PMAC Programs

Ready to rock?! Dive into the world of alternative rock as you learn and perform songs by iconic artists like The Clash, The Cure, The Police, Radiohead, Nirvana, The Flaming Lips, and more! The Alt Rock Band is open to intermediate and advanced musicians on guitar, bass, drums, piano, or vocals. As a member of […]

PMAC’s Band of Hope is an adult ensemble celebrating traditional Irish and Scottish music. The group is open to acoustic instrumentalists: guitar, violin, ukulele, mandolin, cello, bass, woodwinds, & accordion. If you play one of these instruments and long to be part of a collective group of musicians in a relaxed atmosphere, this ensemble is […]

PMAC offers private bass guitar lessons. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun!PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Bass Guitar Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, […]

PMAC offers private lessons in Bassoon. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

The Bluegrass Ensemble explores the rich traditions and energetic sound of bluegrass music! This ensemble explores all aspects of the genre, from learning the unique roles of each instrument to singing tight vocal harmonies and mastering the art of soloing. With roots in Appalachian folk, country, and blues, bluegrass has evolved into the fast-paced, improvisational […]

PMAC’s Brewery Lane Big Band is a jazz big band for adults. The group plays classic and contemporary big band jazz. Learn the styles of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, along with classics of the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, plus newer music right up to today’s hits. For intermediate jazz instrumentalists. Reading skills are important; […]

Cartooning is for artists ages 11-14. Do you love graphic novels? Do you like to draw and want to learn the art of cartooning? Then this class is for you! Create new characters, add a story to your drawings, and meet other kids who love cartooning too! There is no prerequisite for this class and […]

PMAC offers private lessons in Cello. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

PMAC offers private lessons for Clarinet. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

PMAC’s Classic Rock Band embraces a love for the early, explosive days of “rock ‘n roll.” In this ensemble, you’ll focus on iconic music from the ’60s and ’70s, with occasional nods to other eras that channel the spirit of this period, where rock’s rapid growth led to the adoption of rock as the primary […]

Collage and Zine Making is a visual arts class for ages 65+. A zine is a booklet style artwork that you make yourself, keep, give away, or trade. It can display your very own DIY collage, with the addition of drawing and writing on any topic of your choosing, with the opportunity for intuitive collage […]

Collage: Archiving and Storytelling is a mixed media collage course for students ages 65 and older. In this course, you will become inspired to think outside the box and create art that is truly unique. This innovative contemporary technique starts with adding collage papers and building textures. Students will be able to make their own […]

PMAC offers private lessons for Composition. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you’ll explore the art of crafting original music, from melody and harmony to orchestration and form. Whether you’re composing for solo instruments, ensembles, or digital media, our instructors will help you bring your creative ideas to life. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to […]

In Creating Comics, dive into the exciting world of comic creation and bring your imagination to life! You’ll explore the art of character design, developing a unique character with its own personality, backstory, and visual style. From initial pencil sketches to inking and coloring, you’ll learn essential techniques to transform your ideas into dynamic, engaging […]

PMAC offers private lessons for drawing. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will develop techniques such as shading, perspective, and composition. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, private drawing lessons will help you refine your skills, explore various styles, and express your creativity. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic […]

Drum & Strum JAM focuses on bucket drumming and ukulele for students ages 8-12. The bucket drumming part of this class will focus on learning and playing rhythmic patterns to pop music, and will also combine elements of reading notation, and composing music. The ukulele portion will be focused on chords and strumming patterns to […]

PMAC offers private lessons for Drum Set. During weekly 1:1 lessons, develop your rhythm, learn drumming patterns and technique, and grow your musicality. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with […]

Dynamic Characters teaches you to unlock your creativity and design unique, dynamic characters that leap off the page! In this course, you’ll learn about the process of bringing characters to life for stories, illustrations, or comics. You’ll experiment with a variety of facial expressions, body poses, and art mediums, exploring how these elements can add […]

