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80 maconmagazine.com | October/November 2025 M u s i c t e a c h e r s g u i d e F I N D Y O U R S H E R E ! Looking to learn how to carry a tune? From pint-sized piano lessons to rock star recording technology, we've got you covered. My First Music Discovery Class Discipline: Classes meet in Macon, Perry, and Dublin Age range: 6 months through 4 years old Lesson Lengths: 45 minutes Average Lesson Cost: $210 per 10-week session My First Music Discovery Class offers fun-filled music and movement classes in a joyful and nurturing environment. Our curriculum focuses on building the foundation for a life-long love of music! Students learn about rhythm, pitch, tempo, melody, dynamics, and more through engaging activities! Website: themusicclass.com/center/ my-first-music-discovery- classr-middle-georgia Email: erica@musicdiscoveryclass. com Phone: 678-936-1964 Otis Redding Center for the Arts Discipline: Piano, Voice, Songwriting, Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Production, Trumpet & more Age range: 5 - 18 Lesson Lengths: 30 mins. - 1 hr. Average Lesson Cost: $35 At the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, our "ORCAstrators" go beyond teaching notes and scales—they connect with students emotionally, making every lesson engaging, meaningful, and fun. We believe music is a pathway to self-worth and empowerment, helping shy caterpillars transform into bold butterflies. By encouraging each child's most authentic form of expression, we continue Otis Redding's legacy by helping our kids create their own. From piano, voice, and percussion to songwriting, guitar, trumpet, violin, bass, production, and more—there's a place for every young artist to shine! Website: orcamacon.org Email: admin@orcamacon.org Phone: 478-216-6847 Greenwood School of Music Discipline: Multidisciplinary Lesson length: 35, 45 and 60 min Lesson cost: $25-30 for half hour We offer piano, violin, viola, cello, and voice lessons. We focus on building and fostering positive relationships with the students and their families through teaching music that is a universal language. Teaching music does not only include playing the instrument or singing a song but also helping people to become productive citizens in our community. We work with students with different abilities and disabilities and love to provide accommodations to meet their needs. Email: gloriacha0926@gmail.com Phone: 478-490-2361 Choir School of Macon Discipline: Choral Music Age range that you take student: 4 - 18 Lesson Lengths: 45 minutes Average Lesson Cost: $0-$45 The Choir School of Macon (CSM) is a free after school music program for children in the Middle Georgia area. CSM is home to two ensembles: The St. Cecilia Choir (ages 4-7) and The Choristers (ages 8-18). Both groups learn the fundamentals of music literacy and perform throughout the year. We also offer private instruction in piano and voice. Website: walnutstreetmusic.org Email: info@walnutstreetmusic.org Phone: 478-200-1062