Music Department

Welcome to a community where wonder and delight mingle in a personalized approach designed for each student. Recognizing each individual has a unique musical voice and learning style, NMS offers multiple approaches and entry points to help students grow in their musical understanding, experiencing joy in music making at every step along the way, from the beginning student to the most advanced performer. This is the heart of the excellence in education that makes NMS the unique and exciting institution that has shaped music education in southern Connecticut for over one-hundred years.

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FAQs

What is the best age to start music lessons?

Much in the same way children reach developmental milestones at different ages, each student is unique and there is no single optimal time that fits all learners. For younger students, a high level of interest, ability to imitate and follow instructions, and easy recognition of patterns are all good indicators of readiness. For older beginners, as well as adults, it is never too late to begin and older beginners tend to advance readily!

How do I know if my child is ready?

How do I know which instrument is right?

Can I take an introductory lesson before signing up?

Do I need to own my own instrument?

Do you have programs for adults?

Do you teach only classical music?

What can I do to help prepare my child to be ready for music lessons?