LOCATION:
1307 High Street
(Corner of High St. &
Encinal Ave.)
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-769-0195
1307 High Street
(Corner of High St. &
Encinal Ave.)
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-769-0195
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It''s not too early to sign up for our summer day camps!
We're offering three one-week sessions of the 8 to 12 year
old camp, and two one-week sessions of the 12 to 16 year
old Rock Camp.
Announcing a great opportunity for our students to get
practice performing in a low-key, but public setting. Starting
in mid-March, we'll be featuring an open-mike setting next
door at the High St. Station Coffeehouse, on Saturdays, from
2 to 3 PM. Students may sign up on the school's bulletin
board for any Saturday.
Did you know we sell starter guitars and music accessories?
We have 3/4 size acoustic guitars for kids and teenagers,
and we sell strings, tuners, straps, picks, metronomes, and
much more!
We're really excited about our newest offerings, Piano Plus
for Kids, Woodwind Ensemble, and Children's Chorus. We
also now offer private Ukulele lessons, taught by Marc Babin.
Piano Plus is the perfect next step after Rhythm Rascals,
utilizing many of those fun, group-oriented activities with
formal piano instruction. Many children learn better while in
a small group, where there is less emphasis on performing
and more on games, singing and movement activities.
We're offering a new exciting playing ensemble this Spring:
a Woodwind, Brass & String Ensemble for students 12 years
and up. The class is designed as an adjunct to private
lessons, but of course may be taken separately. It gives
students a fun and exciting new phase in their musical
development.
We're now featuring monthly sightreading and playing
ensembles. This will give our students of different
instruments the unique chance to play with others at the
same skill level. This is a free and invaluable adjunct to
private lessons, and can only be found at a complete music
school such as ours!
Some of our new class offerings:
INTRO TO SONGWRITING
Have you ever wanted to express yourself through writing songs, but felt
like you didn’t have the know-how to do it? Now here’s your chance! This
class will guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting original
songs. Included will be a look at some of the lyrical devices of great
songwriters, different ways of organizing song structure, and tips that will
help you add harmonic and rhythmic variety to your song accompaniments.
The class is open to teenagers and adults with basic skills on a chordal
instrument, and some basic facility with chords and melody. No prior
songwriting experience is required.
PIANO PLUS FOR KIDS
Your child can now experience the advantage of private lessons combined
with the fun and interaction that a group setting provides. Formal piano
instruction is creatively combined with singing, movement and tactile
activities such as “Move and Freeze”, “Musical Chairs” and “Name That
Song”. The musical staff is explained by kids jumping from note to note
using black ropes, and a musical version of baseball is used to count
rhythms. The class size is limited to five, so that maximum interaction and
individual attention can be assured. The idea is to emphasize important
musical fundamentals in a creative, hands-on manner, while at the same
time teaching piano fundamentals. Designed for children 7 to 10 years old.
WOODWIND & STRING ENSEMBLE
Have you ever wanted to play in a small instrumental group, and try your
hand at playing many styles of music? Well now is your chance! Open to
teenagers to adults, the classes will explore ensemble playing by featuring
music from many countries and styles (Classical, Jazz & Brazilian,
Klezmer, Caribbean, Turkish & more!) arranged in an original and fun way.
Perfect for teenagers to adult students who’d like to improve their note
reading skills and musicianship skills while enjoying the experience of
performing music from around the world in a casual, small instrumental
group. Some instrument facility and note-reading skill is required. Open to
wind instruments & percussion, including but not limited to, flute, all
clarinets, all saxes, oboe, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion and piano.
"GUITAR HERO" ROCK BAND
Here’s your chance to learn the great classics from the “Guitar Hero”
game! Playing these songs in a game is one thing, but actually learning
them on the guitar is the next important step towards playing in a band!
You’ll learn all important facets of a song: rhythm parts, lead riffs, vocals
and song arrangement. You’ll also learn the pentatonic scale in different
positions, so you can improvise or devise your own solos. You’ll learn
songs like “Heart Shaped Box, “Sweet Child of Mine”, and many more!
SUB-LEASE SPACE AVAILABLE!
If you need extra or private space for your profession, or for practicing or
rehearsing, our music school has it for you. Space may be rented by the
hour, and weekly blocks of time may be arranged for as well. The price is
negotiable. Please call 769-0195 for more info.
