MORE 2021 SUMMER CLASSES - Register Below

 June 8, 15, 22 (3-4PM) Ages 12-17, $60
Learn how to use your iPad as a full-featured recording studio using touch instruments. Students must bring their own iPad. (Minimum 3 students, max 12) 

 July 12-16 (10AM-12PM) Ages 7-14, $199
Build a Ukulele, Learn to Play 3-5 Chords to Perform a Song! The ukulele has undoubtedly gained in popularity over the last few years. Students ages 7-14 can join us as they not only learn to play chords on the ukulele, but build their own instrument. They will learn how to assemble a real ukulele from pre-manufactured parts, string and tune the instrument, and display their own style as they paint, stain, and place decals on their brand new uke. Ukulele parts kit, decorative materials, and uke chord book are included. (Minimum 5 students, max 15) 

 June 9, 16, 23, 30 (11AM - 12PM & 6PM-7PM. Attend either) Ages 7-14, $85
The basic foundation for any aspiring percussionist is learning to play drum rudiments. The Percussive Arts Society has for years listed 40 basic rudiments every skilled drummer should be able to play. We will fine tune grip, hand, wrist, and posture technique for properly performing 20 of the 40 prescribed fundamental exercises known as rudiments that apply to all orchestral, marching band, or drum set performances. (Minimum 4 students per class, max 7) 

 July 7, 14, 21, 28 (11AM - 12PM & 6PM-7PM. Attend either) Ages 7-14, $85
Beginners ages 7-14 will learn the basics of playing chords on the piano. We will cover music theory including sight reading, chord qualities, common chord progressions and ear training. Students will learn to play 6 frequently used major chords and 4 frequently used minor chords in three different positions. Students will also train to hear the difference between major and minor chords and all of the major scale intervals. (Minimum 4 students per class, max 7) 

 July 7, 14, 21, 28 (6PM-7PM. Attend either) Ages 14-18, $85
Intermediate to Advanced Guitar Students will improve their soloing techniques and learn improvisational theory. (Minimum 4 students, max 8) 

 July 17, (9AM-12PM) Ages 12-18, $60
July 31, (9AM-12PM) Ages 12-18, $60
Goals: Setup and Operate a Pro Level Sound System, Learn Mic Types & Placement, Setup Simple Stage Lighting with a DMX Controller, Troubleshooting. Students will learn the basic equipment components for a concert sound system and a stage lighting setup. We will teach equipment connection and setup, signal flow and routing, microphone types and their application and placement, and the basics of board operation and mixing. Additionally, we will cover the basics of lighting placement and DMX programing. Students will learn how to troubleshoot common equipment and connection problems. (Minimum 5 students, max 15) 

 June 9, 16, 23, 30 (7PM-8PM) Ages 13-18, $75
Goals: Student will Create Lyrics in a Radio-Ready Format
In this 1 hour class, aspiring songwriters will learn methods for crafting lyrics, and gain an understanding of time signatures, song forms, and genres. We will teach best practices for creating a hook line and developing ideas, themes and stories in lyrics within the parameters of commercial songwriting. (Minimum 4 students, max 15) 

 June 7, 14, 21, 28 (7PM-8PM) Ages 13-18, $75
Goal: Deliver a Rehearsed 5 minute Speech & a 2 minute Impromptu Speech.
Students will hone their skills for what is one of the most dreaded moments in life for many people: speaking in front of an audience. We will discuss delivery techniques for capturing attention and engaging the audience through proper posture, body language, eye contact, moving with purpose, inflection and more. Students will also learn methods for quickly preparing material to present to an audience in the styles of comedy, instruction, storytelling, and interviewing. (Minimum 4 students, max 15)