Looking to take your musical skills to the next level? We offer weekly classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, covering everything from learning a new instrument to developing your vocal technique to studying theory and improvisation.
No matter what your goals are, we’ve got a class that can help you get there. Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking to fine-tune your skills or a beginner just starting out on your musical journey, we’ve got something for you. Our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way, helping you grow as a musician and reach your full potential.
Wednesdays 12 – 1:30 pm 7/5, 12, 19 (3 weeks)
Freeing Your Full Voice: Vocal Function, Interpretation, and Improvisation
Learn the fundamentals of healthy, functional vocal technique and its specific application when singing jazz and other contemporary and improvisational styles of music.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Performance Date: 8/21
Expanding the Songbook
There’s room in the Great American Songbook for more of the songs you love – regardless of their genre.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/8 (5 weeks) Performance Date: 8/22
Jazz Vocal Performance
Explore singing in the classic jazz idiom.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/11 – 8/8 (5 weeks)
Intro to Singing
Learning the basics of singing can be incredibly helpful no matter what instrument you play.
Wednesdays 4 – 5:30 pm 7/5 – 8/9 (6 weeks)
Songwriter’s Circle
No matter where you are on your songwriting journey, this class will jumpstart creativity and get you writing.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks) Performance Date: 8/21
Jazz Ain’t Nothing But The Blues
Examine, learn and perform jazz/blues tunes from jazz giants such as Duke Ellington, Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Joe Williams, and Jimmy Rushing.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/10 – 8/14 (6 weeks)
Gettin’ It Together: Musicianship, Vocabulary and Ear Training for Jazz Improvisation
This class is designed for intermediate-level players looking to work through challenging material in a hands-on workshop environment.
Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)
Conga Drumming
This course is perfect for those interested in learning the fundamentals of playing the conga drum.
Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 7/11 – 8/15 (6 weeks)
Indian Percussion Ensemble
Learn the foundations of Indian rhythm and vocal percussion (konnakol), essential hand drumming techniques on traditional instruments (mridangam, ghatam, and khanjira), ways to improve rhythmic time and feel, and approaches to improvisation and composition.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 7/5 – 8/2 (5 weeks)
Powerful Tools for the Versatile Drummer (Play everything better!)
This class provides style-specific exercises to improve phrasing, accuracy, and endurance on the drumset.