It''s not too early to sign up for our summer day camps!
We're offering three one-week sessions of the 8 to 12 year
old camp, and two one-week sessions of the 12 to 16 year
old Rock Camp.
Announcing a great opportunity for our students to get
practice performing in a low-key, but public setting. Starting
in mid-March, we'll be featuring an open-mike setting next
door at the High St. Station Coffeehouse, on Saturdays, from
2 to 3 PM. Students may sign up on the school's bulletin
board for any Saturday.
Did you know we sell starter guitars and music accessories?
We have 3/4 size acoustic guitars for kids and teenagers,
and we sell strings, tuners, straps, picks, metronomes, and
much more!
We're really excited about our newest offerings, Piano Plus
for Kids, Woodwind Ensemble, and Children's Chorus. We
also now offer private Ukulele lessons, taught by Marc Babin.
Piano Plus is the perfect next step after Rhythm Rascals,
utilizing many of those fun, group-oriented activities with
formal piano instruction. Many children learn better while in
a small group, where there is less emphasis on performing
and more on games, singing and movement activities.
We're offering a new exciting playing ensemble this Spring:
a Woodwind, Brass & String Ensemble for students 12 years
and up. The class is designed as an adjunct to private
lessons, but of course may be taken separately. It gives
students a fun and exciting new phase in their musical
development.
We're now featuring monthly sightreading and playing
ensembles. This will give our students of different
instruments the unique chance to play with others at the
same skill level. This is a free and invaluable adjunct to
private lessons, and can only be found at a complete music
school such as ours!
Some of our new class offerings:
INTRO TO SONGWRITING
Have you ever wanted to express yourself through writing songs, but felt
like you didn’t have the know-how to do it? Now here’s your chance! This
class will guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting original
songs. Included will be a look at some of the lyrical devices of great
songwriters, different ways of organizing song structure, and tips that will
help you add harmonic and rhythmic variety to your song accompaniments.
The class is open to teenagers and adults with basic skills on a chordal
instrument, and some basic facility with chords and melody. No prior
songwriting experience is required.
PIANO PLUS FOR KIDS
Your child can now experience the advantage of private lessons combined
with the fun and interaction that a group setting provides. Formal piano
instruction is creatively combined with singing, movement and tactile
activities such as “Move and Freeze”, “Musical Chairs” and “Name That
Song”. The musical staff is explained by kids jumping from note to note
using black ropes, and a musical version of baseball is used to count
rhythms. The class size is limited to five, so that maximum interaction and
individual attention can be assured. The idea is to emphasize important
musical fundamentals in a creative, hands-on manner, while at the same
time teaching piano fundamentals. Designed for children 7 to 10 years old.
WOODWIND & STRING ENSEMBLE
Have you ever wanted to play in a small instrumental group, and try your
hand at playing many styles of music? Well now is your chance! Open to
teenagers to adults, the classes will explore ensemble playing by featuring
music from many countries and styles (Classical, Jazz & Brazilian,
Klezmer, Caribbean, Turkish & more!) arranged in an original and fun way.
Perfect for teenagers to adult students who’d like to improve their note
reading skills and musicianship skills while enjoying the experience of
performing music from around the world in a casual, small instrumental
group. Some instrument facility and note-reading skill is required. Open to
wind instruments & percussion, including but not limited to, flute, all
clarinets, all saxes, oboe, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion and piano.
"GUITAR HERO" ROCK BAND
Here’s your chance to learn the great classics from the “Guitar Hero”
game! Playing these songs in a game is one thing, but actually learning
them on the guitar is the next important step towards playing in a band!
You’ll learn all important facets of a song: rhythm parts, lead riffs, vocals
and song arrangement. You’ll also learn the pentatonic scale in different
positions, so you can improvise or devise your own solos. You’ll learn
songs like “Heart Shaped Box, “Sweet Child of Mine”, and many more!
SUB-LEASE SPACE AVAILABLE!
If you need extra or private space for your profession, or for practicing or
rehearsing, our music school has it for you. Space may be rented by the
hour, and weekly blocks of time may be arranged for as well. The price is
negotiable. Please call 769-0195 for more info.