New Music Classes at LeGrand Music Studios:
Create, Collaborate, and Play Together!
New Music Classes at LeGrand Music Studios:
Create, Listen, and Play Together
At LeGrand Music Studios, we believe music education should be engaging, practical, and deeply connected to real musical experiences. In addition to private lessons, we offer group classes that help students understand music from multiple angles—how it’s created, how it works, and how it comes alive when shared with others. Below are three class offerings designed to support curious listeners, creative thinkers, and collaborative musicians.
Music Appreciation: Listening, History, and Musical Context (Ages 14 and Up)
Our Music Appreciation class is designed for students who want to better understand the music they love and how it came to be. Through guided listening, discussion, and historical context, students explore major musical styles, genres, and movements while learning how music reflects culture, innovation, and human expression. We examine influential artists, composers, and eras, discuss how genres evolved and influenced one another, and develop critical listening skills. This class supports all instrumentalists and singers by strengthening musical awareness, form, and style. Thursdays at 6:30 PM beginning February 5, 2026
Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 / month for current LeGrand Music Studios students
Music Technology: Songwriting & Music Production (Ages 14 & Up)
The Music Technology class introduces beginning to intermediate students to songwriting and music production through the lens of modern music technology. Students work with digital and analog tools including laptops, microphones, audio gear, and instruments while learning how ideas become finished recordings. The class blends lecture, group collaboration, and individual work time with guidance. Topics include the elements of music in production and recording, navigating digital audio workstations such as GarageBand, Logic, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools, drum and bass creation, building harmony and melody, recording audio, mixing, song projects, and Foley work for film and video. MacBook recommended - Laptop required (not iPads).
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - beginning February 3, 2026
Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 /month for current LeGrand Music Studios students
Group Band Class / Music Ensemble (Starting 2026) Ages 13 -18
Beginning in 2026, our Group Band Class offers musicians the chance to play in a band with others at a similar skill level in a fun and supportive environment. This weekly, hour-long class focuses on collaboration, listening, and ensemble skills. Rather than learning parts in isolation, students begin to understand how their individual role fits into the full soundscape of a band. The class features a variety of familiar songs with a focus on rock and folk styles, helping students develop timing, communication, and confidence as group musicians. Thursdays at 6:00 PM beginning February 5, 2026
Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 / month for current LeGrand Music Studios students
Classical Guitar 101 / Group Class (Starting 2026) Ages 16+
Classical Guitar 101 is an introductory class designed for students who want to build a strong foundation on the nylon-string guitar. This course focuses on proper posture, right- and left-hand technique, tone production, and reading standard music notation.
Students will learn fundamental scales, arpeggios, and beginner repertoire drawn from the classical tradition, along with simple musical concepts that support long-term growth. Emphasis is placed on developing healthy practice habits, musical awareness, and confidence in playing. This class is ideal for beginners and for players transitioning from steel-string or electric guitar who want a more refined, technique-based approach. Instruction is supportive, structured, and adapted to the pace of the class.
A nylon-string classical guitar is recommended. Assistance is available if a student needs help selecting an appropriate instrument.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM beginning February 7, 2026
Pricing: Open to the public for $59/month
Together, these classes offer a well-rounded musical experience—learning how music works, how it’s created, and how it comes alive in collaboration. Whether you’re drawn to listening, producing, or playing with others, we invite you to explore music in deeper and more meaningful ways at LeGrand Music Studios.
