Let's begin with a free lesson!
We offer a FREE trial lesson! We meet with the student for a lesson that demonstrates our teaching approach, and gives you the chance to see your student shine. You get to ask all those burning questions and see if The Meraki Center is the best place for your child's music education needs.
Individually based learning
At The Meraki Center, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to shine. What good are music lessons that demand we learn at textbook speeds? We all learn differently, so shouldn't our music program teach that way? That's why we look at each student individually, no matter their age.
lesson programs offered at The Meraki Center
Group Piano Lessons for Children Aged 5-13 Years
Private Piano Lessons for Students Aged 13-18 Years
Private Piano Lessons for Students Aged 13-18 Years
Come check us out in our brand new studio location in Oxford! We offer group PIANO lessons for students aged 5+, using a new curriculum combining technology and group learning. Too many lessons skip over basic music fundamentals. At The Meraki Center, we are bringing back the importance of the building blocks of music, and strengthening that approach with a forward-thinking, technology-based, game-like group learning experience. We are sure you will be convinced our lessons are exactly what you need for your child's musical education experience. The Meraki Center primarily offers group piano lessons for children. However, private lessons are also offered as the schedule allows.
Private Piano Lessons for Students Aged 13-18 Years
Private Piano Lessons for Students Aged 13-18 Years
Private Piano Lessons for Students Aged 13-18 Years
For older students, aged 13-18 years, we have a more individualized approach. After a free trial lesson, beginner to advanced students are placed in a private, weekly lesson. Lessons are 45 minutes in length and a minimum of 30 minutes 5x each week of practice is required.
Voice Lessons for Students Aged 10-24 Years
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for Students Aged 8 Years to Adult
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for Students Aged 8 Years to Adult
Our voice lessons for students aged 10-24 years are designed to develop each individual's unique vocal talent in a supportive and engaging environment. We focus on building strong foundational techniques such as breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal range expansion. Through personalized instruction and a variety of musical genres, students will enhance their performance skills and confidence. Whether aspiring to sing professionally or simply enjoy the art of singing, our lessons cater to all skill levels, fostering a love for music and self-expression.
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for Students Aged 8 Years to Adult
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for Students Aged 8 Years to Adult
Guitar and Ukulele Lessons for Students Aged 8 Years to Adult
Adding to our ever-expanding lesson programs, The Meraki Center is very excited to include GUITAR and UKULELE lessons in our schedule! Designed for students aged 8 years through Adult, our weekly, 30-minute lessons will bring out your inner Fret Wizard! As with our piano program, lessons move at the pace of each student.
Young Learners Music Program
What It's About
Learning an instrument takes focus and patience, something our littlest learners have not yet developed. It also takes teachers who understand child development and have a pocket-full of fabulous tools to engage even the most rambunctious kiddo. Our Young Learners Music Program (YLMP) is a 12-class program geared toward the 3.5-5 year old child who is interested in music. We spend 40 minutes each week learning about rhythm, note names and how to create music while playing musical games and activities. Movement and art breaks are incorporated with each class to allow everyone to take a breath and re-engage in learning. Children are invited to re-enroll after the term ends, or once 5 years old, move on to the piano classes for 5-13 year olds (at Director's discretion ).
Tuition for the Fall '24 term remains $30 per class ($360). $120 is due at registraiton. There are 2 classes scheduled: Tuesday 3:45 and Thursday 3:45. Each small class is limited to 6 children.
why music lessons?
Music lessons improve quality of life for children through adults. Learning music asks that the student understand patterns, which in turn support communication, mathematics, and the development of problem solving skills, in addition to giving voice to our creative side.
learning feels like a game!
Our Unique Approach to Learning
As a parent of a piano student (or future piano student), have you ever wished you could combine your child's desire to learn with their passion to play video games? Well, now you absolutely can. The Meraki Center has incorporated a new curriculum combining a technology-based, game-like musical application within our successful group teaching approach. Using chrome books and a midi connection, students learn songs with backtracks, introducing a more immersed way of learning. They are immediately given feedback on what was correct, what needs more work, and what to focus on first. Combined with covering the over-arching fundamentals of theory, technic and expression, the hour-long lesson is a complete learning experience. The result is the student has an absolute blast while learning more independently, while a much stronger basis for music education is developed. The fun continues at home with a midi-connected keyboard and simple laptop or tablet.
Students can join our groups at any time, and are able to move through each musical level in approximately 12-20 weeks, depending on learning style and time given to working in and outside class. They learn their first songs within the FREE trial lesson!
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Convenience is KEY
Online Registration and Payments
Online Registration and Payments
We bring the music to you! We offer lessons at a time that works for you, in a format that best supports the student's learning style. When lessons need to be rescheduled due to life getting in the way, we make it so easy to move things around.
Online Registration and Payments
Online Registration and Payments
Online Registration and Payments
Life gets busy and we completely understand. We offer online trial lesson registration, lesson rescheduling and easy online payment for your convenience. We are always learning new ways to meet your needs so your Meraki experience is awesome.