Voice and Instrument Studies

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• Instrument, Voice, Choir, & Mariachi

  For students seeking highly personalized, ongoing, comprehensive instruction in the arts. Currently we offer piano, violin, viola, cello, organ, harp, guitar, voice, choral, and mariachi studies.
  
  

  Piano, violin, viola, cello, organ, harp, guitar, and voice

  Our approach aims to train a well-rounded musician in a peer-supported environment.

  Fill out our inquiry form here

• Music Lessons: Kids & Teens

  Kids & Teens enrolled in piano, violin, viola, cello, organ, harp, guitar, and voice studies at the Community Arts Academy receive two weekly classes:  

  • Weekly private lesson with CAA Teaching Fellows with guidance from UH Moores School master faculty. Students may enroll in either 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons.
  • Weekly Saturday group learning experiences, which include:  
    • Monthly performance classes with special guest teachers and supportive feedback from peers.
    • Monthly University Adventures that nourish curiosity and passion. Destinations include KUHF public TV and radio studios, the world class UH piano repair workshop, the UH college of Architecture, the UH Creative Writing Center, and other fascinating and inspiring places.  
    • Bi-monthly musicianship classes that improve music literacy, music composition skills, improvisation skills, and collaboration skills.

  All actively enrolled music students will receive free tickets to all UH Moores School of Music performances. 

• Music Lessons: Adults

  Adult music studies students receive a weekly private lesson, plus opportunities to participate in monthly performance salons, online music theory courses, piano chamber music experiences, plus free access to special topics seminars.

  All actively enrolled music students will receive free tickets to all UH Moores School of Music performances. 

• NEW: Guitar Fundamentals Group Class

  Master the fundamentals of guitar playing in this fun and inspiring, ten-session group music making class. Jeremy Garcia, affiliate professor of guitar at the UH Moores School of Music, will introduce students to a variety of music styles, including classical, flamenco, jazz and American popular music, all employing finger-style methods.

  Students will receive instruction in guitar technique, music reading, tone production, musical expression, rhythm, harmony, and ear-training.    

  Cost: $450 for ten hour-long group classes (enrollment capped at 8 students).  

  Day and time: Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (please note: this class is offered in the fall and spring semesters only)

  Location: Moores School of Music, 3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004

  Register Here

• NEW: Adult Piano Fundamentals Group Class

  Master the fundamentals of piano playing in this fun and inspiring group music making class. Held at the UH Moores School of Music and led by a master piano teacher, this course delves into various musical styles, from classical to pop, fostering a comprehensive understanding of piano techniques.

  Participants will delve into piano technique essentials, sight-reading skills, expressive playing, rhythmic precision, harmonic comprehension, and ear training.

  Cost: $450 for ten hour-long group classes in the fall/spring or five 90-minute group classes in the summer (enrollment capped at 8 students).  

  Day and time: Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

  Location: Moores School of Music, 3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004

  Register for SUMMER group class          Register for FALL group class

• Choir and Mariachi

  For more information on how to join a UH choir or mariachi, please fill out the inquiry form HERE.

  Learn more about choir HERE.

  Learn more about mariachi HERE.

  For questions, please contact us at caa@uh.edu or 713.743.3398.

• Registration & Placement

  Registration occurs at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. To learn more, please fill out the inquiry form HERE. 

  After completing the inquiry form, pending teacher availability and/or placement interview, you will receive information about registration as well as other learning experiences offered by the Community Arts Academy.

  Fall semester begins in August, spring semester begins in January, and summer lessons are flexible.

  For additional questions, please reach out to us directly at caa@central.uh.edu or by calling 713-743-3398. 

• Tuition & Fees

  Music and Instrument Studies:

  Tuition includes a weekly private lesson, a weekly group experience at the University of Houston, and end-of-semester recitals.

  Active CAA students receive free tickets to all Moores School of Music performances.

  Fall/Spring Semester	Includes 14 Lessons*
  30-minute lessons	$945.00
  45-minute lessons	$1,207.50
  60-minute lessons	$1,470.00
  Summer Semester	Includes 7 Lessons*
  30-minute lessons	$332.50
  45-minute lessons	$463.75
  60-minute lessons	$595.00

    *University of Houston Students, Faculty, and Staff receive a 10% discount.
    **Currently Enrolled UH Students can apply for a Cougar Artist Scholarship for greatly reduced-price music lessons. Subject to availability.
  
  

  Choir and Mariachi Studies:

  Fall/Spring Semester	$50 (not for course credit)

  Active CAA students receive free tickets to all Moores School of Music performances.

• Payment

  Payment can be at the beginning of the semester or in installments with an additional fee.

  By Credit Card: You will receive an invoice e-mail from caa@central.uh.edu. Upon receipt of your invoice, pay by credit card using the link provided.

  By Check: Personal checks should be made out to University of Houston. We cannot accept cash payments.

  Deliver to: our office in MSM #120

  OR

  Mail to:
  Moores School of Music
  ATTN: CAA
  3333 Cullen Blvd #120
  Houston, TX 77204-4017