We are currently enrolling students of all ages and skill levels for piano, guitar, percussion, bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or voice lessons.  What makes this instruction unique is our band program. 

Here is how it works:

1.  In addition to studying theory, classical repertoire and technique all students are assigned a song. Because we want the lessons to be tailored to the students' interests and goals, these songs are usually selected by students.  In this example, a student chose "Life Is A Highway " by Tom Cochrane:

                                                        

2.  Over the course of a few weeks, each student works on the song with their instructor.  Please keep in mind that our goal at MMA is to provide each student with a solid musical education.  This band program is only available if the student works on the additional assignments their instructor gives them.  For example, Georgia memorized all of the major & minor chords and scales, performed several pieces by Debussy and Mozart and then worked on Peter Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do".  In this example you can see Georgia playing the song:

                                                        

3.  The students practice the song together by going to the monthly performance and technique class.  We will then videotape the performance and put it on the Maineville Music Academy website.  We also use the monthly classes to videotape individual performances.  In this example Athena performed "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor in front of 5 students.  This helps students deal with performance anxiety and prepares them for the recitals. 

                                                        

4.  The students then perform the song in one or all of the 4 recitals we have every year.  These performances usually take place at Putters Sports Grill, local churches or summer festivals.  In this example, the students performed "Soul Man" by Sam & Dave at Hamilton Township Festival in Testerman Park:

 

5.  The process starts all over again.  However, the song they select must be more challenging or be a from a different genre (jazz, afro-cuban, punk rock, reggae etc...).  For example, the students chose "Freebird" which was very difficult:

 

 

6.  The final step is going to a professional recording studio.  This is for intermediate to advanced students.  In this example the students recorded Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" at Ultrasuede Studios: