Class Descriptions
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Boone's Tunes Discounts:
Family Discounts: Additional siblings enrolled in group or private lessons receive a 20% tuition discount. Additional siblings in Musikgarten early-childhood classes are half-price. Only the first child in each family is charged at full tuition.
Prorated Rates: Session rates will be prorated for students who enroll after the classes have started. Late registration is dependent upon class enrollment and may not be available for all classes.
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All babies are born with an aptitude for music, but research shows that their aptitude diminishes if it is not nurtured. The best way to nurture a child's musical aptitude is through active music making. By singing and dancing for and with our children in a variety of tonalities, meters, and styles we are helping our children reach their full potential.
This class offers adults the opportunity to play with their babies in a musical setting, experiencing parent/child and community bonding activities designed to delight the child and awaken his or her curiosity about music. By singing, dancing, bouncing, and rocking, the child's musical aptitude is being carefully nurtured, laying the foundation for beat awareness, vocal production, and aural discrimination.
Activities include singing, bouncing songs, rocking songs, dances, finger plays, body awareness games, instrumental exploration, and echoes. Two full semesters are offered in addition to an 8-week summer class, each with a separate take-home kit full of new songs.
Class tuition includes 12 weeks of class, 2 make-up/free classes, parent book, music tracks, and take-home baby instruments in a cloth bag.
Maximum class size: 8 babies with accompanying adults
Additional siblings receive half-price tuition.
Families paying cash or check by September 1st receive the Early Bird price.
Fall 2023 Class Times:
Salisbury: Thursdays 11:00 a.m. starting 9/14/23--5 slots left
Berlin: Fridays 11:00 a.m. starting 9/15/23--5 slots left
Tuition: | $120 |
Materials: | $48; Returning Students $38 |
Total: | $168; Sibling $84; Returning Students $158 |
Activities include singing, movement, focused listening, pattern play, and simple instrument playing. These activities nurture the child's musical aptitude, develop concentration skills, and create positive social interaction.
Class tuition includes 12 weeks of class, 2 make-up classes, music tracks, parent book, and an instrument or scarf. Four separate semesters are available on a rotating schedule: "Sing With Me," "Dance With Me," "Play With Me," and "Clap With Me."
Maximum class size: 8 toddlers with accompanying adults
Additional siblings receive half-price tuition (no charge for siblings under 12 months).
Families paying cash or check by September 1st receive the Early Bird price.

Fall 2023 Class Times:
Salisbury: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. starting 9/14/23--3 slots left
Berlin: Fridays 9:00 a.m. starting 9/15/23--5 slots left
Berlin: Fridays 10:00 a.m. starting 9/15/23--1 slot left
Tuition: | $120 |
Materials: | $42 |
Total: | $162; Sibling $81 |
Activities include singing, chants and rhymes, listening games, patterns to echo, instrumental play, and movement games, all of which nurture the child's musical development while satisfying the child's need to learn in a holistic environment. Lessons are themed around nature and the seasons.
Parents stay for the class, although some of the activities are designed to have the children participate independently of their parents.
Class tuition includes 14 weeks of class, 2 make-up/free classes, music tracks, parent book, animal cards, and cloth pouch. Two separate semesters are offered: Wind Dancers (Fall/Winter) & Sun Catchers (Winter/Spring).
Maximum class size: 8 students (with accompanying adults)
Additional preschool siblings receive half-price tuition.
Families paying cash or check by September 1st receive the Early Bird price.

Salisbury: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. starting 9/14/23--4 slots left
Berlin: Fridays 1:15 p.m. starting 9/15/23--5 slots left
Tuition: | $144 |
Materials: | $50 |
Total: | Full Semester $194; Sibling $97 |
Students attend the first 40 minutes each week independently, with adults and siblings joining for the last 5-10 minutes.
Class tuition includes 12 weeks of class, 2 make-up/free classes, two folders with music tracks, game pieces, notation games, instrument pages, and two parent books. Two sequenced semesters are offered: Home & Woodlands and Marsh & Meadow.
Maximum class size: 6 students
Additional siblings ages 4-6 receive half-price tuition (older and younger siblings attend family closing time for free).
Families paying cash or check by September 1st receive the Early Bird price.

We may not have availability for new groups this year. Contact us to join the waiting list.
Tuition: | $168 |
Materials: | $56 |
Total: | $224; Sibling $112 |

Students complete four units, each featuring music from a particular culture (British Isles, American Indian, Germany, and African-American). In the summer, they complete the 5-week course, Introduction to Piano.
