Register HERE for each FREE Master Class / Space is limited to 12 students per class / Students must be enrolled in private lessons at CSM.
PIANO DEPARTMENT / 10:00am - Noon / Studio 18
The How's and Why's of Performing
Students will be taught proper performance etiquette. We will discuss why it is so beneficial to your music education to practice "performing," AND how to make it an enjoyable experience! All students interested will be given a chance to perform.
STRINGS DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm - 2:00pm / Studio 18
Learn How To "Recital"
Teachers will instruct how to comport oneself while participating in a recital (how to walk on stage, announce self, arrange music, communicate with accompaniment, etc.). There will be 5-6 slots for students, who will then practice recital etiquette with a piece of music. Finishing with learning an all-levels piece, "Break Beat".
DRUM DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm - 3:00pm / Studio 14
Drum Tuning and Maintenance (1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Students will learn how to tune and take care of their drums. They will gain an understanding of what to listen for prior to and after tuning and how proper maintenance will help them keep their drums sounding great for many years.
Performance Opportunity (2:30pm - 3:00pm)
New students encouraged to share their music.
GUITAR DEPARTMENT / 3:00pm - 4:00pm / Studio 18
Getting to know your looper pedal
Looper pedals can be an important addition to the new player's toolkit of practice aids, but there can be bit of a learning curve associated with them. Come learn how to get good results with your looper pedal that you can use to augment your practice time!
VOICE DEPARTMENT / 3:30pm - 5:00pm / Studio 14
From Singer to Performer
Students inspired to strengthen their performance skills are encouraged to come to this master class to either perform part of a song to workshop with Slade and Jimena, or come and watch their fellow singers experience the process and progression of going from singer to performer. We will be accepting 3-5 students to workshop their song, but all students are welcome to come, watch and participate in the group singing that will also be incorporated.