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The following is a description
of the classes that are offered
GUITAR
1
This class
assumes you know nothing or very little about the guitar. Essentially, we
are starting from ground zero. It’s also for the guitarist who may have
been playing for awhile but never got beyond strumming a few chords and
whose friends are tired of hearing them play the same 2 songs in their
repertoire! These students may know nothing of music theory or they may
want to go back and fill in gaps of knowledge, building a solid foundation
of musicianship. Covered topics will include: defining the parts of the
guitar, naming the strings, playing with a pick, right hand finger style
technique, note reading, learning the names of all the notes on the guitar,
strumming patterns, reading notes and rhythms, music fundamentals and theory
applied to the guitar, how to read tablature, and learning the 15 essential
chords. Materials include music from the classical, folk, blues, and rock
traditions. Prerequisite: No prior experience is necessary.
GUITAR
2
This class is a continuation of Guitar 1. Since in
many ways these students are still laying the foundation from which to grow
on, we fondly refer to these students as “Rusty Beginners.” Students in this
class are already beginning to have a good working knowledge of the 15
essential chords, can read notes in open position and are now ready to
explore the far reaches of guitar musicianship! Covered topics will
include: how to make up licks, fills & solos in any key using the pentatonic
and blues scales, major scale harmony, barre chord shapes, picking
techniques, right hand finger style patterns, rhythm guitar styles and
strums. Materials include music from the classical, swing, country, folk,
blues, and rock traditions. Prerequisite: Completion of “Guitar 1” or prior
approval from instructor. Folks usually take this class twice before
moving on to Guitar 3.
GUITAR 3 & 4
This class is for the student who
already has a good command of open position chords, understands basic music
theory such as how a major scale is constructed and knows the difference
between a major and a minor triad. Students entering this class should
also be able to play a basic barre chord and play a scale or two. Topics
will include: Rhythm guitar styles, how to construct a guitar solo using
pentatonic scales, understanding the three basic song forms (standard,
pop/rock, and blues), the five major scale patterns, acoustic fingerstyles,
open tunings, slide guitar, and traditional blues. Prerequisite: Completion
of Guitar 2 or prior approval from instructor
ADVANCED GUITAR: CLASSIC ROCK FOR TEENS
Designed for
teens who are advanced players and want to focus on classic rock playing
techniques, this class will include time spent developing reading skills,
learning new chord forms, playing rhythmic exercises, improvising, music
theory and harmony. Prerequisite: Completion of “Guitar 2” or prior
approval from instructor. Most importantly it is designed for young guitar
players to have fun making music with others!
BASS 1
Designed to teach the student how the bass functions
in a rhythm section, some of the subjects will include: reading in the bass
clef, rock and blues bass lines, playing with a band, scales, right hand
technique, discussion about the great bassists, proper equipment and care of
the bass, and creating a bass part from chord progressions.
BASS 2
This class is a
continuation of Bass 1. Subjects will include: reading in the bass clef,
rock and blues bass lines, playing with a band, scales, right hand
technique, discussion about the great bassists, and creating a bass part
from chord progressions.
STAND UP BASS 1
This class will focus on bass techniques as applied
to the stand up bass.
MANDOLIN 1
This class is designed to introduce the
mandolin to those with minimal or no prior experience. We’ll cover
tuning, basic right and left hand techniques, chords, and simple rhythm and
melody playing. Bring a playable mandolin (see Matt) and a relaxed
attitude!
MUSIC THEORY & IMPROVISATION
This class is
designed for songwriters, instrumentalists and composers. If ever there was
a class to increase your knowledge of how music works this is the one!
You’ll learn how chords are constructed and how they fit together when
composing a song. Also covered will be how to improvise a melody, jazz and
rock improvisation techniques and how to add more color to basic chords,
making them ore interesting and contemporary. You’ll learn how to compose a
bass line in different styles, song forms and chord scale relationships.
Open to anyone with some basic music experience and a desire to understand
the mechanics of harmony and melody. Classes are in a lecture and
demonstration format so only a pad of paper and a pencil are required.
Prerequisites: Basic chord knowledge, 1 to 2 years experience on your
instrument and approval of Adam Levine.
CLASSICAL
GUITAR
Beethoven said, “The guitar is a miniature
orchestra in itself.” With the focus of playing the guitar as a solo
instrument, this class will help you discover the full potential of the
guitar through music reading, as well as right-hand and left-hand
fingerstyle techniques. Materials include music from Renaissance, Baroque,
and other classical traditions.
Prerequisites: music reading ability Required book: Modern Approach
to Classical Guitar (available at Divine Appointment Guitars for $10.95 )
ROCK & JAZZ BAND
School of Rock (& Jazz) has come to Paso! If you ever
wanted to play in a band, this is your opportunity! Have fun, learn what it
takes to play with other musicians, and tighten up the overall sound of a
music group. Under the direction of Adam Levine, you and the other members
of the group will work on material from classic rock and jazz repertoire.
Improvisation, rhythmic comping, how to navigate a song form and much more
will be covered. The class is open to guitarists, bassists, drummers,
vocalists, keyboard players, and horn players. Class size is limited to two
of each instrument so enroll early to get your place. Prerequisites: Basic
chord knowledge, 1 to 2 years experience on your instrument and approval of
Adam Levine.
ACOUSTIC CIRCLE
Join the Acoustic Circle & experience the joy
of making music with others. This class is fun, relaxing, & stress
free. Americana, Folk, Latin, Blues, Country, & Jazz Standards make up
the repertoire. All instruments welcome, especially singing.
Reading music and or Tab is helpful but not required. This class is
currently lead by Adam Levine.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
It’s all about JAZZ and this is your
opportunity! Have fun, learn what it takes to play with other musicians,
and tighten up the overall sound of a music group. Members of the group will work on jazz
material while learning improvisation, rhythmic comping, how to navigate a
song form and much more will be covered. The class is open to guitarists,
bassists, drummers, vocalists, keyboard players, and horn players. Class
size is limited to two of each instrument so enroll early to get your
place. Prerequisites: Basic chord knowledge, 1 to 2 years experience on
your instrument and approval of instructor.
CREATIVITY
WORKSHOP
Your coach and teacher, Emily
Yurcheson will help you learn
to discover your inner artist, poet, or musician, and move past those nasty
creative blocks and monsters. Using playful and practical tools such
as writing, archetypal drawing, and mandalas, this class will teach you how
to find your unique creative essence and create a more passionate and joyful
life.
Required Text: The Artist Way by Julia Cameron
Cost: $20 per week
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THIS
CLASS!
BLUES GUITAR
Without the influence
of the Blues, Rockin' Roll, Jazz & Country music wouldn't exist. Come
learn how to play like the great electric guitarists who created the Delta
Blues and the Chicago Blues sound. Make your guitar moan, wail & cry
the blues! Learn why they say, "the blues is a feeling."
FINGERSTYLE
GUITAR
Go beyond just
strumming & start incorporating right hand fingerstyle techniques which will
enable you to play bass, harmony & melody all at the same time!
Americana, Folk, Blues and Jazz standards will make up the repertoire.
We will also develop an organized chord system for guitar.
ELECTRIC ROCK LEAD
When George Harrison played lead guitar on the Ed Sullivan Show,
it began a movement. Lead guitar players like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page &
Jimi Hendrix were born! Develop string bending techniques, pull offs &
hammer ons, scale patterns & arpeggios and play like the great electric
guitarists!
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