Yearly tuition of $870 ($1230 in Berlin) includes 36 lessons (32 lessons if making eight payments). Up to 5 make-up lessons are available upon request ONLY if you have given 24 hours' advance notice of your absence. Tuition fee includes all materials (books, folders, games, and music tracks distributed at appropriate times throughout the year) and participation in the Spring Recital.
Payment options:
One Payment (check or cash only)--pay the whole year in advance by 9/1 and receive 5% of total tuition as a materials credit
Four Payments--make four payments due 8/15, 11/15, 2/15, & 5/15
Eight Payments--make eight payments due the first class of each month September-April
Maximum class size: 4 students
*Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount (older and younger siblings attend family closing time for free).
*Lessons in Berlin are an additional $10 per week.
Berlin: Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. starting 9/12/23--2 slots left
Salisbury Homeschool: Mondays 1:00 p.m. starting 9/11/23--2 slots left
Salisbury Afterschool: Time TBA ; contact us to join the waiting list
Tuition: | $720 per year* |
Materials: | $150 |
Total: | 1 Payment $870*; 4 Payments $218*; 8 Payments $99* |
This class teaches children to play piano in two key ways: through reading music AND by ear. Using songs and activities from a variety of cultures, meters, and tonalities, young pianists learn to become well-rounded musicians. In addition to piano playing, activities such as drumming, singing, composing, ensemble playing, expressive movement, group games, and improvisation enrich the musical experience and increase each child's aptitude. The group nature of the class allows the child to gain an awareness of the social nature of music-making, which helps them succeed as future band, ensemble, and/or chorus members.
Students attend the first 50 minutes independently, with parents and siblings joining during the last 10 minutes each week. Yearly tuition of $1230 ($1590 in Berlin) includes 36 lessons (32 lessons if making 8 payments), which are held weekly during the school year with eligible make-up lessons completed in the summer on a flexible schedule. Up to 5 make-up lessons are available upon request ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence. Tuition fee includes all materials (books, games, and music tracks distributed at appropriate times throughout the year) plus participation in the Costume, Holiday, & Spring Recitals.
Maximum class size: 4 students
Payment options:
One Payment (check or cash only)--pay the whole year in advance by 9/1 and receive 5% of total tuition as a materials credit
Four Payments--make four payments due 8/1, 11/1, 2/1, & 5/1
Eight Payments--make eight payments due the first class of each month September-April
*Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount (older and younger siblings attend family closing time for free).
*Lessons in Berlin are an additional $10 per lesson.
Tuition: | $1080* per year |
Materials: | $150 (includes Recital fees) |
Total: | One Payment $1230*; Four Payments $308*; Eight Payments $139* |
Students attend the first 50 minutes independently, with parents and siblings joining during the last 10 minutes each week (where spacing permits). Yearly tuition of $1230 ($1590 in Berlin) includes 36 lessons (32 lessons if making eight payments), which are held weekly during the school year with eligible make-up lessons completed in the summer on a flexible schedule. Up to 5 make-up lessons are available upon request ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence. Tuition fee includes all materials (books, games, and music tracks distributed at appropriate times throughout the year) plus participation in the Costume, Holiday, & Spring Recitals.
Payment options:
One Payment (check or cash only)--pay the whole year in advance by 9/1 and receive 5% of total tuition as a materials credit
Four Payments--make four payments due 8/1, 11/1, 2/1, & 5/1
Eight Payments--make eight payments due the first class of each month September-April
Maximum class size: 4 students
*Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount (older and younger siblings attend family closing time for free).
*Lessons in Berlin are an additional $10 per lesson.
Tuition: | $1080* per year |
Materials: | $150 (includes Recital fees) |
Total: | One Payment $1230*; Four Payments $308*; Eight Payments $139* |
--more complicated bass accompaniment patterns
--more duet and ensemble pieces
--sight-reading games
--12-bar blues improvisation
--more advanced scales, key signatures, and time signatures
--Hanon technique studies
--Many new composers, styles, and forms, including a historical timeline
Upon completion of Year 3, students are enthusiastically invited to transition into private piano lessons at the Late Elementary/Early Intermediate level!
