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Located in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, Jubilate Conservatory of Music is a college of classic study in music, devoted to enriching the lives of children and young adults, strengthening their hearts and minds through music.

 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music, previously Jubilate Performing Arts, has been in existence for over eight years and is now an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit school. This program is open to all students in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona and surrounding areas who have the desire to learn. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate care and appreciation for their instrument, respect for fellow students and teachers, come to class prepared and ready to learn, and demonstrate financial need.

 

We are working to find appropriate partnerships in Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona who are aligned with the philosophy of putting the welfare of children first and are also available to the entire community. We have been working with the Town of Carefree which has been allowing us the use of the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion for rehearsals. The effectiveness of this program is demonstrated at the end of each semester through recitals and performances in Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. 

 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music classes are traditional. Recitals are small and intimate with a focus on communication. During a student’s violin, cello, and piano lessons, Jubilate teaches the fundamentals of music theory and reading music as well as performance techniques. These performances indicate and showcase student growth and improvement. Video recordings from our last semester of student accomplishments may be viewed on our website at www.jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org under “Programs”. 

 

Students who studied at JCM will enter schools as solid musicians, as a result of violin, cello, and piano lessons, capable of communicating with others in an inclusive wholesome way, ready to relate with others through music. This allows music directors to begin operating at more sophisticated levels in their programs. It also paves the way for orchestra and symphonic band returning to the school systems as students arrive ready to perform.

 

Our program is structured utilizing four levels of competence. We teach toddlers, who learn to match pitch in Level 1, through Level 4, high school; where students prepare for auditions to apply for college scholarships utilizing their musical abilities. Students are evaluated by teachers as they move through these levels. Students benefiting from violin, cello, and piano lessons, who have graduated from our program have gone on to play in music groups, bands, and colleges in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona and surrounding areas.

 

At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, we receive children in their infancy, sitting on their mother’s laps in Musicianship Class where music theory is instructed, which provides a foundation for learning the language of music in its entirety. Students continue to learn to master an instrument, sing in a choir, write their own music and become music teachers themselves at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. We believe this holistic approach to music instruction is unique to our area.

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Jubilate Conservatory of Music provides violin, viola, cello, voice, choir, and piano lessons. Ours is a classical approach, teaching the full language of music: reading, writing, and the technique of musical communication. We offer Saturday Music classes, which are free courses of study, and after- school classes. Our intention is to guide students into an understanding of the language of music and thereby, a course of self-study through the creative process which also supports music in our community.

 

To be a successful program, the teachers at Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, must be experts in their own field and skilled in teaching music theory and composition. They must also have a loving demeanor and appreciation for children. Their love of teaching must embody our mission statement, encouraging children to excel beyond their own level of skills, ensuring that music continues to grow and expand beyond our community. Music teachers of this caliber who desire to teach young children are rare and finding them requires persistence. Our teachers are experts in their field who have a love of teaching.

 

At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, we teach the full language of music: reading, writing, and the technique of musical communication. By viewing music as a language that is accessible to all and working to include everyone in every level of achievement, we enhance healthy communication within our community which includes Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona and surrounding areas. Choirs and musical ensembles provide coping mechanisms for mental and emotional health through healthy and happy socialization. As Jubilate Conservatory of Music grows and musicians become plentiful in our community, musical groups become available for all ages and levels of expertise. Cross generation communication, which strengthens community considerably by opening lines of discourse between the young and the elderly, is easily established in orchestras and ensembles, and can profoundly satisfy everyone who is simply communicating the language of music. This is accomplished through violin, cello, and piano lessons.

 

Located in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, instruction at Jubilate is a return to the teaching of the past, where students study classic works, guided by a wholesome approach to their art, which is reflected in their lives. At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, our faculty are more than teachers, they are mentors, performers, and passionate advocates for each student’s musical journey. Each instructor is a professional and dedicated to teaching violin, cello, and piano lessons. With diverse backgrounds in performance, education, and composition, our instructors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to nurturing creativity, excellence, and confidence in every student. Whether guiding a beginner’s first notes or challenging advanced musicians to grow, they embody the mission of Jubilate to strengthen hearts and minds through the language of music.

 

The Jubilate Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit school of music that offers classical instruction for strings, voice, piano, guitar, brass, winds, percussion, music theory, and music composition. Students learn how to read music, play an instrument, perform in a group, and write their own music. Music classes and violin, cello, and piano lessons are offered throughout the year at our Main Music School in the Spanish Village Shopping Center in Carefree, Arizona and on Saturdays at the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek, Arizona. We hope you’ll come join us!

