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

Looking Beyond the Notes

This master class will take you on a journey of understanding of your music on a much deeper level. Music is much more than just reading what notes are written on the page and in this class you will learn what to look for and how to apply that to your practice. Like usual, students will also have an opportunity to put all of this into practice by sharing a piece that they have been working on during the master class. Again, students are never required to perform, but strongly encouraged to do so!

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

Decoding Rhythm Patterns - Improving Playing Through Quicker Rhythm Understanding     

This Master Class is designed to help students improve their rhythm "reading".  Strings students will learn how to identify new rhythmic combinations, and how to break them down into smaller components.  Various techniques will be introduced to help students read and play challenging rhythms more confidently.

GUITAR DEPARTMENT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm / Studio 14

“Songwriting 101” – Crafting Your First Song

This master class is designed to empower beginner guitarists to start writing their own songs. Students will learn how to use chords, simple melodies, and basic song structures to create a piece of music that expresses their ideas and feelings. The session encourages experimentation, provides foundational songwriting tools, and gives students a chance to share their musical ideas.

All masterclasses are also a great opportunity for students to get some experience performing in a low-pressure situation — all students get a chance to show the class what they've been working on in their private lessons.