MUSIC CLASSES
-See below for class lists-
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Email learn@encorecreativecenter.com to receive a PDF of all of Encore Creative Center's classes at a glance.
SONGBUGS LIVE: MUSIC AS LANGUAGE
Description coming soon
Thursdays, 11:00-11:45am, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 2-5)
GUITAR
Beginning Guitar:
Beginning guitar is a great way to learn guitar in a group setting including Collaboration with each other as well as learning different parts to a song! They will learn basic music theory, rhythms, chords, tabs, classic pop songs, confidence to perform, and much more!
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Miriam Codreanu (ages 8-12)
Beginning-Intermediate Guitar:
Have you been wanting to learn guitar, but perhaps don't know where to start? Or perhaps you got a guitar a long while ago that is just collecting dust in the corner? Well, dust that guitar off and come learn how to play! In this class, we will be learning basic-to-intermediate music theory, chords, scales, strumming patterns, picking patterns, and how to read chord and tab sheets!
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Instr. Miriam Codreanu (ages 13-99)
PIANO ALIVE
Students learn chording and notation, theory for creativity, and group playing skills in a fun yet discipline-oriented environment. Musical movement and percussion is incorporated for younger age groups. Classical piece performance and songwriting are incorporated in older age groups. Each student has access to their own center-provided keyboard during classes, and time is allotted for special class performances. Each session runs 8 weeks followed by the opportunity to "test up" in a separate event and receive a medal for levels passed. Piano Alive connects students with a range of learning styles to music as a whole, with piano as the tool to express themselves and experience excellence in technique, application of amazing theory that matters, and the joy of group playing. This refreshing method has been developed over the past several years by full time instructor and pianist Danika Starrharrt, Encore's founder-director. The results are proven to provide an exceptional foundation and creative springboard in piano -- the kind of inspirational pedagogy we wished we would've had in past generations!
Ready-To-Play:
Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 4-6)
Level A:
Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 7-12)
Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Tuesdays, 12:00-12:45pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm, Instr. Debbie Crutchfield (ages 7-12)
Teen/Level B&C:
Mondays, 6:00-6:45, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-17)
Level C:
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:45pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Wednesdays, 2:45-3:30pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 7-12)
Level D:
Thursdays, 5:00-5:45pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 9-16)
Teen-Adult Piano Alive:
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 13-18)
Thursdays, 12:00-12:45, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 16-99)
STRINGS
Intermediate Strings Ensemble:
This course is for intermediate violin, viola, and cello students, ages 10-18. Students will learn to play in a small ensemble and study a variety of musical styles. Sight-reading, theory and string technique will be incorporated into this course. Students will have fun creating music in a small ensemble setting!
Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm, Instr. Melanie Henry (ages 10-18)
PERCUSSION
Drumming:
This dynamic drumming class teaches students the foundations of technique, rhythm, and timing, through fun, interactive exercises. We’ll explore different drum patterns, coordination and understanding that facilitate long term development potential. By the end, students will play along with songs and be able to read and create their own drum beats.
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-12)
Drumming and Rhythm:
This course teaches students the basic elements of rhythm as it pertains to the drums. They will learn everything from how to properly hold drum sticks, different strokes and rudiments, and practice techniques and routines to improve technique, speed and articulation. With learning these fundamentals, we will also learn how to drum to different songs and learn to dissect them with our ears and stay in time.
Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 6-8)
Drums and Percussion:
Description to come
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-14)
MUSIC PRODUTION AND DJ-ING
Music Production:
Description to come
Mondays, 8:30-10:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 16-99)
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 12-16)
DJ-ing:
Description to come
Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 12-19)
VOICE
Singing Circle and Ukulele Combo:
Bring your campfire Uke out and learn to sing and play simple songs together. Also learn tips for how to lead in a music circle. We'll cover basic chords, how to use a capo, and transposing. Bring your favorite song, learn some new ones, and maybe even create your own. This is a very accessible class for anyone looking to have casual fun with music!
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Kendra Kae (ages 9-12)
Vocal Ensemble:
Description to come
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 5-10)
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 11-18)
Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 6-9)
Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 10-15)
Fridays, 8:00-9:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 16-99)
SONGWRITING
GarageBand Songwriting and Music Video:
In this class, we’ll come together each season to create an original music video from start to finish! Using Garage Band and video production tools, students will learn how to compose, record, and produce a one-of-a-kind song while capturing it on video. Each class starts with a brainstorming session to spark ideas for our original song, diving into lyrics, melody, and mood as we build the foundation together. Once the song is crafted, students will record it in Garageband, learning how to layer instruments, vocals, and effects. With our song complete, the focus will shift to the video side, where students will explore video techniques to bring their music to life visually. No prior experience is needed—just creativity and a willingness to sing, act, or learn behind-the-scenes skills. By the end of the season, students will have produced a quality music video that showcases their teamwork, creativity, and new technical skills!
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Teen Singer-Songwriters:
Description coming coon
Thursdays, 4:30am-5:30pm, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 12-19)
Description coming soon
Thursdays, 11:00-11:45am, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 2-5)
GUITAR
Beginning Guitar:
Beginning guitar is a great way to learn guitar in a group setting including Collaboration with each other as well as learning different parts to a song! They will learn basic music theory, rhythms, chords, tabs, classic pop songs, confidence to perform, and much more!
