Music lESSONS
We welcome students of all ages and offer lessons for all types of instruments and all styles of music.
Our Smithfield offers private lessons on most instruments at all levels. We also have classes for music theory, performance, composition and recording. Parents or others accompanying students can take lessons with students for no extra charge if wanted. We also offer free periodic recitals to every student.
Get experience performing with other musicians and show off what you learn in your lessons at a real local music venue. All family and friends are invited to watch. We teach our students learning skills and confidence.
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Our rates for private lessons are $28.00 per ½ hour lesson. Lessons paid bi weekly or monthly in advance. Class pricing varies depending on class
Rock & Jazz Schools
Our 8 week course gives you real experience of playing, performing and recording in a real rock band supervised by one of our professional performing staff members.
Learn classic rock songs, jazz standards, and individual parts.
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Get familiar with intros, solos, bridges, endings and other gig lingo. Show your stuff to friends, family and the public at a real performance. Perform in one our live shows at a real local music venue. Record a CD of the songs in our in house studio and take a copy home with you.
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Play jazz standards with a real jazz group. Solo and chord comping on standard jazz tunes from the “Real Book”. At the end of the 8 weeks, you’ll record in our studio and go home with a disc of you playing jazz. One of our staff members will run the sessions and be there to coach you along the way.
OUR 8 WEEK PROGRAM ENTAILS:
7 Practice Weeks
Studio Week To Record
Take Home Your Own Cd
Only $259.99 | Registered Students $199
You learn by doing.
Musicians of all ages and proficiency are welcome to enroll.
We will group like-aged and skill levels into different groups to make it work.
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Rock vocal harmony:
If you can sing harmony, you are twice as valuable in any group. Learn the basics of harmony and vocal technique with one-on-one lessons to bring above the fray. If you already sing or never have sung before. This is a must for everybody!!!
Ukulele Class
Ukulele players rejoice!! Come join our Uke classes. Play arrangements and vocal tunes with a group. Fun loose atmosphere. All levels are welcome. Only $12 per session.
Sessions are Pawtucket store 401-729-1860 Wednesday night 7pm to 8pm and Greenville store 401 949-1060 Thursday night 7pm to 8pm. Get your Uke on!
Gain Industry Skills
Get one-on-one private lessons in popular recording platforms, such as: Pro tools, Garage Band and Logic.
All skill levels from beginner to advanced. All classes are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Price is $40.00 per hour. Call, stop in, or email to schedule a time.
jam Sessions
Our Jam Sessions are a lot of fun, and they’re EASY to be a part of! We help students prepare the song(s) that will be performed and we place students together into bands. Then on the evening of the Jam Session, students get to show up and perform as a part of a band – in a fun, supportive environment.
Jam Sessions are an excellent way for students to enjoy the thrill and energy of playing in a band while learning to work together as musicians. Playing as part of a group is one of the best ways to instill confidence, grow as a musician, and stay motivated to improve your skills!
Many students don’t have the opportunity on their own to play as a part of a band. But with our Jam Sessions, we make it easy for students to do just that!
“There is a living, breathing aspect to music that is truly experienced when students play together”
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We intentionally choose songs that have good teaching elements, as well as those that will allow a variety of skill levels and instruments a chance to participate and shine. We may do any variety of songs – ranging from Classic Blues tunes to Classic Rock to Contemporary music and more! The songs may fall directly within a student’s current musical interests, or they may open the student to an artist or genre that they otherwise wouldn’t have sought out. We’re always open to students’ suggestions and requests as well!
Our Jazz Jam sessions concentrate on Jazz Standards from “The Real Book”. Jam Sessions are also a great way to meet other students, and to build relationships with people who share many of the same interests and goals. The audience is composed of other students and family members – this makes for a really great, supportive environment for students. There’s a sense of unity and community that is developed as students perform together in these events! In addition, when students have performances like these to prepare for, there is an intrinsic motivation that comes into play, and propels them to excellence.
JAM SESSIONS CAN BE A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND ARE OPEN TO ALL OF OUR STUDENTS!
Jam Sessions offer a great opportunity to play as a part of a band, to meet other students with common interests, and to build a sense of community.
We typically schedule our Jam Sessions about 2 to 4 weeks in advance; this allows everyone who wants to participate the time to learn and prepare the specific song(s) that the bands will perform. Anyone who is interested in participating just needs to let their instructor know, and look on the schedule to see the details of upcoming sessions.