Elefante Music & School for the Performing Arts

1790 Springfield Ave, New Providence NJ 07974 (908) 464-5928 • 413 Park Ave, Scotch Plains NJ 07076 (908) 322-7542

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Author: Beth DeLucia

Stefanie Santoro’s Holiday Showcase

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 Beth DeLucia 77 Views performances, recitals, stefanie santoro

Watch instructor Stefanie Santoro’s 2020 Holiday Showcase!

Virtual Piano Recital Highlights

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Beth DeLucia 186 Views Andrzej, Piano

See a reel of highlights from a virtual piano recital featuring talented students of Andrzej Winnicki.

Instrument Essentials Lessons Techniques

Quick Tip from Guitar Instructor Ron

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Beth DeLucia 239 Views Guitar, Ron Beagen

Guitar instructor Ron shows a quick but effective right-hand exercise.

Instrument Essentials Lessons Techniques

Practice Prep for Advanced Flute Players

September 25, 2020September 28, 2020 Beth DeLucia 415 Views stefanie santoro

Flute instructor Stefanie Santoro shares her warm-up wisdom and how she stays in shape during a pandemic.

Drums & Percussion Lessons

How Anthony Makes Virtual Drum Lessons Work

September 24, 2020September 28, 2020 Beth DeLucia 317 Views Anthony Amodeo, virtual lessons

Anthony shows us how he curated the best possible virtual drum lesson experience.

Drums & Percussion Instrument Essentials

How to Assemble a Percussion Kit

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020 Beth DeLucia 426 Views percussion kit assembly

If you rented a percussion kit, this helpful video shows you how to assemble its components.

Drums & Percussion Lessons

Outside-the-Box Drumming

September 15, 2020September 17, 2020 Beth DeLucia 336 Views drums, percussion

How Drum Instructor Dave Heilman Stays Creative During a Pandemic

Drums & Percussion Lessons Techniques

Jazz Comping Using Syncopation

September 15, 2020September 21, 2020 Beth DeLucia 380 Views percussion

Drum and percussion instructor Anthony Amodeo teaches an excerpt from Ted Reed’s book Syncopation for the Modern Drummer.

Drums & Percussion Instrument Essentials Lessons

A Word from Drum Instructor Anthony Amodeo

September 15, 2020September 21, 2020 Beth DeLucia 362 Views percussion

Anthony sums up the musical journey and how he keeps his students engaged.

Instrument Essentials Lessons Orchestral Instruments

How to Tune Your Violin or Viola

September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 Beth DeLucia 483 Views tuning, viola, violin

In these videos, our string instructor Nicole explains the process so that with care and practice, you’ll be more at ease performing this essential skill.

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Pop-Up Promo Details

Register a student for any 2 pop-up classes and a $10 discount will automatically be applied. Register a student for any 4 pop-up classes and a $20 discount will automatically be applied.

If you would like to register two students to take advantage of this offer, please do the following:

Submit one registration for either student.
Email lessons@elefantemusic.com and provide the full name and age of the 2nd student and which classes you selected that the 2nd student will attend.

This offer expires at 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Stefanie Santoro Video Introduction

Clarinet

Want to hear more?
Check out our recording of Friend Like Me, featuring the clarinet and its wide tonal range:

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Flute

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This video of Under the Sea features the flute:

Alto Saxophone

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This video of It’s a Small World features the alto saxophone:

Trombone

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This video of Somewhere Over the Rainbow features trombone:

Trumpet

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This video of the Rocky theme features trumpet as the main instrument:

Upright Bass

Upright bass, also called string bass or double bass, is a member of the orchestra family. Just as often, however, it appears in jazz, bluegrass, folk, and other genres. With a large hollow body and 4 thick strings, the tones produced by the upright bass are low and rich. The instrument is capable of long, expressive tones when played with a bow; and short, percussive tones when plucked with the strings. String bass is a dynamic and impressive instrument to play!

Although it is one of the biggest instruments in band or orchestra, they come in a variety of sizes to accommodate younger players.

If this is your first year in orchestra, you may need to check with your music director to see if upright bass is an option.

Percussion

Oboe

The oboe is a woodwind and a member of the double-reed family. It is played by blowing air through the reed, attached at the top of the instrument. The reed consists of two very thin pieces of cane, pressed together with a small opening to allow air to pass through. The sound can be high in pitch, but it has a variety of colorful tones, from bright and piercing to low and mysterious.

