How Does The Summer Work?

Creative Keys is a year-round music school, and lessons continue as usual throughout the summer.

• Enrollment stays strong during June, July, and August, typically at 90% or higher.
• Summer is also a popular time for new students to begin lessons, since many have more free time and fewer school-year commitments.
• Keeping your current lesson time reserved helps ensure consistency in learning and allows your student to continue with the same instructor year-round.
• Staying enrolled over the summer also means your spot is secure and ready when the back-to-school season begins.

If you need to miss lessons during the summer, there are a few options to help:

• Attend a free 45-minute enrichment session
• Ask your teacher about possible courtesy lessons, which may be available during the summer months
• Let a friend or family member use your lesson slot temporarily

For example, if your student is away at camp, a sibling or even a parent can use that lesson time and give music lessons a try.

Please note:

• If you choose to pause lessons and stop payment for the summer, your time slot may be offered to a new student.
• Because summer enrollment remains high, it may be difficult to find another opening with your teacher when you are ready to return.

Summer Music Challenge

CK Bucks are back, The Creative Keys Summer Music Challenge returns late May 18th Students can earn “CK Bucks” for completing a variety of challenges and then redeem them at the front desk for prizes in increments of 5, 10, or 15 CK Bucks.

The Summer Music Challenge is a great way to set goals and have fun with music!

Stop by the front desk to pick up your starter kit the week of May 18th (zipper wallet, 1 CK Buck, and instructions sheet)! Students may begin redeeming their CK Bucks as early as May 26th and can earn and redeem up until August 15th.

7th Annual Composition Contest

This Summer, let’s get creative with composition and have fun writing a song! Students are invited to compose a piece of music at least 8 measures long, incorporating a variety of music elements – notes, rhythm, dynamics, articulation, and more.

Chat with your teacher about your goals so they can help guide your songwriting journey! Submit your piece of music anytime June 1 through July 31. Judging will take place August 1-15 and winners will be announced August 16!

Age categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13+

Prizes – Amazon gift card: First place $50, second place $25 per age category

Must be a current student to participate / win.

Summer Art Contest

Our annual Summer Art Contest returns June 1! Submit your artwork with a music theme on 8.5×11 inch paper between June 1 and July 31 and you’ll be entered into the contest!

Prizes include a $25 Amazon gift card for first place and $15 for second place, and $10 for third place, per age category. Age categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13+. Winners will be announced the first week of August. Must be a current student to participate / win.

Summer Camps

This Summer, we’re offering a variety of opportunities for students to get together with others and learn more about music!

Dunedin:
Piano Camp – Come join us for a fun and focused summer camp designed for piano students ages 7-12 who want to grow their skills while having a great time with music. Throughout the week, students will:

• Learn and perform piano duets
• Try their hand at composing their own music
• Play engaging games to reinforce note reading and rhythm
• Create a music-themed craft
• Enjoy plenty of creative, confidence-building piano activities.

Tampa:

Camp Creative – Camp Creative Tampa is a specialty, small group music camp that gives students ages 6 to 14 the opportunity to try out Piano, Guitar, and Violin in small-group workshops taught by Creative Keys instructors (instruments will be provided). Students will also have fun playing music games that will reinforce note reading and rhythm, and enjoy a music-themed craft!

Broadway / Musical Theatre Vocal Camp – in this camp led by Miss Faith, students will learn vocal techniques, pitch recognition, solfege, call and response, and play interactive games. Along the way, they’ll learn Broadway and Musical Theatre songs that will help boost singing abilities and stage presence. Meets Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 6-10.

For more information and to secure your child’s space in one of these fun and interactive camps, please visit

Summer Enrichment Classes
This Summer, attend an Enrichment Class to replace a missed private lesson!

Students who need to miss a private lesson may attend an Enrichment Class free of charge. Each class will have a maximum of 8 students on the roster. All instruments and levels are welcome!

Enrichment Classes provide students with an exciting opportunity to get together with other students to learn and reinforce music concepts. During each 45-minute class, students will enjoy a variety of games and activities that help them improve their musicianship while having fun!

Topics may include note reading, rhythm, composition, music symbols, performance techniques, and much more.

* Please note that if only 1 student shows up to class, the student will be given a 30-minute private lesson on the topic originally planned for the group.