We teach ages 2-102. Start or continue your musical journey with us.
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Now offered twice each week!
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 an optional craft some days. Come to one or both weekly sessions:
*Monday afternoons, 2:30-3:15pm
*Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:15am
*$17/class paid at the start of every month like a punch card. You choose how many to attend, & you won't be charged when you miss.
*One-time material fee, includes a bag of music supplies: $25/student
*Ask about CWU student discounts & scholarships if needed
(If these times doesn't work for you, please Join the Waiting List to be notified of future class times!)
(Stay tuned for future openings.)
A well-rounded introduction for ages 7-10. Group classes are highly motivating, full of personal growth opportunities, & musically satisfying at a lower cost. With just 4 students per session, make sure you register early each quarter!
Registration is open!
This friendly group is for you to learn, practice, & have fun on your instrument. We'll jam with classic & interesting tunes with Director Jan, Teacher Nate, & a variety of guest teachers. As with all of our group adult classes (ages 15-115), we keep it light & have a great time. No experience needed.
*Thursdays, 6:30-7:20pm
*$80/month (prorated for your first month & for holidays)
*CWU student discounts 50%
*One-time material fee: $25
*Trial class = $10 to see if it's right for you.
Required materials:
Registration is open!
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. Open to beginners through intermediate players (ages 15-115), & as with all of our group adult classes, we keep it light & have a great time. No experience needed.
*Monday, 12:10-12:50pm
*$80/month (prorated for your first month & for holidays)
*CWU student discounts 50%
*One-time material fee: $25
*Trial class = $10 to see if it's right for you.
Required materials:
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!
For more Info: Go to the choir website or visit our Facebook page.
Upcoming performances:
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.
Spend meaningful time together, grow your musical skills, & practice a new way to communicate across generations! Our Family Jams were created to bring parents, grandparents, & youth together regardless of your experience. Starting at $363 per month for 3-5 people in personalized, weekly guided rehearsals on your favorite music. Get in touch to chat about your ideas!
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!
Next Strum-Along: coming soon 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.
To receive notifications of our next Strum, connect with Make Music Ellensburg on Facebook or join the "Ellensburg Strum-Along Group" on Facebook to find out where we'll be next.