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Private Lessons, Ages 5+ - Always Available!
One-on-One or Small Group Instruction
We teach in-person at our downtown studio, as well as virtual/hybrid private lessons for your convenience. See About Us for information about our teachers & instruments offered.
For private lessons - one monthly payment includes your lesson time slot, access to all of our incredible teachers, & invitations to our all-studio events. We do not have instruments available for rent at this time, but we are happy to answer questions about how to get one.
Small groups - Do you have a group of friends or family who want to learn together? We are happy to customize a small group class for you!
Cost - Current prices are listed in our registration form. We strive to offer music-making opportunities for our entire community, so if our fees are strain on your family or you are having other difficulties getting started, let's talk. Scholarships may be available. Our friends at HopeSource also offer an extra-curricular scholarship for youth in qualified families.
Classes for Kids
Preschool Music Explorers
Ages 2-5 + their Grown-Up will sing, dance, & play instruments together, building our musical skills as well as friendships. We even wrap it up with a craft on special days.
*Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am(-ish) quarterly
*$120 per quarter + a one-time material fee of $25/student, due on the first of the month (Sept 1, Jan 1, or April 1).
*Ask us about CWU student discounts & scholarships
Fall 2025 - Sept 11-Nov 6
Winter 2026 - Jan 8-March 5
Spring 2026 - April 2-May 28
Registration is now open for all sessions!
Classes For Adults & Ages 15+
Songwriting Lab - October only
Songwriting Lab - October only
Songwriting Lab - October only
This 5-week guided experience is designed to help you write 4 fresh, original songs. Each week, we'll dive into songwriting techniques & creative tricks, then you'll receive a creative prompt to spark ideas for your next tune - due the following week (because nothing gets the Creative Juice flowing like a friendly deadline!)
We will creating together in a supportive, low-pressure space led by singer/songwriter & MME Director Jan Jaffe alongside special guest songwriters sharing their own favorite tips, tools, & methods.
*Thursdays, 6:30-7:45pm
*October 2nd-30th, 2025
*$100 for 5 weeks (ask about CWU student discount)
Open to musicians of all kinds ages 15+ - you just need some way to play chords & sing along (guitar, ukulele, piano, autoharp, or even the GarageBand app). You do not need to know how to notate music or anything about music theory, but do get familiar with basic chords on your instrument before October. (We have private lessons for that.)
Strengthen your craft. Explore your voice. Tend your creative spark!
Noontime Ukulele Club
Songwriting Lab - October only
Songwriting Lab - October only
This friendly lunchtime group is for you to learn, practice, & have fun on your instrument. We'll jam with classic & interesting tunes with Director Jan & guest teachers. For near-beginners through intermediate & casual players (ages 15-115). As with all of our group adult classes, we keep it light & have a great time. We recommend brand-new beginners start with a few private lessons first as this class jumps right in!
*Mondays 12:10-12:50pm
We will return on Sept 8, 2025!
*$80/month, prorated for your first month & for holidays.
(CWU student discounts 50%)
*Annual material fee: $25
Required materials:
- Soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele (baritone is ok for more advanced players if you can transpose)
- A tuner, preferably clip-on chromatic or clip-on "ukulele tuner"
- Optional but highly recommended: a strap (double-check that it is the right one for your instrument style)
- Book - Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living
Registration is now open!
Valley Voices Community Choir
Songwriting Lab - October only
Valley Voices Community Choir
SATB, Non-Auditioned Performance Ensemble
Singer reviews: "Being a part of this group has been more than I ever expected it could be." "The concert was such a beautiful evening & joyous experience."
We meet Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, at the Ellensburg Presbyterian Church. Open to adults & older teens by donation. You do not need to read music to be successful, but will use the skill if you have it. Practice recordings are often provided. Join us to make a joyful noise!
Classes For Families & Across Generations
The Ellensburg Strum-Along, free since 2019
Thank you to the Ellensburg Arts Commission for helping us keep this all-ages, free, drop-in jam session free for our community in 2025!
The Ellensburg Strum-Along is a free, casual music-making series for guitar/ukulele players (+ singers & random other musicians) of all ages. We provide the chords & lyrics for an eclectic mix of popular oldies, traditional, & modern songs. & you just bring your instrument(s)/voice! We meet all around the county, so check the Strum-Along page for the next event date & location, then drop in to play with other like-minded people.
Join the "Ellensburg Strum-Along Group" on Facebook to receive notifications of where we'll be next.