MUSIC CLASSES
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GUITAR
Beginning Guitar
This class will cover the fundamentals of classical ballet technique through learning, ballet positions, posture, and vocabulary. All that is required is a love of movement. Students need to either wear socks or ballet slippers, stretchy pants or leotard and tights, comfortable appropriate top and their hair pulled back out of their face.
Teen Intro to Guitar
Intermediate Guitar is for those who are ready to take their basic foundational skill set to the next level. The class will consist of: how first-position chords apply to barre chords, exploration of basic scales and key identification, root note identification and how it applies to chords and, scales, and more! This class is recommended for those who have attended and excelled in the intro to guitar course, or for those who have had previous outside experience with guitar, and the basics thereof, such as identification of guitar parts, first-position chords, and strumming.
Teen Intermediate Guitar
Intermediate Guitar is for those who are ready to take their basic foundational skill set to the next level. The class will consist of: how first-position chords apply to barre chords, exploration of basic scales and key identification, root note identification and how it applies to chords and, scales, and more! This class is recommended for those who have attended and excelled in the intro to guitar course, or for those who have had previous outside experience with guitar, and the basics thereof, such as identification of guitar parts, first-position chords, and strumming.
Intermediate Guitar
Intermediate Guitar is for the musician looking to advance their playing. Lessons covered include advanced fingerpicking, utilizing hammer on’s and pull-offs, playing melodies within strumming patterns, and percussive elements while playing at the same time. Pre-requisites include having completed Beginning Guitar or have a working knowledge of chord diagrams, tablature, and basic strumming and picking patterns.
ADVANCED GUITAR
Students are exposed to different styles and techniques of guitar including Flamenco, Jazz, and Classical. There is a heavy emphasis on fingerpicking. Pre-requisites include having completed Intermediate Guitar or being an experienced guitar player or a quick learner who is ready to move to the next level.
PIANO
Beginning Piano
Beginning Piano will introduce students to proper technique, the musical alphabet, basic rhythms, and time signatures, and how to read music. Additionally, students will learn chord progressions of popular music and build ear training skills.
Teen Beginning Piano
Teen Beginning Piano will move at an accelerated pace as students are taught proper technique, keyboard navigation, rhythm, exploration of simple and compound time signatures, and how to read music. Additionally, students will learn chord progressions of popular music and build ear training skills.
Intermediate/Advanced Piano
Prerequisite: 3 years private lessons/previous experience* Intermediate/Advanced piano will continue to explore more complex time signatures, musicianship, composing and improvisation, mastering key signatures, and analyzing/mastering assigned music
DRUMS
Beginning Drums
Students are introduced to drumming and music theory basics in an encouraging class that aims to move students towards the Band class.
DIGITAL MUSIC CREATION
Beginning DIGITAL MUSIC CREATION
Students will learn the basics of navigating and working with digital music creation software. They will also learn about timing, song arrangement, and basic music theory.
BAND
Band
In Band, you will learn the art of playing with other musicians and vocalists. You will be exposed to and taught several genres of music. In addition to mastering your primary instrument(s) you will also have an opportunity to learn, play, and perform with new instruments (including but not limited to the bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele, piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, drums, hand drums, and percussion). You will also learn an introduction to operating and caring for a sound system and equipment.
Requirements: A willingness to work within a team, a good attitude, a dedication to the class, a willingness to perform, and a minimum intermediate skill level of an instrument. If your instrument is your voice, then your voice is an instrument. Access to or possession of your primary instrument is strongly suggested.
SONGWRITING
Beginning Songwriting
Students will learn general songwriting concepts and song structure, as well as tips on rhythm and rhyme. Students will also be given the space to connect with fellow classmates, be creative, and receive constructive feedback on their work.
VOICE
SINGING FOR THE STAGE
Singing classic pop songs and Broadway favorites, students will learn the essentials of being part of a musical theatre ensemble: harmony, dynamics, and emoting through song. Students will enjoy the complete ensemble experience, being assigned parts, blending them with the contributions of others, and working together to tell a musical story, capable of moving an audience. This class is geared toward students with no previous singing experience and gives them an opportunity to learn vocal basics in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Glee
This class is for the singer with previous experience who can stay on key. Come work on a Glee performance with singers of the same passion! Please bring a smartphone or tablet with headphones to class if you can.