Instrumental Ensembles
Learn to play music with friends!
Jam Band 101
Jam Band 101 is for students ages 6-9 who are brand new to music or have had a little instruction before. This class is perfect for kids who want to explore different instruments and learn music through playing games with a group.
What we will do in class:
- Drum Circle – Learn all about rhythm using a fluency first approach.
- Melody – Recognize and play back melodies.
- Harmony – Recognize and play the basic chords all musicians learn to start.
- Songwriting – Explore each of the instruments in a band while writing your own music in every class.
- Perform! We will have opportunities throughout the year to share your original songs with friends and family.
Ensemble Class
In our ensemble program for ages 9+, students will take their playing to the next level by learning to collaborate with other students.
We are suggesting this program for anyone who has been in lessons for at least one year – it doesn’t have to be with us, and it can be any instrument!
What we will do in class:
- Learn music by ear – this is often called by rote.
- Learn how to read the various kinds of music. Classical music (what most people learn in private lessons) will look different from the lead sheets you use in other styles.
- Play many different styles of music.
- Learn how music fits together – everyone has their part!
- Perform! We will have opportunities throughout the year for students to invite friends and family to hear them play.
Ensemble Class playing “Ob-LaDi, Ob-La-Da”, and Jam Band 101 playing an original song – “Mad Scientist”!