ADULT VOICE – ALL LEVELS
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
ADULT CHOIR
If you’re terrified of singing in public or if you long for the days when you were in a college acapella group, Mister John wants you in this class. We’ll work on pitch recognition, breathing techniques, and part singing through a selection of diverse song stylings based on what our classmates want to sing. Singers will not only learn musical concepts through vocal training but also become more confident in what makes their individual voices and vocal tones special and valuable as part of a musical community.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
TUESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Doctor Steven/Miss Casie)
Choir classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
ADULT CABARET
This vocal intensive is an opportunity for adults of all musical backgrounds to develop their individual instrument with the support and encouragement of a group setting. The class will focus on song selection and storytelling through song. It will explore solo singing techniques, mic technique, improvisation, and stage presence. All students will choose a story or theme from their life to share, and with the help of teachers, pick songs to accompany the story and build a mini-cabaret set. This class is a 16-week course, culminating in an optional performance opportunity. Ideally this small cohort re-registers for an entire year, at which point each student should have a fully-developed cabaret ready for performance! Life is a cabaret, old chum, come to the cabaret!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
No Classes Summer Session
Cabaret classes run 2 hours and each session includes 2 private lessons, scheduled independently with your instructors. 16-week sessions are $525/student.
INTRO TO CABARET
An 8-week introduction to what our cabaret class is all about. Each student sings one song and tells one personal story related to said song. Only offered Summer Session.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
INTRO TO CABARET – THURSDAYS @ 6PM (Mister John/Miss Casie)
Intro to Cabaret classes run 2 hours. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
ADULT GUITAR
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
BEGINNING GUITAR
A fun laid-back place to learn a new instrument – this class is for the grown-up who has always wanted to accompany him/herself on the guitar. “Let’s start at the very beginning… a very good place to start…” Bring your guitar, a beverage of your choosing, and your best singing voice. You’ll learn some chords, a few strumming patterns, and a lick or two. You could be the next Pat Benatar! What have you got to lose?! Join the party!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Emmett)
THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Dante)
CONTINUING BEGINNING GUITAR
A continuation of the foundations before we throw you into an advanced beginner class!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Dante)
TUESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Emmett)
WEDNESDAYS @ 10AM (Mister Diego)
WEDNESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Emmett)
ADVANCED BEGINNER GUITAR
If you’ve already taken a couple sessions of Beginning Guitar, or if you have a knowledge of open chords and a smattering of strumming patterns in the your repertoire, this class is for you. Prepare yourself to play songs with more than four chords, get ready to have your mind blown with major 7 chords, just wait until you learn how to walk up and down from one chord to the next. By the end of this class, you should feel great about playing a seemingly complicated song for your loved ones. It’s a perfect combination of chill and crazy, y’all!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
MONDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Daniel)
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Diego)
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR
It’s time to take it to the next level! In intermediate guitar, we’ll learn all about bar chords, work on licks and melody lines, expand our strumming options, explore finger-plucking patterns, and delve deeper into music theory. It’s a challenging class that introduces new concepts weekly and tests your ability to utilize your existing knowledge at the drop of a hat. If you’re interested in joining this class but have never taken a class at the studio, just email [email protected] to set-up an assessment. And get ready to rock!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
MONDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Emmett)
THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM or 8:15PM (Mister Diego)
ADVANCED GUITAR
Have you been playing for a while and reached a plateau in your skill building? Welcome to Advanced Adult Guitar and be prepared, Diego is going to work you hard! In this class, students will drill complicated fret-board exercises, learn fundamentals of jazz and blues guitar, and chord variations so that you can find that perfect suspended/diminished/augmented/flat 5/Cmaj13(#11) shape. Expect to increase your flexibility, take improvised solos, and to jam out by ear. It’s time to shred it, people.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Emmett)
ELECTRIC GUITAR 1
Whether you’re a beginner with little musical experience or an intermediate player looking to elevate your skills, this course is designed to guide you through the exciting world of electric guitar playing. Fundamentals: Learn the anatomy of the electric guitar and understand how to properly use the pickups and set up your instrument for the perfect tone. Master essential playing techniques, including bending, palm muting, slides, artificial harmonics, and vibrato tailored specifically for the unique characteristics of the electric guitar. Understanding Your Gear: Gain insights into the components of an electric guitar rig, including amplifiers, effects pedals, and more. Explore various tones and sounds, and discover how to use your gear to create your signature sound. Music Theory for Electric Guitarists: Learn scales, chords, and progressions that are crucial for creating captivating solos and rhythm parts. Demystify music theory with a focus on its practical application to the electric guitar. Soloing and Improvisation: Explore scales, licks, and phrasing techniques that will take your solos to the next level. Unlock the art of soloing and improvisation, building the confidence to express yourself through your playing.
