—Groups and Classes—

"Harmony is the Soul of Music." —T. Britton

Our voice is the very first instrument we use in our lives. It's familiar, personal. And when we sing together with other voices, a certain kind of magic happens beyond the familiar—something universal.

 

A maximum of 16 singers (age 19+) can participate Thursday evenings 7:30-9pm. There is no audition process, you don't need any experience.  All you need is the desire to sing and harmonize.

 

In addition to having great fun singing together, it's also a chance to learn a bit about things like general healthy vocal practices, posture and breath technique. It's a truly wonderful experience to sing with others, especially in a small group...it feels great! 

 

Contact us for more info.

Find Your Acoustic Roots!

 

This small group ensemble digs into tunes from the heart of the Roots Music Songbook–the rich mosaic of country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues.

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Explore the repertoires of artists like:

Joni Mitchell, Gram Parsons, The Band, Gordon Lightfoot, Gillian Welch, Neil Young, Allison Krauss, Steve Earle and many more.

 

This ensemble is primarily an acoustic-friendly session.

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There is a performance opportunity in March and June if the group wants to perform!

Campfires & Backyard jams are calling...

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This group is for the guitar player who's still more or less at the strumming stage and really wants a chance to play more with other similar players. This one's for you!

 

It's a fun evening of music led by a facilitator, and featuring classic tunes that everyone knows. You'll dive into songs by many popular artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s such as: 

 

The Beatles, Blue Rodeo, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Bryan Adams, Fleetwood Mac, The Traveling Wilburys, Journey, perhaps a little wander through the Motown songbook, and many more...

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This group is an acoustic-friendly session.

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This group encompasses multiple genres including the blues, rock, rhythm & blues, alt country etc. 

 

The facilitator, Clayton Yates, will be drawing from a wide range of song choices anywhere from Tom Petty and REM, to Brandi Carlile, Death Cab for Cutie, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Cash and more. Popular styles with a leaning towards an acoustic sensibility. 

 

It's going to be a great Wednesday night!

 

Get in touch with us to reserve your spot. 

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Performance opportunities in March and June.

Ensemble Program, designed for aspiring young musicians aged 9-13! Our small studio environment fosters creativity and collaboration, with a maximum of four students per band, ensuring personalized attention from our experienced facilitator.

 

Running from September to June, this program provides a comprehensive journey through band dynamics, including arrangement and performance techniques.

 

Students will develop their instrumental skills, learn to communicate musically, and build confidence in a supportive and fun atmosphere. The program culminates in two concert opportunities during the year, allowing students to showcase their hard work and experience the thrill of performing live. Join us and discover the power of playing together!​

Pre-requisites: 

Eligible students must have completed a minimum of one year of training on their instrument of choice. Students are strongly encouraged to also be enrolled in private lessons as well. Please contact the studio if you have any questions.

For more details, please contact the studio.

You're an intermediate player who's hit a wall with your playing...

When you sit in on a jam, do you really yearn to better understand the building blocks for accompaniment? Or maybe you are a budding songwriter who simply wants more musical concepts at your disposal. You might be a player that really wants to deliver solid robust solos on request. For all these scenarios, this course provides the theoretical nuts and bolts required for any developing musician’s tool box to support your natural instincts and write and play more fluidly, with heightened confidence.

Master musician and passionate educator Steve Briggs is your man to get you where you want to go. The course will be a combination of live online lectures supported with weekly video lessons and printable supporting materials. Network with other fellow musicians while having some fun honing your music chops. 

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For more details on this program, click HERE>

You're looking to expand your chord vocabulary, but where to start...

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It’s important to remember that it’s not enough to just learn the chord shapes, you must also put these chords into context. When you study how they are commonly grouped together, then you can begin to develop strategies for negotiating your way through all the standard chord progressions. 

 

The good news is that there aren’t as many different combinations as it may initially seem.

Also there are multiple song examples for any chord progression combination. In this course we will play through standard song examples with the chord diagrams clearly written in on your chart. This provides your context, all your favourite songs from the Great American Songbook.. 

 

You'll learn a new chord type or concept each week while also building on all the recent additions to your chord vocabulary. And ofcourse, you'll meet musicians and form your own jam groups outside of the classes. Let's get started! 

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For more details on this program, click HERE>