Welcome to the Music Note
A place for all ages to discover music
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
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.
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.
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.
Our Teachers and Staff
Christopher Brewer
Owner and Artistic Director
Choir Director
Handbell Choir Director
Voice & Piano Instructor
Andrew Smith
Piano Instructor
Choir Accompanist
Kevin Johnson
Piano Instructor
Jessica Bucci
Piano Instructor
Donna Amato
Piano Instructor
Mark Jackovic
Woodwind Instructor
Mary Newcomer
Administrative Lead
Web Developer
Kathy Conley
Billing Specialist
Ciara DeFlorimonte
Intern
Dylan Hendrick
Intern
Frances Williams
Intern
Olivia Dower
Intern
Christian Cooper
Former Intern
Larry Conway
Brass Instructor - Emeritus
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.
Contact Us
The Music Note
540 California Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202
General - 304-290-8836
Scheduling - 412-543-6748