Is your child interested in starting lessons? At our Meet the Instruments Workshops children will be introduced to the instruments taught here at The Pittsburgh Music Academy - violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, and a variety of brass instruments - with the help of hands-on exploration and guest musicians.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026

12:00 to 2:00pm

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This class is designed for students who have completed at least 1 year of instrument or voice instruction and want to improve and enrich their listening skills, rhythmic execution, and music reading abilities. Students will learn the basics of Solfegio, Eurthymics, and Music Theory using a hands on approach. In addition, students will also have the opportunity to incorporate their primary instrument into the classes. Classes will be customized to meet the level of the registered students.

Wednesdays, June 10-July 1

6:00-6:30 pm

Greentree location

Come play with us as we develop your child’s innate musical ability, listening skills, and sense of beat in a loving and nurturing environment!

Summer Mini-Session Begins July 11th!

Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (3 months to 3 years old)
Saturdays July 11th through August 1st
9:00am to 9:30am

Musical Adventures for Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Saturdays July 11th through August 1st
9:45am to 10:30am

Register for the whole session OR

Register for the whole session OR learn more about Drop In Enrollment!

On the first or second Sunday of each month, join us for an afternoon showcasing student's solo performances! Concerts begin at 2:00 pm

October 5 Greentree
November 2 Greentree
December 7 Greentree
January 11 PMA East
February 1 Greentree
March 1 Greentree
April 12 PMA East
May 3 Greentree
June 7 Greentree

Not a PMA student, but would like to perform on one of our recitals? Register HERE!

Students and their caregiver will learn fundamental voice technique singing in this weekly class. The students will learn individual skills and to sing as a group. The class culminates in a performance on the final day. The curriculum is based on the principles of the Suzuki Voice Method and will also include activities from the Kodály and Dalcroze Eurythmics Methods.

Ages 4-11

Wednesdays, June 10-July 1

6:30-7:00 pm

Greentree location

June 16, 17, 18th 5-6:30pm

Work on student's confidence with variety of bow strokes

Achieving comfortable motions in the R arm, resulting in a controlled stroke with pleasant sound

Ages/Experience: 10-14 year olds, generally targeting students in mid level ensembles; Suzuki Book 3 students (or equivalent) and up

Introduction to the Violin will use the principles of the Suzuki Method to give your student the best foundation to violin study. All supplies will be provided by PMA for the first classes and you may need to rent or purchase a violin by the end of the session. Read more about the Suzuki Method on our website! Ages 3 to 5

July 20 - July 23

6:30 to 7:00pm

Celebrate Christmas in July on Saturday, July 25th

11am-1:00pm

From 11am-noon, all strings will read and play pieces from the Suzuki books and Festive Strings books (available at Resonance)

LIST COMING SOON!

At Noon, we will enjoy a meal together so pack a lunch!

At 12:30, we will play an informal concert for parents and caregivers. Following the performance, everyone will enjoy ice cream sandwiches!

Wear your ugly sweaters or anything else that reminds us of Christmas, but in July!