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At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, the primary purpose is to nurture, inspire, and strengthen the hearts and minds of young people. Classical music is a universal language, one that connects us, fosters unity, and offers a profound means of artistic expression.​

 

The Jubilate Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit school of music that offers classical instruction for strings, voice, piano, guitar, brass, winds, percussion, music theory, and music composition. Students learn how to read music, play an instrument, perform in a group, and write their own music. Music classes and lessons are offered throughout the year at our Main Music School it the Spanish Village Shopping Center in Carefree, Arizona and on Saturdays at the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek, Arizona.

 

In addition to instructing children, we offer classes for adults. We’ve found many adults living in the Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ areas are interested in either learning a new instrument or refreshing their instrumental skills. We welcome adult students who want to take violin, cello, and piano lessons, in addition to voice, percussion, and recorder. 

 

Carefree Recorder Class - Adult Class

Experience the joy of making music together with a beautiful instrument, the recorder. It's not just for children! The recorder is perfect for adults just beginning to learn the language of music, as well as those who have past musical experience, and especially those who appreciate a rewarding brain workout! This ensemble class will also share the social dimension of playing the recorder in a group. The class will move at a beginning level pace, starting with learning individual skills on the alto recorder and then blending as a group. It will feature a variety of styles of music from different eras, from medieval modes to country, courtly and chamber settings of Europe, to tunes that are familiar to us today. The recorder loves them all! 

 

Carefree Strings - Advanced Adult Class

This is a class for adults who used to play or are learning to play violin, viola or cello. Carefree Strings moves at a faster pace and is for students who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes in first position. The focus of this class is on group cohesion, studying different styles of music, and deepening skills on the instrument. Carefree Strings will participate in the end of semester recitals. 

 

​​​​​Carefree Ensemble - Beginning Adult Class for String Players

This is a class for adults who used to play or are learning to play violin, viola or cello. The Carefree Ensemble moves at an easy pace and is for students who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes in first position and beyond. The focus of this class is on group cohesion and studying different styles of music. The Carefree Ensemble will participate in the end of semester recitals. 

 

Music from the Heart - Introductory Adult Class

This is an adult level music class where students learn to understand the language of music in a joyful setting. This class is an excellent introduction to music and a great preparatory class for learning an instrument. A variety of percussion instruments are introduced, along with blocks and charts, which simplifies the process for everyone. 

 

Located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, Jubilate Conservatory of Music is delighted to welcome adults, both young and old, to experience the joy of music! 

 

Violin, cello, and piano lessons are a great way to introduce or rekindle a love for music and musical expression. If you’re new to music, our beginning violin, cello, and piano lessons teach students to become comfortable with their instruments and read and play notes while studying different styles of music. 

 

For adults returning to playing a musical instrument, violin, cello, and piano lessons offer an individualized curriculum which works with a student’s strengths and weaknesses to fill in any gaps. This helps each student become more proficient and comfortable in their musical journey. 

 

As each string student progresses, we encourage them to explore our vibrant string program with private lessons, group ensembles, and orchestra experiences for students of all levels in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. Whether just beginning or advancing your skills, our expert faculty helps each musician grow their technique, confidence, and musical expression. 

 

Piano students will be confident in their skills as the piano program builds a strong foundation in technique, reading, and expressive playing through private lessons and group class opportunities. Whether beginning or advancing, students grow in confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Private piano and organ lessons are available in both Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ.

 

During violin, cello, and piano lessons, each student will deepen their understanding of music through classes in theory and composition. Students learn to read, analyze, and create music while developing tools to express their own musical ideas. Whether supporting instrumental study or exploring creative voice, these classes strengthen musical fluency at every level.

 

The Challice Method of Music is written for all levels to perform together at the same time. The pieces are orchestrated in such a way as allowing teachers to focus on different aspects of string playing and different levels of players at the same time. The purpose of this music is to engage students in the extremely satisfying process of group activity. The music is simple to allow students to focus on a group pulse and to develop the ability to listen to the other parts as they play their own. These simple repetitive parts become challenging when students are asked to alter their dynamics or bow strokes and still follow the beat.
 

Playing this music, students develop the ability to play with others from the onset. Communicating with the language of music as a group is often overlooked and misunderstood by beginning level students. Given this understanding and ability to engage from the beginning, students are less likely to drop out in the early stages of their musical study.

 

Taking violin, cello, and piano lessons at Jubilate Conservatory of Music as an adult allows for individualized lessons, the opportunity for musical growth, and the ability to play with the musical community. This strengthens students’ desire to practice and enjoy meeting like-minded musicians. 

 

Come join our music community at Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in two great facilities in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ!

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At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, the primary purpose is to nurture, inspire, and strengthen the hearts and minds of young people. Classical music is a universal language, one that connects us, fosters unity, and offers a profound means of artistic expression.​

 

Our faculty are more than teachers, they are mentors, performers, and passionate advocates for each student’s musical journey. With diverse backgrounds in performance, education, and composition, our instructors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to nurturing creativity, excellence, and confidence in every student. Each instructor is a professional and dedicated to teaching violin, cello, and piano lessons. Whether guiding a beginner’s first notes or challenging advanced musicians to grow, they embody the mission of Jubilate to strengthen hearts and minds through the language of music. Violin, Cello, and Piano lessons are just a few classes taught at Jubilate, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. 

