Arts for Learning Virginia is the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They offer an array of arts performances and workshops grounded in the core curriculum, residencies for children of all ages, and professional development in arts-integration techniques that improve students’ literacy skills, motivation to read, and ability to learn. Programs for children with special needs are available. Summer camp available.

NOTE: Programs are provided online and within school and community programming throughout Hampton Roads.

Six Ensembles, Student Musicians from All Over Hampton Roads The mission of Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia is to provide the highest level of symphonic ensemble training and performance opportunities to the young musicians of Hampton Roads.

The Boys Choir accepts new members, ages 7 to high school graduation, of all ethnicities. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays, 5pm to 6:30pm.

Providing quality and affordable music education for the homeschool community. - Orchestra, Piano, Choir, Guitar, Ukulele, and Percussion

Justin has been teaching in schools for 10 years, and teaching private lessons in Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello for 15 years. He teaches students of all ages and experience levels. He has a Bachelors in Music Education and Masters in Art and Teaching from Christopher Newport University, and a Masters in Music Education from Florida State University.

Lessons can be taught from his home in Virginia Beach, online via Zoom, Facetime, etc., or in your home for an additional small travel fee.

Private flute instruction for all ages and skill levels

I offer private saxophone lessons in the convenience of your own home, welcoming students from various age groups and proficiency levels. If you're interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].

Mosaic Steel Orchestra is an ensemble comprising youth and young adults from the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, VA. Private and group lessons, and community programs are available for steel drums, and hand drumming.

Private music lessons - guitar

Private piano lessons in your home.

Private drum lessons

Speak Life promotes visual, musical, and theatrical art performances with messages to Instruction is available for:
- Drums
- Acoustic Guitar
?- Bass Guitar
?- Keyboard
?- Voice
- Basic Sewing
?- Quilting
- Acting/Theater
?- Acrylic Painting
?- Basic Sketching

Homeschool Programs available.

A Homeschool Band and Orchestra for the Tidewater area of Virginia.

The TUX is a growing community of ukulele enthusiasts led by Wesley Stevenson aka Dr. Uke. We occasionally offer free classes in the Hampton Roads area and online via Zoom.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs in multiple venues throughout the Hampton Roads area, and provides education and concerts to countless students and patrons each year.

Concerts for all ages take place throughout the year including free community concerts, and concerts focusing on introducing children to musical performances, like the popular children's PB&Jam Series that provides a hands-on instrument experience before each show.

Some of the local community programs include:

• School Orchestra Artistic Residency.  Throughout the year, participating schools enjoy regular visits from symphony musicians, master classes, and private concerts.
• Masterclasses. The VSO’s internationally acclaimed guest soloists provide instruction to young musicians. Masterclasses are also open to the public to listen and learn from our Guest Soloists.
• Heartstrings. Strengthens character through string instruction for elementary students in underserved schools. The program is open to any child in grades 1-6 who would like to learn music.
• The Harmony Project fosters relationships between African-American church congregations and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra through performances, educational and social interaction in the church and in the concert hall.
• Fellows Quartet. Our VSO Fellows every year create their own quartet performances to perform in schools and teach young children about orchestral music, and how it can relate to them even at a young age. Children are introduced to the different and unique ways classical musical instruments are used in everyday films, tv shows, and media.
• The Young People’s Concert series is an integral part of the Symphony’s education program. Integrated into school music programs through Carnegie Hall’s Link Up Program, the VSO reaches over 25,000 students in fourteen different school districts as well as students in private schools and home school environments.

Private piano instruction, vocal coaching and audition preparation.