PMAC offers private lessons for . During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

PMAC offers private lessons for Euphonium/Baritone. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. What is the difference between a euphonium and a baritone? The baritone horn is more tightly wrapped than the euphonium […]

Expression Sessions is a colorful class that lets students embrace artistic exploration and expression with drawing, painting, and mixed mediums! Young artists will learn a variety of techniques, tips, tricks and skills that will help them grow artistically. Full of individualized instruction from teaching artist Anna Nuttall, Expression Sessions provides a safe, encouraging, creative environment […]

PMAC offers private fiddle lessons. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun!PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Fiddle Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one lessons […]

PMAC offers private lessons for flute. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

The PMAC Flute Choir makes music in a relaxed, supportive, and fun atmosphere. Led by teaching artist Kibbie Straw, this adult music ensemble plays a variety of styles in beginner to intermediate levels. The Flute Choir welcomes late beginner to intermediate adult flute students. Fall 2024 News: The Flute Choir will be playing two shows […]

PMAC offers private lessons for guitar. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun! PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one […]

PMAC offers private lessons for improvisation. Weekly 1:1 lessons will help you develop your creativity and musical intuition by learning how to express yourself freely. Through personalized guidance, you will deepen your understanding of harmony, rhythm, and melody and build confidence incorporating these elements into your improvisation. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to […]

Jazz Pioneers is a dynamic jazz combo that invites adult musicians to dive into the rich world of jazz. Focusing on jazz blues, modal tunes, and classic standards, the ensemble emphasizes small group musicianship and the art of improvisation. Designed for early intermediate to advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, this program is open to piano, guitar, […]

PMAC offers private mandolin lessons. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will grow your skills, advance your technique, and have fun!PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Mandolin Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor Unlock your full potential with personalized, one-on-one lessons […]

PMAC offers private lessons in mixed media art. Weekly 1:1 lessons allow you to explore creative possibilities by combining various materials and techniques. You will develop their artistic voice while experimenting with texture, color, and form to create unique, dynamic works of art. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities […]

In Monoprinting, we will explore some of the creative possibilities of hand printing images without a press. The process is called a monoprint because each image cannot be repeated exactly nor can it be editioned. This is not a precise art form and lends itself to experimentation and playfulness with various techniques and layers of […]

This spring, embark on a Music Quest! Students ages 8-12 will journey through a variety of musical topics, from African drumming to Boomwhackers, creative body percussion to instruments of an orchestra, video game music to the science of sound. Classes will focus on hands-on participatory learning activities where students experience the many ways we can […]

PMAC offers private lessons in Music Theory. During weekly 1:1 lessons, you will build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of music, including harmony, scales, chord progressions, and notation. PMAC’s talented teaching artists tailor their instruction to your unique artistic abilities and goals. Benefits of Private Lessons at PMAC: 1:1 Lessons with a Music/Visual Art Mentor […]

Music Therapy private lessons are used to improve and enhance the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages by setting specific goals that can be reached through the creative process. Clinical and evidence-based, this program relies on the use of music interventions in a therapeutic relationship with a credentialed professional.  Music […]

New Horizons Band is a community band that reconnects adults with the instrument they played in their youth. Performing a variety of popular concert and band repertoire, this ensemble rehearses weekly, with 2-3 performance per session. For intermediate to advanced adult concert band students. Open to woodwinds, brass, and concert percussion. NEW MEMBER SPECIAL – […]

The New Horizons Beginner Band invites you to pick up the instrument of your youth or start playing for the first time! This weekly group lesson will quickly get you on your way to playing in the New Horizons Band. Open to all adults who play or want to learn to play a band instrument, […]

The New Horizons Beginner String Orchestra is designed for adult string players to learn music reading skills and music from the classical orchestral repertoire. All adult string players are welcome. Open to violin, viola, cello and bass. Fall 2024 News:  The New Horizons Beginner String Orchestra will play two shows this semester! PMAC’s Unity of Sound […]