 

General Classes:

 

Strings | Violin, Viola, Cello

Explore our vibrant string program with private lessons, group ensembles, and orchestra experiences for students of all levels. Whether just beginning or advancing your skills, our expert faculty helps each musician grow their technique, confidence, and musical expression.

 

Voice

Discover the joy of singing through private voice lessons, group classes, and ensemble opportunities designed to nurture confident, expressive performers. Our voice program supports students of all ages and experience levels, focusing on healthy technique, musicality, and the art of communication through song.

 

Piano and Organ

The piano program builds a strong foundation in technique, reading, and expressive playing through private lessons and group class opportunities. Whether beginning or advancing, students grow in confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Private piano and organ lessons are available in Cave Creek, Carefree, and Scottsdale.

 

Music Theory and Composition

Deepen your understanding of music through classes in theory and composition. Students learn to read, analyze, and create music while developing tools to express their own musical ideas. Whether supporting instrumental study or exploring creative voice, these classes strengthen musical fluency at every level.

 

Jubilate classes located in Carefree, Arizona at Jubilate Conservatory of Music Main Music School in the Historic Spanish Village Shopping Center at 7211 East Ho Road, Suite 24, Carefree, AZ 84877.

 

Jubilate Saturday Classes Located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ:

Jubilate Conservatory of Music offers the Jubilate Violin Orchestra class for strings on Saturdays at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. 

 

Saturdays | Jubilate Violin Orchestra

A course for very beginning players to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello, with a focus on music immersion and the joy of group participation. All students participate together in a relaxed setting, learning the ins and outs of communicating the language of music with others, easily accessible for all ages.
 

Saturdays | Music from the Heart 

A course for tots to teens in a family friendly setting where learning to sing, read, and move with the language of music is simplified in a joyful setting. This class is an excellent introduction to music and a great preparatory class for learning an instrument. A variety of percussion instruments are introduced, along with blocks and charts, simplifying the process for everyone! 

 

Saturdays | Ring and Sing! The Bobcat Choir

A class for students ages 8 and up who love to sing. Singing simple songs and carols, this class helps students learn to sing with others in a choir. Hand chimes, which have a beautiful bell tone and are easily played by children, will also be introduced. 

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​Saturdays | Carefree Strings - Advanced Adult Class

This is a class for adults who used to play or are learning to play violin, viola or cello.

Carefree Strings moves at a faster pace and for students who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play beyond first position. The focus of this class is on group cohesion, studying different styles of music, and deepening skills on the

instrument. Carefree Strings will participate in the end of semester recitals. 

 

​A little bit about our instruction technique, the Challice Method, implemented in our violin, cello, and piano lessons as well as instructing viola, organ, drums, voice, and recorder. The Challice Method of Music Instruction is based on the one room style of teaching rooted in the early part of the development of this country. All levels are present and learning simultaneously in this approach giving students many positive aspects of learning not available in grade level instruction. We offer the Challice Method of Music instruction for violin, cello, and piano lessons as well as viola, organ, drums, voice, and recorder. 

 

The Challice Method of Music is written for all levels to perform together at the same time. The pieces are orchestrated in such a way as to allow teachers to focus on different aspects of playing and different levels of players at the same time. The purpose of this music is to engage students in the extremely satisfying

process of group activity. The music is simple to allow students to focus on a group pulse and to develop the ability to listen to the other parts and musicians as they play their own part. These simple repetitive parts become challenging when students are asked to alter their dynamics or bow strokes and still follow

the beat. These can be most effectively implemented during group violin, cello, and piano lessons.

 

Playing this music, students develop the ability to play with others from the onset. Communicating with the language of music as a group is often overlooked and misunderstood by beginning level students. Given this understanding and ability to engage from the beginning, students are less likely to drop out in the early stages of their musical study.

 

We welcome families to come join our music classes located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. Again, in addition to offering violin, cello, and piano lessons, we offer viola, organ, drums, voice, and recorder lessons. We think your children will enjoy our professional, relaxed environment!

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The primary purpose of Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classical study for children and young adults, is to strengthen the hearts and minds of our youth. We see classical music as a language; using the language of music as a tool to communicate and unify each other, and to communicate artistic expression.

 

Laya Field, a retired musician, began volunteering at Christ Anglican Church in Carefree, Arizona in 2007. Her mission was to start a children’s choir that would sing at services once a month. Very quickly she realized that there was a need for musical instruction for children in the community. The Jubilate program began with a few students learning to match pitch on Saturdays.

