Courses
Top Hits
Level 1:
Students will learn the basics of how today's most popular songs are produced through hands-on exercises. The main instrument for this quarter is the keyboard. By the end of the 12-week program, students will have produced some of their favorite songs. They will also choose to record their voice or direct one of their classmates.
Prerequisites:
• Beginners are welcome!
• Students should bring their own iPad with GarageBand Installed.
• Age suggestion: 10 and up. Instructor approval is required for younger applicants.
Orchestral
Level 1:
Have you ever wondered how Hollywood movie scores achieve that big sound? In this class, students will explore the different families of the orchestra and learn how to combine them. Over the course of this 12-week program, they will sequence some of their favorite space movie scores using a keyboard and an iPad.
Prerequisites:
• Beginners are welcome!
• Students should bring their own iPad with GarageBand Installed.
• Age suggestion: 10 and up. Instructor approval is required for younger applicants.
Top Hits
Level 2:
The instrument for this quarter is the ukulele. Students will learn how to play simple melodies and chords the make their productions sound even more interesting.
Prerequisite:
Top Hits Level 1 completed.
Orchestral
Level 2:
Welcome to the world of videogame music. These soundtracks, spanning different genres, are breathtaking and offer our students a wealth of musical knowledge to explore..
Prerequisite:
Orchestral Level 1 completed.
Top Hits
Level 3:
It’s time to learn about guitars. Students will explore the bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar, discovering the different sounds they can produce. We will also examine guitar pedals and their many possibilities.
Prerequisite:
Top Hits Level 2 completed.
Orchestral
Level 3:
The music in our favorite films and TV shows stays with us for the rest of our lives. Whether it’s a comedy, action-adventure, fantasy, or horror story, unique elements make them memorable, and we are ready to explore them.
Prerequisite:
Orchestral Level 3 completed.
Top Hits
Level 4:
It’s time for our students to feel the rhythm! They will explore the drum kit, beat sequencer and percussion instruments to spice up their productions and create a solid backing track.
Prerequisite:
Top Hits Level 3 completed.
Orchestral
Level 4:
Let’s gather all the superpowers from our favorite superheroes and combine them with all the knowledge gained in the first three courses to produce some action-packed music.
Prerequisite:
Orchestral Level 3 completed.