Fun With Music Theory Class
Does your child like to experiment on their instrument and ask questions about the things they learn in their lessons?
Fun With Music Theory is the class for them! This ten-month class is designed for young children (ages 8 – 10) who are experienced on their instruments and who demonstrate particular excitement about musical concepts like scales, chords, or playing by ear. The class provides a place for these children to learn among peers with similar interests, and to apply their theoretical knowledge in very practical and musical ways. Each class features a short introductory lesson on a music theory concept, helping students learn to understand and describe why the music they hear works the way it does. After each lesson a game is introduced to help students practice their new knowledge together.
This is a very fun and active class for young students excited to learn more about music. It supports the skills learned in their instrument lessons, and provides a wonderful foundation for the musical theatre writing and band classes offered as they grow older.
Sign your student up for Fun With Music Theory today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
Music Theory for Adults
Do you want to understand why the music you listen to sounds the way it does? Do you want to learn about how to use that understanding in your own musical journey? Do you systems and patterns help you lean?
Music Theory for Adults is the class for you! This four-month class is designed for adults students who want to deepen their understanding of music with an introduction to music theory. The class is designed to provide more than the typical workbook-style method for learning theory. It will approach concepts such as intervals, chords, and key signatures with an emphasis on ear training, musicality, and practical application on your instrument.
Sign up for Music Theory for Adults today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
Musical Theatre Writing Class
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn an idea into a fully developed musical theatre show?
Join a musical theatre writing class to find out! Spend the year working with other students to take your idea from the page to the stage. The class meets every week to allow students to develop and share their work, discuss their progress, and set goals for the week ahead. Classes also feature a lesson component, teaching students a variety of skills, including the following:
- Collaborative creation
- Brainstorming
- Story mapping
- Character development
- Music theory
- Composing
- Lyric writing
- Book writing (writing the script)
The class includes four Saturday workshops for script revision, set building, vocal rehearsal, and tech and dress rehearsals.
Musical theatre writing classes are offered at a variety of levels. For more information, click here!
Whether you’re a musical theatre fan or interested in learning to write with a group, sign up for a musical theatre writing class today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
Band Classes
Have you ever wanted to play in a band?
Whether you’re interested in rock, folk, jazz, or anything else, a band class is the place for you!
This ten-month class teaches students to work together and play as a band, creating music as a group instead of as an individual. Students are grouped according to interest and skill level to create a supportive band-based learning opportunity. Bands rehearse each week, coached by an experienced teacher. Students are expected to also be developing their individual skills on their instrument in instrument-based lessons.
Band lessons teach students a variety of skills, including the following:
- Reading musical charts
- Working out parts by ear
- Arranging songs for a band
- Playing as part of a group
- Setting up and tearing down gear
- How to run a sound system
- How to run a rehearsal
- Live performance
Band classes are offered at a variety of levels. For more information, click here!
If you’d like to learn to play in a band, sign up for a class today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
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