IMMANUEL SCHOOL OF MUSIC Programs
Summer Programs
New students are welcomed any time of the year!
Private Lessons
The Immanuel School of Music offers private instruction in: Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | Guitar | Ukulele | Piano | Organ | Harpsichord | Voice | Flute | Accordion | Trumpet | Trombone | Percussion | Rhythmic Studies
Our faculty members are professional musicians with university degrees in their discipline.
- We welcome students of all ages, including adults!
- Lessons are offered year round (Academic Year and Summer).
- New Students may start anytime in the year. Lessons will be prorated.
New Students: Please complete our Private Lesson Inquiry form and our staff will contact you as soon as possible to set up a lesson time!
Private lessons are offered at 2 locations:
Central Campus: 2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Boone Campus: 1440 Boone Aire Rd, Florence, KY 41042
Summer Session:
- The Summer Session for private lessons runs from June 2nd to August 31st. Confirm with your teacher regarding lesson length and their availability during the summer.
- Make-up lessons are not offered during the summer session. Only register for the number of weeks you will attend.
- Additional summer lessons may be scheduled after the initially registered lessons are completed, subject to mutual agreement between the teacher and student.
- Payment is made up front and in full for the summer session.
- 30-minute lesson: $33 per lesson
- 45-minute lesson: $47 per lesson
- 60-minute lesson: $58 per lesson
Summer Strings Club 2025
Thursdays: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
June 5th - July 25th, 2025
2025 Tuition: $175
Location: Central Campus
Attendance: We understand that students may miss a class or two due to family vacations, other activities, etc. Students are still encouraged to participate in the classes.
No audition required. Approximately 3rd-6th grade.
Fun weekly activities: Orchestra, sectionals, special workshops, and spirit wear contest!
2025 Final Concert: July 25 @ 7:00 pm
Concert Location: TBA
You might also be interested in:
Summer Chamber Players (standard, intermediate and advanced auditions)
See all of our Summer Programs
Cello Choir
June 2 – August 2, 2025
Tuition $140
Location: Central Campus
Enhance your summer with Cello Choir!
Adult Cello Choir: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:15pm
ISM Cello Choir: Mondays, 7:15 – 8:30pm
Six (6) weeks of fun class for 7th – 12th grade students
Attendance: We understand students may miss a week or two over the summer. Mrs. Hibbard will plan accordingly.
Final Concert August 2 @ 4:00pm
Concert Location: TBA
Summer Chamber Players 2025
Audition Required
June 2 - August 2, 2025 (flexible scheduling)
2025 Chamber Players Tuition: $200.
New students are welcomed.
Location: Central Campus
Chamber music experience for advanced, intermediate, and standard level students.
Experience music in a small ensemble setting for students of every level. Our faculty will work with groups of students (3-6 students per group) to refine and develop skills of leadership, musicality, and confidence.
Attendance: We understand that students may miss a class or two due to family vacations, other activities, etc. **Flexible scheduling to best accommodate the group as a whole.
Coachings: Eight (8) 60-minute coaching sessions. Each group is scheduled individually. Example coaching times are Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Location: Immanuel, 2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Final Concert: Saturday, August 2 @ 4 pm.
Concert Location:
Weston Art Gallery-Aronoff Center.
650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Audition options:
- Option 1) In-person Auditions. May 19 - 6:00-9:00 pm. Email ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org to schedule an in-person audition.
- Option 2) Video Auditions. Please submit video links to ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org by May 19, 2025
Audition Requirements:
Standard Division (Bartel String Ensemble and Concert Strings or 2-4 years of experience)
- C Major Scale (2 octaves)
- G Major Scale (2 octaves)
- One prepared solo work that you have worked on with your private teacher
Intermediate Level (Youth String Orchestra or 4+ years of experience)
- A Major scale (2 octaves)
- B-flat Major scale (2 octaves)
- One prepared solo work that you have worked on with your private teacher
Advanced Level (Youth Sinfonia or 5+ years of experience)
- A-flat Major scale (3 octaves)
- B minor scale (3 octaves)
- One prepared solo work that you have worked on with your private teacher
The Composition Lab with London Scholle
June 3-August 2, 2025
Eight (8) Weeks of Lab for 7th -12th grade
TUESDAYS: 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Tuition: – $175.00
Location: Central Campus
Learn How to Compose!
