundamentals of music such as introductory theory, note reading, some ear training, rhythm, time signatures, and music symbols and staffs. After one session of Beginning Piano, students who wish to continue will enroll in Pre-Intermediate Piano.

Pre-Intermediate Piano
Ages 6+
A progression from Beginning Piano. Students receive instruction in music theory, note reading, sight-playing, ensemble playing, and performance skills.

Intermediate Piano
Ages 6+
Students must complete all prior levels as prerequisites and have instructor approval before registering for these classes. A progression from Pre-Intermediate Piano. Students receive further instruction in music theory, note reading, sight-playing, ensemble playing, and performance skills.

Advanced Piano
Ages 14+
Students must complete all prior levels as prerequisites and have instructor approval before registering for these classes. Students build upon skills such as improvisation, incorporating different styles of music, chord reading, rhythm, and developing repertoire. 

For more information or to set up private music lessons please contact: [email protected] 

(619) 269-1519
Catherine Grizzle, Arts & Education Coordinator: [email protected]

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