Music Institute Registration

Music Institute Registration

JCC Membership is required for discounted member rate. If you are not a member and would like to join, please email membership@sijcc.com for more information.
To sign up for upcoming concerts click here
Violin Adventures

Learn the basics of violin in a small group setting!

10 week session Sundays, starting 3/16

Bernikow JCC

3-5 years old

4pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
Music Together

Parents and children will learn basic music skills and create special memories while making music together!

FREE DEMO March 16th

9 week session Sundays, starting 3/30

Bernikow JCC

Infants - 5 years old

10am-10:45am

Members: $235 / Non-Members: $250
Harmony Road

A parent-child music experience focusing on the development of the whole child alongside keyboard readiness

10 week session Mondays, starting 3/17

Bernikow JCC

4.5-6 years old

4pm-4:45pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200
Ukulele Ensemble

Students will learn basic skills of ukulele, develop a repertoire in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere.

10 week session Mondays, starting 3/17

Bernikow JCC

9-12 years old

6pm-6:45pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
Youth Vocal Ensemble

Work in a fun ensemble setting. Learn vocal techniques, melodies, harmonies, develop new repertoire and acquire performance skills.

10 week session Wednesdays, starting 3/24

Avis/South Shore JCC

8-12 years old

4pm-4:45pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
Digital Songwriting Class

Utilizing technology to create original composition is the cornerstone of these sessions. Using applications found on tablets and PCs, we will provide students with an experience unlike traditional means.

10 week session Tuesdays, starting 3/26

FREE DEMO March 19th

Bernikow JCC

8-18 years old

5pm-5:45pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $180
JCC School of Rock

Learn performance techniques for aspiring rock musicians!

Improvisation - Stage Presence - Vocal Training - & More!

Perform LIVE for your family & friends!

10 week session Fridays, starting 4/25

Bernikow JCC

9-14 years old

5:30pm-6:30pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
In Concert:

Karolina Mikolajczyk and Iwo Jedynecki

Violin & Accordion Duo

Tuesday, May 13th

6pm-7pm

Lewis Stolzenberg Social Hall

Bernikow JCC

The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute presents a special performance by violin and accordion duo Karolina Mikolajczyk and Iwo Jedynecki! The program features transcriptions of both Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's Four Seasons, highlighting the theme of the seasons in two very different styles and time periods of the music history.

$25 in advance /$35 at the door

Sign up for the concert here
Drama Adventures

Take an introduction to drama class using theater games, songs, and stories while bringing a fairy tale to life!

This class introduces children to stage presence and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.

10 week session Tuesdays, starting 9/17

Bernikow JCC

4-5 years old

3:30pm-4:30pm

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
Jazz Workshops for Youth

The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute invites you to FREE Summer Jazz Jam sessions for teens.

Learn practice techniques and performance tips while you jam with jazz musician Ray Scro.

Ages 14 - 18

Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

10 weeks, starting 9/16

Bernikow JCC

FREE
Therapeutic Music

In this educational and therapeutic music class families work with a certified Music Therapist who focuses on increasing cognitive, physical and developmental functions. Through age appropriate musical repertoire, students engage in activities improving their mobility, social interaction, family bonding and exposure to instrument play. Beyond the social component of this class, children are encouraged to creatively express their emotions through different musical activities, songs, dance and improvisation.

10 week session Tuesdays, starting 9/17

Bernikow JCC

0-3 years old

10am-10:45am

Members: $230 / Non-Members: $250
Chamber Ensemble

Open to students of intermediate to advanced level, who studied their instrument for at least 3 years and are proficient in reading music

Session on Thursdays, starting 9/19

Bernikow JCC

8-18 years old

5:30pm-6:30pm

Free for current Music Institute students

Please email 1 minute audition video to eseeley@sijcc.com

Guitar Circle

Session on Mondays, starting 11/17

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #1

9-12 years old

4:00pm- 4:45pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Learn basic skills of guitar and develop repertoire in a fun and non-competitive environment.

Bring your own instrument.

Faculty Instructor: Jaime Aurelia
Vocal Ensemble

Session on Sunday, starting 3/8

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #1

9-12 years old

2:00-2:45pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Work in a group setting to learn vocal techniques, melodies, haronies, develop new repertoire, and acquire performance skills
Piano Buddies

Session on Sundays, starting 3/8/26

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #2

4.5-6 years old

10:30-11:15am

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Learn basic skills of piano/ keyboarding in a small group setting.
Jazz Piano Improvisation

Session on Tuesdays, starting 11/18

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #2

Adults

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Learn to play pieces in several styles and keys.

Emphasis on harmonic structure, chords and form.

This class is for adult students who can play easy sonatinas.

Class led by Lena Khaymovich.
Suzuki Violin

Session on Sundays, starting 12/7

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #2

3.5-5 years old

12:00PM-12:45PM

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Learn to play violin using the Suzuki Method! With active parent participation, children learn by listening & imitating!
Introduction to Musical Theatre

Session on Thurdays, starting 12/11

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #1

4.5-6 years old

3:30pm- 4:30pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Take an Introduction to Musical Theater using games, stories and songs to bring a fairlytale to life.! This class introduces children to stage presence and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.
Hava Nagila

Session on Tuesdays, starting 11/25

10 weeks

Bernikow JCC Ensemble Room #1

4.5-6 years old

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Members: $160 / Non-Members: $200

Discover the magic of music through

Hebrew and Yiddish songs.

In-Person Private Lessons

1/2 Hour Lessons

Memebers: $32 / Non-Members: $35

3/4 Hour Lessons

Members: $44/ Non-Members:$49

1 Hour Lessons

Members: $57 / Non-Members: $64

Music Accompaniment

$45
In-Person Private Lessons

1/2 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack deposit

Members: $150 / Non-Members: $165

*Please note: 6 deposits total*

1/2 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack

Members: $900 / Non-Members: $990

3/4 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack deposit

Members: $210 / Non-Members: $235

*Please note: 6 deposits total*

3/4 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack

Members: $1,260 / Non-Members: $1,410

1 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack deposit

Members: $270 / Non-Members: $305

*Please note: 6 deposits total*

1 Hour In-Person Private Lessons 30 pack

Members: $1,620/ Non-Members: $1,830

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