EDIT: Due to the recent events in Minneapolis and the importance of allowing the voices that need to be heard in this moment to have the full attention they need , we have decided to postpone the camp . These specific classes may still happen whether through the camp or by my own offering in the future. Please stay tuned for updates and thank you for your understanding.
Hello Fellow Music friends and Fans,
I am excited to announce that I will be teaching some courses for a Summer Music Camp offered by Maestoso Music Studio. The best news is, that it is online so YOU- and/ or, your students/ children, can participate in real time, without having to leave your front door. There are lots of other quality courses to choose from, but these happen to be the three that I am excited to teach.
Session 1- June 8th- 30th
THE COMPOSER IS ALIVE!
This will be a listening and discussion based course where I will expose the participants to music they may or may not have heard before by LIVING COMPOSERS, written within the last 30 years, give or take, in several genres spanning from wind band and orchestra to jazz, and video game music. The purpose of this course is to open up the ears of the participants, expand their minds to musical possibilities and show them that composers are indeed real people who are alive and creating as we speak. We will discuss the pieces, how to find new music, and the class will conclude with a creative project
This class may include a meet and greet with a living composer- who is not me by the way- but you’ll have to participate to find out!
Age Range- 8th Grade – Young adult (though adults are welcome too)
When-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2-3
Session 2 July
PRACTICAL THEORY
I will be teaching a bare bones introduction to music theory suitable for those who are curious about the world of theory and how to use it. I will also be sprinkling in some examples and instruction of how to use theory to improve your sight reading ability and learn parts of that solo on your own.
Some knowledge of theory is recommended but is not necessary for this course.
Age range- 8th Grade- Adult
When-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2-3
Session 3 August
COMPOSE FOR YOU!
This will be a course for those looking to get their feet wet in the world of music composition and arranging. One class will be spent introducing the free software MUSE SCORE – though if you prefer to use another Music Notation Software, that is ok too. At the end of the course, each student will have composed a short solo for their instrument and a duet.
Some theory knowledge is necessary for this course. Might I recommend taking my Practical Theory course?
Age Range- 8th Grade- Adult
When-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2-3
If you are interested in signing up for this course or any of the other courses in the Creativity Club Music Camp please follow this link.
I Can’t wait to see you there!!