 

Located north of Phoenix, in Cave Creek, and Carefree, Arizona, Jubilate Conservatory of Music is working to create a strong atmosphere of team players whose sole agenda is to enhance the lives of children. Jubilate Conservatory of Music was founded in 2008 and became a 501(c)(3) in 2019 and has created a healthy environment where teachers are paid well and treated with respect, and students learn to improve their musical skills in an atmosphere of encouragement which is tempered with regard for others, relating to classmates with kindness through music.

 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music provides violin, cello, and piano lessons. Additionally, we provide viola, recorder, voice, choir, and percussion lessons. Ours is a classical approach, teaching the full language of music: reading, writing, and the technique of musical communication.

 

The method taught at Jubilate is a blending of styles, with a predominance of the teachings of Kato Havas. The Havas method of teaching is focused on releasing tension and anxiety, while encouraging joy in musicianship. Our focus is on technique and reading music. We are not concerned about impressing others, but rather to enjoy playing music with fellow students.

 

Performances are orchestral, with an emphasis on harmony, as opposed to melody. In this way we encourage teamwork through listening to others, developing the ability to focus, and learning to follow a conductor. Jubilate provides after school classes and Saturday Music classes, which are free courses of study during Spring and Fall Semesters. Our classrooms are located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. All age groups are welcome.

 

Curriculum at Jubilate Conservatory includes ear training, sight singing, harmonization, music reading, music theory, and the technical mastery of voice or instrument. These are woven into our curriculum as we teach violin, cello, and piano lessons. Our intention is to guide students into an understanding of the language of music and thereby, a course of self-study through the creative process which also supports music in our community. Our classes include public, private, homeschool, and special needs students. We work to include the Cave Creek community and

surrounding areas.

 

Composition is a key component of our curriculum. Our students, along with music instructors, are taught music theory and how to compose their own classical music pieces using traditional methods. Many perform their written works at recitals or at our annual Composers in Concert Event, held in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ.

 

At our annual Composer’s Concert, we regularly invite members of our community and local talent to participate and to also come to listen to a professional string quartet perform our students’ written pieces. During their violin, cello, and piano lessons, many of our students write beyond their own performance capability and learn how to transpose and present music to professional musicians for performance.

 

During the Composer’s Concert, students can listen, take notes, and make the necessary changes to their music pieces. In addition, students listening to their compositions played professionally expands their understanding of their own capability, and the creative process. The teachers at Jubilate have found students attending this concert are encouraged to strive for excellence and continue their musical process.

 

One of our students has been writing music for about five years, and has been writing increasingly more sophisticated music, interesting for both the listener and performers, employing a method we use at Jubilate called ‘talking violins’. This student wasn’t aware of how important this method was until she heard her piece being played at our annual Composer’s Concert.

 

Our violin, cello, and piano lesson instructors have found that a student’s growth and sense of accomplishment inspire even more creativity and development. Furthermore, Composers Concerts are attended by beginning students who are inspired and encouraged to become more engaged with their instruments. Throughout students’ violin, cello, and piano lessons, instructors have noticed when students are troubled, those who compose and become absorbed in music, have helped them become more resilient through difficult family times.

 

One of the ideas we want to accomplish at Jubilate is to set up a website for students and instructors to sell their own written compositions. We believe this will help students and teachers to communicate with others, motivate themselves and learn through exercising the undertaking of composing and copyrighting their works. Since Jubilate is physically located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, such a website will be an efficient way for students and instructors to share their compositions worldwide. It is also a great way for students taking violin, cello, and piano lessons to generate income while studying music. Our desire is to educate our students and instructors, who write their own sophisticated classical compositions, teaching them how to copyright their own pieces, and to sell those pieces, generating their own

income.

 

Located in Cave Creek, and Carefree, AZ, Jubilate Conservatory of Music has expanded to include classes in Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Voice, Recorder, Percussion, Choir, Orchestra (various levels), Music Theory, Music Composition, and a Summer Intensive Workshop.

 

Laya Field has been working to create an inclusive program comprising young children to adults. To accommodate all ages and abilities, Jubilate Conservatory of Music classes take place at the Jubilate Main School in the Spanish Village Shopping Center at 7211 E. Ho Road, Suite 24 in Carefree, AZ and the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.

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​At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, the primary purpose is to nurture, inspire, and strengthen the hearts and minds of young people. Classical music is a universal language, one that connects us, fosters unity, and offers a profound means of artistic expression.​ Our students achieve this through violin, cello, and piano lessons in addition to a variety of other instruments and voice.

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Here’s a little bit of information about our instruction technique, the Challice Method, came about:Laya Challice Field studied music at Humboldt State University in Northern California with a double major in voice and violin. Her private studies in violin included teachers Helen Payne, Floyd Glende, Roy Mann, Louis Krasner, and Kato Havas. Her operatic studies were primarily spent with Mezzo Soprano, Blanche Thebom, in San Francisco.

