Schwob Preparatory Division at Columbus State University

05/30/2026

Join Schwob Prep for our Summer Strummers Group Guitar classes! No need to own your own instrument!

Come participate in group lessons and ensemble activities with other musicians your age. Bring your own guitar or use one of our own 3/4 sized instruments. In addition, you will need a foot stool if you have one and the desire to have fun while taking on a new musical adventure! Class will cover learning basic chords, reading tabs, and a variety of music. This camp is also a great way to get a taste of guitar before beginning private lessons.

Recommended for students aged 9-13.

Registration is open for the weeks of 6/8, 6/22, and 7/6! https://www.enrole.com/columbusstate/jsp/course.jsp?courseId=GUITR&categoryId=6F568820

02/01/2026

Meet Alyssa, our Little Mozarts instructor!

Little Mozarts is our music immersion group class intended for 4-6 year olds. Session 1 begins on 2/14 and Session 2 begins on 3/28.

For more information and how to register, please visit our website: https://www.columbusstate.edu/music/music-prep/

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01/22/2026

Group Guitar is starting soon at Schwob Prep! https://www.columbusstate.edu/music/music-prep/

01/22/2026

Group Guitar classes are starting soon at Schwob Prep! Meet Ben, our guitar instructor. All instruments provided for each 6 week course starting on 2/14!

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.columbusstate.edu/music/music-prep/

01/06/2026

Schwob Prep is excited to announce Group Classes for the spring, featuring Group Guitar (NEW!), Group Piano, and Little Mozarts.

Session 1: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Session 2: 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2

Register here! https://forms.office.com/r/wx85Z90eRu

In Group Guitar, students will learn all the essential skills needed to confidently begin playing the guitar. No need to bring a guitar -- Schwob has you covered with 8 brand new 3/4 sized instruments! This fun and supportive environment is perfect for students wishing to pick up the guitar for the first time.

- Instructor: Ben Richardson
- Time: 11am-12pm
- Ages: 8-12
- Level: Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Activities:
- Learn posture, tuning, and strumming
- Play chords, patterns, and simple songs.

In Group Piano, students learn and gain confidence as their keyboard skills grow in a fun, relaxed environment. Each student will have their own piano that they’ll use to explore basic music and piano fundamentals with expert guidance. This program is great on its own or as an opportunity for students to sample the weekly structure of music lessons before beginning private lessons.

- Instructor: Robert Wilson
- Time: 10-11am
- Ages: 5-8
- Level: Complete Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Activities:
- Learn notes on the keyboard and staff.
- Play simple tunes with hands separate and together.
- Lear basic rhythms.

Designed for preschool-aged kids, Little Mozarts offers an environment that stimulates musical growth. In a fun and relaxed setting, students will explore the basics of music and several instruments, giving your young ones a great introduction to the wonderful world of music.

- Instructor: Alyssa Johnson
- Time: 12-1pm
- Ages: 3-5
- Level: Complete Beginner
- Prerequisites: None
Activities:
- Play Orff instruments (e.g. xylophones, percussion).
- Utilize body percussion.
- Potential for immersion into other instruments.

All classes will be held at the Schwob School of Music, located next to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts at 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901.

Tuition for Group Piano and Little Mozarts:
- $99 for students with immediate family affiliated with CSU or Schwob.
- $119 for students not affiliated with CSU or Schwob.

Tuition for Group Guitar (includes guitar for use during class):
- $119 for students with immediate family affiliated with CSU or Schwob.
- $139 for students not affiliated with CSU or Schwob.

11/03/2025

Schwob Prep is thrilled to introduce Dr. Aesook Moon (organ) to our Prep faculty! Now, Dr. Moon will be teaching organ for both college and pre-college students at Schwob.

Dr. Aesook Moon has been teaching organ at the Schwob School of Music since 2025. She has served as a collaborative pianist at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music since 2009, accompanying voice and instrumental students as well as the University Singers.

Dr. Moon earned her bachelor’s degree in organ performance from Seoul Presbyterian Seminary and a master’s degree from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea. She later completed a second master’s degree in organ performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and in 2006 earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from the University of North Texas. While in Texas, she won first prize and the Best Hymn Playing Award at the William C. Hall Organ Competition.

Before coming to Columbus, Dr. Moon served as an adjunct organ instructor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and as organist for First-Centenary United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN; First United Methodist Church in Dothan, AL; and St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbus, GA. She has performed numerous solo organ recitals and accompanied various choirs throughout her career. Dr. Moon currently serves as associate organist/choirmaster for Trinity Episcopal Church.

Click here for more information and to apply for instrumental lessons at Schwob Prep: https://www.columbusstate.edu/music/music-prep/

10/19/2025

Our piano instructor, Whittaker Locke, would like to invite everyone to a spooky piano recital!

We will still hold our Winter Prep Recital at Schwob in December -- more details coming soon!

10/09/2025

Meet our Percussion Instructor: Sebastian Alejandro Ocando Gallardo

To register for lessons and see our full offering, visit our website: https://www.columbusstate.edu/music/music-prep/

Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela Sebastian Ocando is currently a Senior at the Schwob School of Music studying Percussion with Dr. Paul Vaillancourt. Sebastian began learning music from his dad, Reinaldo Ocando, professor in the Conservatory of Music in Maracaibo. Sebastian was part of Venezuela's "El Sistema" of Music, and has performed in multiple orchestras including: Symphony Youth Orchestra Rafael Urdaneta and The Simon Bolivar Symphony as a guest. He currently is a member of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.

Awards:

-1st Prize Winner in the London International Competition in the percussion category

- 1st Absolute Winner in the BACH International Competition

- 4th Place in the Percussive Arts Society Keyboard division for College

- 1st Place of the LaGrange Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition 2025

Concerto for marimba and strings by Emmanuel Séjourné, 2nd movement, Energiqué, Rhytmiqué. Performed by Sebastián OcandoSchwob School of music. ...

08/22/2025

Group Piano and Little Mozarts Group Classes are now open for enrollment! Don't wait -- classes begin on Saturday, 9/20.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/j2e9s7MEnf

Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25

In Group Piano, students with no prior experience with the piano learn and gain confidence as their keyboard skills grow in a fun, relaxed environment. Each student will have their own piano that they’ll use to explore basic music and piano fundamentals with expert guidance. This program is great on its own or as an opportunity for students to sample the weekly structure of music lessons before beginning private lessons.

Instructor: Robert Wilson
Time: 10-11am
Room: 1712
Ages: 5-8

Designed for preschool-aged kids, Little Mozarts offers an environment that stimulates musical growth. In a fun and relaxed setting, students will explore the basics of music and several instruments, giving your young ones a great introduction to the wonderful world of music.

Instructor: Alyssa Johnson
Time: 12-1pm
Room: 2604
Ages: 3-5

All classes will be held at the Schwob School of Music, located next to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts at 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901. Free parking is available in the parking garage across the street from the RiverCenter.

Tuition for Group Classes is the following for each 6-week session:
- $99 for students with immediate family affiliated with Columbus State University or Schwob (including current Schwob Prep students or children of CSU faculty/staff).
- $119 for students not affiliated with CSU or Schwob.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/23/2025

Registration is OPEN for the Fall!

Schwob Prep offers private music lessons across a wide variety of instruments, all taught with expert instruction. Our instructors are here to help students of all ages and levels grow and cherish music.

Register for lessons today with the link below!
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