School of the Arts

Private Lessons

At IvyCrest, we understand that children are individuals and work at their own pace. Therefore, we offer private lessons for our students to be guided by our experienced and motivating instructors according your childīs own ability level and skill set. If your child is exhibiting a strong interest or talent in a specific instrument, dance style, art medium or other chosen field, it is beneficial to the childīs development and confidence to begin private lessons. Not only will time spent with the instructor sharpen their particular talent, but a strong rapport and role-model relationship will be established. By assisting and encouraging a child's creativity, you set the stage for endless opportunities for that child's imagination.

ART

Visual Art

Private lessons in art are offered for beginners to the more advanced students. The instructor will build on foundational elements and principles of design as they will become the building blocks to expressing their creativity through the visual arts. Various media including watercolor, pastels, collages, and pencil sketching will be covered. With a strong foundation in art, students will be able to freely express themselves while building on their individuality and self-esteem.

MUSIC

Flute

Students will experience a wide variety of repertoire in different periods of music. They will develop technical skills which will allow students to express themselves creatively and musically. Breathing techniques, proper fundamental positions, and sight reading will be covered.

Guitar

Each lesson will build upon basic techniques and fundamental music theory, with a concentration on classical pieces, famous melodies, and childrenīs songs. This course will also offer basic knowledge of chord progressions, melodic playing, and performance skills.

Piano 

Students will be introduced to basic piano techniques, work to build strong foundations in rhythm, melodic playing, ear training and sight reading. All young pianists will learn how to read music notes and vocabulary. Baroque to contemporary pieces will be covered. (Beginners to Advanced)

Violin

The two areas of focus when studying the violin instrument are: proper playing techniques and expressive, musical performance. Music theory and performance techniques will be introduced through an assortment of games and exercises as well as through the development of classical and contemporary repertoire. Proper fingering, bowing, voicing, phrasing, sight reading, and ear training will be covered.

Voice

Students will work on tonal development, timing skills, strengthening and increasing the range of the voice. The instructor will work on building the basic techniques of the singing voice as well as bringing out the creative expression on stage through choreography and movement. The instructor will introduce many different genres of music to expand the repertoire.

SKILL BUILDING

Diction/Public Speaking

This course is designed to help a child become more confident in their public speaking ability. Through this class your child will learn to deal with public speaking nerves and anxiety. They will also develop and improve their speech clarity. This course will assess, adress, and adapt to the specific needs of your child and help them to grow in their public speaking ability in a safe, supportive environment.

Tutoring

Whether its language or math, we'll help guide your child through these essential core courses using Montessori materials by Montessori trained teachers. Children aged six years and above will be charged an assesment fee in order to personalize their tutoring curriculum. Monthly progress reports will be given to help you track your child's progress.

Technology

Learn how to publish your own family newsletter, format a book report, or enhance pictures and text using Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Word! The children will be taught by an experienced instructor who is certified in Microsoft Office Suite. No previous experience with this software is required for the students.

DANCE

Ballet

Private ballet lessons will be intensive in expanding body awareness, muscle strength, technique, and vocabulary of classical ballet. There will be an emphasis on posture, placement and movement potential. The instructor will unite creativity with classical ballet.

Ballroom Dancing

Each student will have a lesson plan personalized for their individual interest and needs to creatively express themselves, exercise, and enhance their current dance skills. Children will cultivate self-esteem, respect, coordination, and self discipline through learning ballroom dance. Students will learn fundamental skills in many different types of dance styles including but not limited to the Viennese Waltz, Cha-Cha, Samba, and the Foxtrot.

For your convenience, please click here to download our current School of the Arts Enrollment Form.