Early Childhood (0-6)

Tuneful Toddlers

These courses are a guided child and parent(s) experience. Parents partner with the instructor to guide their child through interactive musical activities such as finger plays, echo songs, movement activities, simple circles, and hand-held instruments. Each 45-minute class is filled with experiential, play-based lessons to develop your child’s rhythmic, tonal, movement, and listening skills to foster a lifelong appreciation of music.

  • Ages: 1-3
  • Price: $400/year ($50/month)
  • Start Date: September 14th
  • End Date: April 25th
  • Thursdays 5:30-6:15 pm

Lisa Ebener, Instructor

Mrs. Lisa Ebener is currently in her 12th year as the third through fifth grade General Music Teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, MI.  She has been teaching music in public schools since 1998 after graduating from the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.  In that time, Mrs. Ebener has been the Elementary and Middle School vocal music teacher for Decatur County Schools in Bainbridge Georgia, Elementary Music teacher for the Florida State University Laboratory School in Tallahassee Florida, and Elementary Music teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson Michigan. She has also completed a Master’s degree in music education from the Michigan State University.


Tuneful Tykes

This course is designed for parents to drop off their tyke. Students will learn valuable skills with the instructor like taking turns with peers and practicing signing and speaking independently. Each 45-minute class is filled with experiential, play-based lessons to develop your child’s rhythmic, tonal, movement, and listening skills to foster a lifelong appreciation of music.

  • Ages: 3-5
  • Price: $400/year ($50/month)
  • Start Date: September 14th
  • End Date: April 25th
  • Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm

Lisa Ebener, Instructor

Mrs. Lisa Ebener is currently in her 12th year as the third through fifth grade General Music Teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, MI.  She has been teaching music in public schools since 1998 after graduating from the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.  In that time, Mrs. Ebener has been the Elementary and Middle School vocal music teacher for Decatur County Schools in Bainbridge Georgia, Elementary Music teacher for the Florida State University Laboratory School in Tallahassee Florida, and Elementary Music teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson Michigan. She has also completed a Master’s degree in music education from the Michigan State University.


Kids’ Choir

Kids’ Choir offers a wonderful opportunity for children in grades K-3 to learn to sing in a fun and social setting. Through play-based learning activities, they discover the joy of music and singing in an ensemble.

  • Ages: 4-8
  • Price: $400/year ($50/month)
  • Start Date: September 14th
  • End Date: April 25th
  • Thursdays 6:30-7:15 pm

Lisa Ebener, Instructor

Mrs. Lisa Ebener is currently in her 12th year as the third through fifth grade General Music Teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, MI.  She has been teaching music in public schools since 1998 after graduating from the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education.  In that time, Mrs. Ebener has been the Elementary and Middle School vocal music teacher for Decatur County Schools in Bainbridge Georgia, Elementary Music teacher for the Florida State University Laboratory School in Tallahassee Florida, and Elementary Music teacher for Northwest Community Schools in Jackson Michigan. She has also completed a Master’s degree in music education from the Michigan State University.


Piano Kids

This class is for beginners on the piano. No experience needed! Students will explore the fundamentals of piano such as finger numbers, the music alphabet, and basic rhythms. Students will learn new songs and have the opportunity to perform for their peers during class. Due to popularity, we offer multiple sections of this class at different times, select the day and time that works best for you and then look for the corresponding section # when you register.

  • Ages: 6-10
  • Price: $400/year ($50/month)

Monday Homeschool section

  • Start Date: August 28th
  • End Date: April 22nd
  • Monday 1:30-2:00 pm
  • Section #: PK.HS.M

Monday section A

  • Start Date: August 28th
  • End Date: April 22nd
  • Monday 5:30-6:00 pm
  • Section #: PK.M1

Monday section B

  • Start Date: August 28th
  • End Date: April 22nd
  • Monday 6:00-6:30 pm
  • Section #: PK.M2

Tuesday Homeschool section

  • Start Date: August 29th
  • End Date: April 23rd
  • Tuesday 2:00-2:30 pm
  • Section #: PK.HS.T

Tuesday section A

  • Start Date: August 29th
  • End Date: April 23rd
  • Tuesday 6:00-6:30 pm
  • Section #: PK.T1

Tuesday section B

  • Start Date: August 29th
  • End Date: April 23rd
  • Tuesday 6:30-7:00 pm
  • Section #: PK.T2

Marie Vavro-Clise, Instructor

Marie Vavro-Clise has a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Michigan. She has performed with the Detroit Opera Theater as well as performed in several countries in Europe. She enjoys teaching voice and piano to children and adults of all musical abilities.


Piano Kids II

This class is the second year of the piano kids course. We will continue to strengthen note reading skills and piano technique in this class. Students will have an opportunity to practice and perform with their peers.

  • Ages: 6-10
  • Price: $400/year ($50/month)

Section A

  • Start Date: August 28th
  • End Date: April 22nd
  • Mondays 6:30-7:00 pm

Section B

  • Start Date: August 29th
  • End Date: April 23rd
  • Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 pm

Marie Vavro-Clise, Instructor

Marie Vavro-Clise has a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Michigan. She has performed with the Detroit Opera Theater as well as performed in several countries in Europe. She enjoys teaching voice and piano to children and adults of all musical abilities.