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Welcome to the Music Note

A place for all ages to discover music

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to high scheduling demands and having more help on our scheduling team, we are moving to a new phone system. We will have a phone number dedicated exclusively to scheduling needs. You can either text or call this number to reach our scheduling team.

412-543-6748

Courses and Ensembles

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Private Lesson Instruction

When you sign up for private lesson instruction, you can be assured of plenty of individual attention and focus.  Each lesson involves elements of music instruction, music reading, sight reading, technique, and artistry training.  Private lessons begin at $31 for a half hour and $51 per hour.  As you grow on your instrument, ensemble opportunities will become available.  We offer a variety of instruments.  To register, please click the registration link below.

Community Choir

"The Note-ations"

The Music Note's newly named Community Choir, "The Note-ations" consists of members of the community, with various levels of musical training.  They rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

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This group will perform a concert at the end of the semester.

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No singing experience is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to participate.  To register, please click the registration link below. 

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Mommy and Me Music

Designed for children 0-5 year old, these music classes encourage your child to be creative, to initiate their own ideas, and to respond to music in their own way.  You will be an active participant, which gives them the security they need.  By playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring, your child will uncover an engaging musical world while building their confidence, self-control, and communication skills.  To register, please click the registration link below. 

Community Handbell Choir

The Music Note's Community Handbell Choir consists of members of the community, with various levels of musical training.  They perform on 5 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and Handchimes, 4 octaves of Whitechapel Handbells, 2 octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells, and a Schulmerich Bell Matrix.  The group rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.  This group will also perform a concert at the end of the semester.

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No ringing experience is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to participate. To register, please click the registration link below. 

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Summer Musical Theater Intensive

Come explore the world of Musical Theater through our Summer Intensive!


Children will be given the opportunity to explore the various aspects of musical theater.  With carefully curated activities that help them discover music, dancing, and acting.  Our week long intensive ends with a final performance to show off what they learned.  The Musical Theater Intensive is available for all children ages 11 - 18.  The session will be offered Monday to Friday from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.  With the final performance the evening of the Saturday following camp week.

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Summer 2025 dates will be advertised soon.

Summer Choir Camp

Come create joy and happiness inside and out with our Choir Camp!

This camp offers a variety of activities throughout the morning such as: singing, instrument experiences, games, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN!  This week long camp runs from Monday to Friday from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m..

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Summer 2025 dates will be advertised soon.

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Our Teachers and Staff

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Christopher Brewer

Owner and Artistic Director

Choir Director

Handbell Choir Director

Voice & Piano Instructor

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Andrew Smith

Piano Instructor

Choir Accompanist

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Kevin Johnson

Piano Instructor

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Jessica Bucci

Piano Instructor

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Donna Amato

Piano Instructor

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Kimberly Hasara

Voice Instructor

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Cameron Ashbaugh

Voice Instructor

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Toni Schlemmer

Voice Instructor

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Cecelia O'Keefe

Voice Instructor

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Lauren Monks

Harp Instructor

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Brittany Blair

Harp Instructor

Piano Instructor

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Younga Reitz

Strings Instructor

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Charlie Alves

Strings Instructor

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Dr. Gordon Nunn

Percussion Instructor

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Dr. Corey Denham

Percussion Instructor

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Wayne Smith

Guitar Instructor

Ukulele Instructor

Banjo Instructor

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Sarah Grieco

Mommy and Me Instructor

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Jessica McGunigle

Acting Instructor

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Dr. Archie Diaz

Brass Instructor

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Drew McKenzie

Woodwind Instructor

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Elizabeth (Perich) Clegg

Woodwind Instructor

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Anita Snyder Kahle

Woodwind Instructor

Piano Instructor

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Runa Shuda

Woodwind Instructor

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Mark Jackovic

Woodwind Instructor

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Mary Newcomer

Administrative Lead

Web Developer

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Kathy Conley

Billing Specialist

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Ciara DeFlorimonte

Intern

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Dylan Hendrick

Intern

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Frances Williams

Intern

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Olivia Dower

Intern

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Christian Cooper

Former Intern

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Larry Conway

Brass Instructor - Emeritus

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Jacquie Blender

Piano Instructor - Emeritus

All handbell, handbell set, and any other instrument sales are as-is and final.

Returns are not accepted and refunds will not be issued.

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Contact Us

The Music Note

540 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202

General - 304-290-8836

Scheduling - 412-543-6748

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