 

Laya sang community opera and oratorio in the 1980s. Some of her favorite roles at that time were: Baba in “The Medium” by Menotti; Dinah in “Trouble in Tahiti” by Bernstein; The Mother Superior in “Dialogue of the Carmelites” by Poulenc; Suzuki in “Madame Butterfly” by Puccini; and Zita in “Gianni Schicci” by Puccini. 

 

Her vocal instruction included the art of teaching as well as singing the Bel Canto method taught by Blanche Thebom which comes from the line of teachers through Pauline Viardot, daughter of the Bel Canto Master Manuel Garcia the Elder and his wife, Josephine Garcia. This technique is very different from the method described and instructed by their son, Manuel Garcia II, who developed the laryngoscope and focused on a more scientific approach to singing. As the focal point is very high and forward in this technique, it is safe for young voices.

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Laya's foundation as a voice teacher rests in her belief that anyone can sing. “Unless there is a serious impairment in a person’s hearing, they can be taught to both sing in tune and sing with expression.” Laya has instructed students privately, in schools and in churches and found that this is absolutely true in her experience. 

 

Laya’s approach to teaching strings primarily stems from the teachings of Kato Havas, her main influence on teaching violin. This approach emphasizes both psychological and physical freedom. It is a method of teaching brought forward by Kato Havas, and has its roots in Hungarian gypsy violin, combined with the instruction Kato received at the Royal Academy of Music in Budapest. 

 

When teaching violin, viola, or cello lessons, Laya’s approach rests in the understanding that the language of music is an expression of joy. "When a student loves their instrument, is at ease with their classmates, and is not concerned about impressing others, they can effectively grow and mature and become a peaceful, competent musician.This means that they will be able to look forward to a lifelong experience of creating joyful music with others, which is our main goal at Jubilate Conservatory of Music." We applaud the achievements of our fellow musicians and strive to do our best within our own level of understanding. By working together and holding the focus of our musical endeavors within ourselves, rather than with external competition, we avoid developing an unhealthy concept of excellence which drives us apart from others.

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The Jubilate program began with a few students learning to match pitch on Saturdays, serving the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree, Az. The program has expanded to include classes such as Music Theory, Jubilate Violin Orchestra, Beginning String Ensemble, Advanced String Ensemble, Jubilate Chorus, private violin, viola, cello, piano lessons, and voice, and a Summer Performing Arts Workshop, bringing students together to learn collaboration through performance. 
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Jubilate Conservatory of Music classes are traditional. These include violin, cello, and piano lessons, as well as viola, percussion, recorder, and voice. Recitals are small and intimate with a focus on communication. Jubilate teaches the fundamentals of music theory and reading music as well as performance techniques. The intention of Jubilate Conservatory of Music is to enrich the lives of children and young adults, strengthening their hearts and minds through music and thereby supporting musicians in our community.

To be a successful program, the teachers at Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Carefree and Cave Creek, Arizona, must be experts in their own field and skilled in teaching music theory and composition. They must also have a loving demeanor and appreciation for children. Their love of teaching must embody our mission statement, encouraging children to excel beyond their own level of skills, ensuring that music continues to grow and expand beyond our community. Music teachers of this caliber who desire to teach young children are rare and finding them requires persistence. Our faculty are more than teachers, they are mentors, performers, and passionate advocates for each student’s musical journey. With diverse backgrounds in performance, education, and composition, our instructors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to nurturing creativity, excellence, and confidence in every student. Each instructor is a professional and dedicated to teaching violin, cello, and piano lessons. Whether guiding a beginner's first notes or challenging advanced musicians to grow, JCM faculty embody the mission of Jubilate to strengthen hearts and minds through the language of music.
 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music offers classes in Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. Classes throughout the week are held at Jubilate Conservatory of Music Main Music School in the Historic Spanish Village Shopping Center in Carefree AZ, 7211 East Ho Road, Suite 24, Carefree, AZ 84877. Select classes on Saturdays are held at the Main Music School and the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek AZ, 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.

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One of the most beautiful achievements in the study of music is mastery of “The Language of Music.” The musician who has reached this level of expertise, whereby music in its entirety is owned, will enjoy musical communication with others their entire life. This level includes the development of the ability to read and analyze musical compositions with ease.

 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona, has confidently addressed this issue through our proprietary instruction methods for violin, cello, and piano lessons. JCM has also expanded instruction to include voice, guitar, and percussion. There are many ways to approach music instruction and also various styles of learning. Most teachers employ multiple approaches simultaneously to facilitate the needs of students and cover the vast topic of music.

 

Teaching music by rote is where the teacher demonstrates the music to be learned, note by note, as the student mimics and memorizes it in a step-by-step way. It is particularly useful when time is of the essence, or if the material being discussed or studied must be learned before the discussion can take place. This method of teaching is becoming increasingly predominant today. YouTube videos are based on this method. It is a tempting approach for a teacher, as students appear to be making very rapid progress, but the results of a “rote only” education are musically crippling.

