Classes for Kids
Group Piano!
Preschool Music Explorers
FINALLY! We have found a group piano method that we LOVE!
*Coming in January, 2026!*
Mondays, 4-5pm starting January 5. We will add on another session as soon as this one fills.
What do you get when you combine:
*A mix of tech + traditional teaching methods,
*Engaging materials for class & home practice,
*& a social setting to play with friends?
= You get faster progress!
Registration is open.
Preschool Music Explorers
Preschool Music Explorers
Ages 2-5 + their Grown-Up will sing, dance, & play instruments together, building our musical skills as well as friendships. We even wrap it up with a craft on special days.
*Friday mornings, 10:30-11:00/11:15ish :)
*$125 per quarter + a one-time material fee of $25/student, due on the first of the month (Sept 1, Jan 1, or April 1).
*Ask us about CWU student discounts & scholarships
Winter 2026 - Jan 9-March 6
Spring 2026 - April 3-May 29
Registration is now open for all sessions!
Kids Pop Choir
Kids Pop Choir
Every spring, we put together a dancing, singing, all-around rad kids' pop choir to perform at the Community Choir concert.
2026 concert date: Saturday, June 20.
Rehearsals are mostly via video practice at home, plus a few in-person, from April-June.
Stay tuned for more info!
Classes For Adults & Ages 15+
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
New in 2026! This performance-based ensemble is great for intermediate players (ages 15-115) who are looking for a friendly challenge with other likeminded people. Must be able to read chord symbols as well as TAB and/or treble clef note reading. (We may read some music in TAB & some in the treble clef, but you don't need to already know both.) For those wondering - we are not singing in this group - it'll be just instrumental guitar repertoire!
*Wednesdays, 7-8pm, from January 14 until June 20, 2026
(*Ask us about joining late if needed, snowbirds.)
*$88/month + tax, prorated for your first month & spring break.
*(CWU student discounts 50%)
*One-time material fee: $20
Required materials:
- Classical or acoustic guitar
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "guitar tuner"
Songwriting Lab
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Keep an eye out for our 2026 Songwriting Lab!
Strengthen your craft, explore your voice... tend your creative spark!
Dive into songwriting techniques & creative tricks in a supportive, low-pressure space led by professional musicians.
*possibly Thursday evenings - stay tuned
Open to musicians of all kinds ages 15+ - you just need some way to play chords & sing along (guitar, ukulele, piano, autoharp, or even the GarageBand app). You do not need to know how to notate music or anything about music theory, but do get familiar with basic chords on your instrument beforehand.
Noontime Ukulele Club
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
This friendly lunchtime group is for you to learn, practice, & have fun on your instrument. We'll jam with classic & interesting tunes with Director Jan & guest teachers. For near-beginners through intermediate & casual players (ages 15-115). As with all of our group adult classes, we keep it light & have a great time. We recommend brand-new beginners start with a few private lessons first as this class jumps right in!
*Mondays 12:10-12:50pm
We start Sept 8, & you can jump in anytime!
*$80/month, prorated for your first month & for holidays. (CWU student discounts 50%)
*Annual material fee: $25
Required materials:
- Soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele (baritone is ok for more advanced players if you can transpose)
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "ukulele tuner"
- Recommended: a strap
- Book - Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living
Registration is now open!
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
Valley Voices Community Choir
SATB, Non-Auditioned Performance Ensemble
Singer reviews: "Being a part of this group has been more than I ever expected it could be." "The concert was such a beautiful evening & joyous experience."
We meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church. Open to adults & older teens by donation. You do not need to read music to be successful, but will use the skill if you have it. Practice recordings are often provided. Join us to make a joyful noise!
Private Lessons, Ages 5+ - Always Available!
One-on-One or Small Group Instruction
We teach in-person at our downtown studio, as well as virtual/hybrid private lessons for your convenience. See About Us for information about our teachers & instruments offered.
For private lessons - one monthly payment includes your lesson time slot, access to all of our incredible teachers, & invitations to our all-studio events. We do not have instruments available for rent at this time, but we are happy to answer questions about how to get one.
Small groups - Do you have a group of friends or family who want to learn together? We are happy to customize a small group class for you!
Cost - Current prices are listed in our registration form. We strive to offer music-making opportunities for our entire community, so if our fees are strain on your family or you are having other difficulties getting started, let's talk. Scholarships may be available. Our friends at HopeSource also offer an extra-curricular scholarship for youth in qualified families.
Classes For Families & Across Generations
The Ellensburg Strum-Along, free since 2019
Thank you to the Ellensburg Arts Commission for helping us keep this all-ages, free, drop-in jam session free for our community in 2025!
The Ellensburg Strum-Along is a free, casual music-making series for guitar/ukulele players (+ singers & random other musicians) of all ages. We provide the chords & lyrics for an eclectic mix of popular oldies, traditional, & modern songs. & you just bring your instrument(s)/voice! We meet all around the county, so check the Strum-Along page for the next event date & location, then drop in to play with other like-minded people.
Join the "Ellensburg Strum-Along Group" on Facebook to receive notifications of where we'll be next.