Classes
Group Classes
We are pleased to offer several group classes. To reserve your spot in any of our group class offerings, please register online and pay the $15 registration fee. The registration fee will apply to the total class tuition, the remainder of which is due 1 week prior to the first class. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Introduction to Music Theory Next Class Scheduled for: Monday evenings from 7:15pm to 8:15pm and A firm grasp of music theory is one of the best tools any musician can have. This course is designed for adults and young adults (approximately age 13 and older). Although no previous experience with music is required, a basic understanding of note-reading for both treble and bass clef will be helpful. This course will cover: - Basic and Advanced Notation Students will compose a short piece of piano music as their final project in this class. Course Tuition: $250 |
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Beginning Guitar Instructor: Sven Rainey Next Class Scheduled for: Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in March/April 2010 Course Description: Do you think the guitar may be right for you? Enroll in Beginning Guitar class at the Maryland Academy of Music and find out! Beginning Guitar is an 8 week course designed to introduce basic guitar playing to beginners, with no previous music study needed. Emphasis is placed on learning guitar skills through playing classic pop songs by artists such as the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, the Eagles, Kansas, etc… Essential guitar skills and basic note-reading are taught in a fun, supportive setting that allows students to develop at their own pace. Classes are formed by age group, and class materials are flexible to accommodate the interests of each class group. The class is taught by guitar instructor Sven Rainey, MM, who has more than 10 years of experience teaching private lessons and at the college level. Sven is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in classical guitar at the Peabody Conservatory. Course Tuition: $310 (Includes class materials) Add $80 for temporary use of a student classical guitar during the class. Add $120 to purchase and keep the guitar. Materials Included: Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Book 1 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch, Music Folder, Blank Notation/Tab Sheets, Chord Chart |
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Italian Opera Masterclass For Singers, Conductors, and Piano Accompanists (Specific dates T.B.D.) Course Description: Private coaching and score studying with each student on Friday, Ensemble work on Saturday, Dress Rehearsal and performance on Sunday late-afternoon. Application Process: Please complete our online group registration form. Also, singers should send their repertoire list to work on and/or perform by e-mail. Pianists and conductors will choose arias or scenes they prefer to study and perform according to singers’ availability. Cost: $150 Participants, $50 Auditors, $20 Auditors for one day |
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Guitar Course in Brazilian Music Sooner or later any student of guitar will come across Brazilian music and fall under its spell. As in Spain, the guitar is Brazil’s national instrument and many major Brazilian composers of the past and present (classical or popular) rely heavily on the guitar as the primary means of their musical expression. The following course is designed for those who would like to play Bossa Nova and other forms of Brazilian music in a manner consistent with the style, using the right hand fingers and not a pick. Classes are 2 hours with a short 10-minute recess and run every two weeks over a 3 month period. Each class will have at least 2 but no more than 6 students and use of tape recorders or recording devices during the class is highly encourged. As a pre-requisite, students should have a basic understanding and facility with the guitar that is usually achieved after about a year of previous study. Day and Time will be scheduled based on availability of registered applicants. You are able to specify your preferences on our registration form. This course will cover: - Study of guitar technique, right hand and left hand Course Tuition: $450 |
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Listening to Music Lecture/Discussion Join the Director for an informal lecture/discussion series on Listening to Music. Each session will have attendees listening to some great masterpieces followed by a lecture and discussion about the piece including topics such as: composer biography, historical perspective of the era, musical form, and more. The next Lecture will be in March of 2010. Please click HERE to register. This Lecture/Discussion series is FREE for current and active students (with up to 1 accompanying adult for younger students) at The Maryland Academy of Music and only $5 for non-students who wish to attend. |
Specialized Individual Instruction
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Italian Opera Coaching Mr. Tartaglione is available to provide private vocal coaching specifically for Italian Opera repertoire. He has helped singers win auditions and prepare roles for major Festivals, Concerts, Competitions, and Opera performances in Europe and the USA. Individual coaching will cover: - Deep understanding of words Course Tuition: $85 per 1-hour session Please click HERE to register. |