Performing Arts Preparatory School

About

We are a student-centered, hands-on and detail-oriented Performing Arts School that understands our impact can only be measured upon seeing the results in our pupils.

Our school's main priority is to guide and encourage our students to discover their path in the arts, hone their craft, and shoot for the stars!

At P.A.P.S, you are guaranteed to have an Instructor who is fully invested in your education. Featuring Royal Conservatory curriculum, online resources, and trained and certified instructors, we make it a point to provide quality training. Here, you can rest assured that you and or your little one will be well on your way to owning your artistry.

That special "Eureka" moment that an instructor shares with a student when they finally understand one of the complexities of music theory or a new topic. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing all of the knowledge come together and form a talented artist.

Highlights

Current Top Pro

Hired 1 time

5 years in business

Serves Waldorf, MD

Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle

Social media

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Gwyneth L.

Alli [from ANR Music Academy] has been my voice coach for the last 4 years. I first started voice lessons with Ali to develop my voice for musical theater due to her background in performance arts. I have worked with many voice coaches and instructors, ranging from classically trained opera singers to contemporary recording artists. I found that her instruction was by far the best. I rely on her to prepare for auditions and performances. She has helped me not only prepare for the auditions musically, but also with movement on stage....She has helped me to understand what goes on inside my body when I sing, and how I can effectively utilize all physical aspects to reach the best possible sound. In all of the time I trained with her, she has helped me prepare for countless auditions and performances, and I do not know where I would be today without her.

July 23, 2020

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Typically, our instructors will always ask a new student about their background in music, if any, and what their goals are for their journey. Our instructors really take time to get to know our students. We ask them for musical inspirations to understand what type of music they identify with and play. If they have previous experience, they will then assess their current playing/performance level and begin to pull resources that would benefit them the most in their lessons. It's at this point that the instructor would ease them into the routine of lesson fundamentals will look like, strategies to achieve our goals and to practice our curriculum.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Our studio provides training for music, dance and acting all under one roof. Each session and class is guided by an expert instructor who is eager to share their knowledge and experience!

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Private lessons start at $160.00+ per month, with fees depending on books and materials .

What types of students have you worked with?

Our primary demographic are ages work best with ages 5-18, however, we train students as young as 4 and as mature as 60.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Our last recital was a beautiful experience. We hosted our 2025 Summer Recital featuring music, vocal and dance performances centered around famous Broadway productions.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Our biggest advice is to make sure you are working with someone who understands your goals, understands how to communicate technique and theory in more than one way, and gives you a hands-on approach to curriculum.

Services offered

Piano

Singing

Guitar

Drum

Brass Lessons

Clarinet