Register HERE for any of the below Club Day activities. Students must be enrolled in private lessons at CSM.
GUITAR DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm – 2:30pm / Studio 14
Improvisation Unlocked: A Guitarist’s First Steps
This master class will focus on demystifying improvisation for beginner guitarists, breaking it down into simple concepts that make it accessible and fun. The session will include exercises on musical exploration, building phrases, and developing listening skills, with the goal of helping students become comfortable with creating spontaneous melodies and expressing themselves on their instrument.
VOICE DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm – 2:30pm / Studio 18
No Pressure Open Mic
Do you want to get the experience playing out but the thought of performing in front of a group of strangers is a bit overwhelming? Then we’ve got a solution for you! Come join your fellow vocal students and CSM teachers for our no pressure open mic and master class! This class invites the vocal students of CSM to come observe each other and offer feedback while performing songs or even pieces of their songs in a warm judgment free environment. The class will be lead by a few of CSMs voice teachers and will also Involve a bit of group singing and body movement to get everyone nice and warmed up! Please sign up and let us know if you will be wanting to perform or just participate in the fun! We can’t wait to see you all there!
PIANO DEPARTMENT / 3:00pm – 4:30pm / Studio 18
Playing by Ear, and Being a Good Listener
The main focus of this master class will be learning to play by ear. However, to be able to play by ear, you must also be a good listener. In this class you will be learning what to listen for and how to use your knowledge at the piano. You will also have an opportunity to perform.
STRINGS DEPARTMENT / 3:00pm – 4:30pm / Studio 14
Music is Better Together – Playing "Chamber-style" music in Small Groups
This Master Class will be "rehearsal-based,” grouping students together for small group playing. Students will learn how to identify the lead player (which can change throughout a piece!), and how to put a piece of music together with other students. Students will begin to lead themselves in playing chamber music pieces, collaborating with others for a musical experience they can take anywhere there are other musicians!