Theory and More
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New 3-Pay Tuition Option: pay at enrollment, week 4 and week 8
Class Schedule ::
How To Sign Up: New Students : Returning Students
Music Fundamentals for Guitar
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Steve Kirk
This class is for the guitarist who realizes he or she needs to finally get serious about the basics. You'll learn the notes on your fretboard using standard music notation, with lots of emphasis on ear training, both intervals and rhythms. Some basic music terminology will also be covered. This strong foundational class will greatly facilitate understanding music theory, learning new music and communicating with other musicians.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Music Fundamentals II for Guitar
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Steve Kirk
A continuing class for graduates of Music Fundamentals for Guitar.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Songwriting
Five-week Classes:
Beginning Songwriting with Bonnie Hayes
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
Every other week starting January 24
A combined lecture/workshop class for those new to songwriting. Lecture topics include: "hooks" and how to write them; common forms in pop music; how to generate and develop lyric ideas; tricks for writing catchy melodies; basic arranging; making demos; and music publishing and business information. The workshop portion will involve progressive assignments with students bringing their work for review, resulting in at least one finished song by the end of the class.
Class limit of 10
Cost: $260 ($75 non-refundable deposit)
Intermediate/Advanced Songwriting with Bonnie Hayes
Tuesdays 8-9:30pm
Every other week starting January 24
This class uses a workshop format, instructor and peer feedback, and directed writing assignments to help writers generate a portfolio of finished songs. Students are expected to bring a song for review each week, setting a pace that enables the student to get and stay in the creative flow. To get the most out of this class, you should have written at least ten songs and be able to play and sing well enough to perform in class, or have the facility to make tapes of your songs.
Class limit of 8
Cost: $275 ($75 non-refundable deposit)
Mandolin and Ukulele Classes
| Courses are 10 weeks and begin the week of January 16, except where noted. |
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New 3-Pay Tuition Option: pay at enrollment, week 4 and week 8
Class Schedule :: How To Sign Up: New Students : Returning Students
Beginning Ukulele
Tuesdays 6-7pm
Matt Driscoll
Class members will learn to play basic chords and to play songs in folk, rock and Hawaiian styles. Also covered: tuning, ukulele care, and basic strums. No prerequisites, but a ukulele is required.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Ukulele II
Thursdays 6-7pm
Matt Driscoll
This class is a continuing class for graduates of Beginning Ukulele, or for those with about two months of experience on the instrument.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Ukulele IV
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Matt Driscoll
This class is a continuing class for graduates of Ukulele III, or for those with about six months of experience on the instrument.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Intermediate Acoustic Jam
Section 1 - Tuesdays 8-9pm - Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Section 2 - Thursdays 8:30-9:45pm - Cost: $270 (or $95 3x)
Brian Gire
Have fun playing with others! In a relaxed setting, you'll learn and play through tunes from folk, bluegrass, Celtic and rock traditions. You can take solos and sing if you'd like, or just play rhythm with the group. Open to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, banjo and bass. New students can join ongoing Acoustic Jam classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Advanced Acoustic Jam
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Brian Gire
Have fun playing with others! In a relaxed setting, you'll learn and play through tunes from folk, bluegrass, Celtic and rock traditions. You can take solos and sing if you'd like, or just play rhythm with the group. Open to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, banjo and bass. New students can join ongoing Acoustic Jam classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Cost: $315 (or $110 3x)
Your First Band
Tuesdays 8:30-9:45pm @ Lennon
Janak Ramachandran
This small ensemble class will learn and rehearse several rock and blues songs. You'll receive instruction in the culture of the band - etiquette, communication, how to count, beginnings and endings, how to listen. This is a great first step for those who have never played in a band before.
Cost: $270 (or $95 3x)
Blue Bear @ Lennon Studios, 271 Dore St. (near Bryant b/t 9th and 10th) in SF
Saxophone
| Courses are 10 weeks and begin the week of January 16, except where noted. |
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Class Schedule :: How To Sign Up: New Students : Returning Students
Band Workshops
Student bands organized by the school. Groups arrange and play songs by a variety of artists and groups, and at the end of the session perform live in a San Francisco club.
Workshop Schedule & More Info
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