Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA), 244-8760
Private Singing Lessons
ongoing
Ages 8+
Hour-long private singing lessons with Jennifer Loftus. Jennifer has over 30 years of experience teaching voice and piano. $70/hour. Space is limited. To register, contact Carolyn Wright, Director of Education at MAPA at [email protected] or 244-8760 x221.
Singing & Songwriting for Kids
January 9 – May 1, Thursdays
3:00 – 4:00
Ages 7-11
Explore the essentials of writing music including listening, rhythm, melody, harmony and how to work with lyrics. Focusing on music theory and applications used by every composer, students will discover sounds used in different genres of music and will apply this to personal expression. No experience necessary. $275 for the semester. Download registration form at www.mauiacademy.org.
Glee Club
MAPA Main Studios, 2027 Main Street, Wailuku
January 9 – May 1, Thursdays
4:00 – 5:00
Ages 7-11
Gain confidence in your singing as you learn the fundamental skills of matching pitch, breath support and diction in a fun and supportive group environment. You’ll also learn simple choreography to accompany your singing. No experience necessary. $275 for the semester. Download registration form at www.mauiacademy.org.
Spring Drama Semester
January 4 – May 2,
Mondays – Saturdays
Various times
Ages 5 – 18
Weekly drama classes in acting, improvisation and Glee Club for all levels of experience. Download schedules and registration forms at www.mauiacademy.org.
Maui Family YMCA 242-9007
Private Weekly Music Lessons
4 years – Adult
Learn the art of playing a musical instrument. Make it a family lesson and learn together. Lessons in Guitar or Ukulele. Our instructor has time
slots available throughout the week and on Saturdays.
Maui Music Conservatory 283-0100
Music Classes & Kindermusik
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
Ongoing
All Ages
Continuing private piano and voice instruction. group piano classes also available. Kindermusik classes available for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Bounty Music 871-1141
Music Lessons in Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Keyboard
Ongoing Classes Every Day!
Age 6 and up
Bounty Music offers private music lessons for children and adults. Lessons are offered on Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Keyboard. Bounty Music offers a great variety of musical instruments for sale from beginner to advanced. Internet prices with local service. Special for new students: Buy two lessons and get two FREE. Just mention that you saw it in Maui Family Magazine.
La-ti-Da Music 280-2784
YOUTH CHOIR
Ages: 8- 15
Makawao- La-ti-Da Studio
Thursdays 5:15-6:15
Cost: $30 per month
To sign up for Youth Choir please contact me asap.
Music Mix
Makawao
Ongoing Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45pm
Ages 2.5 – 5 years
Children enjoy instrument playing to building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They’ll learn songs that help build language and early phonetic skills. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills.
Music Family
Kihei, Wailuku, Pukalani
Ongoing mornings, Multiple days
Ages 3 months – 4 years
Together learning songs, musical activities that concentrate on singing and keeping a beat. As you move, sing and play, you’ll uncover a musical world that enhances timing, listening and language skills and coordination.
First Piano Adventures
Makawao
Ongoing, Multiple days & times
Ages 5 & 6 years
With this age piano becomes an adventure for everyone. We join the child’s world in a playful exploration of music. Through a diverse world of sound, we develop a foundation of aural perception, eye tracking, and physical coordination.
Piano Adventures
Makawao
ongoing
Wednesdays
Multiple days/ times
7-10 years
Children learn piano technique in an intimate class environment. Classes combine the strengths of intervallic reading, multi-key and Middle C approaches. This class is fun and colorful and children play theory games to help retain music methods.
Kathleen Hamilton/Maui Piano Lessons 876-0383
Piano Lessons
One hour weekly lessons
Available 7 days a week
Lower Kula
Beginner to Advanced
Private lessons include how to read music, technique, theory & music appreciation. 15+ yrs experience on Maui. Free introductory lesson.
www.MAUIVIOLINLESSONS.com 283-6945
Private violin lessons in Wailea
Flexible times, beginning & intermediate students ages six years through adults. Experienced & patient teacher. Innovative teaching methods follow the interests & learning style of each student, keeping their passion for music alive. Contact Cambria Moss. If you do not have a violin yet, please call before shopping for one.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Jewelry for Teens (Age: 13+)
Julie Matheis
Session II: Teen Wax Casting
Mondays, 6 weeks
November 18 – December 23
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Session III: Beginning Jewelry
Mondays, 6 weeks
January 6, 2014 – February 10, 2014 3:30 – 5:30 pm
In Beginning Jewelry, teens will learn to cut, drill, and pierce metal and will practice soldering techniques. Projects include pendants, bracelets, earrings and/or rings. In Wax Casting, students will expand jewelry design possibilities by learning to turn sculpted wax designs into wearable works of art. Teens will use traditional wax carving tools, discover the proper way to set up designs with sprues, and invest them in fine jeweler’s plaster. Students will see the most
intricate of details emerge from their designs as wax creations are replaced with molten metal. Brass metal will be included with lab fee and sterling silver will be available for purchase. No previous jewelry class is required.
Beaded Holiday Ornaments—Adult & Child Workshop
Julie Matheis
Session I: Saturday, December 14
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
adults & children ages 3 – 6
Session II: Saturday, December 14
1:00 – 3:00 pm
adults & children ages 7 – 12
Session III: Saturday, December 21
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
adults & children ages 3 – 6
Session IV: Saturday, December 21
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Adults & children ages 7 – 12
Spend some time with a loved one as you make one-of-a-kind beaded ornaments for your own tree or to give away as a holiday gift. In a collaborative effort, the chaperone will master basic wire working techniques; keiki will then choose eye-catching elements from glass & acrylic beads and follow simple design patterns. Beads will become snowflakes, stars, and other imaginative holiday imagery. Tuition: $25 ($32 nonmember) Supply Fee: $15
Art Classes with Monica Knight 463-8884
1053 Ulu Kanu St, Wailuku
Photography II
January 14th-March 11th, 2014
Tuesdays
3:30-4:30 pm
ages 8 and above
This class is an extension of Photogra
their belt, students will take photography to the next level and create works of art using their photographs. They will experiment in photo collage, developing a series, and mixed media
photo art and continue to learn basic photo editing using iPhoto. (Recommended for students who have photography experience, but
newcomers are welcome as well.)
Painting I Watercolors
Jan 13 – March 10, 2014
Mondays
3:15-4:15pm or 4:15-5:15pm
5-7 yr olds at 3:15pm
8 and up at 4:15pm
Students will practice composition, color theory and color mixing, as
well as learn new techniques specific to watercolor: washes, wet on wet, wet on dry, and texture techniques. This class is great for both beginner and intermediate painters.
Lahaina Arts Association 661-0111
Maui Youth Art Outreach Classes
Various Locations in Maui County
Every Monday – Friday
After School and In-School – check website for schedule of classes
Ages 5-18
Youth Center Classes serve ages 9-17
The Maui Youth Art Outreach Program provides no-cost art classes to children in Maui County. Please visit www.lahaina-arts.org for an updated class schedule.
Magenta Blvd Art Studio 280-1390
Keiki Art classes
Lahaina
Ongoing
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some holidays
1:30 and 3:30
Ages 3 to 12
Magenta Boulevard art studios holds Arts and Crafts classes for the keiki after school. Don’t miss Splatter Day! Life drawing Wednesday evenings. We also have some birthday party options.
