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 for 2011 and 2012!
PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY for Ages 5 and up. Please see our Tippy Toe Toddlers Program for information on Toddler Music Classes for ages 2-4
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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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Extra Activities through TMTF, VMTA, MTNA
TMTF Hymn Playing Festival
Student Recitals
TMTF Play-A-Thon
Monster Concert
VMTA Theory Test
VMTA Skills Test
Helen Parker Ford Sight Reading Test
TMTF Levels of Progress
Scholarship Opportunities
Local/State/National Conventions
Here are some of our very talented students!
2012-2013 Calendar of Events
September 2012
3: Studios Closed (Labor Day)
4: Fall Program Begins
October 2012
Halloween Bash 7-12 year olds 7:30-9:30pm FREE *Space limited
November 2012
22-25: No Lessons (Fall Break)
December 2012
22-Jan. 1: No Lessons(Winter Break)
January 2013
2: Studios Re-Open
February 2013
March 2013
April 2013
1-5: No Lessons (Spring Break)
1-5: Spring Break Camp 7-12 year olds
May 2013
3-6: Last Week of Classes
June 2013
10: Sprng Music Concert - 6:30pm @ Piano Showcase in Chesapeake Square Mall
