All Programs

MAKING THE BAND

Does your child play an instrument? Have they ever wanted to play in a band with their peers? Consider our long-term Making the Band program.
Learn a Variety of Songs with a Group of Peers
Perform a Full Set of Songs Live in a Band
Live Audio & Video Recording/Performance
Learn:

- Music Theory
- Music History
- Music Performance
- Ongoing Program: November, 2024 – June, 2025

This is an in-person program. Payment plans and scholarship opportunities are available. If you are signing up siblings/family members, please let us know so we can ensure you are receiving the proper discount.

FIND YOUR VOICE

We offer a tween and teen program that tailors resources within the program to the individual’s needs that address mental health affected by social isolation, family, peer dynamics, depression, and anxiety through music, writing, and art.

Each student receives a 1-hour one-on-one consultation and an individual development plan plus:

Vocal Exercises
Song Writing Classes
Beat Production Coaching
Spoken Word
And MORE

MUSIC INTERVENTION

What is Music Therapy and How Can It Help?

The term “Music Therapy” can be broad; however, this narrative should give more specific information about this form of music instruction and how it can help everyone. Music therapy is the use of music, in a clinical way, to improve a person’s overall quality of life.

Much like other forms of therapy, music therapy is a tool one can use for a variety of reasons:

PTSD

Substance abuse

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

It is also a method we have applied to work with students that require additional cognitive and developmental tools such as:

Autism and spectrum disorders

Gross and fine motor skill therapy

Stroke and brain injury

And much more

MUSIC AND GROW

Little ones learn best in an environment that gives them full sensory experiences.

In this group class, children will become immersed in a little bit of everything musical, from steady beat, basic rhythmic and tonal patterns to an introduction to piano, ukulele, and singing, to music history and basic theory, world music, pop music and more. This is a drop off class for children ages 2 to 5.

Classes are ongoing and registration is on a monthly basis. Payments are non-refundable.

If a child is unable to make a class, they can reschedule for a class later that week.

STAR THEATER PROGRAM

STAR Theater Program: Illuminating Young Performers’ Potential

At the Garrett Music Academy, our STAR (Student Theatrical Arts Resource) Theater Program is designed to empower young performers through comprehensive musical theater training. More than just a series of performance classes, STAR is a transformative experience that nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and develops essential life skills.

Program Highlights:

Comprehensive musical theater education

Age-appropriate performance opportunities

Skill development in vocal training

Choreography and stage movement

Character development

Ensemble performance techniques

Our Stage Stars class provides:

Professional instruction from experienced teaching artists

A supportive, inclusive learning environment

Opportunities to perform in showcase productions

Skill-building that extends beyond the stage

Personal growth and self-discovery

Whether your child dreams of Broadway or simply desires to be in a group to build confidence, communication skills, and creativity, the STAR Theater Program offers a dynamic, engaging approach to performing arts education!

Acting Workshops

Summer 2025 Acting Workshops: June – September

Aspiring actors, seasoned professionals and everyone in between will benefit from a workshop with Neil Smith! In addition to his acting work including appearances on CBS’s FBI, Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and numerous Off-Broadway productions, Neil has collaborated with NYU’s undergraduate program to help youths deepen their understanding of the acting process. His approach blends deep technique with practical insight, shaped by years of real-world experience both on set and in rehearsal rooms.

Available Workshops:

Foundations of Acting

Scene Study and Script Work

Audition and Self-Tape Bootcamp

Monologue Mastery

Teen Actor Lab

Advanced Actor’s Gym

Character Workshop

All classes are taught by Neil Vincent Smith. Each workshop is tailored by experience level and designed to inspire, equip, and empower the next generation of artists right here in our community.

Art Classes

Summer 2025 Art Classes

Children’s Course: Introduction to Art

July 9 – August 27, 6-7:30pm

Students will explore their creativity using various art mediums such as pencils, colored pencils, markers, pens, charcoal, and acrylic paint. They will learn techniques along the way and how to identify and use the elements of art, including line, shape, color, form, space, and texture, to create cohesive works of art.

Adult Course: Drawing from Observation

July 8 – August 26, 6:30-8pm

Students will explore foundational drawing techniques through direct observation of life setups. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing form through the study of modeling and perspective. Students will develop their understanding of light and shadow by creating tonal drawings, arranging value scales in high, medium, and low contrasts. Through contour drawing exercises, students will articulate volumetric form, and use value to enhance the illusion of three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. This course is designed to build both technical skill and visual awareness in representational drawing.