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Students will readily engage in this method as the demand for focus and concentration to read music is completely set aside. Students who become comfortable with rote learning will resist a teacher who is requiring conscious learning. 

 

Onlookers may initially be impressed with someone who can play Chopin so forcefully but will later become confused to find that this is all the student can play and that playing with others is out of the question. The musician who suffers from “rote only” learning will often feel shame and loss as others expect more than they can deliver.

 

Music illiteracy is a form of imprisonment for a musician and the loss of a child’s formative years attending to the study of the “Language of Music” is tragic, as it creates musical isolation and prevents musical communication with others. Located in beautiful Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, and through JCM’s proprietary music instruction in violin, cello, and piano lessons, we eliminate musical illiteracy and set our students up for success in music.

 

At JCM, our instructors teacher resist the temptation to teach by rote and stick to a traditional approach, teaching theory and note reading simultaneously, risk chastisement as their students will move at a seemingly slower pace during violin, cello, and piano lessons. These children, however, learn to become true musicians who will be capable of musical communication with others. Violin, cello, and piano lessons are taught by instructors at Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ to prepare students for a lifetime of joyful interaction with others with the “Language of Music” in all its beauty, insight, and profundity. This requires patience, work, cooperation, commitment and respect for others. The benefits of this endeavor are well worth the effort.

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The Challice Method of Music Instruction is based on the one room style of teaching rooted in the early part of the development of this country. All levels are present and learning simultaneously in this approach, giving students many positive aspects of learning not available in grade level instruction.

 

Older students become role models for younger students during violin, cello, and piano lessons. They see themselves as having an important role socially in this model which keeps them motivated to continue learning ahead of younger students. These students eventually become mentors for the beginning level students providing comfort for beginners taking violin, cello and piano lessons, who can otherwise become intimidated by older more proficient students in a music school.

 

In this setting, younger students can learn on many more levels, even subconsciously, by hearing what is going on with older students. Matching pitch, for instance, develops on its own with little instruction if students enter classes at a young age.

 

The Challice Method of Music, instructed at Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, is written for all levels to perform together at the same time. The pieces are orchestrated in such a way as allowing teachers to focus on different aspects of string playing and different levels of players at the same time. The purpose of this music is to engage students in the extremely satisfying process of group activity. The music is simple to allow students to focus on a group pulse and to develop the ability to listen to the other parts as they play their own. These simple repetitive parts become challenging when students are asked to alter their dynamics or bow strokes and still follow the beat.

 

At JCM, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, students develop the ability to play with others from the onset. Communicating with the language of music as a group is often overlooked and misunderstood by beginning level students. Given this understanding and ability to engage from the beginning, students are less likely to drop out in the early stages of their musical study.

 

Laya’s foundation as a voice teacher rests in her belief that anyone can sing. “Unless there is a serious impairment in a person’s hearing, they can be taught to both sing in tune and sing with expression.” Laya has instructed students privately, as well as in schools and in churches and found that this is absolutely true in her experience.

 

Laya’s approach to teaching strings primarily stems from the teachings of Kato Havas, her main influence for violin. This approach emphasizes both psychological and physical freedom. It is a method of teaching brought forward by Kato Havas, and has its roots in Hungarian gypsy violin, combined with the instruction Kato received at the Royal Academy of Music in Budapest.

 

Laya enjoys instructing students at Jubilate Conservatory of Music located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. When teaching violin, viola, or cello lessons, Laya’s approach rests in the understanding that the language of music is an expression of joy. “When a student loves their instrument, is at ease with their classmates, and is not concerned about impressing others, they can effectively grow and mature and become a peaceful, competent musician. This means that they will be able to look forward to a lifelong experience of creating joyful music with others, which is our primary goal at Jubilate Conservatory of Music.”

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A Summer Intensive for Children, The School of Musical Fish, was held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat in Carefree, Arizona from June 17th through June 20th, 2024.

 

The 2024 Jubilate Conservatory of Music Summer Intensive was a wonderful success for everyone involved. In addition to violin, cello, and piano lessons, Jubilate also hosted a fun and instructive Summer Intensive! Thirty students enrolled to work at a very fast pace, learning dialogue, blocking, and music which included a student string ensemble and band consisting of students four to eleven years old. The colorful set of The School of Musical Fish was constructed by students, teachers, and parents. Although the intensive was focused on fun, students learned a great deal in only three days, culminating in a beautiful performance on the fourth day of class.

 

The purpose of this intense course was to teach students the benefits of a focused effort and personal practice. The secondary purpose of the intensive was to provide students with an experience of music immersion. Five teachers and one teaching assistant were involved in this complex children’s musical set under the sea. Students worked together to help each other memorize lines as well as friendships. It was a beautifully coordinated effort with honest intention on the part of everyone participating. All who attended interacted in a positive way and created a musical performance complete with its own orchestra.

