16 Years Old +
Learning music as an adult has a host of powerful benefits for mind, body and spirit. Studies repeatedly show that playing an instrument is one of the best forms of “brain training” to keep minds sharp as they age. Playing in a classical, jazz or world music ensemble is a great way to make friends with similar interests and become part of the welcoming and supportive VSO School community.
Scroll down to see the range of activities available for adults:
August 15–16
SUMMER ’26: Vocal Jazz Weekend Intensive (15+ years)
Strings Learning Suites
Piano Learning Suites
Vocal Arts Academy
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Jazz Institute
Thursdays
Camerata Ensemble
Various Days & Times
RCM Theory
Mondays
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Thursdays
Intro to Jazz Piano
Mondays
Big Band
Tuesdays, Saturdays
Suzuki Cello Group Classes
Fridays
Violin Technique
Various Days
SUMMER ’26: VSO School of Music International Young Artists Festival
Sundays
Guzheng Journey: Beginner Level
Tuesdays, Thursdays
Adult Guitar Ensembles
Saturdays
Cello Technique
Various Days & Times
Piano Technique
Tuesdays, Saturdays
Accelerated Piano
Select Mondays
Adult Piano Masterclass
Tuesdays, Thursdays
Piano Performance Class
Wednesdays
Selected Topics in Collaborative Piano
Wednesdays
Adult Ukulele Ensemble
Various Days
Adult Piano Classes
Sundays
Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
Mondays
Winds, Brass, Percussion Enriched Learning Program
Wednesdays
Adult Violin Classes
Mondays, Thursdays
Adult Guitar Classes
Wednesdays
Adult Ukulele Classes
Tuesdays, Thursdays
Adult Vocal Technique
Tuesdays
Song School
Wednesdays
Jazz Language
Thursdays
Vocal Jazz Masterclass
Sundays
Erhu Ensemble
Tuesdays
Aureum Winds
Various Days
Chamber Music Program
Various Days
Youth Choir (10–18 years)
Alternate Tuesdays
Choral Scholars (17–22 years)
Tuesdays
Humoresque Recorder Ensemble
Various Days
Jazz Combos
Wednesdays
What Makes It Jazz?
Sundays
Jazz Jams
Saturdays
Youth String Ensembles
August 18–19
Adult Violin Taster Class (16+ years)
March 2–6, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Piano
February 2-5, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Strings
International Artist Masterclasses
The VSO School of Music Performance Prep Program
Future of Excellence Concerto Competition
VSO Mentorship Events
