Music Mind Movement
Music Mind MovementThis is a special 6 week long workshop taught by professional flute teachers, Amy Likar and Stacey Pelinka. Amy, a certified Alexander Technique instructor and Stacey, a certified Feldenkrais instructor, will guide students through exploring their movement habits to explore ways to free up their rib cages. This great workshop will allow singers, wind players and musicians in general to find greater wind capacity and body alignment to increase their ease, comfort and playing abilities. Students will Experience:
Tuition: $250. Drop-In fee: $50 This class runs from 2/24/12 – 3/30/12 |
For adults Meets: Instructors: Amy Likar and Stacey Pelinka |
Percussion<br/>(Ages 6-8)
Rockridge BeatsIn this class, students will explore rhythm through the use of body rhythms, beat box rhythms (beats made with voice and microphone), electric, acoustic and self-made percussion instruments. Pre-requisite: None! Tuition: $130 (Payment Plans available upon request. Students may join mid session with prorated tuition.) This class runs from 1/19/12 – 3/15/12 |
Ages: 6-8 Meets: Instructor: Isaac Schwartz |
Group Piano <br/>
(Ages 5-6)
Group Piano for 5-6 year oldsThis is the perfect way for young kids to start piano lessons. They will explore the instrument and learn basics such as how the piano works, what the names of the keys are, and basic music notation. They will learn some notes on the staff and basic hand positions. Emphasis is on exploration and having fun! Pre-requisite: None! Instruments accepted: Piano or keyboard at home to practice Tuition: $225 (Payment Plans available upon request) This class runs from 1/21/12 – 3/24/12 No class on 2/11/12 |
This class is full and enrollment is closed!
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Group Piano<br/>
(Ages 7-10)
Group Piano for 7-10 year oldsThis is the perfect way for young kids to start piano lessons. They will explore the instrument and learn basics such as how the piano works, what the names of the keys are, and basic music notation. They will learn some notes on the staff and basic hand positions. Emphasis is on exploration and having fun! Pre-requisite: None! Instruments accepted: Piano or keyboard at home to practice Tuition: $225 (Payment Plans available upon request) This class runs from 1/28/12 – 3/31/12 No class on 2/11/12 |
Glee Club<br/>(Ages 9-13)
Glee ClubRepertoire for this class will place an emphasis on contemporary music, providing an opportunity for young vocalists to expand their abilities through selections they know and love. Through group interaction, students will learn the intricacies of vocal harmony and advance their performance skills. The educational focus of this ensemble will also include attention to movement and performance preparation. Tuition: $282.50 (Payment Plans available upon request. Students may join mid session with prorated tuition.) This class runs from 1/13/12 – 3/16/12 |
Basic Blues & Beyond<br/>Beg. Combo<br/>(Ages 10-13)
Basics, Blues and BeyondJoin master teacher Alan Hall in this weekly workshop to learn how to play in an ensemble. When you go to see a pro band they are all in sync. Did you know that there are silent signals that these groups use and rules for each type of group that all pro players understand and follow? Learn these inside secrets from a seasoned pro, Alan Hall. Check out a clip from our December Workshop Click here to read Alan Hall’s advice on joining an ensemble… Pre-requisite: Students must have played a musical instrument for at least 1 year and be able to play a major scale up and down 1 octave on their instrument, except drummers. Instruments accepted: Keyboard, Tuition: $310 (Payment Plans available upon request. Students may enroll mid session with prorated tuition. Student may also enroll in first class as a trial before choosing to enroll in the whole session.) This class runs from 1/19/12 – 3/22/12 |
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Jazz Blues & Beyond<br/>Int. Combo<br/>(Ages 14-16)
Jazz, Blues and BeyondJoin master teacher Alan Hall in this weekly workshop to learn how to play in an ensemble. When you go to see a pro band they are all in sync. Did you know that there are silent signals that these groups use and rules for each type of group that all pro players understand and follow? Learn these inside secrets from a seasoned pro, Alan Hall. Pre-requisite Students must play at an intermediate to advanced level, read basic charts, play major scales up and down on their instrument, and know some basic modes and 7th chords, except drummers. Instruments accepted: Keyboard, drums, guitar, bass, horns, woodwinds. Click here to read Alan Hall’s advice on joining an ensemble… Tuition: $235 (Payment Plans available upon request) This class runs from 1/23/12 – 4/16/12 |
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Adv. Teen Combo<br/>(Ages 17-19)
Advanced Teen ComboCome join Award-Winning Jazz guitarist Terrence Brewer in Musically Minded Academy’s Advanced Teen Combo. This class will focus on theory, repertoire, and creating a group sound. Students will work on improvisation in a variety of styles including swing, bebop, afro-cuban, brazilian, funk, pop, and R&B. Click here to read Alan Hall’s advice on joining an ensemble… Pre-requisites: Knowledge of scales, modes, and soloing experience. Ages 17-19 Instruments accepted: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Winds, Brass Tuition: $310 (Payment Plans available upon request) This class runs from 1/25/12-3/21/12 |
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Group Ukulele<br/>(Ages 10+)
Group UkuleleThis popular Fall class returns for a Winter Session. Taught by our multi-talented Percussion and Ukulele teacher, Brian Rice. Pre-requisite: A ukulele of your own. Or you may rent one from us for the duration of the course. Tuition: $216 (Payment Plans available upon request. Students may join mid session with prorated tuition.) This class runs from 1/10/12 – 3/13/12 |
Adult Vocal Ensemble<br/>Ages 19+
Adult Pop Vocal EnsembleThis wildly popular and succesful Fall group returns for a Winter offering. This time, with a 30 minute extension. Pre-requisite: Instruments accepted: Voice! Tuition: $310 (Payment Plans available upon request. Students may enroll mid session with prorated tuition. New students may also observe a class for free or enroll in one trial class for $31 to see if they want to join the group.) This class runs from 1/12/12 – 3/15/12 |
Senior Jazz Combo (ages 55+)
Senior Jazz ComboThis is a beginning jazz combo for musicians in their older years. At the moment we have a saxophonist, a flutist and pianist. We welcome musicians who want to learn jazz, who are of age. We are especially looking for a drummer and brass player. This class generally meets on Wednesdays but not every Wednesday. There are frequent skips depending on the schedules of the players. If you are a senior citizen interested in joining the group, please give us a phone call at 510-601-5700, and we can fill you in on the next meeting. Pre-requisite: Interest in learning the basics of jazz improvisation. At least 55 years old. Tuition: $108 This class meets 4 times beginning 2/1/12 |
Ages: 55+ Meets: Instructor: Vicky Grossi |