Pre-Req. – Advance Beginner Guitar or Higher
Materials needs for the class: Beside your Electric guitar, you will need a distortion pedal (boss DS1, Mt2, or ibanez tube screamer) you can use an amp with a distortion channel too (but that mean carrying and amp to class).
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Diego) – New Session Starting Summer Session 6/24/24!
JAZZ GUITAR
Jazz Guitar 1 provides the basics behind the jazz language: effective chord/scale usage, reharmonization, arpeggio substitutes, rhythm and melody, and improvisation techniques over jazz chord changes. We’ll explore some of the different jazz styles (swing, bossa nova, cool jazz, jazz blues, and bebop), the theory behind them, and how to incorporate jazz language phrasing in your improvisation.
Pre-Req. – Intermediate Guitar or higher.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
MONDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Diego)
FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
Are you ready to explore the foundations of American music? Is your thumb ready? Are your fingers ready? If so, it’s time to step up and dive into the world of fingerstyle guitar with your instructor, Emmett Drueding. In this class we explore the stylings of American Country Blues, Folk, and even a little Jazz with emphasis on the fundamental techniques of fingerpicking guitar. This is a course designed for students with somewhat sophisticated chord vocabulary as well as a solidified sense of rhythm (can handle a variety of strumming patterns with ease). You will learn compositions from American legends such as Elizabeth Cotten, Mississippi John Hurt, and Robert Johnson (to name a few), along with techniques such as the “boom-chick,” “travis picking,” and “delta.” So lace up your Sunday shoes, dust off your Monday blues and join us for fingerstyle guitar.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
No Classes offered Summer Session
Group classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
ADULT UKULELE
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
BEGINNING UKULELE
Wanna go to Hawaii? Well, unfortunately, we can’t take you there, it’s just too expensive. But we CAN teach you how to play the ukulele like a pro so that when you eventually get there, you’re ready to join the fun! You’ll learn chords, strumming techniques, some traditional Hawaiian music and all sorts of acoustic rock covers. Who doesn’t like Guns N’ Roses on the soft, dulcet tones of the ukulele? Aloha!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
TUESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Daniel)
CONTINUING BEGINNER UKULELE
A continuation of the foundations before we throw you into an advanced beginner class!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
MONDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Daniel)
THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Daniel)
ADVANCED BEGINNER UKULELE
Leveling up! Expect more licks in this class and the opportunity to rip a solo. More complicated chord structures, syncopated rhythms, challenged plucking patterns, and you betta be singing while you’re doing all of that!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
NO CLASSES CURRENTLY OFFERED
INTERMEDIATE UKULELE
For continuing ukulele students or folks who are joining the program with existing open chord knowledge and some strumming patterns. This group runs at the same time as Adult Choir and will frequently accompany the singers on whatever they’re working on. It’s as community-oriented as we get at the studio!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
NO CLASSES CURRENTLY OFFERED
Group classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
ADULT PERCUSSION
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
BEGINNING PERCUSSION
The rhythm is gonna get ya! In this beginning percussion class, students will get a taste of all different kinds of drumming – from djembes to drum-kits. It’s one great big drum circle, where students use beginning hand-drumming techniques and rudiments of percussion to build speed, control, coordination, and timing. In addition, students will learn how to read musical rhythms, subdivide beats and improvise their own accompaniment to their favorite songs. While a variety of percussion instruments will be provided at the studio, it’s recommended that students have a practice pad and set of drum sticks at home – something like this.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
CURRENTLY NO CLASSES RUNNING
Group classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student
ADULT PIANO
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
BEGINNING PIANO
“I’ve always wanted to play the piano.” Well, what are you waiting for?!? Now’s the time! Our Beginning group piano classes will give you the tools to create your own arrangements of the music you want to play and sing! From the brand new beginner looking to start their piano to those returning to piano playing, we have a course to get your playing, singing and connecting to adults who share your interests. At Mister John’s Music, we use a chord based method to get you playing and singing during your first class. Below you will find more info about each of our Beginner levels.
