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About Slice Of Life Enrichment School

Slice of Life Enrichment School was created to meet the needs of children and adults who wish to complement traditional education with classes designed to broaden cultural horizons through greater exposure to the beautiful disciplines of music, languages, and art.

We are proud to be entering our 8th year in our community fostering artistic discovery and collaboration among children and adults of all ages. We are happy to serve the general public and also provide vendor services for Gorman, Heartland, Ilead, Mojave River, Monarch River, Blue Ridge Academy Charter Schools, and more.

Ask about how we can help you, your children or your group learn together in our inviting open creative spaces.  We also rent our beautiful facilities for clubs, life events, and meetings!

Learn With Us

What We Offer

MUSIC:

OUR PIANO PROGRAM ~ LEARN TO REALLY PLAY!

THE JOY OF MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC...

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Learn to  read music and play the piano in all well-known genres including classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.  We offer more than traditional weekly lessons to help you get there!

 

In addition to private weekly lessons,  all of our pianists are invited to participate in twice-a-year school recitals, the Music Teachers Association of California's Certificate of Merit Program and the National Piano Guild Program.  

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OUR STRINGS PROGRAM ~FACE THE MUSIC!

AND PLAY TOGETHER...

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If you've always dreamed of playing the violin, viola or cello, Slice of Life is a wonderful place to start out! The well-known and highly respected Suzuki Method, taught by our instructors is a great foundation for continued success and eventual mastery of this beautiful instrument.  Our program includes private weekly lessons and the option to play in our school's ensemble! Learn more about the benefits of our music program by clicking below.

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Delicate hands playing black and white piano keys
Hand strumming a guitar

GUITAR / UKULELE LESSONS

PLAY ON

Learn everything you need to know about how to play your guitar
or ukulele from beginner to advanced levels.  

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DRUM LESSONS

FIND YOUR RYTHM!

Learn about timing, rhythm, and playing music with others in our engaging drum lessons!

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LANGUAGES:

OUR FRENCH. SPANISH, & AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) PROGRAMS

 ~BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS!

GOING PLACES...

 If learning a new language is on your radar, join us for French, Spanish, or American Sign Language Classes.

 

We offer classes for all ages in a fun and relaxed atmosphere that allows for plentiful conversation and real-life application of the vocabulary and concepts covered. Our method is a semi-immersion style that incorporates fun songs, familiar stories, and everyday tasks and activities that make the material useful and relevant.   

 

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OUR FINE ARTS PROGRAM ~ ELEVATED SELF-EXPRESSION!

FINE ART: (AGES 9 & UP)

TAKE YOUR ART TO THE NEXT LEVEL
 

Learn to express yourself artistically with lessons offered through our distinguished fine arts program directed by founder Susan Minor, of Slice of Life Enrichment School.​​

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Please click below for a list of our fine arts classes and additional information.

LITTLE SPROUTS ART ~ (AGES 5-9)
 

Artistic Growth for Budding Artists!

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DRAMA:

UNLIMITED ENGAGEMENT!
 

LET IMAGINATION TAKE YOU
PLACES BY JOINING OUR FUN AND
EXCITING DRAMA CLASSES
WHICH CULMINATE IN EXCITING
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! 

 

SCIENCE CLASSES:

         DISCOVER THE WORLD!

Slice of Life is proud to offer exciting science classes for ages 6-12 that explore several concepts through hands-on projects and activities.  

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 ONE MONTH SESSIONS FOR AGES 9-12 INCLUDE:

  • Earth Sciences (SEPTEMBER, 2024)

  • The Human Body (OCTOBER, 2024)

  • Astrophysics (SPACE/GRAVITY/HEAT/) NOVEMBER/DEC.

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ONGOING SESSIONS FOR AGES 6-9 INCLUDE:

  • Literature and Science

  • Magic Science

  • Engineering with Recycled Materials

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Students  will be provided with workbooks for each session that they can keep to document and review all that they learn!

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TUTORING:

PRIVATE TUTORING AVAILABLE  FOR ALL GENERAL SUBJECTS (GRADES K-12)

Slice of Life Hours

Mon-Friday: 9am-7pm
Sat, Sun: Closed

Contact

We’d be happy to provide you with additional information about individual courses and instructors at Slice of Life Enrichment School. Stop by the school or call for more details.

Click here to find out more about renting the building or classrooms.

Address:

48771 W Valley Blvd

Tehachapi, 93561

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Email:

SLICEOFLIFESCHOOL@GMAILCOM

Phone:

SUSAN MINOR 661-733-7409

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