***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE*** Those who register before June 5 can receive $20 off their registration cost! Use Promo Code: ELMCITY24 at checkout. Those who register early will have first choice of lesson time slots! 

Elevate your musical proficiency with precision and passion with instruction from Maho Hisakawa. Tailored to all levels, Maho focus on technique, theory, and your unique goals. 

An Elm City Community Music representative will contact you after you have registered to schedule you for your specific lesson time with Maho between 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Please ensure you use current and accurate contact information when registering. Lessons are limited to students 8 years old and up. 

Lessons will meet for 4 sessions. For students who are 15 years or younger: A parent/guardian must remain on-site for the duration of the class. 

Choose the type of lesson that is the best fit for you:

• 30-minute private lesson: $135 per student
• 60-minute semi-private lesson (2-3 students at a similar skill level): $195 per student
• 60-minute private lesson: $255 per student.

Registration for the summer session will close on Friday, July 5, to give time for Elm City to set up all lesson times and contact learners before July 10. 

Limited scholarships are available through Elm City Community Music -- please email info@elmcitymusic.org for more information.

Join other flutist for chamber music with Maho! All ages and levels are welcome to join. Flute ensemble playing helps to develop ensemble skills, musical sensitivity, and a deeper understanding of flute repertoire and performance. Limit 10 students.

This class meets weekly on Wednesdays for 4 sessions. For students who are 15 years or younger: A parent/guardian must remain on-site for the duration of the class. 

Limited scholarships are available through Elm City Community Music. Please email info@elmcitymusic.org for more information.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.  For ages 13+. 

Topics include:

•       How chords work in a song
•       How to form the three main types of chords
•       How to tune your guitar
•       Basic strumming patterns
•       How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
•       How to play along with simple tunes