Kidznotes Saturday Academy
Saturdays are for:
✔ Cereal
✔ Cartoons
✔ Music
There’s a new way for your child to spend their Saturday morning. Our Saturday Academy program offers small group instrument lessons while building their confidence and social skills.
Choose between 10-week sessions each year featuring various topics for different age groups.
All classes take place in a group setting with no more than 20 students for most classes. At the end of each session, students will perform and celebrate their progress with friends and family.
Check each session description for eligible ages
Maximum class size of 20 students
Instrument rental available
Registration fees from the Saturday Academy support Kidznotes’ tuition-free programming, creating equitable access for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Learn more about our mission.
Registration & Fees
Stay tuned for 2026-2027 Sessions Announcement in Summer 2026
Tuition Fee per 10-week class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
Instrument Rental Fee (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35
Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each session description lists eligible ages and music experience required.
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Each class lasts 1 hour.
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Yes. We encourage children to be present at every class but understand that things happen that could prevent your child from attending every Saturday. The full tuition for each session is required for each student.
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It’s up to you and your child. You are welcome to stay and wait or return at the end of class. Students must be picked up at the end of class time.
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Unlike regular music lessons, these classes are rooted in the El Sistema model to provide students with high-quality music instruction while helping them build community and confidence. Students build musical technique and life-long skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Of course! Instruments are available to rent for $35 for the duration of their class. More information will be available on the registration page.
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The cost is $350 per 10-week class, plus a one-time $25 registration fee. Note that instrument rental is an additional $35 per instrument, per session.
Still have questions? Contact us.
