Classes
African Drumming: Tuesday 6-7
This class is designed with the beginner in mind, 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. Drums are provided for in class use. Gary’s Music provides student discounted drums to those that are interested in owning their own drum.
Price: $150 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.
Rock Ensemble: Tuesday 7-8:30pm
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, modern rock, punk, funk, blues 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 get studio recording time. Students must own their own instrument. Equipment such as amplifiers, drums, microphones and PA system is provided for in class use.
Equipment for all instrumentalists is available at a discount to registered students of the class through Gary’s Music.
Price: $200 per 8 week session. Class is 1.5 hours long and meets once a week.
Intro to Recording: Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Let's face it. Musicians love to record their music. But you need to understand the basics of how sound works, and how to capture it with a microphone and computer. In this class, we will cover how to record your own audio and input it into your computer. We will then discuss basic properties of recording, mixing, effects, mastering, transferring to a CD, and conversion to other file formats such as mp3, wav, wma, and so on.
Also, we will plan an outside of class field trip to Castle Studios in New Hartford. Students may also get the possibility to assist with a live recording session in a studio.
Price: $150 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.
Bluegrass Ensemble: Thursday 6-7pm
Price: $150 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.
Songwriter's Workshop : Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm
Are you a musician with some ideas for your own original songs?
Do you want help with putting your ideas together?
Do you want to be in a class with other musicians who are in your same situation?
Would you like help forming a band to rehearse and perform your ideas?
Would you eventually like to go into a recording studio to record your music?
Well, this class is for you. Think of it as a weekly Songwriter's group meeting where you bring your ideas, riffs, concepts and put them on the table for all to see and hear. We will work as a class trying to put it all together, and make your ideas coherent.
Price: $120 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.
Reggae Ensemble: Thursday 7-8pm
Price: $150 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.
Advanced Recording Techniques: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30
class description coming soon
Price: $150 per 8 week session. Class is 1.0 hours long and meets once a week.