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Jam Band Class

Jan 21

Written By Hillary LeFay

Check out the new class for teens and adults to learn to jam and improvise!

Hillary LeFay

Summer Scheduling

Holiday Week Survey!

Jam Band Class

Jamming is easier than most people think. Plus, it is a really fun way to play music. I have taught this style of playing for many years, and I love being able to work with a group with varying experience, ability, and knowledge. You can be relatively new to music or have decades of playing under your belt.

As long as you have a basic working knowledge of your instrument, you will love this group. Knowing at least ten chords and/or having basic note reading skills is the only requirement.

We will play music that is generally chosen and agreed upon by the group. I write arrangements for the group based on instruments and ability. I love most genres and the classes lean towards rock or bluegrass, but I am open to anything the group is excited to learn!

There are many performance opportunities, we go to open mics, festivals, nursing homes and have recitals. Performances are never required but If you are nervous about playing in front of others, and want to get more comfortable, this is a good way to do so.

Your time commitment is the hour class weekly. You can practice as much or as little as your life allows. The only goal is to have fun and learn.

What you will learn:

How and why chords are related to each other

Finding chords in arpeggio form (one note at a time)

How to improvise

The 12 bar blues

Rhythms and strum patterns

How to “jump in” with a group who is already playing

Confidence in your instrument

Listening skills

Tuition:

Monthly $55

semester discount $175 (Feb 4-May 21)

Contact me with questions

hillarysmusicclarion@gmail.com

Private Lessons

are available for learning piano, guitar, voice, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar and performance coaching.

Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis, most students start with 30 minute lessons but 45 minute lessons are available.

There is often a waiting list for private lessons, so email me to check on availability. hillarysmusicclarion@gmail.com