Welcome to steeple street music academy!
Building community through art
Programs & Services
Music Instruction
We offer meaningful music instruction to ALL ages and ALL abilities through private lessons, semi-private lessons, classes, and ensembles.
Instructors here teach: piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, strings, winds, brass, songwriting, and music production in a variety of genres and styles from beginner through advanced levels.
Class Schedule
Mondays, time TBD
Zack Johnson
Build a Barber Shop Quartet
4 weeks | $120
For one hour per week, adults (and young adults!) of all ages will be learning how to harmonize and orchestrate a quartet of vocalists with Zack.
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30
Matt Patrei
Music Production I
4 weeks | $100 + registration
Learn the FIRST steps of music production with Matt! Create songs, record, and produce them using simple software.
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30
Matt Patrei
Music Production II
4 weeks | $100 + registration
Learn the NEXT steps of music production with Matt! Create songs, record, and produce them using simple software. (Music Production I encouraged prior to taking this course.)
Wednesdays 3-3:30
Katherine Becrelis
Group Beginner Piano
8 weeks | $200 + registration
Start learning piano from scratch! Space is limited; 2-3 students maximum.
Book Space
For an hourly rate, you can rent one of our studios, classroom space or listening room for performances and events! Click on “The Listening Room” page to learn more about or newest performance space.
We have a variety of acoustic pianos and a drum set available for public use in beautiful spaces with original pieces from local artists as inspiration. Contact us today to set up time!
Lesson Pricing & Policies
Pay While You Play
Perfect for students with a unique schedule on a monthly budget.
$43/lesson
- Private 30-minute lessons
Pay by Membership Rate
OUR BEST VALUE!
Perfect for students seeking to commit to WEEKLY musical growth over the course of a calendar year.
$180/month
- Private 30-minute lessons
- Paid one month in advance
- 4-5 lessons/month
Pay by Summer
Perfect for students who only take weekly lessons during the summer months.
$360/summer
- Private 30-minute lessons
- Paid one summer in advance
- 8-9 lessons/summer
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Before deciding to join our music community, please be sure to read the Student Handbook! From purpose to policies to schedule to payment plans, the handbook outlines all of the crucial information you need to know.
Owners
Demetrius Becrelis
co-Owner
Offers instruction in:
Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Singing-Songwriting, Artist Development
Teaching days: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Demetrius Becrelis is a diverse musician in styles that range from pop and rock, to classical, jazz, celtic and bluegrass. He co-founded West Bend Music in Dennis Port, MA. In his tenure at West Bend Music, he launched several new teaching programs, including private ukulele lessons, songwriting groups, and student rock bands, to name a few. He also opened Cape Cod’s first of its kind, “Ukehead” ukulele shop. He also services on the Board of Directors for the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce.
Before moving back to Cape Cod, Demetrius was involved in the Nashville music scene as a singer songwriter, recording artist, producer, and session player. Demetrius has studied voice under the direction of Renee Grant Williams, who taught Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Keith Urban.
Demetrius co-founded a musical group by the name of Tripping Lily, an all original pop folk group. With Tripping Lily, he managed to make his way onto the big stage. He was chosen to score out an entire symphony where he, along with Tripping Lily, performed his original holiday composition with The Cape Cod Symphony. His music also hit the big screen when his original composition, “Alone,” appeared on the Showtime original series, “The Big C.”
Demetrius teaches mandolin, ukulele, guitar, voice, and songwriting – and feels it is never too late or early to pick up an instrument.
Kate thoreson Becrelis
co-owner
Offers instruction in:
Piano, Drawing
Teaching days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturday morning
Kate has worked in the education field for over 15 years and taught various subjects at all grade levels in Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. She studied piano for 11 years under three different instructors, and went on to teach piano privately. If you want a traditional, by-the-book piano instructor, Kate is your gal. She has accompanied choral groups as well as individual performers and provided the piano instrumentation for a variety of settings – including parties, museum events, and theater performances. She was also in a number of choral groups throughout her educational career, performing as an alto.
Before beginning a career in education, Kate received her undergraduate degree as well as her master’s degree from the University of Maine in Orono. She was nominated and awarded a position in the honors society, All Maine Women, representing the top 1% of graduating women on campus. She served as a Resident Director while earning her Masters in Education, managing a staff of Resident Assistants and caring for the well-being of students living in a residence hall.
Kate manages the daily functions at the school. She also teaches piano and is available for tutoring in poetry, drawing, reading, writing, and history. She is additionally ready for hire as a website developer or as a consultant on social media management. All inquiries are welcome!
Passionate about life-long learning and creative expression, she’s always ready to discover something new.
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If you feel called to help us, there are a variety of ways you can provide support.
Donate
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RAISING THE BAR
For those wishing to donate funds directly to student tuition, our “Raising the Bar” program offers a platform in order to do so! Click the button to make a donation.
Testimonials
Valuable Addition!
My daughters have been taking lessons at Steeple Street for over a year. They love their instructors and at the end of each lessons, they walk out to the car with a smile on their face. When I first reached out about lessons, Katherine was responsive and informative. Any time I need to cancel a class, she’s always understanding and accommodating. With two kids taking lessons, she worked with me to find a day and time they could both have lessons so I only have to drive once. With cancellations because one is sick or time restraints to be in person, she’s been gracious and offered remote lessons. That flexibility and understanding really means a lot.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. Demetrius and Katherine are invested in the community. They are such a valuable addition to Mashpee and the surrounding communities.
Jenn, Parent
Couldn’t be Happier!
My 12 year old daughter is loving her singing lessons at Steeple Street. Her teacher is super positive and enthusiastic! My daughter has special needs, and we are so pleased with the inclusive vibe at Steeple Street. We knew things were going well, but seeing my daughters school-based chorus concert this week sealed the deal. She has grown so much in her confidence and ability to project her voice into the audience! We couldn’t be happier!
Shannon, Parent
Special Resource!
This is a wonderful music school! I took private voice lessons over several months with one of the Steeple Street instructors; she really helped me with my singing, gave me lots of great hints, and was very energetic and encouraging. As an adult learner, I had specific ideas about what I wanted to work on, and she was happy to go along with them, but I know she also taught lots of kids, and from hearing her interact with them, I know she was able to adjust her teaching style for the needs of different students. The building has lots of light, instruments, and original artwork… I’ve known the owners, Demetrius and Kate, for almost six years, and they have deep roots in music education and performance. I feel they are really a special resource, and a great addition to the community.
Angela, Adult student
News
Location
We have teamed up with the Mashpee Commons to bring you music lessons, classes, and other art programs in Cape Cod at Steeple Street Music Academy. We’re located at 40 Steeple Street in Mashpee, Massachusetts in the stand-alone, white building with columns across from the outdoor stage. Come check us out!
