Courses
No experience necessary!
All of our courses are designed for beginner musicians. But they don’t stay "beginners" for long. At CMA a child will learn: Piano/Keyboard Playing, Singing, Theory, Harmony, Rhythm, Note Reading, Ear Training, Composition, Ensemble Playing, Recorder, Guitar and more! Your child will be placed in the Course that corresponds with the age they begin Children's Music Academy.
Current Course Offerings
Pre-Junior
Age: 3-year-olds
Course length: 9-weeks
A fun introduction to music designed for this age child. We offer two unique, themed sessions; one in the fall and one in the spring. Parent and child will both enjoy the fun, musically instructive activities. Class length: 45 minutes.
Junior
Age: Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
From start to graduation: 3.5 years (36 classes per year)
Our signature course for 4 and 5 year olds. This is the prime age for a child to begin their musical training. Children will be introduced to all the music fundamentals through age-appropriate activities in this highly creative and affirming environment. Parents enjoy learning right along with their child and participating in this energetic and fun class. The Junior Course ends with an inspirational and rewarding graduation ceremony.
Intermediate
Age: 1st and 2nd Graders
From start to graduation: 2.5 years (36 classes per year)
A beginner course designed especially for 6 and 7 years olds. Children will learn the acclaimed CMA curriculum, however, the program is expedited due the age a child begins the Intermediate Course. Parents participate and experience the joy of watching their child embrace new musical knowledge. Children graduating the Intermediate Course will also end with the same inspirational and rewarding graduation ceremony.
Senior
Age: 3rd and 4th Graders
From start to graduation: 2½ years (36 classes per year*)
A beginner course designed specifically for 3rd and 4th graders. The curriculum adapts to the older child with age-appropriate activities and teaching style. Even at this older age a child’s ear can make great progress in internalizing music. An inspiring, jubilant graduation ceremony concludes this course.
Masters
Course length: One year
This course is for our CMA graduates where they gain a deeper understanding of musical concepts and learn to work more independently. This year culminates in a graduation ceremony specifically designed for students who have earned a CMA masters degree.
Current Grand Forks Studio Class Schedule
Tuition Information
Registration Fee
There is a one-time $75 registration fee per student. This fee covers the cost of all materials including a book bag, t-shirt, music books and handouts.
Pre-Junior Tuition
Course not currently offered.
Junior/Intermediate/Senior Tuition
Tuition is $650 per year. Payments may be made annually or monthly.
Multiple child and annual payer discounts are available.