Once upon a time, in the land of the hippest, coolest, and most music-loving state known as New Jersey, there lived a large group of kids with the most extraordinary musical talents. These weren't your average piano-pressing, drum-banging, guitar-strumming kids. Oh no, these were the Music Marvels of NJ, those who could play saxophone solos that made birds swoop in harmony and guitar riffs so catchy, even the grumpiest grouch would tap their feet. Leading this awesome band of musical maestros was the dashing and daring B-flat Benny. With a flash of his violin bow or a flick of his piano-key-flicking fingers, he could whip up a tune that would make even a statue groove. He was as famous in New Jersey as the Jersey Devil, but far less scary! Jersey was known for many things - its glorious beaches, the bustling boardwalks, the lush Pine Barrens, and of course, its legendary tomatoes. But, in Benny's eyes, nothing was as exciting as the sound of music echoing through the streets, from Cape May to High Point. No matter where you went in NJ, you could always hear the sweet melody in the air. Kids playing their harmonicas in Hackensack, trumpeting in Trenton, or belting out ballads in Bayonne. The Garden State was really the Groovin' State, all thanks to B-flat Benny and his band of musical mates. So, if you ever find yourself in New Jersey, listen closely. You might hear the sound of the Music Marvels, playing a tune that's sure to make you smile, tap your feet, and maybe even get up and dance! After all, in NJ, music is more than just a hobby. It's a way of life!

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best music programs in Metuchen, NJ

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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.

New York, NY 10023
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The Westerhoff School of Music & Art offers private and group MUSIC INSTRUCTION in piano, drums, guitar, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute and voice. ​​Our ART STUDIO provides a comprehensive program. We serve students ages 6 through adult. Introducing GALERIE WESTERHOFF, featuring curated fine art exhibitions from regional artists.

Metuchen, NJ 08840
5(3 reviews)
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Rockness Music offers custom built early childhood music classes and assemblies classes for your school. Our fun and educational music enrichment classes for kids offer children an opportunity to build life skills, confidence, and positive traits through playfully dramatic exercises covering everything from language to motor skills to STEAM. We customize our curriculum for our partner schools and offer a fun, and valuable music education program. Our preschool music assemblies cover a variety of topics from Social and Emotional Development to dance parties!

Metuchen, NJ 08840
5(5 reviews)
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We believe that the key to a successful music and art journey is to start with the basics all the while managing to keep your child interested and excited about learning new skills. We provide classes for a variety of musical instruments as well as art classes for all age levels. We have piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, guitar, drum, percussion, and vocal lessons. Researchers say experiencing music and art, especially at an early age is crucial in developing social and emotional balance.

Metuchen, NJ 08840
5(5 reviews)
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We provide education in all aspects of Classical music for children and adults by highly qualified teachers. Violin, piano, flute and many more instruments are taught to Beginners and Advanced students in the beautiful town of Metuchen. The studies are organised along the standard school terms, private music lessons are also offered.

Metuchen, NJ 08840
5(1 review)