 

Our Summer Intensive was underwritten through a generous donation by Kiwanis of Carefree, AZ. Kiwanis has continued to be a vital support to our students and to the growth of JCM. In addition, seven children were given scholarships through Jubilate Conservatory of Music. They would not otherwise have been able to attend. Close to fifty people came to our performance to support the young musicians. Our purpose was for all participants to come together as a community. The result was a wonderful experience for everyone!

 

Here’s what parents had to say about the 2024 Summer Intensive:

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“What a beautiful and talented group of people we had yesterday! The School of Musical Fish was an incredibly fantastic musical!! I am always so happy to see each person of all ages helping and getting along so well. Thank you everyone for your hard work and talent!”

 

“We are so grateful for this new experience!! I am so impressed with all of the talent of the teachers and students. This has been awesome! My daughter and I have learned so much! Thank you!"

 

“Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Field for composing and orchestrating such an amazing show! We are so proud of our kids and their awesome talent!”

 

“I couldn’t help but get emotional while watching the children performing, singing harmonies, and clearly feeling confident, proud, and happy. What a sweet and delightful experience.”

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“Thank you for this great experience! When you work together anything is possible!”

 

“We are blown away by this amazing show. Our kids absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for all your hard work and ideas.”

 

“Thank you for this wonderful opportunity for our two young daughters ages 8 and 5. My older daughter is very musical and plays piano and sings and my younger is about to start piano and vocals, I am also hoping my oldest will commence violin with Jubilate. This experience has been a blessing to our family. I am extremely grateful to Laya and her team for all the instruction and assistance in the field of musical theater, singing and instruments as neither my husband nor I are musical.”

 

Whether your child(ren) attended the Summer Intensive or want to learn more about music, Jubilate Conservatory of Music offers both school year and summer classes: www.jubilateconservatoryofmusic.org

 

Located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, JCM offers violin, cello, and piano lessons for every age! Private lessons are available for violin, cello, and piano lessons as well as viola, voice, recorder, organ, guitar, composition, and music theory onsite and in-person with some options to learn online. All lessons are scheduled individually in consultation with the instructor. Students in private instrument lessons participate in the end of semester recitals. 

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Music Theory and Composition Lessons

Private lessons in music theory and composition are available at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Robert Graziano offers private lessons in music theory and composition in Scottsdale at a satellite studio on the corner of Hayden and Shea, 10180 Hayden Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Deepen your understanding of music through classes in theory and composition. Students learn to read, analyze, and create music while developing the tools to express their own musical ideas. Whether supporting instrumental study or exploring creative voice, these classes strengthen musical fluency at every level. Classes are also available as group lessons in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. Music Theory and Composition are also taught during violin, cello, and piano lessons.

 

Piano and Organ Lessons

Private lessons for piano and organ are available through Jubilate Conservatory of Music at studios in Cave Creek and Carefree, and Scottsdale, Az. Robert Graziano offers private lessons in piano and organ in Scottsdale at a satellite studio on the corner of Hayden and Shea, 10180 Hayden Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The piano program builds a strong foundation in technique, reading, and expressive playing through private lessons and group class opportunities. Whether beginning or advancing, students grow in confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Private piano and organ lessons are available in Cave Creek, Carefree, and Scottsdale.

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Violin, Viola, and Cello Lessons

Private violin and viola lessons are available in person for students of all ages and levels at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Explore our vibrant string program with private lessons, group ensembles, and orchestra experiences for students of all levels. Whether just beginning or advancing your skills, our expert faculty helps each musician grow their technique, confidence, and musical expression.

 

​​​​Voice Lessons

Private voice lessons for students of all ages and levels are available at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Laya Field teaches beginning through advanced students. These lessons are personalized to the individual student to prepare them for their desired course of action, such as singing in a choir, onstage in musicals, an operatic setting, or pursuing a career as a soloist. Discover the joy of singing through private voice lessons, group classes, and ensemble

opportunities designed to nurture confident, expressive performers. Our voice program supports students of all ages and experience levels, focusing on healthy technique, musicality, and the art of communication through song. Lessons are available in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ.

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​Online Instrument Lessons​

Private instrument lessons are available online for violin, cello, and piano lessons as well as viola, guitar, and music composition. Lessons are scheduled individually in consultation with the instructor.  Online students in private lessons have the option to participate in the end of semester recitals. 

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​Online Music Composition and Production Workshop

Students learn the fundamentals of composition and the ins and outs of collaborating with others while creating a group music video. This class consists of 6 private online lessons and 8 online group sessions. This class is limited to 10 students, ages 12 and older. 