Students attend the first 55 minutes independently, with parents and siblings joining during the last 5 minutes each week. Yearly tuition of $1230 ($1590 in Berlin) includes 36 lessons (32 if making eight payments), which are held weekly during the school year with eligible make-up lessons completed in the summer on a flexible schedule. Up to 5 make-up lessons are available upon request ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence. Tuition fee includes all materials (books, games, and music tracks distributed at appropriate times throughout the year) plus participation in the Costume, Holiday, & Spring Recitals.
Maximum class size: 4 students
Payment options:
One Payment (check or cash only)--pay the whole year in advance by 9/1 and receive 5% of total tuition as a materials credit
Four Payments--make four payments due 8/1, 11/1, 2/1, & 5/1
Eight Payments--make eight payments due the first class of each month September-April
*Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount (older and younger siblings attend family closing time for free).
*Lessons in Berlin are an additional $10 per lesson.
Tuition: | $1080* per year |
Materials: | $150 (includes Recital fees) |
Total: | One Payment $1230*; Four Payments $308*; Eight Payments $139* |
Private piano lessons are offered on a space-available basis. In addition to high quality instruction primarily based on the Faber Piano Adventures series, we hold several optional public recitals each year. Mrs. Upton is also an Honor Roll member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers and offers students the opportunity to participate in the annual Guild Auditions, as well as the KITS National Music Theory Honor Roll. Students enrolled in Achievement tracks of study are also invited to participate in the highly acclaimed Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program, a national standardized adjudication and assessment system for music students, in which Mrs. Upton holds four levels of certification and her students regularly receive First Class Honors and State Awards: www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org.
Individual private lessons are scheduled primarily on weekday afternoons and weeknights, with a very limited number of weekday morning slots. Please contact us for availability, as slots typically stay filled.
Note: For children under age 10, we highly recommend the Music Makers: At the Keyboard class, but please contact us if you would like to discuss the possibility of private lessons.
Lesson Tracks*:
Beginner/Hobbyist--30 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions up to District Level, KITS Theory program up to Level 2, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,350 (40 lessons); Four Payments $305 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $137 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Elementary Achievement--45 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 3, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Intermediate Achievement--60 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory Program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 8, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,550 (40 lessons); Four Payments $575 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $257 (32 lessons)
Vocal Add-on Option-- Extra time devoted to voice study added onto the piano lesson each week; students may participate in RCMCP assessments in Voice and are invited to perform vocal pieces at recitals if desired. Tuition depends upon length of add-on time.
Sibling Discount--Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount.
*See below for discount options. Tuition includes recitals but not books/materials or participation fees for Guild, KITS, or RCMCP. Tuition for lessons held in Berlin is an additional $10 per lesson.
Payment Options:
One Payment (check or cash)--includes 40 weeks; pay the whole year in advance by the first lesson of September and receive a materials credit equal to 5% of your tuition ($50-$100+); if you pay online, the processing fee will be deducted from your credit.
Four Payments--includes 36 weeks; make four equal payments (8/15, 11/15, 2/15, & 5/15). All four payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Eight Payments--includes 32 weeks; make 8 equal payments due by the first lesson of each month from September through April. All eight payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Summer Add-On Option: If you finish all your lessons early, you may choose to pay for additional lessons over the summer: 2 lessons at full price or 4 lessons for the price of 3.
Lesson times are offered on a space-available basis. Please contact us for availability.
Tuition: | Varies depending on track chosen |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Private voice lessons are offered on a space-available basis. In addition to high quality in
Individual private lessons are scheduled primarily on weekday afternoons and weeknights, with a very limited number of weekday morning slots. Please contact us for availability, as slots typically stay filled.
Note: Please be aware that Mrs. Susan feels strongly that the majority of today's commercial vocal music overtaxes young voices. Her voice lessons for children and teens typically include vocalizing/warm-up exercises, sight-singing practice, folk songs, age-appropriate show tunes and Disney songs, and other repertoire included in the Certificate Program syllabus.
Lesson Tracks*:
Beginner/Hobbyist--30 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions up to District Level, KITS Theory program up to Level 2, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,350 (40 lessons); Four Payments $305 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $137 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Elementary Achievement--45 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 3, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Intermediate Achievement--60 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory Program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 8, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,550 (40 lessons); Four Payments $575 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $257 (32 lessons)
Piano Add-on Option-- Extra time devoted to piano skills added onto the voice lesson each week; students may participate in RCMCP assessments in Piano and are invited to perform piano pieces at recitals if desired. Tuition depends upon length of add-on time.
Sibling Discount--Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount.
