Our Classes
BEGINNING GUITARThis class is designed for students with no previous Mariachi guitar/vihuela experience. Students will receive guidance and direction in the following areas: correct posture, note reading, aural skills, flat picking, singing songs, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger picking styles (when appropriate), melody construction, musical forms, improvisation, and music theory.
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BEGINNING VIOLINThis class is designed for students who are interested in learning to play Mariachi violin. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the violin on a beginning level. This course concentrates on the development of note-reading skills, aural sills, rhythmic patterns, intonation, and tonality inherent to Mariachi music. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed.
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BEGINNING TRUMPETThis class is designed for students who are interested in learning to play Mariachi trumpet. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to playing the trumpet on a beginning level. This course concentrates on the development of note-reading skills, aural sills, rhythmic patterns, intonation, breathing technique and tonality inherent to Mariachi music. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed.
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MARIACHI GROUP (Performing Group)This class is designed for students with experience playing violin, guitar, trumpet, guitarrón and singing. The purpose of this course is to allow students to perform in an ensemble which has a selected membership and which specializes in performing simple to complex mariachi arrangements/compositions. Students who participate in the Mariachi Ensemble are eligible to receive the Mariachi Academy Scholarship of Achievement when they graduate from high school. Approval required.
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Tuition
As members of the Mariachi Academy of New England, students and parents/guardians are required to pay monthly tuition of $75 per student, per month, to take part in all courses, events, and performances. The tuition fee covers instruction, music binder, performance accessories and administrative expenses. REGISTER TODAY!