Oboe players must become familiar with the key system, which can appear complex at first. With daily practice and patience, playing the oboe can be fun and rewarding!

Viola

Violin

Cello

French Horn

Baritone Horn

Jupiter JBN1000 Bassoon

ABS Resin body, full German Heckel key system.

Conn 6D Double French Horn

C.G. Conn “Artist” – Key of F/Bb, .468″ bore, 12″ small throat yellow brass bell, yellow brass mouthpipe, branches and slide crooks, nickel silver outside tubes, tapered rotors and bearings, all string linkages, clear lacquer finish.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Tenor Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Selmer LaVoix SAS280R Alto Saxophone

High F# key, multiple adjusting screws, rocking table mechanism, Blue steel springs, treated leather pads with metal resonators, ribbed construction, hand engraved clear lacquered brass.

Conn 52H Trombone

Standard wrap F attachment with standard rotor, chrome plated nickel silver inner handslide, .525″/.547″ dual bore, 8-5/8″ rose brass bell, Clear lacquer finish.

Bach TR200S Bb Trumpet

Silver-plated body, .459″ bore, Stradivarius-style valve casing, Monel pistons, 1st slide thumb saddle, Adjustable 3rd slide finger ring, two-piece hand-hammered 4-13/16″ yellow brass bell.

King Silver Flair 2055T Bb Trumpet

Silver-plated body, 462″ bore, 4 7/8″ seamless bell, Monel pistons, 1st slide trigger, patented “quick release” 1st valve thumb trigger for easy intonation adjustments.

Jupiter JTR1100S Bb Trumpet

Silver plated yellow brass body, 4.8″ bell, 460″ bore, Monel pistons, 3rd valve slide throw ring and stop, 1st valve slide thumb saddle, reverse lead pipe.

Buffet E11 Bb Clarinet

Stained African blackwood and Dalbergia Melanoxylon body, nickel keys, double fishskin pads.

Powell-Sonare PS51BOF Flute

Open hole, B foot, Sterling silver genuine Powell head joint, silver-plated body and keys, offset G, Y arms, drawn tone holes, modern Powell scale.

Azumi AZ1SRBEO Flute

Open Hole, Offset G, Split E Mechanism, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling silver lip plate and riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Azumi AZ1SRBO Flute

Open Hole, Offset G, B Foot, Gizmo Key, Altus Z-Cut™ Professional Headjoint with .925 Sterling Silver Lip Plate and Riser, Altus-Bennett Scale, wide rib construction, silver-plated body and keys, French-style pointed key arms, stainless steel springs.

Jupiter JFL1000RBO Flute

Open hole, B-foot, offset G key, .925 Sterling silver headjoint, silver-plated body and keys.

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Elefante Music Private Lesson Inquiry Form

If you are interested in taking lessons at Elefante Music, please fill out this form and we will contact you with more details based on the information you provide.

Parent/Guardian's First and Last Name*
Student's First and Last Name*
Student's Age (or enter Adult)
Phone Number*
Email*
At which of our locations would you like to take lessons?*
Instrument
Multiple selections allowed
- Piano
- Voice
- Guitar
- Ukulele
- Bass Guitar/Upright Bass
- Drums/Percussion
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Baritone Horn/Euphonium
- French Horn
- Tuba
- Music Production
Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate (2-4 years previous playing experience)
- Advanced (4+ years previous playing experience)
Lesson Format Preference
If you have a preference for in-person or virtual, please indicate here. Currently, a limited number of in-person lessons are available for piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, and cello.
Teacher Preference
Optional. If you do not have a preference we will do our best to match the student with the best instructor.
What days and times are best for lessons?
Additional information
Further questions, special needs requirements, etc.
Follow-Up Preference
Please select the form of communication you prefer that we use when following up on your submission.
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Rental Returns (Store only)

Please return your rental directly to Elefante Music

1790 Springfield Ave

New Providence, NJ 07974

School returns are no longer accepted at this time.

If you have any questions, please call us at 908-464-5928.

Thank you for renting from Elefante Music! Have a great summer!

Rental Returns Policy

There are no refunds for instrument rentals that are returned early within the trial rental period.
Instrument rentals that are on the monthly plan can be returned at any time with no obligation to continue.
If you choose to return a rental instrument at any time, whether during or after the trial rental period, you can either return it directly to Elefante Music, OR you can return it to the school as long as you obtain a Return Authorization number from Elefante Music.