Bravura: Musical Expression & Wellness

SOL-LA’s new signature holistic education class designed to empower students as expressive, confident, and self-aware artists. Through a rich curriculum that integrates acting, movement, improvisation, public speaking, mindfulness, and physical awareness practices, students learn how to lose their fear on stage, communicate openly, and cultivate wellness practices that support lifelong artistry.

Why Bravura?

Today’s students face more social pressure, anxiety, and disconnection than ever before. Many struggle to express themselves openly or take creative risks, especially in a world shaped by screen-based interaction and perfectionism. Bravura was created to meet those challenges head-on—offering a safe, supportive space where students can build confidence, connect with others, and grow as expressive, resilient artists. It’s more than a music class—it’s a place where young musicians learn to take up space, be themselves, and enjoy communicating through their instruments.

Bravura is a yearlong class designed for middle and high school music students and divided into six different 5-week modules in which students get the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields:

• Theater Improvisation

• Timani method

• Movement & Expression

• Musical improvisation

• Alexander Technique

• Public Speaking & Creative Writing

Goals

• Cultivate self-expression, communication skills, and creativity

• Develop physical awareness and freedom of movement

• Build emotional resilience, confidence, and teamwork

• Promote mental wellness and sustainable playing habits

Bravura Classes

Bravura for Middle School

Grades: 6th-8th

Teaching Artist: Rotating guest artists

Day/Time: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Recommended Companion Courses: Arco Ensemble, Music Theory, and Chamber Music, SOL-LA Choir at Saint Anne School

Bravura for High School

Grades: 9th-12th

Teaching Artist: Rotating guest artists

Day/Time: Saturdays 9-10am

Recommended Companion Courses: Senior Ensemble, Music Theory, and Chamber Music

*Each group class is billed at $600 a semester for a 15 week semester

Bundle and Save: 10% off total tuition if you sign up for 2 group classes ($120 savings), 20% off total tuition if you sign up for 3 group classes ($360 savings)

*Discount cannot be used with individual lessons or chamber music. Please see chamber music page for pricing.