Register HERE for any of the below Master Classes / Space limited to 12 students per class /Students must be enrolled in private lessons at CSM.

PIANO DEPARTMENT / 10:00am - Noon / Studio 18

Performing with Poise, Practicing with Purpose

Hone in your performing skills and learn how to look confident! Everyone will get a chance to perform. Then, a short presentation on "How to Practice Well." We are all very busy in Central Oregon, and every practice minute is valuable!

STRINGS DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm / Studio 18

Easy Improv and Sight Reading in a Group        

Each instrument will have an easy jazz-style piece provided, with instruction on how and when to improvise the music.  All levels welcome!

DRUM DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm - 3:00pm / Studio 14

Playing with Other Musicians (1:00pm - 2:30pm)     

Each student will have a chance to play with other musicians and learn how to listen and communicate through music. 

Performance Opportunity  (2:30pm - 3:00pm)

New students encouraged to share their music.

GUITAR DEPARTMENT / 3:00pm - 4:30pm / Studio 18

Basics of Improvisation (Soloing)

Have you ever wanted to make music on the spot, by playing "off the cuff?" Join us as we learn how to use certain limitations to guide our creativity and express our creative selves by composing in real 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.