Adult Learning
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The study of music is a lifelong commitment.
Learning music as an adult reduces stress, improves brain function, increases patience and discipline, offers a creative and expressive outlet, sets a great example for any kids in your life, and is a great way to meet new people. Perhaps you're here because it has been your lifelong dream to study music, or a recent inspiration to start a new hobby, or you played many years ago and want to get back to it.
Joy of Music is a wonderful place to begin your musical journey at any age, and our experienced and patient staff are well-equipped to match the needs and level of every learner. You might come to us with a specific goal: to play a particular piece of music you love, to play at a friend’s wedding, to collaborate with others, or maybe you’re interested in the health benefits that musical study provides. Let us know how we can help tailor your lessons, classes, and ensembles to best fit your interests and needs!
Our beginner piano classes for adults, chamber music ensembles, and jazz ensembles are perfect places to not only learn and grow as musicians, but also make friends and connections within the community. No matter what your level of proficiency is, studying and performing at JOMP will enable you to enjoy the self-expression, creativity, and personal satisfaction and fulfillment that attracts us all to musical study.
Adult Learning
It's never too late!
Sure, most musicians start learning when they're young. There are challenges and hurdles to learning music when our brains are fully developed - reading sheet music and chord charts is like learning a whole new language!
But with the freedom that comes with adulthood, it is your choice to commit, and you'll practice because you want to be here. When you come to your lessons with discipline, drive, and a desire to grow, you will. The advantage of the adult mind is that it hears and understands new concepts quickly and makes changes more efficiently.
You are more capable than you know, so give yourself the challenge and take the leap. Music is its own reward in time.
Offerings
Try something new, or refresh an old skill.
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It all began with a sunflower...
Walk up JOMP's path in the summer and you'll be welcomed by an abundance of sunflowers. They weren't always there. JOMP's founder Wendy Webster Ardizzone discovered a stray seed germinating near the door of JOMP shortly after moving to their new space on 1 Gorham Street. She protected and nurtured that little plant until it grew strong, tall, and eventually was joined by others. The same is true of her care for JOMP, which she founded in 1986, and the thousands of students of all ages that have made JOMP their musical home.
Wendy's vision was to create a musical community reflective of the rich diversity of the greater Worcester area. Today, with its core of outstanding faculty of more than 40 musician educators, JOMP draws students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and donors together in a joyful community united by high quality music education and performance. Access informs all of JOMP’s programming. With a beautiful facility (a former nursing home) that houses the Shapiro Concert Hall as well as 22 fully equipped music teaching studios, JOMP has created a fully accessible music space for all.
Additionally, JOMP believes everyone deserves access to a quality music education. Financial Aid for any person with demonstrated need has been, is, and always will be at the heart of JOMP’s mission. JOMP on in. We can’t wait to welcome you.