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Palaver Music Center runs music education programs across Greater Portland, from early childhood through middle school, with growth every year.
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Ages 0-4
Early Childhood Music
Movement, singing, and listening — designed for families with young children.
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Pre-K Students, Ages 4-5
Intro to Strings
A semester-long program that introduces violin, viola, and cello to Pre-K students.
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Grades K-7, Ages 6-12
After-School Strings
Private lessons and group classes for K-7 students. Instrument included.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition
You pay what you can. No one is turned away.
Financial Aid
Available for all programs. Apply when you enroll.
Multilingual Staff
Our staff speak multiple languages.
No Auditions
Most programs are open enrollment.
community programs.
Short-term songwriting residencies open by application.
FOR NEW PARENTS
Lullaby Project
Partner with a Palaver musician to write and record an original lullaby for your child. Free. Open by referral.
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Lifesongs Project
Write and record an original song celebrating your identity and story, with a professional songwriter.
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