North Valley Music School

North Valley Music School North Valley Music School is Montana's only non profit community music school

It takes a village!! Huge thank yous to Toby Scott at Cabin 6 Recording for the storage shed and Jesse Thompson Thompso...
09/02/2026

It takes a village!! Huge thank yous to Toby Scott at Cabin 6 Recording for the storage shed and Jesse Thompson Thompson for the paint job!! You guys ROCK😎🎶🌟

09/01/2026

GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE

There are 10 days left in the Great Fish Community Challenge. We are so grateful for you thinking of North Valley Music School when you make your donation.

Help us change lives through Music 🎶

Whitefish Community Foundation

The Whitefish Songwriter Festival in partnership with the North Valley Music School is proud to present an immersive two...
08/31/2026

The Whitefish Songwriter Festival in partnership with the North Valley Music School is proud to present an immersive two-day songwriting workshop designed for intermediate songwriters who are ready to sharpen their craft and learn the tools behind commercially successful songwriting.

Whether you write songs in your bedroom as a hobby or you're looking to take your professional writing to the next level, this workshop is designed to help you sharpen your craft, find new inspiration, and connect with a community of creators. All ages are welcome.

Over the course of eight hours of hands-on instruction, participants will explore the art and structure of professional songwriting — from lyric development and melody construction to arrangement, hooks, song form, and techniques used in today’s hit songs. This workshop is intended for writers who already have a basic understanding of songwriting fundamentals and are ready to take the next step creatively and professionally.

What to Expect From the Workshop

This is an intensive, collaborative environment focused on elevated craft and practical growth. Over the course of the workshop, you will dive into:

✍🏼 Professional Feedback: Receive direct, constructive feedback on your material from professional songwriters.
✍🏼 Core Mechanics: Deep dive into the structural pillars of a great song—analyzing melody, lyric development, and harmonic structure.
✍🏼 Song Analysis: Study various song forms and arrangements to expand your writing toolkit.
✍🏼 Creative Exercises: Learn how to break through writer's block and spark new ideas using targeted lyrical and melodic prompts.
✍🏼 Song Workshopping: Bring in a song of your choice and work on it from start to finish, walking away with a polished, completed project.

08/31/2026

Lori's fall classes are filling up and starting soon. Be sure to register at northvalleymusicschool.org.

Let's make music together!

NEW THIS FALLOur Music Explorers class is for ages 5 – 7 to sing and move together, and to experiment with rhythm instru...
08/22/2026

NEW THIS FALL

Our Music Explorers class is for ages 5 – 7 to sing and move together, and to experiment with rhythm instruments such as xylophones and bells. We’ll listen to a variety of musical genres and learn foundational concepts that show how accessible music is to everyone!

This class is designed as a follow-up to our Music Together classes and helps students prepare for private lessons. No previous classes required. Parents are encouraged to participate.

Register at northvalleymusicschool.org

NEW THIS FALLOur Music Adventures class is for ages 3 – 5 to sing and move together, using simple rhythms and melodies t...
08/20/2026

NEW THIS FALL

Our Music Adventures class is for ages 3 – 5 to sing and move together, using simple rhythms and melodies to tell stories and express ourselves. This is a multi-sensory class that uses scarves, artwork, and other mediums to feel the music!

This class is designed as a follow-up to our Music Together classes and helps students prepare for private lessons. No previous classes required. Parents are encouraged to participate.

Register at northvalleymusicschool.org

08/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who has made the first week of the Great Fish Community Challenge a success. We are so grateful for your support and donations.

Remember now through September 11 to give where you live and if keeping music education accessible for everyone in our community is important to you, a gift to North Valley Music School would be greatly appreciated.

🎶 L I S T E N 🎶There's something about music that turns a room full of strangers into neighbors. Kids and grandparents ...
08/14/2026

🎶 L I S T E N 🎶

There's something about music that turns a room full of strangers into neighbors.

Kids and grandparents tapping the same beat. A crowd that goes quiet, then cheers as one.

For nearly 30 years, North Valley Music School has been that gathering place for the Flathead Valley and it exists because people like you make it possible.

Help us keep making music together. When you give during the Great Fish Community Challenge, you help keep the music playing.

North Valley Music School presents a special concert by Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux!This concert is ...
08/13/2026

North Valley Music School presents a special concert by Grammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux!

This concert is part of our 2026 Classical Guitar Series, an exceptional new performance series featuring some of the most distinguished classical guitarists in the world to the Flathead Valley. Curated and sponsored by Whitefish resident, classical guitarist, and producer James Stroud, the series represents an extraordinary investment in the artistic vibrancy of Northwest Montana.

Admission is donation based and all proceeds will support the NVMS Scholarship Program.

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1998 River Lakes Pkwy
Whitefish, MT
59937

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