 

Jubilate Conservatory of Music is located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. We offer violin, cello, and piano lessons as well as viola, recorder, voice, and percussion. If you live in the greater Phoenix area, come and visit Jubilate Conservatory of Music!

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What’s your organization’s history? When was it founded? By whom?
Jubilate Conservatory of Music is located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ and provides violin, cello, and piano lessons. Jubilate Conservatory of Music started in Carefree in 2007 by Laya Field, a classical voice, string, and music composition teacher. Laya has lived in Cave Creek since 1999 and has been teaching and
performing music for the last thirty years or more.
 

What’s your organization’s mission? What’s the specific reason it exists?
The primary purpose of Jubilate Conservatory of Music, a school of classic study in music for children and young adults, is to strengthen the hearts and minds of the young and provide them with tools to face their future. Support for Jubilate Conservatory of Music increases the well-being of our children and grandchildren and also helps to create the well-being of future generations by encouraging healthy, sophisticated interaction with others through a growing understanding of the classics in music. Students receive violin, cello, and piano lessons while studying classical composers and their music.

Jubilate Conservatory of Music began out of a desire to teach children music fundamentals through violin, cello, and piano lessons in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ to impart the joy of music to children. We understand that the study of classical music radically enhances a child’s ability to learn and understand not only music, but science and math as well. Our desire is to lift up the entire base of understanding and level of skill in the Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ community through this classical approach to studying music. Students who study violin, cello, and piano lessons at Jubilate Conservatory of Music will enter schools as solid musicians. This allows music directors to operate at more sophisticated levels in their programs. It also paves the way for orchestra and symphonic band returning to the school systems as students arrive ready to perform.

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Who benefits from the organization’s work?
Everyone benefits from Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. Students begin study in their infancy, continue through elementary school developing skill and understanding, prepare for auditions for college in their teens, and become teachers themselves at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. The ultimate goal of Jubilate Conservatory of Music is to root a school of classical musical instruction in this community that will allow any child who has the desire to be a classical musician an avenue of expression. This is primarily taught through individual and group violin, cello, and piano lessons.
 

Please briefly describe the programs and services provided.
Jubilate Conservatory of Music provides the study of violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, pipe organ, and voice. Each class stresses the importance of music theory and reading music. We provide both private lessons and classes for ages five through high school. Free classes offered on Saturdays include Orchestra and Musicianship classes. Musicianship classes are offered for infants through high school. Our student body is comprised of children ages four though eighteen. We also provide classes for adults who want to either learn a new musical skill or polish their skills through group and individual violin, cello, and piano lessons.
 

At Jubilate Conservatory of Music, our faculty are more than teachers, they are mentors, performers, and passionate advocates for each student’s musical journey. With diverse backgrounds in performance, education, and composition, our instructors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to nurturing creativity, excellence, and confidence in every student. Whether guiding a beginner's first notes or challenging advanced musicians to grow, they embody Jubilate’s mission to strengthen hearts and minds through the language of music.
 

What’s the service area? What are the specific demographics of the area?
Located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ., all students are welcome. We have students from Cave Creek, Carefree, Desert Mountain, Desert Hills, Anthem, and North Scottsdale, and Phoenix.
 

Please describe any recent major milestones or causes to celebrate.
Throughout the year, Jubilate Conservatory of Music students of all ages and skill levels collaborate with their teachers to craft original works, showcased at our annual Composers in Concert performances. Jubilate recently hosted our Composers in Concert event in November. We had seven Jubilate Conservatory of Music students submit their pieces to be performed by professional string quartet. The Sicong Chen String Quartet gave a heartfelt interpretation of these young composers’ works. Professional quartets have included the Wipff Quartet, the Luo, and the Evans Quartet. Our annual Composers Concert is a way for students to listen to their own written works played professionally and for parents and community to enjoy and understand their students’ amazing progress. Students also performed their own written works on piano and with voice. A wonderful time was had afterwards, mingling with student composers and professional musicians alike.
 

In addition, Jubilate Conservatory of Music has performed in a number of activities in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ, including the annual Earth Day Celebration, Kiwanis Christmas events, performances at the Sanderson Lincoln Ford Pavillion in Carefree, as well as our own recitals. Students of all ages who are taking violin, cello, and piano lessons perform in groups and individually. One of our voice students also sings at an annual Veteran’s Day Celebration.
 

We have also moved to our own building at Spanish Village, near the Sundial, in Carefree, Az. This will help Jubilate Conservatory of Music further serve the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ.
 

Please describe notable quantifiable accomplishments/results.
Our students read and compose music, work with other musicians and at schools, and some have become student teachers at Jubilate Conservatory of Music. Jubilate Conservatory of Music, located in Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ. Students at Jubilate Conservatory of Music learn how to read music, play an instrument, perform in a group, and write their own music. Instruction at Jubilate is a return to the teaching of the past, where students study classic works, guided in a wholesome approach to their art, which is reflected in their lives.