Our Lessons & Classes

We offer music and voice lessons and art, drama and dance classes.

Music Courses in Philadelphia, PA

Bass Lesson

Bass Guitar

Students will learn tuning technique, fingering position of the bass, reading of notation, theory, chords and inversions for all genres of music.

Guitar Lesson

Guitar

Students will learn tuning technique, fingering position of the guitar, reading of notation, theory, chords and inversions for all genres of music

Organ Lesson

Organ

Students will learn reading of music and theory, technique, scales, arpeggios and chords for all genres of music. Studying presets, drawbars and pedal techniques will be paramount.

Trumpet Lesson

Trumpet

This lesson provides an understanding of an embouchure and their instrument including the mouthpiece, teaching a student how to keep the corners of their mouth firm so that air does not leak out. Students will also learn how to play their scales.

Drum Lesson

Drums

Instruction includes learning to play and handle the drum set, rudiments, paradiddles, learning to read music and band charts and learning to play various styles of music and beats.

Piano Lesson

Piano

Students will learn reading of music and theory, technique, scales, arpeggios, notes, and chords for all genres of music.

Violin Lesson

Violin

Lessons include how to care for, tune and hold the violin.  Also, students will learn theoretical knowledge along with the mechanics of the violin.

Saxophone Lesson

Saxophone

During this lesson, students will learn the correct way of playing their instrument, embouchure control, hand and finger placement, breath control, sound projection, music reading techniques, and song and etude study.

Flute Lesson

Flute

Students will learn to read notes, rhythm, dynamics and music theory while getting the best sound from the instrument.

Cello Lesson

Cello

Students will learn to read music, learn about music theory and absorb traditional classic cello training and techniques.

Clarinet Lesson

Clarinet

A student will learn musical notation, note reading and composition theory along with how to take care and use their instrument properly.

Voice Lessons

Singing Lesson

Singing

During this lesson, students are taught breathing techniques, tonation and how to project their voices.

Vocal Coaching Lesson

Vocal Coaching

Students are coached on proper warm-up techniques, expanding their vocal range, finding their voice, taking care of their instrument: their vocals.

Art Classes

Fine Art Lesson

Fine Art

In this class, students learn about portraits, painting, watercoloring, backgrounds, perspectives, shading and coloring.

Animation Lesson

Animation

Students will learn digital animation, learning to create bouncing balls, walk cycles, lip syncs.

Drama Classes

Drama Class

Drama

Our drama classes help students in their creativity and imagination.  It helps students with finding their voice and in writing and telling stories.

Dance Classes

Ballet Class

Ballet

Students will learn the highly technical and structured style of dance that is the foundation for many other styles of dance. Currently, this is only offered to children ages 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old.

Tap Class

Tap

Students will lean to tap dance, using the tap shoes to create percussion while dancing using the heel and toe of the shoe. Currently, this is only offered to children ages 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old. 

Modern Dance Class

Modern

Students will learn to focus on their own interpretations of dance instead of structured steps, making shapes and lines with their body. Currently, this is only offered to children ages 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old.

Early Movement Dance Class

Early Movement

As an introduction to dance and movement, this class will engage students’ imagination and curiosity in fun and exciting activities while exploring a variety of music and movement styles. This class is offered to children ages 3-5 years old. 

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The Gibson School of Music and Arts was founded in 1995 by Professor Randy J. Gibson. We offer music and arts lessons and classes, musicians for hire, space rentals, instrument sales, and more.

Contact Us

Address: 5425 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Phone Number: (215) 924-7345
Fax Number: (215) 924-8890
Email Address: gibsonmusicarts1@gmail.com

Our Hours

Monday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday - Closed

Friday - Closed

Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday - Closed