No composition experience required but proficient music reading is required.
Explore Composition Techniques!
Discover Unique Styles!
Experiment & Innovate!
Express Your Musical Voice!
Meet the teacher: London Scholle
Live Performance of Your Composition!
Live Performance – August 2 @ 4pm
Performance Location: TBA
Discover Music Package
Four (4), 30-minute, private lessons on an instrument of your choice
Promotion Price: $110 per person
Location: Central Campus and Boone Campus
Experience a new instrument or try lessons for an instrument you already play!
We welcome students of all ages (Preschool through Adult)
The Immanuel School of Music offers private instruction in: Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | Guitar | Ukulele | Piano | Organ | Harpsichord | Voice | Flute | Accordion | Trumpet | Trombone | Percussion | Rhythmic Studies
To get started, contact ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org
Summer Guitar & Fretted Friends Class
June 5-July 31, 2025
New Students are welcomed.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
2025 Tuition: $175
Location: Central Campus
Bring your favorite fretted instrument (Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Lap Dulcimer, and/or Mandolin)
This class will focus on:
- The 3 building blocks of music: Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody and how they are used to play songs.
- Forming chords, strum basic rhythms, and use scales to create melodies.
- Playing with others as a group.
- Reading the different forms of music notation common for fretted instruments, such as standard notation, chord charts, and tablature.
- Learning common styles of music like rock, pop, and classical.
Attendance:
We understand that students may miss a class or two due to family vacations, other activities, etc. Students are still encouraged to participate in the classes
Rhythmic Studies
Take your musical skills to the next level. No previous experience required.
Offered as Private Lessons and "Pop-Up" Events.
Location: Central Campus
All ages - instrumentalists, vocalist, and musical levels welcomed.
About Rhythmic Studies: Rhythm is universally used in every form of music both instrumentally and vocally. Get ready to count, tap out rhythms, move, and feel the beat.
*Contact the ISM Office to inquire or request a Rhythmic Studies "Pop-Up" Event: ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org
Note: "Pop-Up" Event Topics are subject to change. Additional topics may be added upon request. A minimum number of students is required per "Pop-Up" Event.
Ready to start your journey of becoming a Rhythmic Guru? Rhythm is used in every form of music (instrumentally & vocally). Gain a deeper understanding of rhythm. Increase confidence playing your music. Rhythmic Studies meets your needs at your current musical level.
Learn More:
Summer Workshops
Tuesdays 9:30-10:45 am
Wednesdays 6:00-7:15 pm
Thursdays 3:30-4:45 pm
Weeks workshops are offered:
- June 10,11,12
- June 24,25,26
- July 1,2,3
- July 28,30, 31
Location: Central Campus
Geared to our young musicians, enjoy Workshops series which focus on:
- Music Theory
- Note Reading Games & Races
- Practice Tips
- Rhythmic Games
- Instrument Spa Day & Care for Strings
May students repeat Workshop Sessions? YES! Each session is slightly different. Students may take sessions multiple times with a new experience each session.
Meet your teachers:
Co-taught by mother-daughter team –
Julie Geiman, Education Director & Monica Geiman, ISM Alumni / Student Teacher.
Meet Monica: Monica is currently a double major at the University of Kentucky in Violin Performance and Arts Administration. She is a student teacher for the UK Strings Project and an intern for GSA Summer 2025. Monica is a proud ISM Alumni and former Sinfonia Concert Master. During her time as an ISM student, she was a member of the ISM Student Quartet, an ISM Mentor, Mozart student teacher, and an ISM Intern.
More details to come!
Questions? ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org
