Levine Music
2801 Upton St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 686-8000
www.levinemusic.org
This wonderful non-profit music school offers all different kinds of classes for people of varying ages. Adults can elect to take group, ensemble or private classes, depending on your preference. Choose from a variety of different types of music, including blues, jazz and rock. There are also music history classes if you would like to learn more about specific composers and schools of music. Levine Music will work with you to achieve whatever musical goals you may have.
The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th St., S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-6839
www.chaw.org
The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop has several different adult music classes that you are bound to enjoy. Examples include a guitar class, at both the beginner and intermediate levels, as well as private instruction for pretty much any instrument you could want to learn, including the cello and viola. The school also offers voice lessons if you are interested in improving your singing ability.
The Washington Conservatory of Music
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-2770
www.washingtonconservatory.org
The Washington Conservatory of Music has so many interesting music classes that you won’t know which one to choose. There are folk guitar classes, jazz ensemble classes, music theory classes and even a class that focuses on learning traditional Irish instruments. Traditional Irish instruments include the banjo, fiddle and flute. Choir classes and ear training classes are available as well.
The International School of Music
10450 Auto Park Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-5888
www.ismw.org
For individuals with varying levels of experience, the International School of Music is the place for you. This establishment caters to people who are trying to refresh old skills or are starting to learn a new instrument from scratch. Lessons are offered in everything from piano to guitar to the trombone. There are also voice lessons in different styles of music, and classes in composition if you would like to learn about writing your own music.
The Joy of Music
5150 Macomb St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20016
(301) 529-3802
www.lindafotis.com
One of the most popular musical instruments people seek to learn is the piano. Linda Fotis, the founder and director of The Joy of Music, is one of the premier piano teachers in the area who provides classes to adults, as well as children. She has over 25 years of experience, which is when she started the first adult piano class in the area. She offers both online and in-person classes and works with individuals who have varying levels of experience.
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