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.
Registration Form
Home