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Current Program Sessions
Below are our Program Offerings for
Summer 2026
June 29 - August 14
Our summer season consists of "Workshops", which are more introductory and with smaller activities and projects that allow for students to plug in & explore all their creative interests, even if they cannot be there every week. We encourage you to sign up for as many classes as you'd like!
"Mini" = for ages 3-6
"Foundations" = for ages 6-11
"Studio" = for ages 12-18
"Lab" = for teens & adults
Please check the age range for each program session offered. If you are interested in a session and you are outside of the age range, email the Director of Music Programs at ccampbell@livingclassrooms.org to inquire about making an exception
Foundations: Singing
Mondays 4-4:50pm
Instructor: Jailah
Ages: 6-11
Participants will explore singing through vocal warm-ups, exercises & activities, and learning songs. Students will learn proper singing techniques and possibly have the opportunity to record and perform.
Foundations: Piano
Mondays 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Corey
Ages 6-11
For novice and beginner level students. Through exercises and activities, students will learn and practice basic skills for playing piano, including learning the names of keys, playing simple songs and chords, reading music and general theory.
Studio: Singing
Mondays 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Jailah
Ages: 12-18
Participants will explore singing through vocal warm-ups, exercises & activities, and learning songs. Students will learn proper singing techniques and possibly have the opportunity to record and perform.
Foundations: Performing
Tuesdays 4-4:50pm
Instructor: Kaylee
Ages: 6-11
This class helps young children build confidence, self-expression, creativity and stage presence. Participants will explore and practice performing songs, plays, poems, musical scenes and stories.
Studio: Guitar
Tuesdays 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Steve
Ages: 12-18
Students will learn and practice fundamental techniques, fun tricks and different songs on guitar. Open to beginners and those with guitar experience. Great opportunity to work on skills and play along with others.
Foundations/ Studio: Bucket Band
Wednesdays 4-4:50pm
Instructor: Keith
Ages: 6-14
Bucket Band is a fun collaborative class that teaches students about rhythm, timing, coordination and groove. Students will use buckets as percussion instruments to learn these skills. This class welcomes all skill levels.
Lab: Music Production & Engineering
Wednesdays 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Corey
Ages: teens & adults
Students will learn how to produce and arrange original instrumentals, basic theory on piano, and basic techniques and tools for recording, editing and mixing music, to help further their creative process and producing music.
Studio: Ukelele
Thursdays 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Eyisha
Ages: 12-18
Students will learn and practice fundamental techniques on ukelele. Students will learn chords and simple melodies for songs. (Limited spots & supplies available)
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Ages: 14-19
A performance ensemble, focused on learning covers, creating original music, and collaborating as a group. Students rehearse with the goal of performing both in and out of the program and should already have proficiency on their chosen instrument.
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Lab: Guitar
Tuesdays 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Dr. Rankin
Ages: teens & adults
Students will learn and practice fundamental techniques, fun tricks and different songs on guitar. Open to beginners and those with guitar experience. Great opportunity to work on skils and play along with others.
Studio: Music Production & Engineering
Wednesdays 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Keith
Ages: 12-18
Students will get an introduction to tools and techniques for creating original instrumentals and beats, and recording, editing and mixing music. Participants will get to make small projects and practice skills with hands-on and creative activities.
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Foundations: Guitar
Thursdays 4-4:50pm
Instructor: Eyisha
Ages: 6-11
Students will learn and practice fundamental techniques on guitar. Students will learn chords and simple melodies for songs.
Lab: Songwriting & Demo Recording
Thursdays 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Eyisha
Ages: teens & adults
Develop your inner lyricist through fun songwriting activities, creative writing exercises and challenges. Students will be able to create individual or group songs with the opportunity to record a demo in the studio.
Fridays 10:30am-12pm
Instructor: Kaylee
Ages: 3-6
In this class, children get to engage in music and artmaking through exploration of music instruments, singing songs, movement and crafts. Activities will incorporate music and art to activate imagination, storytelling, expression and play.
1 hour, weekly
(day & time varies)
Ages: All Ages (Priority 7-20)
Students are matched and work weekly with a creative mentor, developing skills in the craft of their interest. Sessions focus on developing skills and a creative project in their chosen creative specialty. Mentor and session time determined by student availability & interest.
Holding Fee
$40 Holding Fee Per Family
(waived for ALL for summer sessions)
Our music classes are free — but space is limited! To secure your child(ren)’s spot, we now require a $40 non-refundable holding fee per family.
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✅ One-time fee — covers all children and classes for the program season
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✅ Used to reduce no-shows, incentivize attendance and support operations
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✅ Classes remain 100% free
Your child(ren) will not be added to class rosters until we receive your fee or a fee waiver request.
💬 Need help? when enrolling you can request a fee waiver — no questions asked. We're here for you.
Notes:
*No fees are required for participating in Drop In Programs, Special Workshops & Events
*For Solo Sessions, students who are not matched with a mentor will be refunded if they are not enrolled in any other sessions that term
Drop In Programs
Check out Ascend drop-in programs. Open to all ages
Open Lab
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8pm
Teens & Adults
*children under 10yo welcome
if accompanied by an adult*
FREE access to lab and use of instruments, production tools & software.
Open to all, no sign up required.
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Independent Projects
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Practice Space
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Independent Learning
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Creative Collaboration Space
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Get Help from Ascend Staff
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Summer Jams
Every Last Friday 5-7pm
Ages 14-19
Come hang with other teens passionate about music! Jam & play music collaboratively, enjoy pizza & chill. Open to all teen vocalists and instrumentalists
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Bring Your Own Instrument or Use One In the Lab
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Bring A Friend!
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Some musical experience encouraged but not required
Book a FREE 30-minute
Open Lab Recording Session
(can only book 1 session per day)
Session Options:
5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
Book a Private Recording
or Rehearsal Session
Recording Sesions - $30/hr
Rehearsal Session - $25/hr