ADULTS: lessons are available for beginners, intermediate, and fine tuning for advanced. Evening and weekend hours are available.
KIDS: instrument and theory lessons are available for all levels. Preparation for high school and college bound students.
styles.......rock, punk, pop, indie, rockabilly, country, folk, fingerpicking, jazz standards, garage, slide... classical technique & more...
LEARN.....sight reading, chord construction, music theory, lead playing, triads, tones, songwriting, tab reading, scales and modes, rhythms and strumming techniques, fingerpicking & flatpicking, musical structures, fretboard theory, proper hand technique & more!
EXTENSIVE LIBRARY.... of supplemental teaching materials and songs. Everyone learns differently. We will aim towards reaching your goals as a guitarist.
BASS LESSONS are also available FOR ADULTS & KIDS: Learn to play electric four string bass.
LEARN.....sight reading bass clef, bass tabs, hand and finger coordination, finding the root and patterns, exercises for finger strength, scales, how to play with the drummer & band, developing good finger dexterity and speed, fretboard theory, songs, harmony
RATES: 1 hour - 45$or 1/2 hour - 25$ for Private Lessons in GUITAR or BASS. Schedule weekly or bi-weekly. 24 hour cancellation policy.
DRUM LESSONS
FOR ADULTS & KIDS:
Learn to play
the DRUMS for fun or to join a band. All
lessons are tailored to ROCK drum
students (i.e. Match Grip, not Traditional Grip that jazz players use). Learn to use the full drum set: snare, kick, hi-hat, floor tom, hi-toms, ride, crashes...
LEARN..... drum rudiments, hand & wrist technique, body coordination, keeping time, creative fills, song structures, sight reading drum music, drum set upkeep and tuning, songs, tones, ergonomic, differences in musical styles, time signature changes, working with a metronome
RATES: 1 hour - 45$or 1/2 hour - 25$for Private Lessons. Schedule weekly or bi-weekly. 24 hour cancellation policy.
PIANO
LESSONS
FOR ADULTS & KIDS: Learn to play piano. Contact Cynthia Pack directly for more details at: cynthiastudio@gmail.com
LEARN.....basic to advanced musicianship, theory and technique, tools for improvisation through an exploration of chords and harmonic structures, explore a range of styles including classical, blues, country, rock and roll, pop and boogie, songwriting and accompaniment skills, strengthening vocals through exercise and proper breathing
RATES: Please contact Cynthia Pack at cynthiastudio@gmail.com for rates on Private Lessons. Schedule weekly or bi-weekly. 24 hour cancellation policy.
GROUP
CLASSES
"CHICKS WITH PICKS"
A Group Guitar Class for Women
Taught by Sara Landeau
5 Week Class
Costs $135.00
**Next class in fall
This is a fun adult's 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 long time player in need of reviewing the basics.
Learn:
- easy tuning and upkeep
- proper hand technique, fretboard theory
- strums, fingerpicking, capos
- songs – we’ll choose together
- buying strings./changing strings, checking intonation
- rhythm guitar and playing with a band or other guitarists
- sight reading, best online resources for guitar music
- chord progressions - how to start writing
- easy fast ways to learn lead guitar!
"LADIES JAM/WORKSHOP"
(at Polecat Music Studios and the Willie Mae Rock Camp Community Music Lab)
Taught by Sara Landeau
Costs: $20 per session
Ongoing registration
Saturdays 3-5pm beginning June 19th
This is an informal jam session for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, singers, and drummers located at the new Willie Mae Rock Camp location. This is a chance for women of all levels to practice familiar songs, learn new ones, practice songwriting, trade tips, find possible band mates, and have fun playing music together. Band coach will help with instrument instruction, amp/gear set up, and general band coaching.
Ages 18+. Great for beginners, intermediate, and rusty players who want experience playing with other musicians.
Email to register. Come to as many or as few sessions as you'd like. Just RSVP by the night before.
SECOND LOCATION:
Willie Mae Community Music Center
87 Irving Place
Brooklyn, NY
* In the image above: The Slits