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Music Lessons
We offer music lessons on virtually all instruments. Our teachers offer instruction on all levels and all ages as well as a variety of styles of music: jazz, classical, rock, pop, just to name a few. In addition, we teach our students both music theory and composition. Whatever your pleasure, brass, woodwinds, strings, voice, or percussion we offer it!
We give lessons for the following instruments:
| Woodwinds | Brass | Strings | Voice | Percussion |
| Flute | Trumpet | Violin | Soprano | Drums |
| Clarinet | Trombone | Viola | Alto | Auxiliary |
| Saxophone | Tuba | Cello | Tenor | Piano |
| Bassoon | French Horn | Bass: | Bass | |
| Oboe | | Guitar | | |
- Time slots can vary to the needs of each student. Usually, 30 minute, 45 minute and 1 hour lessons are given on a weekly basis. Discounts are distributed to those who take lessons for more than an hour.
- Teachers will live as close as possible to your home to minimize commuting issues (i.e. traffic). However, you should call the office to confirm that we have an instructor available in your area for your given instrument.
- Our qualified teachers will provide all the necessary training for NYSSMA, recitals, or College auditions.
- To view more information about out instructors, please visit the Teachers Bios
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Into jammin? Got performin in your soul? We do!
Learn to play in a live band situation for a variety of instruments. We offer Rock, Jazz and Blues Ensembles at our Setauket studio. Learn the styles of B.B. King, Led Zeppelin, and Django Reinhardt. Or, if you like, just become part of a guitar and string ensemble. Apply those skills you learn at home by playing in shows and concerts.
Take advantage of our special pay-as-you-go plan or a 1-time payment of 40% off our regular rates.
Visit our Guitar Fretboard to the left for some more information or give us a call at 631-476-8946.
Now is the time of year to start thinking about NYSSMA.
NYSSMA stands for New York State School Music Association, which runs a statewide solo and small ensemble festival every year. The festival occurs between March and June. The specific date or dates depend on the region you reside in and/or the school district your child attends.
Starting in first grade, students may prepare one (or more, depending on level requirements) pieces to perform in front of a judge, and receive a score either out of 28 (levels I through IV) or 100 (levels V and VI). As you can see, there are six levels, and your String Sounds instructor can assess which level is appropriate. Regardless of level, pieces must be chosen from a list presented in the NYSSMA manual (current edition: XXIX). Your child’s school music program should own a copy of this manual, and we also have a copy here at the studio. Students must also prepare scales for each level, and must perform sightreading in the judging. Your instructor should be aware of these requirements, and can prepare their students accordingly.
Participation is not mandatory, but we recommend it as it helps assess students’ skill levels, gives them experience playing for others, and encourages good musicianship. In order to participate, students MUST get forms from their school. Ask your child’s school music teacher or check the school’s website.
If you have any questions regarding NYSSMA, please ask your instructor, call the office 631-476-8946, or visit the official website, nyssma.org for more information.
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