Program Overview
Meadowbrook Music Makers invites young musicians to discover the joy of learning piano in a fun, focused, and creative environment! Our small-group lessons pair two compatible students for personalized instruction, confidence-building collaboration, and steady musical growth. Held in our bright and inspiring upstairs music room, each session gives students the chance to explore rhythm, melody, and performance skills in an encouraging space.
Piano Lessons
Students will explore foundational piano skills including ear and eye training, keyboard exercises, technique, and early music-reading. Lessons are designed for young beginners and early-level players who benefit from structured, small-group guidance. Instruction follows the Piano Adventures series, which provides a clear, sequential approach to developing musicianship through engaging activities and varied musical styles.
Violin Lessons
Lessons start February 5th
Students will learn the fundamentals of violin technique, including proper instrument hold, bowing basics, intonation, rhythm, and early music-reading. Lessons are designed for young beginners and early-level players who are ready for a structured introduction to string playing. Instruction follows a step-by-step method that builds confidence and musicianship through guided practice, ear training, and approachable repertoire.
Class Schedule & Fees
Piano Lessons Schedule
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
(Students may register for lessons on Tuesdays, based on availability)
Duration: Lessons run for 30 minutes
Location: 2nd floor music room
Session Type: Group Session
Cost per session: $45/session
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Parents can pay monthly or for the year.
Violin Lessons Schedule
Days: Thursdays
Times: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
(Students may register for a Thursday group session, based on availability)
Duration: Lessons run for 30 minutes
Location: 1st floor music room
Session Type: Group Session
Cost per session: $TBD
About Group Session
Group music lessons provide a collaborative learning environment where students grow alongside peers of similar age or level. This format encourages listening skills, teamwork, steady pacing, and comfort performing in front of others. The best option depends on your child’s personality, learning needs, and comfort level. Group lessons create a supportive community and a fun shared experience, while individual lessons provide concentrated support and more customized progression. Some families choose to begin in a group setting and later transition to individual lessons as skills and confidence grow.
Piano Instructor
Meet the Instructors
Violin Instructor
Jenifer Erye studied piano for nine years under the guidance of Dorothea Sines and served as an accompanist for her middle school and junior high choirs. As an adult, she worked as an accompanist for Grace Nursery School and have taught piano to both children and adults for approximately seven years. Her musical interests span classical and contemporary styles, with particular enjoyment in performing works by Bach and Mendelssohn, as well as artists such as Billy Joel, Bonnie Raitt, and Elton John.
Zoe Hartenbaum is a classically trained violist and interdisciplinary artist from Philadelphia, PA. She studied viola performance at the Peabody Conservatory and California Institute of the Arts, and in 2023 received an artist diploma as a viola fellow with Orchestra of the Americas’ O Academy. She has been teaching for over 8 years with various youth orchestras and schools in the greater Philadelphia area.