Corey has been teaching for many years, and has given clinics, masterclasses, workshops and lectures all over the country. Please check out his ongoing classes below for more information.
Beginner African Drumming
This class is open to all and focuses on the indigenous drumming styles of West Africa. Concepts covered include basic djembe techniques including tone, bass, slap and muffle strokes, instruction on various rhythms of the Ewe people, ensemble playing, call and response, improvisation, the role of rhythms in African societies, and introduction to other percussive instruments including the bell, shaker, karimba. Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. You should bring your own drum to every class, or be prepared to purchase one soon after classes have begun for home practice. Gary’s Music supplies special discounted drums available to registered students of the class.
Caribbean Steel Drumming
Come learn to play the steel drums in a relaxed fun environment with no musical experience necessary. This class covers the basics of steel drumming, while learning a variety of popular songs.
Beginner Snare Drumming
Learn the essentials of playing the snare drum. Concepts covered include technique, grip, basic drum strokes (single, double, bounce, buzz), rudiments, warmups, reading, snare drum solo literature and more. Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. You should bring your own practice pad to every class, or be prepared to purchase one soon after classes have begun for home practice. Gary’s Music supplies special discounted supplies available to registered students of the class.
Beginner Drumset
Learn the essentials of playing the drumset. Concepts covered include basic rock, funk, disco and jazz beats, fills, drumset exercises, warmups, rudiments on the drumset, reading, listening, and more. Private instruction is highly recommended in conjunction with this class to achieve optimal results. You should bring your own practice pad to every class, and have a drumset at home, or be prepared to purchase one soon after classes have begun for home practice. Gary’s Music supplies special discounted supplies available to registered students of the class.
Composer’s Workshop
An ensemble based on performing original compositions of its participants. Students will learn basic compositional techniques, and will compose one original piece of music, idea, or arrangement by the end of the semester which will be performed and recorded.
Drumming 101
Objective: To give students an intense overview of concepts on how to become a great drummer. This class will include the study of basic technique, sound, rudiments, basic drumset beats and fills, reading, and the study of pulse. Each student should have a practice pad, sticks, and a metronome. Drumsets are highly recommended. Percussionists and non percussionists welcome. Private lessons are HIGHLY recommended while taking this course. Gary’s Music provides discounted drums and materials to registered students of this class.
The Improv Ensemble
A non traditional ensemble focused on the art of pure improvisation. Students will strengthen their ability to create, respond, and perform on their instrument through constant reworking of their own ideas. No reading, just improvising, week after week. All musicians welcome.
Private lessons are HIGHLY recommended in between sessions!
Rock Ensemble
This popular ensemble focuses on playing in a rock band. Slots are open to ALL instrumentalists. Concepts covered include learning to perform in various styles of rock music such as classic rock of the 60s-70s, modern rock, punk, funk, blues, jazz and more. Students will also learn how to understand their role in a group situation. Each band will have an opportunity to write original material. At the conclusion of this course, each band will perform live at a venue in front of an audience, and possibility of studio recording time. Students must own their own instrument and practice in between classes. Private lessons with a qualified teacher are highly encouraged to participate in this course. Equipment for all instrumentalists is available at a discount to registered students of the class through Gary’s Music.
Percussion Ensemble
Rehearse and Perform conventional and non-conventional percussion music in a group setting. All musicians welcome. Percussionists highly encouraged. In this course, you will learn how to find your niche within a percussion section, and develop your feel, time, and sensitivity toward all types of music. All participants will perform in the end of the semester concert.
Piano Lab (for kids)
This is the perfect course for the beginner piano student, and is equal parts fun and learning. Concepts covered include technique, reading, theory, composition and performance.
Piano Lab (for adults)
By popular demand, this fun and informative course is designed for the beginner adult piano student, and will get you on the fast track to playing and reading piano music. Concepts covered include technique, reading, theory, composition and performance.