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Classical Guitar 101

A beginners course in the rudiments of classical guitar playing.  This course adheres strictly to the Segovia technique - i.e., proper hand position and instrument positioning, and prepares the student for the highly challenging music of the solo classical guitar repertoire.  No prior musical experience or music reading skills are necessary as these topics are part of the curriculum.  Course requirements - a nylon string guitar. Course Difficulty - Easy.

Classical Guitar 201

This intermediate course picks up where CG 101 leaves off.  Students will learn the cycle of fifths and it’s application, with an emphasis on composition and the types of form used throughout this type of music.

Course Difficulty - Moderate.

Classical Guitar 301

This advanced course focuses primarily on the specialized techniques that are unique to the instrument such as artificial harmonics, rasquado and other flamenco style elements which are covered in depth.

Course Difficulty - Demanding.

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Classical Keyboard 101

A beginners course in the rudiments of classical piano/keyboard playing.  Students will learn the basic scales and chords used in classical music.  No prior musical experience or music reading skills are necessary as these topics are part of the curriculum.  Course requirements - an portable electronic keyboard.  Course Difficulty - Easy.

Classical Keyboard 201

This intermediate course picks up where JG 101 leaves off.  More challenging pieces are studied in this course, and techniques such as finger substitution for legato phrasing and thumb turns for position shifting are covered in depth.  Course Difficulty - Moderate.

Classical Keyboard 301

This advanced course focuses primarily on virtuoso piano.  Course Difficulty - Demanding.

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Jazz Guitar 101

A beginners course in the rudiments of jazz guitar for ensemble and solo playing.  Students will learn the basic scales and modes used in jazz music.  No prior musical experience or music reading skills are necessary as these topics are part of the curriculum.  Course requirements - an electric guitar and amplifier.  Course Difficulty - Easy.

Jazz Guitar 201

This intermediate course picks up where JG 101 leaves off.  Students will learn the cycle of fifths and it’s application, as well as chord comping and the systematized aspects of improvisation, and will begin to build a repertoire of standard tunes in the vernacular.  Course Difficulty - Moderate.

Jazz Guitar 301

This advanced course focuses primarily on solo playing, i.e. without a rhythm section, and will cover the topics of chord substitution, re-harmonization, and special emphasis will be placed on specific arrangements in the solo genre.  Course Difficulty - Demanding.

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Jazz Keyboard 101

A beginners course in the rudiments of jazz piano and organ for ensemble and solo playing.  Students will learn the basic scales and modes used in jazz music.  No prior musical experience or music reading skills are necessary as these topics are part of the curriculum.  Course requirements - an portable electronic keyboard.  Course Difficulty - Easy

Jazz Keyboard 201

This intermediate course picks up where JG 101 leaves off.  Students will learn the cycle of fifths and it’s application, as well as chord comping and the systematized aspects of improvisation, and will begin to build a repertoire of standard tunes in the vernacular.  Course Difficulty - Moderate.

Jazz Keyboard 301

This advanced course focuses primarily on solo playing, i.e. without a rhythm section, and will cover the topics of chord substitution, re-harmonization, and special emphasis will be placed on specific arrangements in the solo genre.  Course Difficulty - Demanding.

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Stick 101

A beginners course in the rudiments of technique for the ten and twelve string Chapman Stick.  This fascinating instrument now gaining in popularity is a true soloists instrument, and emphasis on solo performance starts on day one.  No prior musical experience or music reading skills are necessary as these topics are part of the curriculum.  Course requirements - a ten or twelve string Chapman Stick.  Difficulty - All Stick Courses Are Demanding.

Stick 210

This intermediate course picks up where Stick 101 leaves off.  Students will learn to read Staff Tab Notation, with emphasis on hand independence.  Course Difficulty - All Stick Courses Are Demanding.

Stick 301

This advanced course focuses primarily on the systematized aspects of improvisation as they apply to the instrument.  Course Difficulty - All Stick Courses Are Demanding.