Looking for alternatives to camps? This summer Arete Music Academy will offer several choices of music programs for students of all ages and levels. Each program is designed to broaden students' musical knowledge and experience.
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Young Musicians Programs |
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Beginner Group Classes (Accelerated) |
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Beginner Group Classes (regular) |
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Private Lessons |
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Partner Lessons |
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Not sure which program to join? Here is a Quick Guide to our Summer Programs.
Young Musicians Programs
July 21 - August 16 (Monday-Friday, 1:00-3:30PM)
This summer Areté will offer 4 weeks of Young Musicians Programs for students of age 5–8. A variety of music classes, based on a specific theme, will take place from 1pm–3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Students may choose to enroll for a week or any combination of multiple weeks.
Each week the Young Musicians Programs will offer the following classes and conclude with a short musical presentation.
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Voice class |
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Musicianship class |
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Instrumental class |
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Creative dance and movements |
YMP is an excellent supplementary program for students who have been taking private lessons.
WEEK |
DATES |
THEMES |
1 |
July 21-25 |
Frozen |
2 |
July 28 - Aug 1 |
The Sound of Music |
3 |
Aug 4-8 |
Frozen |
4 |
Aug 11-15 |
The Sound of Music |
Weekly themes and instrumental classes are subject to change depending on teacher’s availability. Minimum enrollment is 3 students per week. Areté Music Academy reserves the right to regroup or cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment.

Piano for Beginners Accelerated
Length |
5 days (Monday - Friday) |
Time |
4:00-5:00PM |
Date |
See Schedule |
Size |
3-6 students per class |
Level |
Age 5-8 (good for beginners with some or no experience) |
This intensive 5-day program is designed to introduce and focus on the beginning concept of piano studies. Classes will focus on finger coordination, proper hand position, rhythms, basic music-reading skills, and ear training. Schedule TBA.
Violin for Beginners Accelerated
Length |
5 days (Monday - Friday) |
Time |
4:00-5:00PM |
Date |
See Schedule |
Size |
3-6 students per class |
Level |
Age 5-8 (good for beginners with some or no experience) |
With hands-on experience, this 5-day intensive program is intended to introduce students to the beginning concept of violin studies. Students must provide their own instruments. Schedule TBA.

Registration & Other Information
Arete Music Academy is located in Englewood Cliffs and we welcome students from the following neighborhoods
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