Music
A variety of experiences for students of all ages and abilities in instrumental music, voice and music theory are available at CCM Prep including private lessons, ensembles and group classes.
Private Music Lessons
To register for lessons, visit CCM Prep's online registration website. Then choose your desired instrument/discipline for the private lessons. Additional instructions are provided for each instrument/discipline on the registration website.
Ensembles
Performing is an essential element of music education. CCM Prep students are strongly encouraged to participate in ensembles led by CCM Prep and collegiate faculty. Additional information is available in the links below and on CCM Prep's registration website.
Suzuki Music Lessons
The Suzuki Method, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, is based on the evidence that talent is a product of environment rather than heredity. The learning process is broken down into small steps so that the child achieves accomplishment at every level and learns at their own pace. Parents are critical to the learning process with this method and attend every lesson.
The CCM Preparatory Suzuki program offers classes in this acclaimed musical learning system in piano and strings (violin, viola and cello) for children ages 4 and older. Classes are taught by faculty trained in the Suzuki Method.
Music Theory Classes
CCM Prep offers individual music theory classes for youths and adults as well as classes for ensemble musicians. Placement is determined by a theory test.Â
Pop Piano Group Class
CCM Prep offers the opportunity to study popular music on the piano. This course is designed for students ages 11 to adult who are interested in learning to play popular music on the piano. During the course, students will gain the skills to realize chord charts and learn basic piano accompaniment styles. Note reading is not a primary focus of this course; however, students will learn to read rhythm. The course curriculum features popular songs from artists like The Beatles, BTS, Billy Joel, Adele, Coldplay, Lewis Capaldi, as well as the movie soundtracks from Korean Dramas.
James Bunte,
Division Head of Performance Studies; Professor of Saxophone
303-236-5900
Takako Hayase Frautschi,
Performing Arts Specialist (CCM Prep Master Teacher, Piano)
513-556-6638
BettyAnne Gottlieb,
Division Head and Associate Professor Educator of Music Education (Strings), Director of New Horizons Orchestra
Joyce Chan Grabell,
Performing Arts Specialist (CCM Prep Master Teacher, Suzuki Violin and Viola)
Kevin Michael Holzman,
Division Head of Ensembles and Conducting; Director and Associate Professor of Wind Studies
Kurt Sassmannshaus,
Professor of Violin; the Dorothy Richard Starling Chair in Classical Violin
Andy Villemez,
Interim Division Head of Keyboard Studies; Associate Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy
513-556-6825