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 Private Lessons
Lessons are
scheduled at the same time each week. 30 minute and 60
minute lessons are an option. These are one on one
sessions with the chosen instrument instructor. The
material worked on is based on each individual students needs,
interests, goals, school/audition requirements, and/or their
amateur or professional musical obligations (i.e. garage band,
church group, etc.).
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Piano/Keyboard |
Double
Bass |
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Electric/Acoustic Guitar |
Violin |
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Electric Bass |
Viola |
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Voice |
Cello |
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Woodwinds |
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Brass |
(non-instrumental) |
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Drums |
Composition |
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Afro-Cuban Percussion |
Music
Theory |
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Ear
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Young Student Lessons
These lessons are for
students age 5 through 9-12. These are 30 minute
sessions scheduled at the same time each week and are also one
on one sessions with the instructor; emphasis is usually on
piano but guitar and drums are also available options.
Young student lessons incorporate methods and techniques
designed for kids. Games, puzzles, listening and
response activities, play with musical toys, and other
activities in conjunction with instrumental instruction are
employed as musical learning devices. The goal is to
keep the child's interest throughout the session, create a
strong musical foundation, and keep it fun. We encourage
each child to explore music in different ways and from
different perspectives in order to find the best way to enjoy
music individually. Parents are always welcomed and encouraged
to attend these sessions.
Ensembles
Ensembles run in eight consecutive week
segments and meet at the same time each week for 60
minutes. Ensemble size is limited to 1-3 players per
instrument in order to maximize playing time. Each of
these groups are assembled based on style, age, ability, and
interest. Students must be enrolled in private lessons
in order to participate (students enrolled at Vance Music
Studios receive a discounted rate). Students who like
the same styles of music and are approximately the same age
and ability level will be put in the same group.
Coaching for existing groups also falls into this
category. Coaches will be made up of faculty at Vance
Music Studios. Concerts will be held on a regular basis
throughout the year in public and/or professional
venues.
Vance Music Studios Ensembles
include:
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The Rock
Shop
That’s
right.....it’s a rock band. Material will be
selected by the students and the coach based on what
the students want to play and what the coach feels
has educational value. Emphasis on playing as a
group, listening, form, getting the right
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Jazz Jam
Emphasizes
improvising using “lead sheets” and playing by
ear. Playing as a group, listening, form, and
Improv will be the focus. Many different styles
will be covered, including Blues, Funk, Standards, Latin
Fusion, Bebop, Cool Jazz, and more! Some sessions
may be entirely devoted to a specific style;
i.e.
Blues, Latin, etc. |
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Chamber
Music
Chamber music
encompasses the classical realm. String, Wind or
Brass duos, trios, quartets,
quintets, etc., Sonata
Duos, Guitar Ensembles, Percussion Ensembles, or any
other small group performing in this idiom.
Membership is limited to 1 player per instrument.
The focus will be on intonation, rhythm, ensemble
playing, and musicality.
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