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Blues & Jazz Solo Techniques $25 Purchase required to enroll
This workshop will explore the different responsibilities and opportunities of the band’s rhythm section as it relates to ensemble playing and improvisational soloing. Chord patterns, clichés, and expected musical interactions will be discussed and demonstrated. Instructed by Chicago Blues Hall of Famer and School of Rock Mokena keys instructor Brian Vollriede.
Introduction to the Art of Shredding $45 Purchase required to enroll
In this class, students will discuss what is required to shred like the pros. We will be discussing basic exercises, warmup techniques, left hand fingering techniques, right hand picking techniques, and understanding basic key signatures and phrases to teach you how to shred like the pros! Taught by our guitar instructor Nathan Van Dyke!
Essentials Drum Clinic $45 Purchase required to enroll
Exploring the essential theory, techniques, and musicianship of drumming.
The Secrets of Rock + Metal Guitar Playing $50 Purchase required to enroll
In this workshop led by Nate Van Dyke, students will receive a 90 minute lecture on the concepts and techniques used in rock and metal bands like Metallica, MEGADEATH, Green Day, blink-182, Avenged Sevenfold, and more.
Students will learn about:
- Open, Power, and Bar Chords
- Chord progression concepts demonstrated in the playing of Tom Delonge (blink-182) & Billy Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
- Drop D tuning featured in Avenged Sevenfold
- Right hand control and timing
- Timing + Rythmn Fundamentals
The last 30 minutes of the workshop will be open for a Q&A.
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
Please leave guitars in the hallway until the Q&A portion of the workshop. Guitars will not be allowed during the lecture portion of the event.
Sign up for this workshop to receive a $10 discount on Nate's next "Art of Shredding Workshop" (date TBD, Summer 2024)!
Students will learn about:
- Open, Power, and Bar Chords
- Chord progression concepts demonstrated in the playing of Tom Delonge (blink-182) & Billy Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
- Drop D tuning featured in Avenged Sevenfold
- Right hand control and timing
- Timing + Rythmn Fundamentals
The last 30 minutes of the workshop will be open for a Q&A.
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
Please leave guitars in the hallway until the Q&A portion of the workshop. Guitars will not be allowed during the lecture portion of the event.
Sign up for this workshop to receive a $10 discount on Nate's next "Art of Shredding Workshop" (date TBD, Summer 2024)!
Everything You Wanted to Know About Livestreaming + Content Creation $50 Purchase required to enroll
This seminar covers everything you wanted to know about livestreaming and content creation (but didn't know how to ask). Part 2 of 2. PART 1 ATTENDENCE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND PART 2. Covers the nitty gritty of editing and mixing audio/video for online streaming + recording.