Summer Music Lessons & Camps with Hoffman Academy

During our Summer Semester (June 17th – September 7th, 2024) we offer private lessons for our piano, guitar, and voice students. Lessons are flexible and scheduled to fit around your summer activities. They could be the same from week to week, or vary, depending on your and your teacher’s availability. Summer private music lessons are the perfect opportunity to see if your student is ready for the full semester commitment!

Piano: Ages 5+, Guitar: Ages 8+, Voice: Ages 9+

How does tuition work?

• Lessons can be purchased individually or in packages of 7+ starting at $275.
• Complete the enrollment form with your availability + number lessons & camps desired.
• The office will reach out to complete scheduling & collect payment!

We are offering 4 week-long camps this summer! Beginners are welcome to join one of our two “Jump Start” piano camps, while more seasoned students can flex their skills in our Video Game Music & Taylor Swift piano camps.

Jump Start Piano Camp

Jump Start Piano is a fun, interactive camp experience for kids with no prior piano training. Packed with learning, kids who complete the 5-day camp will emerge knowing how to play several songs on the piano with confidence, plus how to read basic rhythms and notes on the staff.

For beginners ages 5-8.

Taylor Swift Piano Camp

Is Your Swiftie in Their Piano Era?

Make their “Wildest Dreams” come true with Hoffman Academy’s 5-day Taylor Swift Piano Camp!

This July, join Academy Director Matt Sazima for a musical journey through Taylor Swift’s many “eras”! This interactive camp will have your student exploring Taylor’s “eras” and playing her greatest hits including:

• “Love Story,” from her Fearless era, part of her country pop phase;
• “Blank Space,” from the 1989 era, representing her pop transformation;
• and – just like Taylor does at every stop on her Eras Tour – a Surprise Song!

All the while they’ll learn about crafting a melody, chord arrangements, and ear training…perhaps setting the stage for them to be the next international superstar!

We’ve got a Blank Space – and we’re ready to write your Swiftie’s name!

For Swifties 10-teen with 3+ years piano experience.

Note on Sheet Music: Families will be informed about song selections to purchase from sheetmusicdirect.com for under $20 total.

Not local to Portland? Check out our Virtual Taylor Swift Piano Camp happening one week earlier!

Video Game Piano Camp

Level up your piano skills! This 5-day journey through the world of video game music, with its fast-paced, quirky arrangements, is a great place for young gamers to improve their musicianship — and have fun — this summer!

For students 10-teen with 3+ years piano experience.

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