Never played an instrument? Haven't picked one up in thirty years? No problem! It won't take you nearly as long as you may think to begin making music. It's never to late to start. You can learn to read music off the page, or you can start to play by ear.
Beginners:
We work on a building solid foundation for classical and jazz performance:
Areas of study:
Tone production
Learn to read music
Basic techniques including breathing, tonguing, posture and hand position
Instrument care and reed preparation.
Theory and ear-training
A practicing commitment of at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
You can rent an instrument at Kennelly Keys, Mills Music, or Metropolitan Music. If you are thinking about purchasing an instrument, we are happy to help find you a quality instrument, but stay away from cheap instruments from the big-box stores! They are not satisfactory for school band or lessons; you are much better off with a quality used instrument.
Materials: box of Rico or Rico Royal #2 Reeds, reed guard, pull-through swab, beginning band book (Accent on Achievement or Standard of Excellence) and Rubank Elementary Method.
Intermediate Level Students:
Continuing work on technique, sight-reading, theory, and ear-training
Preparation of classical etudes and repertoire
A focus on jazz and improvisation, preparation for high school and college auditions, performances, Solo and Ensemble Contest and Studio Recitals
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