Music Trial Class Offer

6 yrs through Adult

Woodward Location

Not sure your child will like music classes? Here is a chance to find out!
You can book two private piano or keyboard classes (or another instrument that you have from home) on a trial basis. After the two classes, then make the decision as to if you want to fully enroll or not. If you choose to enroll as a private student, then we will transfer the Trial Class Fee of $35.00 to your registration fee for the year.

Limited times that this trial offer can be booked.

Call the office at 256-3262 for more details.

Now Offering Music Instrument Rentals!

Academy of Fine Arts is now offering music instrument rentals! We offer one of the best rental plans in the area. If your child is starting band or music instruction this fall, now is the time to be searching for a great rental program. Call us today to find out more information!

 

We Rent, Rent-2-Own and Sell The Following:

· Flute

· Clarinet

· Saxophone

· Trumpet

· Trombone

· Tenor Sax

· Piccolo

· Percussion Bell Kit/Drum/Snare Kit

· Violin

· Viola, Cello

Details of the Rental Program:

·A % of your rental payments apply toward purchase of the instrument

· An Early Purchase Option may be exercised at any time

· There is no obligation to buy the instrument and the full option to return at any time

· Maintenance and Service Plan Included (Normal use maintenance, not damage)

· A professional mouthpiece is supplied w/ every wind instrument (included in the rental fee)

· Each instrument is covered by a Damage Waiver (no deductible) and by a Fire and Burglary
Waiver (No Deductible). No Additional Charge!

· Only name brand instruments in NEW or Like-New condition rented

· Authenticity of new instruments is guaranteed

Rentals are available in both of our locations. For more information please contact us at 580-256-3262 Woodward OK area 580-747-4799 Enid OK area

Benefits Of Learning To Play An Instrument

All a person has to do is Google “Benefits of Music” or “Benefits Of Learning To Play An Instrument” and you will come up with a very long list of articles to select from. After some research and reading, what the articles have in common is a list of five to eight benefits for children and adults in learning to play an instrument.

At the top of each list of benefits is the one that many teachers of music have repeated for generations and there is some documentation over the years that suggest it is true that learning to play an instrument can help to develop better confidence and higher self esteem. This comes about by experiencing a task that may be difficult and challenging in the beginning and turning it into a creative outlet that allows the musician to feel a great sense of achievement in completing the work. Some studies are now saying that this in itself leads to better school skills for children and better work skills for adults.

School skills that parents may be most interested in is that learning to play and read music does appear to raise math scores with children. Especially if the child has been taking music classes from a young age and continuing through high school. These lessons can be in a private setting or a group or band setting. Children as young as pre-kindergarten and kindergarten have been shown to reap many benefits such as better focus and cognitive skills when introduced at this young age to keyboard or piano.

The social benefits of learning to play an instrument tend to lean to the suggestion that it leads to a social circle of friends with something in common. This is evident if you have ever been on a band trip and notice the camaraderie between the band members when in a relaxed setting. This also seems to hold the same with adult musicians as well. It has been documented that junior high and high school age students are less likely to be involved with drugs and alcohol when they are in band.

Being in a band can have its own benefits such as learning high cooperation skills and learning to work with others. This then leads to better work environment skills as an adult. Adults who play an instrument, or took classes and was in band as a child, have reported being able to be more creative and focused at work. They continue to say that the skills they learned in playing music in a band setting helps them to follow through with difficult projects without abandoning the work. Some have said that being in a regimented setting such as marching band has helped them to be able to see the “big picture” of the difficult task and thus helps them to continue even when they would prefer to quit. Continuing through the difficult times then transfers to high achievement levels at work and in their personal lives.

Playing an instrument also appears to have some possible health benefits as well. Along with the high sense of achievement may come less stress. People have known for years that listening to soothing music can help a person to unwind, lift their mood and relieve stress. Some studies have indicated that listening to music can even lower blood pressure. Learning to play an instrument can also bring these benefits to a persons life. It is common these days to see a keyboard or even a guitar sitting in the office of a CEO of a fortune 500 company.

Once again, a parent can spend time researching the many different articles written by professional musician, professional teachers and university studies that can be found on the internet. Be sure to allow much time and follow through because there is a lot to read and take in. Focus will come in handy as you sort through the articles and research as well. Or you can spend some time experiencing and observing band members and their families. Also talk to musicians you know personally and get their answer as to why they play an instrument.

A parent can also visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com to find out more about music classes and instruction or book a tour of our school and visit with a teacher of music. On the FAQ page of our website, you may find most of your questions answered, but if not we do look forward to meeting you and giving you the information that you need.

