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Teaching

Private Lessons / Group Classes / Ensembles

 

Private Lessons

Private Instruction is where most of us start and is the cornerstone of every aspiring musicians education, so making sure you have the right teacher is essential.Every person learns differently. Private music lessons give you the flexibility you need to learn at your pace and on your schedule. Learn any style of music, and have fun doing it in the comfort and convenience of your own home!

  • * All ages and skill levels welcome.
  • * Learn to play any style of music!
  • * Learn technique and sight-reading with a very musical approach
  • * Master the art of improvisation and soloing
  • * Choose to study at the studio or in the convenience of your home!

 

Group Classes

Group Classes offer students the luxury of participating with other like-minded musicians in an environment wholly dedicated to furthering their artistic, musical abilities. Just like speaking any language, the language of music requires the ability to communicate well with others. Learning repertoire and being afforded the advantage of having a classroom of students to perform the songs with, is not only fun but greatly enhances the learning process as well. Most take advantage of these classes as a supplement to private instruction, but all are welcome!

  • Guitar and Bass welcome
  • Beginning classes for children and adults
  • Learn mechanics, rhythm, chords, melodies, songs
  • Intermediate/Advanced classes for all ages
  • Learn repertoire, advanced rhythmic devises, pentatonics, soloing

Beginning guitar and bass classes focus on a host of fundamental concepts including mechanics, developing coordination, rhythmic variety and introductory sight-reading. For our more advanced students, classes concentrate on repertoire, rhythm, pentatonics, common chord progressions, voice-leading and resolution, sight-reading "tricks", and soloing.

Classes are held in Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. Payment is due upon registration and there are no refunds after classes have begun. Class sizes vary and are subject to enrollment.

 

Ensembles

Nothing can be as exciting as being in a band! Join a LEGENDS Rock & Jazz Band and put all your hard work to use. You will get to rehearse, perform, and work with all the same professional gear and sound equipment the pros use!

Play professional arrangements of popular rock, jazz, and blues tunes, while learning valuable musical concepts like listening, space, time, and groove! Learn all the tools that go into each performer's parts, and how to make the band sound like a cohesive unit!

Plus, at the end of the session your band will get to perform a concert live on stage, and make a professional live recording! Imagine... a CD with your name on it!

  • Play In a Band!
  • No experience necessary
  • Perform popular jazz, rock, and blues songs
  • Learn all the tools to successfully make music with a group

The LEGENDS Rock & Jazz Bands are held in fall, winter, and spring sessions. Enrollment is limited, so please sign up far in advance. Payment is due upon registration and there are no refunds once rehearsals have begun. All instruments and vocals welcome! Ensemble sizes may vary and are subject to enrollment.

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