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Blackbird Academy offers a variety of Music
and Art classes for home schooled students.
Complement your curriculum with Music
and Art classes that are aligned with Arizona
State Standards.
The Arts are an important part of your child's
curriculum. Studies show that children who
do art read better and do better in math and
science. When art is integrated with other
curriculum areas children become more
engaged in the learning process. Art also
teaches children how to engage in creative
problem solving and another study revealed
that children with music lessons had better
memories as well as higher literacy and
math levels. Most important, the Arts help to
enhance a child's self esteem.
Blackbird Academy has developed an
enhanced Art and Music program just for
home schoolers with several available
options for learning.

Aligned with Arizona State Standards, Classes will explore tools, techniques,
mediums and various styles of art throughout the world. The works of famous artists will be viewed, discussed and techniques will be replicated in this fun and exciting art exploration class. Students will learn some basic drawing and sketching techniques as well as experimenting with a variety of mediums including, acrylic paints, watercolor paints, oil
paints, pastels, marker art, and sculpture. Many cross- curriculum lessons can be applied in social studies, math, literature and music as students learn some fascinating multicultural lessons in art.

As an added feature, Blackbird Music and Art Center has joined Artsonia along with schools across the
nation to participate in the world's largest on-line
Art Gallery of Student work at www.artsonia.com
Once parents sign a permission slip, Blackbird
will photograph and upload student's art into a secure personal on-line student art portfolio. Students are given a password and can access
their gallery at any time with dozens of cool features.
Make personalized e-mail cards with your child's
art to send to family and friends, order cool
merchandise with your child's art printed on it, start fan clubs and much, much more! It's a great way to build your child's self esteem and share their
art with others!
 

Blackbird Academy offers many opportunities for our
amazing students to share their talents. Music Recitals
Blackbird Music & Art Center presents two student recitals each year, one in the May and one in December. Participation is optional.
Students are encouraged to perform in a relaxed
environment at the facility for family and friends. It is a
great way for all of the students to gather and share
their talent.
"Open Mic Night"
The first Friday of each month is "Open Mic" Night
from 8-10pm. This family orientated event draws a
great crowd each month of Blackbird students, beginning through advanced performers as well as experienced musicians and bands. It's a great way to get out there and perform in a fun and relaxed
environment!
Student Art Shows
Blackbird Music & Art Center also presents two student
art shows per year. Students are given a theme and
guidelines in which to create their art. All art is submitted by grade level category and hung on display in the Blackbird Gallery. An artist reception kicks off the event with refreshments and recognitions throughout the evening. Student art shows are a great way to display talent for family and friends as well as sharing within the
community.

Aligned with Arizona State Standards, our general music classes are designed
to introduce kids to the infinite world of music. Students will learn about basic concepts of music including pitch, rhythm and melody, and then use those skills to discover what makes music really work.
A variety of instruments including guitar, piano,
percussion, wind instruments and strings will be
introduced with hands-on demonstrations throughout
the class and students will learn how to sing using
solfeggio (do, re, mi) which will help them better
understand music notation and theory as it applies to
songs they already know.
Students will learn about different musical styles and
multicultural genres that can be used as cross-curriculum
in others lessons such as literature , social studies, and art. Other topics like songwriting, harmony, theory and music history will also be taught in this fun-filled class of music discovery!

Blackbird Music and Art Center offers private lessons for most instruments including strings, piano, voice, drums,
percussion, guitar, bass, brass, and woodwinds. Private lessons are 30 minute sessions with an instructor one-on one. All of our teachers are highly qualified and experienced in teaching students according to their
individual needs. Students are given customized lesson plans to help achieve their goals. We encourage our students to perform as much as possible and our center will provide regular opportunities for students to show what they have learned.

Group guitar lessons are a great way to introduce your child to acoustic guitar.
Students will learn the beginning basics including proper playing techniques as well as care and maintenance of their instrument Students will follow a lesson plan and learn basic chords and notes and will be able to play beginning level songs.
Rental guitars are available.


Our band & orchestra program for all strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion allows students to experience making music as an ensemble. Students will learn proper technique and musicianship while enjoying the fellowship of their peers. Musical notation will be
taught and core music concepts will be strengthened
through out the semester. Beginning and intermediate
classes are available.

Blackbird rents a full range of Milano band and orchestra instruments starting at $19.95 per month. Several rental options are available and all rentals include insurance.
A variety of books and
accessories are also available. Instrument repair services can also be arranged through Blackbird.