Music students are split into groups of beginner students and advanced students. Beginner music classes focus on learning the fundamental skills, reading music, theory, and learning basic songs. The advanced classes focus on using known skills to learn and play songs of a students interest.

Ensemble classes are designed to have students work with each togeher as “one brain” and be open to the ideas of others.

Ensemble classes take place with our vocal, piano, and guitar students. Ensemble classes work towards large group performance focus on listening to each together, playing in unison, and working together as a community

While our classes are primarily done in group settings, Branches’ goal is to focus on each individual child. Some of the ways that we work towards this goal are:

• Individual lessons

• Homework help

• Mentoring

• Community building

• Collaboration

We are excited to now offer additional private lessons options to our after'-school program students, as well as to older students. At this time, we offer;

• Guitar, Bass and Piano

• For students ages 8-17

• Only $20 / half hour

Students start their time at the program with a healthy snack. During this time they are able to talk to their friends, mentors and teachers, and have free time for activities such as arts & crafts, board games, etc. There is also potential homeowrk support available.

Students break into their individual instrument groups and receive group instruction on the basics of their instrument. This lays the foundation for all other music components of the program.

Each year we have three “showcases”, offering opportunities for our. students to perform ensemble pieces and solo pieces for their friends and family.

At 5:30pm students will be ready for parents/guardians to pick them up.

We offer potential access to free transportation from school to our program. Please contact us for more info if this is something that your child will require