Academy of Music

580-256-3262 (Woodward Location)
580-747-4799 (Enid Location)

Still Time To Register For Summer Classes!

There is still time to register for summer classes in our Woodward location! Be sure  to go to our website and by clicking the headline and then to the summer classes or online registration page for more information about the best classes around for summer. Call our office at 256-3262 for more information.

The Best Event In Town Was Saturday!

The best event in town this past Saturday was actually our Student Appreciation Day held at Lakeside Theaters! Favored activities were the pony rides, magician and the movie! Students and their families were greeted and served hotdogs by staff members,

Student Appreciation Day is our way of saying thank you to our students for their hard work this year. All of our students are stars and deserve star level treatment at Student Apprecaition Day!

Join us for the next one soon!

It Was A Grand Event!

The Students and staff of AFA rencently presented their spring show on May 8th at the Woodward Arts Theatre in Woodward OK. It was a grand event with great musicians, vocalists, dancers and tumblers! The entire audience was in awe of the great talent these young performers exhibited. If you missed the show, please mark on your calendar that on May 5-6th, 2012, these young performers will once again present the best show and entertainment in town.

Classes for All Ages!

Academy of Fine Arts Ok offers classes for all ages! Including toddler and mom & me classes in dance and music! We offer several classes in all time slots allowing parents to find the right class for multiple children. Many parents can find a class for one child in music, another in dance and a third in cheer all on the same day and close in times, thus saving on gas and time!

Our Woodward location is currently registering for summer and fall classes! Register now for summer dance or gymnastic/tumbling classes and receive a free bag to carry your items to and from class! But hurry because quantity is limited!

Call our office today at 580-256-3262 for more information. Visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com for online registration

Summer and Fall Registration Now Being Accepted!

Summer and Fall registration is now being accepted in our Woodward location. We offer tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, clogging, lyrical, contempoary and combo classes for the very young. Also offered this summer is private and small group music lessons as well as fun summer camps! be sure to check out  our learn to swim program and preschool education program too!

MUSIC
 All instruments for private instruction is being offered and we will soon ahave instrument rental available! Be sure to check out the small group classes this summer and fall and we have terrific summer camps too. Here is just a few:
   * Magic Flute Camp (young child)
   *Rhythm Stick Camp (Young Student)
    *Kazoo Camp  (Young Students)
   *5678 Group Guitar
   *9-12 Group Guitar
   *11 years and up Build Your Own Electric Guitar
   * 11 yrs and up Play Your Electric Guitar

   
DANCE
Check out the Dolly and Me Camp and well as Little Ballerina and Young Dancer Combo! Also keep checking back for the Dance Camp in August for those dancers ages 6 yrs and up!

SWIMMING LESSONS
Yes even swimiimg lessons for ages 2 yrs and up! Check out Mom & Me Classes too!

GYMNASTICS/CHEER
Everyone knows this is the place to be for tumbling, acro, gymnastics and cheer classes! Great summer classes and camps for sure!

For more information call 580-256-3262 or visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com
Online registration is available.

What Is The Ideal Age For Piano Lessons?

What is the ideal age for piano lessons? Just about any age for sure!

Most professionals believe that between the ages of 3 and 5 years is a great time to start classes because the child is more "open" to learning new and exciting skills. It apprears at this time that the child, though short on focus, can be coached back to the task easily and encouraged to continue. They also believe at this age that they can do anything and are therefore not fearful in trying.
It is because of this and the studies that have been done with kindergarteners learning keyboard that we incorporate pre-piano skills into the Move-N-Learn Academy program. By experiencing music and instruments at a young age, students start learning about patterns and movement. The learning of patterns then leads to better reading and math skills at an older age that can lean towards better success in school.

Parents that understand and see the value of music instruction on a regular basis, and not just once a week, for their young child are on the right track in setting the environment for better learning of skills for the future. And that is why they choose Move-N-Learn Academy over other early childhood learning options.

Be sure to check out the Move-N-Learn Summer Enhancement program in June and July! Summer program includes daily swimming lessons. Call our office at 580-256-3262 for more information or visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com or our Facebook page for more information.

Welcome to Academy Of Fine Arts Ok

Welcome to our blog for Academy of Fine Arts in Oklahoma! We look forward to more visits from you to view information and articles on fine arts at our locations in Woodward and Enid Oklahoma.
In the mean time, to find out more information, visit our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com or call our office at 580-256-3262 in Woodward and 580-747-4799 in Enid.