The Roth Academy of Music

09/16/2024

NEW CLASS! - "Applied Music Theory" is a fun new six-week course offered by the Roth Academy of Music for anyone who wants to learn how music theory skills can help them be a better performer, improve their musicianship, or even explore songwriting. If you are a musician and you have always wanted to understand music theory but found online materials confusing and didn’t understand how music theory relates to you, our instructor can help show you how theory principles can be applied to your unique music goals whether they are professional or just for fun.

From classical to theater, and rock to pop: This class is for anyone who loves to perform and/or write music but has not had college music theory classes. No Experience is necessary. (Ages 16 & up). Visit rothacademy.com/musictheory for more info!

New Music Theory course at Roth Academy of Music

05/14/2024

For the first time in a while we have some open spots with our percussion/drum instructor Nick!

Nick has a degree in jazz studies from Michigan State University. He is a recording artist, plays in multiple jazz and alt rock groups, and teaches music in the Holt Public School System. He can help with students who are interested in playing the drum kit for any reason or students who want to stay brushed up on their school band skills over the summer. If you have questions or would like to book a lesson contact Brian at [email protected].

05/10/2024

Woodwind Band Students! Do you want to keep practicing and progressing over the summer?

Our friendly and knowledgable staff of woodwind instructors have openings now and throughout the summer! Our bassoon, oboe, flute, and saxophone instructors all have degrees in music performance and/or music education from MSU and are ready to work with you to advance your skills and improve your sound. We accept all levels from beginners to high school college prep and are open all summer. Located in Grand Ledge! For more information, ask questions, or sign up you can contact Brian at [email protected].

The Roth Academy is a school offering private lessons in guitar, voice, piano, violin, drums, ukulele, bassoon, sax, oboe, clarinet and flute.

05/06/2024

For the first time in a while we have some open spots with our percussion/drum instructor Nick!

Nick has a degree in jazz studies from Michigan State University. He is a recording artist, plays in multiple jazz and alt rock groups, and teaches music in the Holt Public School System. He can help with students who are interested in playing the drum kit for any reason or students who want to stay brushed up on their school band skills over the summer. If you have questions or would like to book a lesson contact Brian at [email protected].

The Roth Academy is a school offering private lessons in guitar, voice, piano, violin, drums, ukulele, bassoon, sax, oboe, clarinet and flute.

01/05/2024

1 slot still available! - Class starts Jan 13.

Art Class (8-12yo) -
The Roth Academy of Music is excited to offer this popular art class for 8-12 year-olds again! This fun group class is designed to introduce kids to a mixed media approach with varying subjects while encouraging experimentation and decision making in art. This 4-week course will have students working on techniques that may include drawing, watercolor, sculpture, collage, and more. No Experience necessary. Taught by Emma Everts (MSU). Tuition is $55 and includes materials.

Get on the list now - class size limited to 9! (Saturdays @ 10:30am Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan27, Feb3) Contact [email protected] to reserve a spot.

12/11/2023

Art Class (8-12yo) -
The Roth Academy of Music is excited to offer this popular art class for 8-12 year-olds again! This fun group class is designed to introduce kids to a mixed media approach with varying subjects while encouraging experimentation and decision making in art. This 4-week course will have students working on techniques that may include drawing, watercolor, sculpture, collage, and more. No Experience necessary. Taught by Emma Everts (MSU). Tuition is $55 and includes materials.

Get on the list now - class size limited to 9! (Saturdays @ 10:30am Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan27, Feb3) Contact [email protected] to reserve a spot.

The Roth Academy is a school offering private lessons in guitar, voice, piano, violin, drums, ukulele, bassoon, sax, oboe, clarinet and flute.

07/11/2023

Study shows that playing violin for one hour burns the same amount of calories as a can of Coca-cola!

At 170 calories per hour, practicing your violin burns off the equivalent of one can of coke, a half of a snickers bar...or for the adults, two glasses of wine!

We can't help you with the wine but we do offer violin lessons with skilled teachers! Sign up today and get your workout!

07/06/2023

Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul. – Plato

06/12/2023

Guitar Lesson Available!

For the first time in many months we have several new openings in our GUITAR LESSON schedule with Chris (bio below)! New openings on Monday and Thursday evenings right here in Grand Ledge. Sign up now! Wether you are a young beginner, or seasoned adult player Chris has got the background and patience to help you play the music YOU love... and do it correctly. Take advantage of our "introductory deal" where you can purchase the first four lessons for the price of three. Contact [email protected] to schedule a lesson time.

CHRISTOPHER MINAMI: Christopher completed his undergraduate degree in both classical and jazz guitar at Florida State University’s College of Music in Tallahassee and is currently working on his Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University. Christopher has a lot of performance experience including working with the FSU Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz Honors Band, the Tallahassee Symphony Jazz Orchestra and the MSU Jazz Ensemble. He is currently a graduate assistant at the Michigan State University College of Music teaching improvisation. He has been honored to receive numerous awards for both classical and jazz guitar including the prestigious Florida Guitar Festival and Competition. He has taught private lessons in Florida and has been on staff the last year with the Roth Academy of Music where he teaches both guitar and Ukulele. He loves showing his many students the versatility of the guitar and helping them make new discoveries in music. Christopher enjoys working with students of all ages and all musical taste, from young beginners to adult’s looking to expand their skills. He is also an avid record collector and loves to fish.

The Roth Academy is a school offering private lessons in guitar, voice, piano, violin, drums, ukulele, bassoon, sax, oboe, clarinet and flute.