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Vance Music Studios Programs

Private Lessons

Lessons are scheduled at the same time each week. 30 minute and 60 minute lessons are available. 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.)

• Private Instrumental Music Lessons:
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Electric/Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric/Double Bass
  • Voice
  • Drums/Percussion (including Hand Drums)
  • Woodwinds (Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet)
  • Brass (Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba)
  • Strings (Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass)
• Private Non-Instrumental Lessons:
  • Composition
  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training

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.

• Young Student Lessons:
  • Piano
  • Drums
  • Guitar

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:

• 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 sound/tone, soloing, and stage presence.

• 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.

• Blues Jam
  

  Learn the blues standards in a group setting. All songs are learned by 'ear'. All of the standard blues styles will be covered. Vocalists, guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers, harmonica players, and horn players are all welcome. Group size will be limited.

• 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.

Guitar Repair

Professional guitar repair and setup by Kurt Wright.

Retail Sale

Books and accessories that compliment the lessons.