Open 12-9 daily, by appointment.
The studio holds 2 drumsets, loaner sticks, guitars, basses, and an extensive library of supplemental teaching materials.
Cancellation policy is 24 hours in advance or full payment is due, unless rescheduled within the same week.
CLASS INFORMATION
Brooklyn Guitar and Drum Studio
for Women & Girls
Private Lessons
Guitar
Adults and Kids welcome!
Learn:
- chord construction
- proper hand technique
- fretboard theory
- strums, fingerpicking
- songs
- changing strings
- rhythm guitar and playing with other musicians
- sight reading
- chords, notes, melody, harmony, triads
- lead playing
- scales and modes
Styles include rock, punk, pop, indie, country, jazz standards, garage, blues, slide, classical and more....
PRIVATE LESSONS Rate: 45$/ 1 hr or 25$/ 1/2 hr
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Drums
Adults and Kids welcome!
Learn:
- rock drumming
- match grip
- full drum kit
- the rudiments
- sight reading drum music
- hand and wrist technique
- body coordination
- fills
- song structures
- ergonomics
- beats and time signatures
- working with a metronome
Styles include rock, pop, punk, etc. Basics of brushes and jazz.
PRIVATE LESSONS Rate: 45$/ 1 hour
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Bass Guitar
Adults and Kids welcome!
Learn:
- electric four string bass
- scales
- song structures
- root and patterns
- sight reading bass clef
- exercises for finger strength
- theory
- harmonizing with the guitarist
- rhythm and beats
- time signatures
- ergonomics
Styles include rock, pop, punk, indie etc.
PRIVATE LESSONS: 45$/ 1 hr or 25$/ 1/2 hr
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Piano
Adults and Kids welcome!
Learn:
- basic to advanced musicanship
- music theory
- technique
- tools for improvising
- chords
- finding harmonic structures
- songwriting
- accompaniment skills
- melody
- sight reading
Styles include classical, blues, country, rock and roll, pop, and boogie.
PRIVATE LESSONS Rate for Piano: Please contact Cynthia for prices and more information
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"Chicks With Picks"
Group Guitar Class
Taught by Sara Landeau
This is a 4 week group course, 1 1/2 hour per week
RATE: 150$
This is a fun women's beginner guitar class I’ve taught at the Willie Mae Ladies Rock Camp and Learning Annex. We’ll cover everything to get you playing and confident – whether you are an absolute beginner or a player in need of reviewing the basics. All materials provided. Limited to 6 students. Please email for the next class dates. Usually held twice per year, late fall and early spring.
We'll cover everything listed under private guitar lessons!
and coming soon....
"Bitches Brew"
Chicks with Picks, Part II for mid level players, jazz/extended chords/and more songs
"Iron Maidens"
Shredding 101 for girls & women, from surf & flamenco to metal
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"Ladies Jam"
Group Band Workshop
Group Band Workshop
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Taught by Sara Landeau
Every week! Ongoing registration. Open to current and past students by appointment. Please email for times!
RATE: 20$/ 2 Hour session -currently held every Saturday 2-4
This is the 5th year of the "Ladies Jam"! Wow! This workshop or band class is a chance for beginning and intermediate students to practice playing with other women on guitar, bass, drums, and/or vocals. We vote on a song or two and I'll write the structure out on a chalkboard. Learn songwriting, instrument skills, working in a band setting, and get invaluable practice in. Covers and originals welcome.
Please EMAIL to schedule a lesson:
For Guitar, Bass, Drums, & Classes: Sara Landeau/ info@saralandeau.com
For Guitar or Piano: Cynthia Pack/ cynthiastudio@gmail.com
Thanks! Sara and Cynthia...