| GARAGE BAND WORKSHOP |
| Professional band musicians guide the group in song selection, rehearsal practice, and ultimately final performance of songs. The following musicians instruct the sessions: Scott Mensching *34 years as a professional musician. During that time he has formed and performed with Traffic Jam (Bluesfest headliner) Tropical Espionage, The Atomic Martini's, and the Moon-Rays. *Has produced and recorded four international- selling albums and won the JPF Independent Music Award for Thrill and Chills over 30,000 other albums. *An accredited and licensed music Writer, Producer and Publisher with ASCAP. He has had four songs featured in motion pictures and is credited on the IMDB. Theresa Villec *Master Degree in Music Education with emphasis on vocal and general music. *Illinois Certified teacher. *Teacher of K - 8 students in public/private schools for 11 years. *Professional Vocalist involved in productions, wedding bands, rock bands, and pop bands having performed in and around the Chicagoland area. *Musical Director of school plays as well as Musicals at the Raue Center. *Musical Director of Teen-age Bands (rock/pop-style) that performed publicly at the Churches, Festivals and The Raue. |
| When: Fridays from 6:30 pm - 8.00 pm Saturdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm Fees: $25.00 per Week for Music Maker's students. $30.00 per Week for all other students. Payments are made in advance of 4 weeks at a time or may be paid in full. Cost of music not included. Please see Policies and Fees. Family Discounts available. REGISTRATION |
| Are you a drummer who can't find a band? Or a guitar player, vocalist or piano player? Would you like to join with other musicians to form a real group to perform with? If so, we will help you work toward this dream. This new and exciting program will put students into a real organized "group" with other musicians of the same level and guide them through the process of becoming a real performing band. This ongoing workshop covers the following: 1. Group organization, structure, and "how to play" with other musicians 2. Avoiding the common pitfalls that make groups unsuccessful 3. Finding your "groove" in a band 4. Why some groups "make it" and others don't... 5. Original compositions and cover songs 6. Lending your talents to a group effort. 7. Learn what matters more: talent or stage presence. 8. How to get heard and give live performances!!!!!!!!! Parents have peace of mind know their budding musician is in a safe place while learning important skills such as musicianship, organization, work ethic, practice procedures, proper social etiquette with peer members, and team playing in addition to individual performance. |
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