Fall Classes:
Registration Open!
Fall Classes
School Year '26-27, according to DOE calendar
Junior Jam classes are introductory music classes with an instrumental focus. They provide students with a solid foundation of rhythm, pitch matching, and instrumental skills in a low pressure, high fun environment. Junior Jam classes rotate instrumental focus so children can try a wide variety of instruments and build a strong musical base.
Thu 2:45-3:30pm || Elementary Junior Jam
Age: Grades K-2
Elementary Junior Jam is a foundational instrumental class for students 5-8yo which will introduce guitar skills through the ukulele and drumming through bucket drumming ensemble playing. Students will learn to read and play chords, how to strum and fret properly, how to read standard rhythm notation, and how to use proper sticking technique, all while having a ton of fun!
This class will incorporate singing, movement, games, and creative music-making while also preparing students for ensemble playing and/or private lessons.
$35/class paid monthly, $10/mo sibling or buddy discount (sign up with a friend and each get the discount!). Max 1 discount per student.
Pick up available from PS 139 (2:10-2:20) for $10/week fee
Thu 3:30-4:15pm || Dueling Drums Class
An introductory course to drum set playing, ensemble skills, and stick control
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Drum along to your favorite songs
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Develop strong sticking technique and rhythm reading
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Internalize steady beat
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Learn rehearsal, ensemble, and collaborative skills
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Feel intrinsic peer-to-peer motivation to improve
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Play fun group games to solidify musical concepts
Maximum 4 students per class, free drum sticks with registration!
Limited trial run: October 29-December 17th (excluding Thanksgiving). $266 paid upfront or $140 in 2 installments.
$10/mo sibling or buddy discount (sign up with a friend and each get the discount!). Max 1 discount per student. 10% off for Elementary Junior Jam Students.
Junior Jam Policies
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4yo+ Junior Jam classes are drop-off suggested classes. Parents are welcome to stay but are asked not to go in and out of the space while class is in session. Door will be locked between drop-off and pick-up.
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All classes take place at Cortelyou Music & Play. Cortelyou Music & Play is a shoes-off space.
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Autopay is accepted via credit card (3.1% fee) and ACH (no fee). All families must have payment method on file.
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Students are not required to own an instrument for Junior Jam classes, but it is highly recommended to get the most out of the class!
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If class cancellations bring the attendance down to 1 student, that student receives a 30-min private lesson in lieu of class.
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Available for purchase: Makala Soprano Ukulele with gig bag & tuner for discounted price of $75 (usually $80)
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Junior Jam and PB&Jam students have priority for new private lesson slots in the Fall
Register Here
Steps to register:
1. Fill out this form
2. Be on the lookout for a welcome email with invoice.
3. Register for the parent portal and pay your invoice to reserve your spot. All flat-rate students must have a payment method on file. Credit cards (3.1% fee) and ACH (no fee) accepted.
4. You're in!