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, Instr. Miriam Codreanu (ages 8-12)
Beginning-Intermediate Guitar:
Have you been wanting to learn guitar, but perhaps don't know where to start? Or perhaps you got a guitar a long while ago that is just collecting dust in the corner? Well, dust that guitar off and come learn how to play! In this class, we will be learning basic-to-intermediate music theory, chords, scales, strumming patterns, picking patterns, and how to read chord and tab sheets!
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Instr. Miriam Codreanu (ages 13-99)
PIANO ALIVE
Students learn chording and notation, theory for creativity, and group playing skills in a fun yet discipline-oriented environment. Musical movement and percussion is incorporated for younger age groups. Classical piece performance and songwriting are incorporated in older age groups. Each student has access to their own center-provided keyboard during classes, and time is allotted for special class performances. Each session runs 8 weeks followed by the opportunity to "test up" in a separate event and receive a medal for levels passed. Piano Alive connects students with a range of learning styles to music as a whole, with piano as the tool to express themselves and experience excellence in technique, application of amazing theory that matters, and the joy of group playing. This refreshing method has been developed over the past several years by full time instructor and pianist Danika Starrharrt, Encore's founder-director. The results are proven to provide an exceptional foundation and creative springboard in piano -- the kind of inspirational pedagogy we wished we would've had in past generations!
Ready-To-Play:
Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 4-6)
Level A:
Mondays, 3:45-4:30pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 7-12)
Mondays, 5:15-6:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Tuesdays, 12:00-12:45pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm, Instr. Debbie Crutchfield (ages 7-12)
Teen/Level B&C:
Mondays, 6:00-6:45, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-17)
Level C:
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:45pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 7-12)
Wednesdays, 2:45-3:30pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 7-12)
Level D:
Thursdays, 5:00-5:45pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 9-16)
Teen-Adult Piano Alive:
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15pm, Instr. Kristin Jenkins (ages 13-18)
Thursdays, 12:00-12:45, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 16-99)
STRINGS
Intermediate Strings Ensemble:
This course is for intermediate violin, viola, and cello students, ages 10-18. Students will learn to play in a small ensemble and study a variety of musical styles. Sight-reading, theory and string technique will be incorporated into this course. Students will have fun creating music in a small ensemble setting!
Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm, Instr. Melanie Henry (ages 10-18)
PERCUSSION
Drumming:
This dynamic drumming class teaches students the foundations of technique, rhythm, and timing, through fun, interactive exercises. We’ll explore different drum patterns, coordination and understanding that facilitate long term development potential. By the end, students will play along with songs and be able to read and create their own drum beats.
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-12)
Drumming and Rhythm:
This course teaches students the basic elements of rhythm as it pertains to the drums. They will learn everything from how to properly hold drum sticks, different strokes and rudiments, and practice techniques and routines to improve technique, speed and articulation. With learning these fundamentals, we will also learn how to drum to different songs and learn to dissect them with our ears and stay in time.
Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 6-8)
Drums and Percussion:
Description to come
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 9-14)
MUSIC PRODUTION AND DJ-ING
Music Production:
Description to come
Mondays, 8:30-10:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 16-99)
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 12-16)
DJ-ing:
Description to come
Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm, Instr. Dylan Olson (ages 12-19)
VOICE
Singing Circle and Ukulele Combo:
Bring your campfire Uke out and learn to sing and play simple songs together. Also learn tips for how to lead in a music circle. We'll cover basic chords, how to use a capo, and transposing. Bring your favorite song, learn some new ones, and maybe even create your own. This is a very accessible class for anyone looking to have casual fun with music!
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Kendra Kae (ages 9-12)
Vocal Ensemble:
Description to come
Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 5-10)
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 11-18)
Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 6-9)
Fridays, 7:00-8:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 10-15)
Fridays, 8:00-9:00pm, Instr. Patrick McAleer (ages 16-99)
SONGWRITING
GarageBand Songwriting and Music Video:
In this class, we’ll come together each season to create an original music video from start to finish! Using Garage Band and video production tools, students will learn how to compose, record, and produce a one-of-a-kind song while capturing it on video. Each class starts with a brainstorming session to spark ideas for our original song, diving into lyrics, melody, and mood as we build the foundation together. Once the song is crafted, students will record it in Garageband, learning how to layer instruments, vocals, and effects. With our song complete, the focus will shift to the video side, where students will explore video techniques to bring their music to life visually. No prior experience is needed—just creativity and a willingness to sing, act, or learn behind-the-scenes skills. By the end of the season, students will have produced a quality music video that showcases their teamwork, creativity, and new technical skills!
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Teen Singer-Songwriters:
Description coming coon
Thursdays, 4:30am-5:30pm, Instr. Danika Starrharrt (ages 12-19)
2025-2026 RATES AND DATES
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
Piano Alive - $90/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (note: Levels D and higher are manually scheduled with eligible students)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
Piano Alive - $90/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (note: Levels D and higher are manually scheduled with eligible students)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
DISCOUNTS
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
