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When you enroll in The School of Music program at The Music Institute at OC Music and Dance, you join a community of friends and dedicated instructors excited to share the joy of music. Build your confidence, creativity, and character through our comprehensive music program which includes private lessons, musicianship classes, and ensembles. You will also have the opportunity to perform alongside your new friends at recitals and concerts!

At The School of Music, we think of music as a language that can foster connection between people of different ages and backgrounds.

With classical training from qualified instructors our students become fluent communicators in this language by developing both their performance skills and their ability to read and write music notation accurately. Once our students have harnessed the language of music they are able to unlock their creativity across any genre, style or instrument they choose.

Schedule Your
Interview Today!

To Join the School of Music, we ask that you schedule a free 30 minute interview with one of our faculty mentors. During the interview you will embark on a short tour to learn about the opportunities offered within The School of Music community, and what students will need to succeed in the program. After the interview, if we feel you are a good fit for our school, we will match you with a faculty mentor chosen especially for you based on your musical needs, such as age, goals, and prior experience. 

Meet Our Faculty

The School of Music program features a curriculum designed to help you engage with the world of music and develop your artistic self-expression.

This curriculum consists of four different elements:

Musicianship

In Musicianship Class students learn how to become better musicians, no matter what instrument they enjoy. Immerse yourself in the language of music with lessons on music theory, rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, and sight singing to develop your performance skills. Musicianship classes meet weekly and are bundled with private lesson tuition.

This offering spans five levels:

• Music Fundamentals 1

• Music Fundamentals 2

• Intro to Theory and Aural Skills

• Intermediate Theory and Aural Skills,

• Advanced Theory and Aural Skills.

By the end of the series, you’ll have the confidence and skills to take on music in any style. Students are placed in the appropriate level based on their placement test results.