Matova Music School

classes

InstrumentalPiano lessons individual.
Piano duets (bring a friend, have fun together).
General Music education: lessons with fun activities for little children 4–5 years old as preparation for piano lessons.
VocalPrivate vocal lessons for beginners, all ages. Learn to vocalize and sing classical or pop songs.
Conducting 101Fundamental techniques of conducting. Good for students interested in conducting, beginning church directors or future music education students. Special attention to technique and score preparation skills.
Theory/ear trainingIncorporated in the lessons for all students. Also, private or group lessons (2-3 students) preparing for RCM exams, or admission test in college.
Advanced aural skills trainingFor students preparing to enrol in college, or for students that need to add some private tutoring in order to improve their work in college level classes.
Score-readingLearning to read and play choral scores. For beginners, conductors, and music education students.
HarmonyExplores the basic features of the classical harmony. 
CompositionComposition fundamentals. Students learn to compose songs and short piano pieces. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Music TranscribingThis service includes: handwritten music transcribed, transposition of score into a different key, part extractions, piano reductions from scores, examples/excerpts for dissertations prepared on Sibelius software. Billed by hour. 
ChoralChoral groups for children, (“Little Cats”: age 4-5; “Young Dogs”: age 6-7; “Growing Bears” age 8-10). In small groups, children learn how to sing together, listen to music, tune correctly, and play music games. The lesson is entertaining and fun.
Lab choirExplore choral singing in different styles with weekly rehearsals. Learn more about music, singing, and choirs. Variety of choral music styles introduced.
Music history and researchMusic history classes about specific composers, styles or historical periods. Starting June, our first music history class will discuss the music of Brahms.

A research class is a private lesson to advise a researcher on methods of research or approaches to topics and writing. Personalized according to your needs.
Class paper, Thesis, or
Dissertation Tutoring		Help with identifying a topic by questioning your interests, the importance of the possible topic for you as a scholar, search for materials, and early drafts edits. Billed by hour. 
Chamber Music classLearn the art of playing in a small ensemble (all orchestra instruments)
Work with an accompanistPrepare for your concert working regularly with accompanists (orchestra instruments and singing).
“mix/match” class“Mix/match” online & in person piano class, 60 min. or 2×30 per month total, your plan, your schedule as it fits. For more experienced students, who know how to work on their own, but need guidance on style and polishing the music. Flexible, convenient. Schedule class time at your convenience, have fun.