Accelerated musicianship and piano skills class for children ages 7–12
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More than just piano!
We teach COMPLETE musicianship: vocal training, ear training, sight reading, music theory, rhythm, music history, proper piano technique, and we do it in a fun, snappy style that tweens love! |
Presto is a 2-year course specifically designed for tweens!
Why Presto?
In Presto classes, kids learn from and inspire each other all while having a great time. Kids in Presto want to come to lessons. More than just piano lessons, our students learn music history, classical music, sight singing, ear training, and music theory. We are building complete musicians, rather than just pianists, so our students can accompany themselves, sing in harmony, transpose, compose, and excel in any music endeavor. Group lessons provide peer interaction and opportunities for games! They also foster a constant feeling of accountability since the pre-adolescent age group generally wants to perform well for their peers. As they progress and develop good practicing habits, it becomes a challenge and a pleasure rather than a chore.
In Presto classes, kids learn from and inspire each other all while having a great time. Kids in Presto want to come to lessons. More than just piano lessons, our students learn music history, classical music, sight singing, ear training, and music theory. We are building complete musicians, rather than just pianists, so our students can accompany themselves, sing in harmony, transpose, compose, and excel in any music endeavor. Group lessons provide peer interaction and opportunities for games! They also foster a constant feeling of accountability since the pre-adolescent age group generally wants to perform well for their peers. As they progress and develop good practicing habits, it becomes a challenge and a pleasure rather than a chore.
2024–2025 School Schedule
Fall Semester 2024
August 19 — December 19
(No lessons September 2, October 8–11, October 31, November 11, and November 26–29)
August 12–16 — Parent Orientation
August 19 — December 19
(No lessons September 2, October 8–11, October 31, November 11, and November 26–29)
August 12–16 — Parent Orientation
Spring Semester 2025
January 6 — May 17
January 6 — May 17
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Mondays
4:00–5:05 p.m. Presto I (Section A) 5:15–6:20 p.m. Presto I (Section B) 6:30–7:00 p.m. Sound Beginnings |
Tuesdays
9:30–10:00 a.m. Sound Beginnings 4:00–4:50 p.m. Year 2 5:05–6:05 p.m. Year 3 (Section A) 6:15—7:15 p.m. Year 3 (Section B) |
Wednesdays
2:55–4:00 p.m. Presto II (Section A) 4:10–5:15 p.m. Presto II (Section B) 5:25–6:30 p.m. Presto II (Section C) |
Thursdays
4:00–4:45 p.m. Year 1 (Section A) 5:00–5:45 p.m. Year 1 (Section B) |
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Presto I: Rockets / ArrowsAll interested students must attend a Sample Class before registering and purchasing student materials!
Classes taught by Miss Krystle
Classes start August 19, 2024* Section A: Mondays 4:00–5:05 p.m. Section B: Mondays 5:15–6:20 p.m. *Mandatory Parent Orientation meeting Monday, August 12, 4:30–5:30 p.m. |
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Class Description:
Non-refundable Annual Registration Fee: $35
Annual Tuition: $930 (ten monthly payments of $93) |
One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $88
Durable Tote Bag for both years Rockets and Arrows Student Songbooks Rockets and Arrows Student Workbooks Bug Rhythm Flashcards LPM App Audio Tracks (Sibling sets available for $58, includes everything except audio tracks) |
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Class Description:
Non-refundable Annual Registration Fee: $35
Annual Tuition: $940 (ten monthly payments of $94) |
One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $88
Magic and Roots Student Songbooks Magic and Roots Student Workbooks Note Naming Flashcards LPM App Audio Tracks (Sibling sets available for $60, includes everything except audio tracks) |
Refer a friend and get your registration fee waived!
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Meet the Teachers
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Krystle Stevens
Presto I Music has always been a big part of my life. My parents passed on their love for music to my five siblings and me when they created our family band. My first performance was at age 2 ½ singing “Little Bunny Foo Foo” for a variety show with my oldest sister. They say I stole the show, but what toddler on stage wouldn’t!? We would practice during the school year and then travel across the country every summer and perform.
At about age five, I started to learn the piano and as I grew older, I added a little bit of percussion, then the french horn, mellophone, and trumpet. I dabbled with the viola and the guitar, but that was short lived as wind instruments simply came more naturally to me. I went to community college in northeastern Arizona on a jazz band scholarship and had a great time writing my own piano parts for the songs we would play. I married a musician who was one of my best friends in our high school marching band and while our primary careers have not been in the field of music, we have continued to play and share our love for this art with our three children. Still young at heart, I am so excited to bring the absolute fun side of music to preschool aged children in our Flagstaff community through the Sound Beginnings program. |
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Clara McDonald
Presto II My passion is music education. I have 25 years of combined private and classroom teaching experience and a B.A. in Music Education. I have directed, accompanied, and participated in choirs, bands, orchestras, worship teams, and handbell choirs. Over the years I have played for recitals, weddings, funerals, art shows, recordings, accompanied vocalists, given solo recitals, adjudicated competitions, and worked as the administrator for a conservatory of arts program. I opened Infusing Music Studios in 2015 where I teach private piano and flute lessons as well as rent space to other teachers of various instruments. We serve over 100 students each week from the Flagstaff and surrounding communities.
In addition to making music of all kinds I enjoy running, cooking, knitting, the outdoors, homeschooling, cultivating friendships, watching movies, and traveling. (Oh, and did I mention that I like chocolate?) I would love to help your child discover the amazing world of music! |