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Jr. Folk Beginner Ensemble
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Instrumental skills and technique are taught, but an emphasis is placed on how to be part of a band, how to interact and support each other, and how to solo and improvise as well as building upon repertoire. Students will also learn to sing while playing, and harmonize with other musicians. Music will be learned by ear, but sheet music and tab will also be provided. The goal of every session is a 35-60 minute final performance in the Jalopy Theatre...
Jalopy Bandcamp
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This class is open to singers and instrumentalists who want to learn how to play in a band and gain confidence in their performances. We will discuss how to arrange music together in small and large ensembles, how to find one’s voice within a group, and strategies for becoming more comfortable on stage. During these sessions, we will work on songs in both a large ensemble and in two smaller bands. Students will also have the opportunity to practice...
Flute Ensemble
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Calling all flute players! Join an exciting new musical opportunity for adults at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Led by a talented flutist, this ensemble welcomes all levels beyond beginner. No audition is needed, just a basic interview. Unite with fellow flute enthusiasts and experience the joy of making music together.
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Cante Accompaniment Class
Flamenco Latino @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
For players with some flamenco background, a knowledge of chord positions, and ability to play in rhythm using flamenco rasqueados. Guest singers will present repertoire in forms such as tangos, bulerias, alegrias, solea por bulerias and rumba. Everyone will initially try to play along with Basilio accompanying a routine of the guest singer. Afterwards, Basilio will break down the chords for the verses the singer presented, and give details about...
$30
Improv Workshop I & II
New York Jazz Academy @ 166 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, Mineola, NY
Improv Workshops programs bring together players of similar levels and goals, in an effort to develop as jazz improvisers while working on core repertoire in the jazz canon. Improv workshops are a low-cost and worthwhile alternative to small ensembles, and they are appropriate for any player wanting to work more intently on improv specifics including vocabulary, understanding chord changes, and developing a stronger sense of jazz style. Classes...
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Jazz Keyboard (Beginner)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the fundamentals of jazz keyboard with performer and educator, Jamie Reynolds. The Beginner level covers the fundamentals of jazz harmony, rhythm, melody, improvisation, and repertoire from the jazz pianist’s perspective. Topics include chord voicings, rhythmic “comping,” and solo piano styles. The repertoire consists of songs from the Great American Songbook and jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Sonny Rollins. Class size is limited...
Guitar (Beginner)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Embark on your guitar journey in a supportive group environment, starting with tuning, chord diagrams, and finger exercises. Progress to mastering strumming patterns and playing along with recordings under expert guidance. Get ready to unlock your musical potential and bring your own guitar to begin the adventure!
Cello (Continuing Beginner/Intermediate)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expand upon the basics of cello playing in a supportive group setting! Students will continue their work on the basics of cello playing; focusing on proper hand position, note reading, basic theory, tone production, and other fundamentals. Please note: Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music stand, and rosin. Prerequisite: For adult students who have already taken a beginning...
Exploring Cabaret
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your inner performer and take the stage at NYC's legendary cabaret hot spot. Join our supportive community of singers for a fun and inspiring exploration of song interpretation, stage presence, and microphone technique. Don't miss your chance to shine under the guidance of experienced instructors with impressive cabaret backgrounds.
Singing Good Songs Well
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
There are some songs you could just sing all day long. We'll explore some these "old chestnuts" - truly classic and wonderful American songs - in order to focus on just what makes them tick and how we can find that magic in other (maybe even ANY) songs. Each week we'll sing a new song and sample some classic recordings - all the while touching on vocal technique, harmony singing, and the "folk process" that brought these songs to us in the first...
Piano Workshop for Adults
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
The workshop will include daily practice, lessons, piano duets, technique, rhythm, improvisation, music history, and performance classes, discussions on various topics, as well as presentations by the faculty and guests on piano literature and styles. Final concert will take place on Saturday, June 23 at the Weill Art Gallery. Short application and video representative of your playing by May 26 is required; please note that you may register before...
The Music Business Explained
Bantam Studios @ 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY
Anyone familiar with those books that explain how the music business work are intimate with painful boredom. Right?? You may as well read a nutrition label! What these books miss is any clue to the passions that drive people working in this industry. We will explain those dynamics. By concentrating on motivations over boilerplate, our exploration of various careers will contribute towards an understanding of how the industry, each cog , contributes...
Chamber Music: Coaching & Performance
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Sign up for professional coaching, culminating in a performance, with flexible scheduling. Groups are formed based on level (beginner through advanced), repertoire interests and availability. Start date and meetings are individually agreed upon at the convenience of all in a group. All instruments and levels welcome. Chamber Coaches: Aminda Asher Igor Begelman Alicia Bennet Inna Berkhin Karen Bogardus Bridget Fitzgerald Leonard...
Piano (Intermediate)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Take your piano playing to the next level in a supportive group setting! Continue developing your knowledge of scales, chords and piano technique, and begin to explore how different kinds of sounds and phrases are developed into musical ideas and passages. Students will continue to build their repertoire of pieces and be exposed to a variety of styles and composers. Class size is limited to seven students to maximize individual attention while...
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Jazz Keyboard (Intermediate)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expand upon the fundamentals of jazz keyboard. The Intermediate course continues the areas of study covered at the Beginner class at a more challenging level. New topics include jazz improvisation vocabulary, harmonic guide tones, and comping patterns. The repertoire may delve into the compositions of legendary jazz musicians such as Duke Ellington and Horace Silver. Class size is limited to three students to maximize individual attention while working...
Guitar (Intermediate)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This group class is ideal for intermediate students, who have previously taken the continuing beginner course or have the equivalent experience. This course covers picking bass notes out of chords, advanced strumming techniques, barre chords, finger picking (Travis picking), and an exploration of blues chord progressions with an explanation of blues soloing. Songs are taught to exemplify the different techniques being demonstrated. Prerequisite:...
Intermediate Mandolin
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Intermediate Mandolin is for someone with a basic grasp of the instrument but wants to dive deeper. We’ll cover more chord shapes, basic theory and how it applies to mandolin and look deeper into musical styles. Students should expect to be introduced to scales, arpeggios and how they fit into chords. By the end of four week you should be comfortable playing progressions in several keys and be ready to do some improvising. Some participants will...
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Cello (Beginner)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the basics of cello playing in a fun and supportive group setting! This class is designed for adults who are absolute beginners, or those coming back to the cello after a long period of time away from the instrument. From posture and hand position to note reading and basic theory, students will be playing in no time! Please note: Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music...
Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Expertly led by renowned jazz educator, this workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply to improvising over jazz standards. Part of each class is devoted to improvising over easy standards and jazz tunes such as “Autumn Leaves,” “Black Orpheus,” and “Blue Monk.”...
Harmony Singing with Val Mindel and Emily Miller
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
This will be harmony intensive, which means we'll roll along the basics and onto some of the harmony challenges one faces in singing duets and trios in American old-time, country and bluegrass music. Blend and buzz will be the theme of the afternoon. In addition, thanks to Emily's long expertise as lead singer with The Sweetback Sister, participants will look what's involved in putting across a lead in a honky-tonk song. Mostly, we'll sing non-stop!...
$55
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