WEST MILFORD — The West Milford Community Services and Recreation Department is offering music instruction in piano, violin and guitar for children.
Piano Jan. 29 through March 12
Piano lessons for children in grades 1 through 4 will be held from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, from Jan. 29 to March 12. This level 1 class will start with reading by the numbers and playing with one hand first and then expand to both hands. Short and easy tunes will be introduced to make it possible for the young ones to play and feel the rhythm from the very beginning. Keyboards will be provided for use at the lesson.
Piano lessons for children in grades 5 through 8, level 2, will be held 5:15 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 29 to March 12. The piano is an ideal first instrument for children to learn. This course will guide the student step by step through basic note reading and playing skills with both hands, by selecting familiar music to provide an enjoyable learning experience. Keyboards will be provided for use at the lesson. The cost is $121 per child
Violin Jan. 30 through March 13
Violin classes are for children in grades 1 through 8. Learning the violin will help develop a child's intellect, memory, reaction and coordination. At the end of the course, the student should be able to pluck or bow a few simple songs. Limited free violin rentals are available. The class will run on Thursdays, Jan. 30 through March 13, Level 1 classes are from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.; level 2 classes are from 5:15 to 6 p.m. The cost is $121 per child.
Guitar Jan. 29 through March 5
Beginner guitar classes for children in grades 5 through 8 will be offered on Wednesdays, from Jan. 29 through March 5, from 7 to 7:40 p.m. No experience is necessary. This will be a fun, informative, and interactive class. Students will learn all the basics for guitar including note reading, melody, chords, songs and much more. Each student must have a guitar and music stand, which can be rented or purchased at a discount rate at North Jersey Guitar. Call 973-728-7200 for rental information.
The music programs will be held at Hillcrest Community Center, 1810 Macopin Road. The guitar lessons will be held at Hillcrest and North Jersey Guitar Center, which is located on Union Valley Road in the Bearfort Shopping Center. The cost for the guitar lessons is $101 for residents, $111 for non-residents.
Call the Recreation Department at 973-728-2860 for additional information or for registration information. Register online at www.westmilford.org.