CREATE
Creative piano skills and complete musicianship class for children ages 10–14
Continuing from Presto, students will learn skills in:
Improvisation
Chord Chart Reading
Performance Techniques
Ensemble Playing
Music Interpretation
COMPLETE musicianship skills will be expanded with continued vocal training, ear training, sight reading, music theory, rhythm, music history, and proper piano technique study.
Improvisation
Chord Chart Reading
Performance Techniques
Ensemble Playing
Music Interpretation
COMPLETE musicianship skills will be expanded with continued vocal training, ear training, sight reading, music theory, rhythm, music history, and proper piano technique study.
CREATE is a 1-year course specifically designed for Presto graduates
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2025–2026 Calendar
Fall Semester
August 11–15 — Parent Orientation
August 18 — December 15
(No lessons September 1, October 7–13, and November 24–28)
Spring Semester
January 5 — May 15
May 16 — Spring Recital
Fall Semester
August 11–15 — Parent Orientation
August 18 — December 15
(No lessons September 1, October 7–13, and November 24–28)
Spring Semester
January 5 — May 15
May 16 — Spring Recital
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Mondays
4:25–5:30 p.m. Presto II 5:45–6:15 p.m. Sound Beginnings |
Tuesdays
9:30–10:00 a.m. Sound Beginnings 3:45–4:35 p.m. Year 2 4:45–5:35 p.m. Year 2 5:50–6:45 p.m. Year 3 |
Wednesdays
3:00–4:00 p.m. CREATE 4:15–5:15 p.m. Presto I 5:25–6:25 p.m. Presto I |
Thursdays
4:00–4:45 p.m. Year 1 5:00–5:45 p.m. Year 1 |
Fridays
1:00–2:00 p.m. Presto I 2:15–3:15 p.m. Presto I |
CREATE
All interested students must complete Presto I and II
Classes start August 20, 2025*
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 p.m. (Classes taught by Miss Clara)
Parent Orientation August 13, 3:30–4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 3:00–4:00 p.m. (Classes taught by Miss Clara)
Parent Orientation August 13, 3:30–4:00 p.m.
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Class Description:
Annual Tuition: $900 (ten monthly payments of $90)
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Meet the Teacher
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Clara McDonald
My passion is music education. I have over 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 currently teach group music 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! |