Private Coaching
In Person & Live Online Lessons Available
Kids learn best when they love what they’re playing.
We meet young musicians where they are — with music they connect with, coaches they look forward to seeing, and an approach that builds real skills without taking the fun out of it.
Adults absolutely belong here.
Whether you’re starting for the first time or picking up an instrument again after years away, we’ll shape your coaching around the music you actually want to play — at your pace, with no pressure.
Great Coaches
Learn from experienced musicians who know how to teach, encourage and adapt lessons to the way you learn best. Your coach helps you build strong fundamentals while keeping the music relevant to your goals.
A Place Built for Music
Our Clifton Park school is designed for lessons, with fully equipped rooms, instruments and gear ready to use, plus a comfortable parent waiting area and a creative environment made for learning music.
What can you learn?- Voice
- Piano / Keyboard
- Guitar / Bass / Ukulele
- Violin / Cello
- Drums / Percussion
- Music Theory
- NYSSMA Preparation
Recurring Private Coaching30-minute weekly sessions · In person or live online
- $159/month for your first enrollment — includes 4 or 5 sessions depending on the month
- $139/month each for your second and third enrollments
- $129/month each for your fourth enrollment and every enrollment after that
- No registration fee
Additional enrollments can be for additional instruments or immediate family members. These rates apply individually; earlier enrollments keep their original rates.
Recurring-rate enrollment has a 3-month minimum, then continues month to month.
Hectic schedule? Try Non-Recurring Lessons.Can’t commit to the same time every week? Non-Recurring Lessons are $40 per lesson. Buy as many lesson vouchers as you want, then schedule sessions as you need them up to two weeks in advance, based on coach availability.
Give the gift of music.MDM Gift Certificates are always available for lessons. Contact our team and we’ll help you choose the right amount.
Ready to try MDM? Your first lesson is free.
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Rock School 101
Your band. Your songs. A real stage.
Rock School 101 puts students into a working band with other musicians at a similar skill level. With guidance from an MDM coach, each band chooses songs, rehearses weekly and works toward a live performance at a local venue.
Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and voice are the most common instruments, but if you play something else, ask us — when the right band comes together, we’re happy to make room for it.
What’s included:- 9 weekly 90-minute band rehearsals
- An MDM coach at every rehearsal
- 1 full dress rehearsal
- A live performance at the end of the session
- Real experience listening, communicating and playing as part of a band
Tuition: $330 for Members · $430 for Non-Members
Members are students enrolled in recurring Private Coaching.
Private lessons teach you how to play. Rock School teaches you how to play with other musicians.
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Vocal Groups
Our 8 week Vocal Group programs are designed to give vocalists the opportunity to sing with other individuals and grow in their ear training, ability to harmonize, and to get a chance to perform in front of their family and friends!
The program is divided into students of two age groups, approx. 10-14 and 15 & up. Non-voice students, or individuals outside of MDM are welcome join as well.
(an audition may be required without a referral from an MDM voice coach)
Here is how it works...
Students are assigned to one of the vocal groups that practice for 1.5 hours every week with one or two coaches, depending on group size.
Students in the Vocal Group programs are always working towards an upcoming public performance and throughout the course will perfect a collection of arranged songs.
Acapella Track: Will give vocalists the opportunity to sing with other individuals and grow in their ear training, ability to harmonize and confidence in soloing. Students in the Acapella Group Program will leave with 2 or 3 custom arranged acapella songs to perform live. Throughout the program, students will grow in their choral skills, learn about the voice as an instrument, work on their ability to perform and practice musical teamwork.
Musical Theater Track: Will cover what goes into performing a musical theater group number. From learning solos and harmonies to creating sound as an ensemble, the Musical Theater Group will build 2 or 3 Broadway-style numbers from the ground up to perform live. Along the way, students will be taught common musical theater terms and facts that will give them a leg up in both the audition and rehearsal rooms.
BOTH VOCAL GROUPS INCLUDE:- Structured Group Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks
- All of the Rehearsals Specialized with 1 or 2 coaches
- The coaches will arrange and print all the parts for the chosen songs outside of rehearsal time
- A Group Performance Show at the end of the session (coincides with our Rock School Band show at a local club)
Tuition (8-weeks): $279 for Members, $329 for Non-Members
(Members = being enrolled in our Private Coaching program)
Vocal Groups are a great way to make new friends and build camaraderie while learning to master your voice.
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Songwriting
Our 8-week Songwriting program is divided into two programs.
Level 1, for those who:
- Have never written before
- Are seeking that "push" to break through the barriers of writer's block
- Would like to gain a basic understanding of Songwriting elements [ie song seeds, hook, melody, groove/riff, form (ABABC or AABA for example), harmonic languages, etc.]
Level 2 is for those who:
- Can accompany themselves on an instrument
- Are looking to eventually perform or record their songs
- Enjoy a good challenge to hold them accountable for continuing to write
- Are looking to break out of their comfort zones and venture into different styles of writing
Here is how it works...
Classes will be broken up into groups of 3-5 students per class, with 1.5 hours every week under the guidance of a coach/songwriter.
The goal of both levels is to end the session with at least one fully finished and polished original song. Level 2 would be challenged to write one song every week, with the same end goal of having one or more songs finalized and ready to possibly record or perform. Students would work together in each class to provide insight and feedback to help each other reach their songwriting goals.
In the Songwriting program you get:- Structured Group Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks
Tuition: $249 for Members, $299 for Non-Members
(Members = being enrolled in our Private Coaching program)
Our Songwriting Workshop is a great way to hone in on skills you already have and learn new techniques to further your progress.
Songwriting is also available in Private Coaching sessions!
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Little Rockers
Big music for little musicians.
Little Rockers introduces ages 3–5 to music through rhythm, singing, movement, instruments and play.
Each 30-minute class gives kids a chance to explore sound, move to music and start developing the skills that eventually make learning an instrument feel natural.
Class activities include:- Percussion
- Rhythm and movement
- Singing
- Musical symbols and notes
- Exploring different instruments
- Mini jam sessions
Tuition: $89 · 6 weekly classes
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