*See below for discount options. Tuition includes recitals but not books/materials or participation fees for Guild, KITS, or RCMCP. Tuition for lessons held in Berlin is an additional $10 per lesson.
Payment Options:
One Payment (check or cash)--includes 40 weeks; pay the whole year in advance by the first lesson of September and receive a materials credit equal to 5% of your tuition ($50-$100+); if you pay online, the processing fee will be deducted from your credit.
Four Payments--includes 36 weeks; make four equal payments (8/15, 11/15, 2/15, & 5/15). All four payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Eight Payments--includes 32 weeks; make 8 equal payments due by the first lesson of each month from September through April. All eight payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Summer Add-On Option: If you finish all your lessons early, you may choose to pay for additional lessons over the summer: 2 lessons at full price or 4 lessons for the price of 3.
Lesson times are offered on a space-available basis. Please contact us for availability.
Tuition: | Varies depending on track chosen |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Tuition: | Varies |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Private drama lessons are offered on a space-available basis. Lessons include poetry, prose, characterization, dialogue, stage diction, stage presence, and improvisation, Students enrolled in Achievement tracks of study are invited to participate in the highly acclaimed Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program in Speech Arts and Drama, a national standardized adjudication and assessment system for students in which Mrs. Susan holds four levels of certification: www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org. Students may also choose to participate in choir/drama showcase events and/or recitals 2-3 times per year.
Individual private lessons are scheduled primarily on weekday afternoons and weeknights, with a very limited number of weekday morning slots. Please contact us for availability, as slots typically stay filled.
Lesson Tracks:
Beginner/Hobbyist--30 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' advance notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions up to District Level, KITS Theory program up to Level 2, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,350 (40 lessons); Four Payments $305 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $137 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Elementary Achievement--45 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 3, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $1,750 (40 lessons); Four Payments $395 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $177
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Intermediate Achievement--60 minutes per lesson, up to 5 make-up lessons scheduled each school year ONLY with 24 hours' notice of your absence; eligible make-up lessons not completed during the school year may be finished in the summer on a flexible schedule; students may participate in Guild Auditions at any level, KITS Theory Program at any level, RCMCP assessments up to Level 8, Costume Recital, Holiday Recital, Celebration of the Great Composers Recital, and Spring Recital.
Delmar and Virtual Tuition: One Payment $2,150 (40 lessons); Four Payments $485 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $217 (32 lessons)
Berlin Tuition: One Payment $2,550 (40 lessons); Four Payments $575 (36 lessons); Eight Payments $257 (32 lessons)
Vocal Add-on Option-- Extra time devoted to voice study added onto the drama lesson each week; students may participate in RCMCP assessments in Voice and are invited to perform vocal pieces at recitals if desired. Tuition depends upon length of add-on time.
Sibling Discount--Additional siblings receive a 20% tuition discount.
*See below for discount options. Tuition includes recitals but not books/materials or participation fees for Guild, KITS, or RCMCP. Tuition for lessons held in Berlin is an additional $10 per lesson.
Payment Options:
One Payment (check or cash)--includes 40 weeks; pay the whole year in advance by the first lesson of September and receive a materials credit equal to 5% of your tuition ($50-$100+); if you pay online, the processing fee will be deducted from your credit.
Four Payments--includes 36 weeks; make four equal payments (8/1, 11/1, 2/1, & 5/1). All four payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Eight Payments--includes 32 weeks; make 8 equal payments due by the first lesson of each month from September through April. All eight payments must be made in full to hold your slot.
Summer Add-On Option: If you finish all your lessons early, you may choose to pay for additional lessons over the summer: 2 lessons at full price or 4 lessons for the price of 3.
Lesson times are offered on a space-available basis. Please contact us for availability.
Tuition: | Varies |
Materials: | Varies |
Total: | Varies |
Rehearsal times for Fall 2023:
Beginner Choir:
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. starting 9/9/23 at Trinity Family Life Center, Salisbury (prorated slots still available)
Advanced Choir:
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. starting 9/7/23 at Christ Methodist Church, Salisbury (prorated slots still available)
Register here:
https://thecoastalchoralconservatory.com
**Please do not register for this class on Boone's Tunes website. Use the above link to register.**
Tuition: | $200 |
Total: | $200 |
Materials: | $31 |
Total: | $31 |
Materials: | $26 |
Total: | $26 |
Materials: | $47 |
Total: | $47 |
Materials: | $62 |
Total: | $62 |