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SMARTS 2024 Fall Classes

Enrollment for Fall will open on Wednesday, September 4 @ 1pm, on a first-come, first-served basis. All students must have an application on file prior to enrolling in a class. You can apply any time by scrolling to the bottom of this page and selecting the "New PK-12 Students Application" button. Please call SMARTS at 330.574.2787 Ext. 2 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

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SMARTS Beats “Drums for ALL,” Grades K-12 and Family

SMARTS Beats “Drums for ALL,” Grades K-12 and Family (Alfred Todd) SMARTS BEATS is a percussion-based music program for PK-12 (up to the age of 21) students with developmental and behavioral challenges. It is the only percussion-based learning program for students with physical, cognitive, learning, and behavioral challenges in our region that has an academic…

SMARTS Puppet Theater, Grades 3-6

SMARTS Puppet Theater, Grades 3-6 (Jeremiah Kibler) Puppetry is an art form that goes back to the 5th century BC. It has remained an interesting art form with the popularity of shows like Fraggle Rock, the Muppet Show, Lamb-Chop, Sesame Street, and many others. Think of puppeteer artists like Jim Henson, Carol Spinney, Jerry Nelson,…

SMARTS Every “Body” Can Dance, Grades K-12 and Family

SMARTS Every “Body” Can Dance, Grades K-12 and Family (Sophia Menelle) This class is all about exploring different styles of dance and different genres of music. This class is not about perfecting choreography or being the best dancer at SMARTS. This class is about bonding, having fun, making friends, and enjoying the tunes. Each week…

SMARTS Adventures in Piano 1, Grades K-2

SMARTS Adventures in Piano 1, Grades K-2 (Rachel Cline) This is the first beginner-level piano class in a series offered at SMARTS for grades K-2. Adventures in Piano will teach you the basic rhythm, music reading, and listening skills needed to take piano later in the SMARTS Piano Lab. Explore the piano using all your…

SMARTS Piano 2A and Beyond, Grades 3-12

SMARTS Piano 2A and Beyond, Grades 3-12 (Alex Miller) This is the third-leveled piano class offered by SMARTS for grades 4-12. This class covers more advanced piano techniques and skills. Students will be placed in this course based on completion of Piano 1A and 1B. Students that have prior experience may opt to take a…

SMARTS Heroes and Villains Theater, Grades 1-3

SMARTS Heroes and Villains Theater, Grades 1-3 (Kylee Pauley) Are Heroes and Villains really all that different or is it possible that they are two sides of the same coin? What makes a villain and what makes a hero? What are their motivations, dreams? Can you relate? Would you rather play a character like Lord…

SMARTS Writer’s Toolbox, Grade 6-8

SMARTS Writer’s Toolbox, Grade 6-8 (Katie McGinley) This class is all about developing the skill of writing. Each week we will introduce an exciting new writing concept and complete a lesson and prompt using each concept. We will experiment with expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative writing styles, and learn about and use idioms, sensory details,…

SMARTS String Program Violin 1, Grades 3-12

SMARTS String Program Violin 1, Grades 3-12 (Silvia Games Dubos) This is the first violin class offered in the SMARTS String Program for students who are either just starting violin or students who are still in Suzuki book 1. Students will build a foundation that includes identifying the parts of the violin, proper violin posture,…

SMARTS Building Strong Heroes and Villains, Grades 4-6

SMARTS Building Strong Heroes and Villains, Grades 4-6 (Dominic Adams) Are Heroes and Villains really all that different, or is it possible that they are two sides of the same coin? What makes a villain and what makes a hero? What are their motivations, dreams? Can you relate? How do you build characters that are…

SMARTS String Program Cello, Grades 4-12

SMARTS String Program Cello, Grades 4-12 (Silvia Games Dubos) This is the first cello class offered in the SMARTS String Program for students who are either just starting cello or students who are still in Suzuki book 1. Students will build a foundation that includes identifying the parts of the cello, proper cello posture, form…

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About Us

SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts, is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art school.

Address: 25 East Boardman Street, First Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503

Phone: 330-574-2787

Email: info@smartsartschool.org

Our Classes

SMARTS classes have been free and open to the public since 1997. To become a SMARTS student and receive regular communication about our class offerings, complete a new student application. Classes are filled on a first-come, first serve basis.