New Mozart School of Music

Private piano instruction for ages 5+ with customized curricula from beginner to conservatory preparation. Our teachers hold advanced degrees and specialize in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. Students gain technical proficiency through scales, sight-reading, and repertoire while developing musicality through performance opportunities. The program accommodates casual learners and competition-bound students, with 30, 45, or 60-minute weekly sessions available.

Innovative group classes for children aged 3-6 combining Montessori, Kodaly, and Dalcroze methodologies. The curriculum develops keyboard skills, solfge singing, rhythm movement, and composition through play-based learning. Parent participation builds home practice skills while fostering creativity. Students progress from basic note recognition to complex musical structures, establishing foundations for private instruction and lifelong musical engagement through age-appropriate, developmentally sequenced activities.

Private vocal instruction for all skill levels focusing on breath control, pitch accuracy, and performance technique. Our instructors with university music degrees teach classical, pop, and musical theater styles. Students receive accompanist support for recitals and learn stage presence alongside technical fundamentals. The program includes three annual performance opportunities and preparation for competitions, with specialized coaching for audition repertoire and vocal health maintenance.

Private instruction for violin, viola, and cello starting at age 5, with parent-guided practice support for young learners. Our instructors hold university degrees and perform with local orchestras, teaching proper posture and technique through Suzuki and traditional methods. Students prepare for ASTA exams and recitals while developing bowing control, fingerboard navigation, and ensemble skills. The program accommodates both recreational players and competition participants.

Specialized training for Certificate of Merit, ABRSM, and NATS examinations with experienced adjudicators. Our instructors create personalized study plans covering technical exercises, sight-reading, and repertoire requirements. Students receive mock assessments and performance anxiety management techniques while maintaining artistic expression. The program has produced multiple award-winning candidates, with preparation available for all grade levels from beginner to advanced certification.

Our Harmony Road program accepts children as young as 3 years old, while private lessons typically begin at age 5 depending on instrument.

Yes, we provide a 30-minute trial lesson for $30, which is waived if you enroll in regular lessons.

We offer instruction in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and French horn.

Participation in recitals is optional but strongly encouraged to build performance experience and confidence.

Yes, our programs accommodate students aged 5-99 with customized instruction for adult learners' goals and schedules.

All teachers hold university music degrees, with eight instructors possessing doctorates in their specialty areas.

During normal times, New Mozart music lessons are spectacular. These days, we are grateful our daughter has been able to continue her classes remotely with the same quality and care as during face-to-face classes. The online format has worked very well for us. It is remarkable the growth we've seen in our daughter's musical abilities over the spring and summer. At four years old, she is not only singing in solfege and playing several songs on the piano, but she also enjoys writing her own music for fun. We are very happy with New Mozart and her wonderful teacher, Valerie!

The owner Christine is amazing. She's so professional and understanding. I heard great things about the Harmony Road program through a friend who had her two kids go through all the offered programs. I had signed my 5 yr old child up for Harmony Road and happened to also want her to try out a 1:1 trial piano lesson with a private teacher elsewhere in the meantime since New Mozart didn't start until end of January, not expecting my child to say she liked the teacher and wanted to continue.

Due to this, I needed to cancel New Mozart but with the new refund policy, a 2 week notice only would result in a 50% refund. I emailed Christine and explained my situation and asked if she would be willing to be lenient about the refund since the class we signed up for wasn't sold out yet, and she was willing to do so! I'm so happy Christine was flexible and understanding. I'm going to try to sign up early next time for a Music & Me class for my 3 yr old before all the good time slots are sold out. Thank you New Mozart!

We have almost completed the Harmony Road 1 program with our daughter and are thoroughly enjoying it. The program is very well structured with clear instructions on what to work on between lessons. Teacher Christine keeps the classes fun while at the same time focused. As a result, we have gone through quite a lot of material at a rapid pace. I think the strongest parts of the program and school would be the focus on parent participation and practice at home.

The kids really enjoy that the parents are there to be part of their musical journey and the strong emphasis on practice means we always make progress in each class. Would strongly recommend anyone to consider putting their children through the school. We look forward to completing the program over the next few semesters and then continuing on with private lessons.

My son took guitar lessons from Teacher Vincent for almost 9 years. Because of Vincent's guidance, my son became the guitar player for his high school jazz band and played many combo gigs. Teacher Vincent is the best! He is a fabulous player, performer, teacher and friend to his students. He is incredibly kind and cares very much about the needs of each student. Also, he is incredibly versatile in teaching all styles of music- if your child is a singer/songwriter, an electric guitar shredder, or a jazz player, Vincent knows it all. My son is so lucky to have worked with Vincent. We give him our absolute highest recommendation!

From the teachers to the front staff, the entire school has been an amazing experience for our family. Teachers Barbara and Catarina are so gifted in their ability to work with young children and from registration to scheduling, the staff are responsive, accommodating and a pleasure to interact with.

I would add one more positive feedback - our son has been a student with Ms Irina Behrendt for over 8 years. Irina is passionate and remarkable, whose ability to inspire the younger to love classical music, "from better to best" amazes me. Highly recommend Irina Behrendt. We never have had an issue with New Mozart Office.