Tidewater Studios Music School
Tidewater Studios is proud to offer an Award Winning Music School that offers programs and classes to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Piano and Vocal Instruction.
Voted "Best Performing Arts Academy"
in Portsmouth, Western Branch, and North Suffolk
Tidewater Studios offers a complete music program in Piano and Vocal Performance. This program is in conjunction with the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum, Virginia Music Teacher's Association, and Music Teachers National Association.
Students apart of this program will study in the following areas...
History - an in-depth study of the four major eras of music; ie: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary. An understanding of music history is vital to a musician's educational development.
- Music Literature - A hand's on approach to the four main eras of music. A classical pianist's program is prominently composed of music literature studies.
- Sight Reading - The ability to play or perform written music without prior practice or preparation. Good sight reading technique is very helpful in a performer's career.
- Sight Singing - The ability to sing written music without prior practice or preparation. This is neccessary for auditions and other like events.
- Performance Skills - The skills and techniques that accompany a performance.
- Technique - The skill neccessary to master the four main styles of music.
- Musicianship - Skill or artistry in performing music.
- Theory - Understand music from a written perspective.
- Composition - The art of "writing down" music to a specific style. Methods used to create music.
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Activities through TMTF, VMTA, MTNA
*Explanation of each activity can be found on the Studio Information Board located in the waiting area of the studio.
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Performances
Each year the Tidewater Studios Music School is invited to perform and provide demonstrations at local events, festivals, community centers, and other activities. Depending on the nature and skill level required for these events, not all students will be able to participate in each activity. However all students will have the opportunity to participate in events throughout the year. Each December the TSA Music School presents a Christmas Recital for local nursing homes and charities. Each Spring the TSA Music School presents a formal recital at a local recital hall for all friends and family to attend. This recital is to mainly showcase the student's progress for the year and to recognize those students that excelled in judging activities and other events. Both the winter and spring recitals are MANDATORY.
Fundraising
Fund-raising is a key aspect in all of our programs. Throughout the year, fund-raising opportunities will be presented to the students in attempts to raise funds to cover the expenses of performances and other materials in the music school. ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE! If you do not wish to participate in the fund-raising, you will have the option to "buy out". The number of students attending the Music School directly affects how much each student will have to raise. This number can fluctuate each year.
- Tidewater Studios Music School welcomes students of ALL ages. ADULTS ARE WELCOME! It is never too late to begin a music program!
