With over 17 years of experience introducing little ones to the joy of music, Viviana Vilches is the trusted jewel of Boston area families.
Using maracas, pompoms, balls, and flashlights to teach fundamentals such as tempo, recognizing highs and lows, fasts and slows, and identifying instruments, she fosters a safe and engaging space for you and your little one to bond.
Save your spot today and see for yourself why parents bring their children to her over and over again.
This 45-minute class introduces the piano basics to children, preparing them for formal individual piano lessons.
Students learn the layout of the keyboard, musical alphabet, and simple songs on five-finger position by ear. There is a strong emphasis on ear training, including basic eurhythmics elements. Students are also introduced to note reading and rhythms.
This 45-minute class introduces the piano basics to children in a studio setting, preparing them for formal individual piano lessons. With their own keyboard and headphones, students will be fully engaged.
This 45-minute small-group class introduces ukulele basics to ages 7+, preparing them for formal individual ukulele or guitar lessons.
Students learn about the instrument, its basic chords, some simple songs, and how to play in a group setting.
Class size is a maximum of fives students. Ukuleles are not provided.
​DSM also offers an ensemble option for guitar students, taught by guitar faculty member Aaron Jay Myers. This is a great opportunity for young guitarists to learn fundamentals of ensemble playing, as well as a fun way to play music with their peers. Space is limited for this ensemble.
Much like the Chamber Music Ensemble, after a placement audition, students are grouped based on level, age and experience. Groups meet with the assigned coach weekly. Students enrolled in this class should expect to improve their sight-reading, listening and ensemble skills.
This FREE class is open to anyone and everyone who would like to jam!
Beginner Jams are held the second Tuesday of every month, from 7:45 - 9pm, and is designed for novice players, bluegrass beginners, and “re-entry” players alike on traditional instruments like guitar, mandolin, and fiddle . . . ukes are welcome, too!
Intermediate Bluegrass Jams are intended for players who are ready for MORE Bluegrass enjoyment, know a few favorite Bluegrass songs or fiddle tunes by heart, and want to learn more complicated tunes and/or techniques from fellow musicians.