Private and Group Lessons
Summer Camps and Workshops
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Students learn in small classes, allowing for personalized instruction in a collaborative environment.
The Wonders Of Opera
Dates: July 15th-July 19th
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Grades: 7th-12th
Cost: $200
Experience the joy of opera! Learn about the history, drama, beauty, and humor of operas as Danielle Grilli and Max Littman prove that opera is anything but boring! Camp will culminate in camper performances of brief scenes from operas!
Rock Band Camp
Dates: August 5th-9th
Time: 8am-10am beginners,
10am-12pm experienced players
Grades: 4th-12th
Cost: $150
Instructor Robert Perry will help you find your inner rock star by forming a rock band! There will be two sessions to accommodate different skill levels. The morning session consists of teaching the basics of the instrument of the student’s choice and working on a cover song. The afternoon session will move at a quicker pace and requires previous knowledge of the student’s instrument of choice. Campers will work on a more complex cover song and potentially write an original song. Both sessions will culminate in a performance on Friday.
BMS A Cappella Audition Workshop
Dates: August 19th-23rd
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Grades: 7th-8th
Cost: $175
Geared toward preparing incoming 7th and 8th graders for Barrington Middle School A Cappella auditions (held in September this year). This workshop led by Michelle Lavin will help middle school students audition with confidence. Throughout this workshop we will focus on preparing The Star Spangled Banner, choosing a song excerpt that best fits each student’s voice, note reading, sight reading, tonal memory, and harmonization. All of these are requirements for the BMS auditions.
A Cappella Camp
Dates: August 5th-9th
Time: 10:30am-2:00 pm
Grades: 5th grade- 12th grade
Cost: $200
Join Max Littman and Danielle Grilli as you can not only perform a cappella hits, but arrange popular songs for a cappella as well! The camp will culminate in a performance by the campers for family and friends.
Audition Prep Workshop
Dates: August 11th- 16th
Time: 9am-12:30 pm
Grades: 5th- 12th
Cost: $200
Nervous about upcoming auditions? Learn some tips and tricks from Max Littman during this week-long workshop. Topics to be discussed and explored include preparing an audition song, dealing with pre-audition nerves, and perfecting cold reads! The workshop will culminate in a mock audition in front of friends and family.
Brush up your Musical Theater Chops
Dates: August 26th-30th
Time: 9am-3pm
Grades: 3rd-8th
Cost: $300
This camp is designed for the musical theater enthusiast who is looking to brush up on vocal technique and song expression while having fun! Topics that will be explored throughout the week are proper breathing and support, pronunciation, projection, vocal health, basic anatomy of the voice, head and chest voice exploration, and acting while singing.
Participants will have the opportunity to choose a solo piece and participate in two group numbers with choreography and props.
Each camper will also receive one-on-one vocal instruction throughout the week. An informal performance will be held on the last day of camp.
Arts Alive! Workshops at Michelle Lavin Music
We partner with Arts Alive! Barrington to provide Musical Theater workshops, audition prep and other programs.
Private Lessons
We foster a love of music that will last a lifetime by teaching not just musical skills, but creating well-rounded musicians.
All of our instructors are degreed in their areas of expertise, have extensive knowledge and proficiency, and are friendly and supportive.
Offering private and semi-private lessons are available in various time blocks, and all include:
Practice Incentive Programs ~ motivating students by rewarding progress with prizes, performance parties, or medals.
Teacher Zone Student and Parent Portal ~ providing the ability to track lesson progress, set lesson reminders, and view important account and studio information.
Recitals ~ though not required, all students are encouraged to participate in our two annual school-wide performances.