2024 - 2025 Offerings

Art

Oil Painting Classes

Oil painting classes are taught by William Hallmark. They are held in the Art room in the Music Suite located on the basement level. Art lessons are currently offered on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. Please register today to secure your spot since space is limited! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. New students are welcomed and highly encouraged!

For first-time students, a suggested beginning age for art classes is 9-11 years old. Adult students are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well! There is a $25 art supplies fee per semester.

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Adult Art Class

Sign up for our new Adult Art Class. This is a 12 week session of 2 hour Art classes from May 9 - August 1. The cost for the class is $360 plus a $50 art fee. These classes are taught by local artist Jim Tidwell. The classes are for ages 16 and up and take place Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Music Suite. We will do acrylic painting, watercolor painting, and pencil and charcoal drawing. The art fee covers initial start up kit of one set of acrylic bushes, one set of acrylic paint and set of watercolor paint, canvases, watercolor pad, watercolor pencils, one drawing kit and thick sketch book, and pencil/charcoal set, and more! See more information here!

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Drums

Introducing our new Drum Group – CHOP-SHOP!

Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30PM

Our new Drum Group, “Chop-Shop” will be taught by our drum instructor, Lazarus Mosby. This one-hour class will begin on Monday, January 8. This is for current drummers and any other non-drum student who would like the opportunity to learn and perform in ensemble.

ALL parents are invited to learn and participate for FREE! ADULTS without students in the group are also welcome to come as well at the regular price. The NEW price is $320 for the 16 weeks.

Mr. Lazarus has lots of experience with this and students & adults alike will enjoy the camaraderie and motivation that comes with playing in a group. Learn to praise God with rhythm! In the new “Chop-Shop” Drum group, students will learn drumming techniques, rhythm reading skills, playing in ensemble and most importantly – have so much fun playing in a group! Mr. Mosby is a very skilled teacher and performer, and students will learn so much from him!

This one-hour class will meet weekly in the Music Suite.


Drum lessons are currently offered on Tuesdays, from 1:00 - 6:00pm. They are held in the Orchestra Rehearsal Room, which is located just behind the main Sanctuary and Room 311 on the 3rd floor.

Class Descriptions

Beginner, Moderate, and Advanced Drumset

Student lessons will vary greatly depending on their level of proficiency, practice, and experience. They will cover subjects such as:

  • Proper technique of playing the drums
  • Playing different styles music: Rock, Country, Gospel, Pop, Jazz, Fusion, Hip-hop, Funk, Blues, Swing, Reggae...
  • Playing in different meters: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, 12/8, 5/4...
  • Using a metronome
  • Understanding rhythm theory and notation
  • Developing effective practice techniques

Beginner Snare Drum

Student lessons will vary greatly depending on their level of proficiency, practice, and experience. They will cover subjects such as:

  • Technique and rudiments for snare drum
  • Reading sheet music
  • Drills and fundamentals
  • Practice techniques

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Guitar

Acoustic and Electric Guitar Lessons are taught by Ray Shackelford. Lessons are currently offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Room 306 on the 3rd floor.

For first-time students, a suggested beginning age for guitar lessons is 6-7 years old.

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Kindermusik

Click the link below to find out more about Kindermusik, registration and class schedule. Kindermusik is taught by Wendy Slauson.

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Lil' Piano Pals

Does your 4K or 5K child love music? Would you like him/her to have fun, engaging musical experiences, while introducing your early learner to music fundamentals and beginner piano basics? Welcome to “Lil’ Piano Pals” Preschool Piano, a fantastic first musical adventure for your young child!

Classes are 30 minutes each and size is limited to up to 4 children. The instructor will let you know how to purchase the materials needed. Home practice can be done on a piano or keyboard. The instructor for the classes will be Mrs. Barbara Joseph, state certified music teacher and private piano/voice instructor.

Group lessons are $288 for the 16 week Fall session and the 16-week Spring session.

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Piano

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano lessons are taught by our piano instructors Jill Cagle, Dave Covington, Luda Hoskin, Barbara Joseph, Rhonda Kaletski, and Elena Osadchaya-Endo. These lessons are for ages 5 and up, and are held on the 3rd floor of Building C.

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Violin, Viola, and Cello and Strings Ensemble

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced violin lessons are taught by Esther Roestan, and Hannah Nguyen. Strings Ensemble is taught by Belinda Bunt. Cello lessons are taught by Christine Traywick. Violin lessons are currently offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 6:00 PM. Space is limited. The suggested starting age for these lessons is 5 years old. Violin lessons are held on the 3rd floor of Building C, in Room 305. Cello lessons are held in Room 312 and Strings Ensemble is on select Saturday mornings in the Music Suite.

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Violin Ensemble

This will meet on 6 Saturdays for current violin students to play ensemble music and perform as well as learn music history and have fun with other violinists! Tuition is $100.

Voice

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced Private and group voice lessons are taught by Barbara Joseph, and Christine Traywick. Private lessons are recommended for about ages 10 and up. To maximize the effectiveness in vocal development and ear training of young singers, Group Lessons are preferred for students ages 6-11. If you would like your younger child evaluated for private lessons, email the voice teacher. All voice lessons are held on the 3rd floor of Building C.

Check our registration site for Voice Groups and age ranges for that group. Students learn to sing on pitch, use proper breathing technique and posture, learn simple ear training, do vocal exercises to improve diction and increase range and of course, learn fun songs to perform! To register for a group lesson, click the teacher’s name and then scroll down to Voice Group request. You will be contacted about a day and time.

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Summer Camps

Stay tuned for camp offerings for Summer of 2025!

Private Lessons

These are offered in Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Voice, Drums and Guitar.

Tuition is $480 (16 weeks) plus $25 registration fee for 30 min/week. NOTE: After the semester has begun, tuition is prorated to the number of weeks left in the semester. Please use the contact form below to get information for correct pricing.

Group Classes

These are offered in Art (90 min) - tuition is $480; Voice and Lil’ Piano Pals (4K-5K) - tuition is $320 (16 weeks) plus $25 registration fee for 30 min/week.


Conservatory Faculty Recital

Conservatory Faculty Recital

Our great Conservatory staff will come together and peform for us! The recital will featuring piano, strings, voice, and guitar.
Starting Point

Starting Point

The perfect opportunity for anyone new to First Baptist or looking for a church home! ...