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For complete banjo beginners, this course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the instrument, musical tablature as well as the basics of music theory. The first half will be spent developing chords, plucking solo melodies and building muscle memory while the latter half will introduce the right hand Clawhammer technique using drills and...

Fiddle I starts from the very beginning and is intended for those who have never played the fiddle or violin before. We will begin with learning how to tune and hold the instrument. With a focus on playing songs right from week 1, the class will progress from familiar simple melodies (ie. Mary Had a Little Lamb) to classic American fiddle tunes. Along...

Weekly lessons will introduce students to the essentials of flamenco guitar technique and have them playing something tangible by the end of the first lesson. My lessons are attentive to the specific needs of my students. If you would like to develop your right hand with maximum comfort, efficiency, finesse, and speed I will show you the best way....

Mandolin II 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 eight weeks you should be comfortable playing...

Advancing on techniques taught in Banjo I, Banjo II is for players with an existing knowledge of chords, music, and the fundamentals of the right hand pattern.  We will use tablature to play through popular folk songs as well as introduce students to techniques like sliding, hammer-ons/pull-offs, and drills to further each students ability.&...

Fiddle 2 is intended for anyone who has taken Fiddle 1 or had some introductory fiddle instruction. It is also an excellent entry point for anyone who has played violin in the past (even many years before). Topics will include 2-octave scales, basic fiddle rhythm, finding your own best bow grip, dynamics, drone strings and more. These concepts will...

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

In our beginner drum class you will learn the basics of rhythm and playing on a standard rock drum kit. You'll pick up techniques and methods from a master percussion instructor, learn numerous beats and styles of drumming, and get yourself ready for either rocking out immediately or taking your music study to the next level. You do not need to read...

If you're looking for an overall intro to music in general, or want to dive in to playing piano/keyboard/synth this is the class for you! Learn proper keyboard technique, basic music theory and how to read sheet music in a low-pressure environment. Keyboard playing is valuable for numerous reasons and is also a great way to learn basic musicianship. ...

Unlocking the Guitar Neck - A Bluegrass and Old-time Guitar Workshop Sick of being constrained to open chords? Wanting to find all those tasty notes and chords your favorite songs have, but don’t know where to start or how to break it down into bite-size chunks? Through the use of a few scales and chord positions, this workshop aims to open up the...

This class is perfect for beginners. If you have never taken a class before, then this is for you.  Salsa is one of the most popular Latin Dances in New York City. Salsa Music initially originated in Cuba and was popularized in Puerto Rico. Today with all the Latin Rhythms combined from different Caribbean and South American countries has helped...

A perfect open level class for Afro & Soca Lovers looking for a good sweat! Beginners get familiar with basic sequencing  through a simplified version of ILLYs Dance CLASH routines and avid movers/dancers are welcomed to build stamina and endurance. Class starts with a warm up which builds into the Dance CLASH routine for the day. We follow...

This unique open level series allows the dance in you to shine. Don’t worry about remembering or needing to practice. We will progressively learn the same choreography for 5 weeks. Week 6 our music video will be recorded and production party after.