BEGINNING 1 – You are brand new to playing the piano! During this class you will: Learn the names of the white keys. Build chords in the Key of C and play those chords with both hands while singing. Learn the basic note values. Learn how to play the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C and solo improvisation skills. Learn how to refine your playing by applying a variety of dynamics. Develop your singing skills while playing piano.
BEGINNING 2 – After completing, Beginner 1, you’re comfortable playing chords in root position in the key of C. This is a great class if you have taken lessons in the past and want to return to playing the piano. This is also a great starting point f you have prior experience reading music but have not learned to play piano using a chord based method. During this session, you will: Learn how to play C major chords in first and second inversion. Learn to use rhythmic textures to create your own unique arrangements at the piano. Read standard notation to play licks and riffs. Continue to play the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C and refine and develop your solo improvisation skills. Continue to develop your singing skills while playing piano.
BEGINNING 3 – After completing Beginner 1 and 2, you’re comfortable with playing chords in the key of C and using inversions as you create your own arrangements at the keyboard while singing. If you have prior experience reading music and working with chords and singing while playing, this class would be perfect if you want to learn new textures to use while creating your own arrangements at the keyboard. During this session, you will: Continue to play C major chords in first and second inversions. Play music with increasing harmonic complexity. Learn to use new textures, like arpeggios or broken chords, to create your own unique arrangements at the piano. Learn how to read a lead sheet. Learn about slash chords. Play music in different time signatures. Continue to play the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C and refine and develop your solo improvisation skills. Continue to develop your singing skills while playing piano.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
BEGINNING PIANO 3 – MONDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Alex)
BEGINNING PIANO 1 – WEDNESDAYS @ 6:30 PM (Miss Liss)
BEGINNING PIANO 1 – THURSDAYS @ 8:15PM (Miss Liss)
BEGINNING PIANO 2 – SUNDAYS @ 11:30AM (Miss Liss)
CONTINUING BEGINNER PIANO
After completing Beginning 1, 2, and 3, you are ready for the Continuing Beginner classes. During these classes, you will continue to gain confidence in your arrangement skills in the Key of C and prepare for the Key of G. During these classes, you can expect to master playing the chords in the Key of C and their inversions. You will also begin to feel more comfortable singing while playing.
CONTINUING BEGINNING 1 – After completing Beginning 3, you are ready for Continuing Beginning 1. During this class you will: Continue to play the chords in the key of C and their inversions with fluency and confidence. Play music with increasing harmonic complexity. Continue to explore a variety of textures-like the arpeggio, broken chords, playing contrasting rhythms in both hands. Play syncopated rhythms. Continue to play music in different time signatures. Continue to play the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C and refine and develop your solo improvisation skills. Continue to develop your singing skills while playing piano. Continue to read standard notation to play licks and riffs. Continue to use lead sheets, as appropriate.
CONTINUING BEGINNING 2 – After completing Continuing Beginning 2, you should be feeling very comfortable playing and creating arrangements using a variety of inversions and rhythmic textures in the Key of C. During this session you will: Master the chords in the Key of C major and their inversions. Play music with increasing harmonic complexity. Learn about accidentals-sharps and flats. Learn the D chord in preparation to play in the key of G major. Play music in different time signatures. Continue to explore a variety of textures-like the arpeggio, broken chords, playing contrasting rhythms in both hands. Continue to play syncopated rhythms. Continue to play music in different time signatures. Continue to play the 12 Bar Blues in the key of C and refine and develop your solo improvisation skills. Continue to develop your singing skills while playing piano. Continue to read standard notation to play licks and riffs. Continue to use lead sheets, as appropriate.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
CONTINUING BEG PIANO 1 – TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Teacher MG)
ADVANCED BEGINNER PIANO
Leveling up! After completing the Beginner and Continuing Beginner classes, you’ll apply and refine the skills you learned in those classes while exploring a new key area each session. Each session will have a focal key area where you will play and sing songs in the focal key. You will also study the twelve bar blues for that key along with improvising in the focal key area. After completing eleven Advanced Beginning piano sessions, you’ll have learned all the major and minor triads for all the major and minor keys!
