YOUTH MUSIC
Youth Music classes at the Center are perfect for those who want to improve their voice, play piano, or learn guitar. Students will learn to read music notes and enjoy a small class setting. Rhythm and melody training are also a part of these in-person and online classes. Instruments are available for use during in-person classes at the Center.
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email frontdesk@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.
Youth Piano 1
Date: October 11, 2025 9:00 am - November 29, 2025 9:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/9
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Fun piano class for beginning kids. Learn to play fun melodies and rhythms while reading music notes.
Materials: Alfreds Basic Piano Level 1 for kids (orange book)
Prerequisite: No experience required
Duration: 8 weeks
Ages: 6-11
Cost: $99.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Youth Voice Lessons
Date: October 11, 2025 9:30 am - November 29, 2025 10:00 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/9
Instructor: Jay Melberg
Description: Time to learn how to sing properly with matching pitch, correct breathing, rhythm and style. Broadway, jazz, Disney and pop music are explored.
Materials: Provided by instructor.
Prerequisites: none
Duration: 8 weeks
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $99.00
Youth Piano 2
Date: October 11, 2025 10:00 am - November 29, 2025 10:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 4/9
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: Fun piano lessons that focus on two handed playing of melody, harmony, rhythm, chords and style.
Materials: Alfreds Lessons 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B
Prerequisite: prior piano is recommended
Duration: 8 weeks
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $99.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Youth Piano 3
Date: October 11, 2025 10:30 am - November 29, 2025 11:15 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 5/9
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Instructor: Jay Melberg
Description: Advanced piano lessons for older students who want to explore style, chords and new kind of music genres: Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, and more.
Materials: Alfreds Lessons 3 and above or student projects encouraged.
Prerequisite: Prior piano lessons required
Duration: 8 weeks
Ages: 10-17
Cost: $99.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to check in.
Youth Guitar 101
Date: November 13, 2025 5:30 pm - December 18, 2025 6:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/9
Instructor: Billy Lowry
Description: My goal is to help beginner to intermediate guitar players learn techniques in a new and fun way that resonates with them personally. From sharing easy to learn famous riffs to basic guitar structure & chords, the plan is to help players achieve the dexterity and mind-set to grow as musicians. The ultimate goal is for students to also compose & craft their own musical art and to learn the Circle of Fifths & other approaches by the end of the course.
Materials: No materials required
Prerequisite: No experience required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 6-17
Cost: $99.00
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Youth Guitar 1
Date: November 13, 2025 6:45 pm - December 18, 2025 7:45 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/9
Instructor: Billy Lowry
Description: My goal is to help beginner to intermediate guitar players learn techniques in a new and fun way that resonates with them personally. From sharing easy to learn famous riffs to basic guitar structure & chords, the plan is to help players achieve the dexterity and mind-set to grow as musicians. The ultimate goal is for students to also compose & craft their own musical art and to learn the Circle of Fifths & other approaches by the end of the course.
Materials: No materials required
Prerequisite: No experience required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 6-17
Cost: $99.00
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.