Quartertonez Music
About
Tenleytown Music School with Arabic and Folk Instruments
Quartertonez Music on Fessenden Street NW in Tenleytown distinguishes itself with Arabic and Mediterranean instrument coverage (oud, qanun, tabla, darbuka, riq, buzuq) alongside standard Western instruments. Children's Choir for ages 5-8.
Kids Programs
Programs accept students ages 5 and up across an unusually broad instrument list. Programs include:
- Children's Choir (ages 5-8)
- Voice lessons
- Piano, guitar, violin, cello
- Saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder
- Percussion, harp, steel drum
- Arabic instruments: oud, qanun, tabla, darbuka, riq, buzuq
- Group classes (Arabic music theory)
What's Included
- Weekly private virtual, in-home, or in-person instruction
- Children's Choir for younger kids
- Performance showcase opportunities
- Arabic music theory group classes
- Music enrichment programs
Experience
Strongest fit for families interested in Arabic / Mediterranean music tradition - rare instruction in Western schools. Tenleytown location convenient for upper NW DC families. Standard Western instruments also covered competently.
Age Groups
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