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM (Mister Daniel)
TUESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Teacher MG)
INTERMEDIATE PIANO
Upon completion of the Advanced Beginning class, you are ready for Intermediate Piano. During this class, you will continue to create arrangements of songs with increasingly complex rhythm and harmonic structures. You will learn about chord extensions and advanced improvisation techniques.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS @ 8:15PM (Doctor Steven)
Group classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
MUSIC THEORY
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
MUSIC THEORY
Unlock the secrets behind the music you love and enhance your instrumental skills with our comprehensive music theory course designed specifically for adult instrumentalists. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to deepen your understanding of music or a beginner eager to grasp the fundamentals, this course offers a structured journey through the essential elements of music theory tailored to instrumental performance.
Class Content: Foundations of music theory, harmony and chord progressions, rhythm and meter, and applied music theory
Course Format: This course is conducted in a supportive and collaborative environment, with a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, listening exercises, and hands-on playing sessions. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and engage in group activities designed to reinforce learning.
Prerequisites: No prior music theory knowledge is required, although a basic proficiency on your instrument is recommended. This course is open to adult instrumentalists of all levels and backgrounds who are eager to deepen their understanding of music theory.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
CURRENTLY NO CLASSES RUNNING
Group classes run 1.5 hour. 8-week sessions are $215/student.
ADULT ENSEMBLES
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SUMMER SESSION – 6/24-8/18/2024
ADULT ENSEMBLE
You’re walking up 7th street. It’s a quiet summer night and the town feels deader than dead. You wonder what you’ll do tonight: Netflix? That book you’ve been reading for two years? Refine that sourdough recipe? It’s all just so, meh. Then you hear it – a groove from down the street washes over you. The guitars, the bass, the drums, the keys, and someone is singing with their whole heart on the line. You find yourself standing out front of Mister John’s Music. Through the bay windows you can see smiles, rocking back and forth to the beat, and one of them just broke into an all out vicious guitar solo. You are in awe. Suddenly the music stops, and the front door of the school creaks open. “Hey you.” You stand there frozen. “Yea you. Come on in here. We need someone on rhythm guitar!” You know some chords, nothing special, but there’s no way you’re gonna say no. You step in and join the party.
Adult Ensemble is essentially a weekly band practice, for adults, led by Mister Emmett. The only requirement for this class is to have knowledge of major, minor, and dominant 7th chords on either guitar, bass, piano, or to be proficient on drums (keep a beat). Throughout the session we will explore songs and their arrangements. Sometimes we’ll try and sound like the recording, sometimes we’ll create our own arrangements. Students are also required to be open minded about roles. For instance, ideally students will be open to moving to and from instruments depending on the song. Other than that, let’s have some fun. See you Monday.
Pre-Req – Advanced Beginner or Higher
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
MONDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Emmett) – All Instruments
THE BEATLES SONGBOOK
The magical mystery tour is waiting to take you away! This speciality class centered around all things John/Paul/George/Ringo will replicate original arrangements as well as encourage students to develop their own interpretations of Beatles’ classics. Expect some new plucking patterns and come ready to sing. Formatted for guitar/ukulele students BUT if you play another instrument and are interested in joining, just let us know – We’d love to have you!
Pre-Req. – Advanced Beginner Guitar/Ukulele/Piano or higher.
ITALIAN MARKET CLASSES
No Classes Summer Session
CAMPFIRE SONGS
This enrichment class is less about learning new concepts or leveling up and more about making music together. The song choices will emphasize American folk music and classic pop – all the songs that everyone knows all the lyrics to. So that the next time you’re at a campfire, you can grab your guitar and get everyone singing together. And of course there will be tunes catered to each class’s individual interests – after all, who doesn’t love a folk version of a Beyonce song? The ensemble welcomes singers and all instruments.
Pre-Req – Advanced Beginner or Higher
THURSDAYS @ 8:15PM (Mister Daniel) – All Instruments